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The California Supreme Court has appointed Nisha K. Shah, deputy director of litigation at the California Habeas Corpus Resource Center (HCRC), as interim executive director of that agency effective Feb. 16.

Photos: The court revived its longstanding tradition after a five-year hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The amendments account for developments relevant to the representation of capital inmates before the California Supreme Court, including the passage of Proposition 66, the Death Penalty Reform and Savings Act of 2016, and the enactment of the California Racial Justice Act of 2020.

Court revives its longstanding tradition after a five-year hiatus; will hold oral argument in Sacramento Feb. 5.

"His unwavering commitment to justice and fairness has earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and the broader legal community," Chief Justice Guerrero said.

Court approves, in part, the State Bar’s proposal to give applicants, who meet a minimum threshold of performance, a scoring adjustment for taking a test with experimental multiple-choice questions.

The court will continue its practice of hearing oral argument in San Francisco, Sacramento, and Los Angeles and hosting a special student outreach session each October.

"Justice Edward Panelli served with honor and integrity over a long legal career and as a distinguished member of our California Supreme Court," Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero said.

Judge Lucy Armendariz, of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, and Judge Monica Wiley, of the Superior Court of San Francisco County, join the court’s Application Evaluation and Nomination Committee.

The California Supreme Court on Tuesday heard oral argument in three cases from its San Francisco courtroom.

The California Supreme Court on Wednesday held oral argument from its San Francisco courtroom.

Make UC a Good Neighbor et al. v. The Regents of the University of California et al. (Resources for Community Development et al., Real Parties in Interest) was heard on April 3, 2024 in Los Angeles.