Chief Justice Names Group to Review Workplace Conduct in the Judicial Branch

October 11, 2018

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on Thursday created a new working group to study and make recommendations for how the judicial branch can prevent and address harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate workplace conduct.

Supreme Court Amends Code of Judicial Ethics

October 10, 2018

Additions include prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity or expression, guidance on the use of social media, and allowing judges to accept nominal gifts.

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A Year in Review at the California Supreme Court

October 09, 2018

A look back at the highlights of the California Supreme Court's 2017-2018 court year.

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Committee Advises on Communication Between Appellate and Superior Courts Regarding Attorney Misconduct

October 04, 2018

The Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions (CJEO) advised that an appellate court justice cannot contact a superior court presiding judge regarding misconduct by a superior court research attorney related to a pending appellate matter.

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Supreme Court Names New Director of Civil Central Staff

October 04, 2018

San Francisco—The California Supreme Court has named Lisa Ferguson Walker as the new director of its 15-member Civil Central Staff, effective October 1, 2018. Walker replaces Emily Graham, the director for the past ten years, who recently retired after serving the court for 29 years. Walker is the first African American attorney to serve as a director for the California Supreme Court.

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Courts Help Create Civics Passport for Students Visiting Sacramento

October 03, 2018

A special September 28 Constitution Day event featured the unveiling of a new Civics Passport for student visitors to Sacramento.

Categories: CA Courts of Appeal, Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye, CA Supreme Court, Civics/Power of Democracy

Supreme Court Approves Change to Court Rule on ICWA Representation

October 01, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO—The Supreme Court of California today announced its approval to amend rule 9.40 of the California Rules of Court.

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Court of Appeal Invites Kern County Students to Oral Argument Session

October 01, 2018

More than 300 students will have the opportunity to see a real Court of Appeal oral argument, and later participate in a question-and-answer session with the justices.

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Supreme Court Approves Final Rule of First Comprehensive Revision to Attorney Rules of Professional Conduct in Twenty-Nine Years

September 28, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO–The Supreme Court of California today announced the approval of the final rule (rule 1.2.1) of the first comprehensive amendments to the Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of California in twenty-nine years.

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Court of Appeal Announces Destruction of Old Court Records

September 26, 2018

The Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Divison one (San Diego) has announced its intention to destroy criminal, juvenile, and civil records under Rule 10.1028(d) of the California Rules of Court.