SFVBA Elects New Officers, Board Members
September 21, 2020 – The SFVBA membership has elected a new team of Officers and Trustees who will lead the 94 year-old Bar through the coming year.
Applications for Bankruptcy Judgeships Sought
September 16, 2020 – The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is soliciting applications from highly qualified candidates for two Bankruptcy Judgeships for the Central District of California.
SFVBA ‘Virtual Gala’ Planned for October 1
September 14, 2020 – Be part of launching the SFVBA’s new year of service. Plan on attending the SFVBA’s Virtual Installation Gala on October 1.
LASC To Tackle Criminal Backlog, Resume Criminal Jury Trials
September 14, 2020 – The Court is prioritizing the resumption of criminal jury trials by implementing many significant changes to the jury process.
Advanced Attorney Portal Features Detailed
September 9, 2020 – Effective September 14, attorneys may opt for a higher tier of subscription services available from the LASC’s new Advanced Attorney Portal.
LASC Details Remote Appearance Criteria
September 8, 2020 – The L. A. Superior Court has outlined the criteria for limited remote appearances for certain traffic or non-traffic infraction citation matters
New Attorney Portal Features Detailed
August 31, 2020 – The L. A. Superior Court’s new online Attorney Portal allows attorneys to access LACourtConnect and new exclusive services with a single sign-on.
Grace Period Granted for Some Traffic Infractions
August 24, 2020 – All traffic and non-traffic Infraction matters, scheduled for appearance in any Clerk’s Office through October 14, 2020, have been continued for 90 days.
SFVBA Women Lawyers Section To Help Haven Hills
August 19, 2020 – The SFVBA Women Lawyer’s Section is offering a unique and important volunteer opportunity to address the ongoing domestic violence crisis.
New Technology for Remote Appearances
August 12, 2020 – The video tool Webex is now available for remote oral argument appearances in the Los Angeles Superior Court’s Appellate Division.