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Recent News About California Supreme Court
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California Supreme Court appoints new director of civil central staff
The California Supreme Court has appointed Erin Rosenberg as the new director of its Civil Central Staff, effective May 5. -
California Supreme Court schedules oral arguments for March 5, 2025
The California Supreme Court is set to hold an oral argument session in person at San Francisco on March 5, 2025. -
California Supreme Court addresses issues with February bar exam
The California Supreme Court has expressed its concern over the issues that occurred during the administration of the February 2025 California Bar Examination. -
California judiciary sees increased diversity for nineteenth consecutive year
For the 19th consecutive year, California's judicial bench has become more diverse, according to the Judicial Officer Demographic Data report released by the Judicial Council. -
California Supreme Court appoints new members to judicial performance commission
The California Supreme Court has announced the appointment of two new members to the Commission on Judicial Performance. -
California Supreme Court names interim leader for Habeas Corpus Resource Center
The California Supreme Court has appointed Nisha K. Shah as the interim executive director of the California Habeas Corpus Resource Center (HCRC), effective February 16. -
California Supreme Court resumes oral arguments in Sacramento after five-year hiatus
The California Supreme Court has resumed its oral argument sessions in Sacramento, a practice that had been suspended for five years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Supreme Court resumes in-person hearings with webcast option
The Supreme Court is set to hold an in-person oral argument session in Sacramento on February 5, 2025. -
California Supreme Court updates policies for capital case counsel
The California Supreme Court has approved amendments to policies and payment guidelines concerning appointed counsel in capital cases. -
California Supreme Court resumes oral arguments in Sacramento after five years
The California Supreme Court will resume its practice of hearing oral arguments in Sacramento on February 5, after a five-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. -
California Supreme Court honors late Justice Edward A. Panelli
Before the California Supreme Court commenced its first oral argument session of 2025, a tribute was held for former Justice Edward A. Panelli, who passed away in July at the age of 92. -
California Courts release 2025 judicial branch calendar
The 2025 calendar for California Courts has been released, providing important dates for court holidays, Judicial Council meetings, and Supreme Court oral argument sessions. -
California Supreme Court hears key cases on workers' compensation and criminal appeals
The Supreme Court of California is set to conduct oral arguments in-person on December 4, 2024, at the Ronald Reagan State Office Building in Los Angeles. -
California Supreme Court engages Fresno students in educational outreach session
Students from Fresno County public schools and area law schools gathered at the Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District in downtown Fresno on October 9 to observe the California Supreme Court in action. -
California Supreme Court approves incentives for new bar exam question testing
The California Supreme Court has approved a proposal from the State Bar of California to incentivize bar applicants to participate in a study scheduled for November 8 and 9. The study will pretest experimental multiple-choice exam questions developed by Kaplan, Inc. Participants may have an increased chance of passing future bar exams if they meet certain performance criteria. -
California Supreme Court concludes year focused on stability and key legal decisions
The California Supreme Court has completed a year marked by stability and a focus on its judicial responsibilities. Under the leadership of Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero, who assumed her role during the previous court year, the court addressed significant legal issues including those related to voter initiatives, COVID-19 implications, environmental law, and equal protection. -
California Supreme Court schedules outreach session in Fresno for October
The California Supreme Court is set to hold a special oral argument session on October 9 in Fresno. This marks the court's second outreach session under Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero and the first time since 2010 that it will hear arguments in Fresno. The event aims to engage students from various educational institutions, including high schools, an elementary school, and a law school. -
California Supreme Court makes key appointments to state bar
The California Supreme Court made various State Bar-related appointments on Wednesday. -
California Supreme Court announces appointments to State Bar leadership roles
The California Supreme Court made several appointments to the State Bar of California’s Board of Trustees and Committee of Bar Examiners on August 22, 2024. -
California Supreme Court releases 2025 oral argument schedule
The Supreme Court of California has released its oral argument calendar for 2025. The court will maintain its practice of holding sessions in various locations across the state, including San Francisco (in January, March, May, September, and November), Sacramento (in February), and Los Angeles (in April, June, and December). This tradition dates back to 1878.