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News Release - November 10, 2020

TODAY: Hearing to Consider Martin J. Jenkins (Ret.) to California Supreme Court

Hearing will be webcast live from the California Courts Newsroom starting at 1 p.m.
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News Release - November 12, 2020

Ethics Committee Issues Advice On Ex Parte Communications While Investigating Complaint Against Judge

The California Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions issued a formal ethics opinion about the duties of a presiding judge or other judge with supervisory duties when investigating a complaint filed against a trial judge.
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News Release - November 10, 2020

Justice Martin J. Jenkins Sworn In to California Supreme Court

Praised for his "brilliant intellect, first-class temperament, and boundless humanity," Justice Jenkins makes history as the first openly gay California Supreme Court justice and only the third African American man to serve on the state’s highest court.
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News Release - December 8, 2020

Court of Appeal to Hold Education Program for High School Students

The Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Six, will host its educational outreach program, “Appellate Court Experience.”
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News Release - January 28, 2021

California Supreme Court Expands Law License Pathway for Prior Examinees

Thousands more law school graduates with qualifying prior bar exam scores will be able to work as fully licensed attorneys after completing supervised practice hours.
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News Release - February 3, 2021

Ethics Committee Seeks Public Comment: When Can Judges Advise Family Members On Law-Related Matters?

Draft opinion provides guidance to judges on advising family members on matters that implicate legal issues. Deadline to comment is March 22.
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News Release - August 19, 2020

Justice Laurie Zelon to Retire from Second Appellate District

Jurist known for her intelligence, skill, and tireless commitment to expanding access to justice
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News Release - February 9, 2021

Committee Issues Advice on Accepting Attorney Services from Law Firms

A state Supreme Court committee issued expedited advice regarding whether an appellate court justice may accept the services of an attorney, who is an employee and incoming associate of a law firm, to temporarily work in the justice’s chambers. 
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News Release - February 17, 2021

Committee Issues Advice on Gift Exchanges Between Judges and Court Staff

A state Supreme Court committee issued an expedited opinion providing guidance for judges who wish to exchange gifts with staff to celebrate holidays, birthdays, or other occasions.
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News Release - February 17, 2021

Judicial Council Sponsors Bill to Celebrate California Native American Day

​“The Judicial Council of California and its chair, Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, are committed to providing equal access and fairness in our justice system,” said Judge Marla O. Anderson.
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Judge Abby Abinanti, Yurok Tribe member and co-chair of the Judicial Council’s Tribal Court-State Court Forum.

News Release - February 23, 2021

Committee Issues Advice to Judges: Campaign Contributions from Political Action Committees

A state Supreme Court committee issued an advisory opinion explaining when a judge may accept campaign contributions from a political action committee when the contribution includes funds from another political action committee organized and funded by court employees.
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Feature - June 8, 2020

California Chief Justice Speaks out on Addressing Racism and Bias

California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye issued a statement on the justice system's role in addressing racism and bias.
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