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California Ethics Committee Issues Opinion on Judicial Participation in Inns of Court

August 20, 2025

Committee encourages judicial membership while outlining ethical considerations for judges participating in Inns of Court activities.

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California Supreme Court Adopts Amendments to E-Filing Rules

August 13, 2025

These amendments are effective immediately and formalize and clarify the court's e-filing guidelines, which the court adopted at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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California Ethics Committee Issues Opinion on Disqualification and Disclosure Requirements under the Racial Justice Act

August 7, 2025

Committee provides guidance for judges with prior experience as prosecutors handling discovery motions under the Racial Justice Act.

California Supreme Court Sets 2026 Oral Argument Calendar

August 4, 2025

The court will continue its practice of hearing oral argument in San Francisco, Sacramento, and Los Angeles.

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