California Judicial Center Library Celebrates 150th Anniversary

April 17, 2019 | Feature

The California Judicial Center Library (CJCL) is nationally recognized for its collections. Today, transitions to digital services are preparing the Library for the next century.

Categories: CA Supreme Court, CA Courts of Appeal, Judicial Council

California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin H. Liu Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

April 17, 2019 | News Release

Founded in 1780, the academy is one of the nation’s most prestigious honor societies that recognizes global leaders across diverse fields who are addressing societal challenges and advancing the public good.

Categories: CA Supreme Court

Supreme Court Committee Issues Advice About Judicial Service on Civil Liberties Program Advisory Panel

February 14, 2019 | News Release

A state Supreme Court committee this month posted a summary of oral advice given to an appellate justice about serving on the advisory panel of a civil liberties program for the California State Library.

Categories: CA Supreme Court

Joshua Groban Sworn-in as Associate Justice of California Supreme Court

January 03, 2019 | News Release

On Dec 21, Joshua P. Groban was confirmed to the California Supreme Court, and sworn-in on Jan 3. He begins hearing arguments on Jan 8, 2019.

Categories: CA Supreme Court, Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye

Neil Gupta Appointed Principal Attorney to the Chief Justice

November 28, 2018 | News Release

Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye announced the appointment of Neil Gupta as principal attorney to the Chief Justice.

Categories: CA Supreme Court, Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye

Committee Issues Campaigning Advice to Presiding Justices

November 05, 2018 | News Release

Oral advice issued to a presiding justice seeking to solicit campaign endorsements on behalf of other justices facing retention elections.

Categories: CA Supreme Court

Supreme Court Amends Code of Judicial Ethics

October 10, 2018 | News Release

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

Categories: CA Supreme Court

A Year in Review at the California Supreme Court

October 09, 2018 | Feature

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

Categories: CA Supreme Court, Access 3D

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

October 04, 2018 | News Release

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 | News Release

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.

Categories: CA Supreme Court