New Family Law Assignments Detailed
October 19, 2020 – Effective November 2, the LASC’s Family Law Division will implement a number of changes to operations at several courtrooms.
LASC Prioritizes ‘Speedy’ Criminal Trials
October 12, 2010 – The LASC will give priority to criminal and other selected trials that were previously continued under a judicial emergency order.
Bench Elects Jessner Asst. Presiding Judge
October 12, 2010 – Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Samantha P. Jessner has been elected Assistant Presiding Judge for the 2021-22 term beginning January 1, 2021.
2021 Appellate Court Hearing Dates Set
September 29, 2020 – A new calendar of dates has been released for appellate hearings scheduled next year in the LASC’s Appellate Division.
Mandatory Efiling for Non-Adoption Documents
September 29, 2020 – Effective October 5, 2020, the Los Angeles Superior Court will implement mandatory efiling for all non-adoption documents
New U.S. Bankruptcy Court Restrictions
August 10, 2020 – Chief Judge Maureen Tighe has issued a new General Order detailing further restrictions on operations and activities at the U. S. Bankruptcy Court.
U.S. District Court Closed, Delays Jury Trials
August 10, 2020 – The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has closed its doors to the public and delayed all civil and criminal jury trials until further notice.
ABA Issues New Lawyer-Client Ethics Guidelines
June 9, 2020 – The new guidelines can help lawyers determine if information received from a prospective client could disqualify them from representing the client.
LASC Probate Division Announces Change to Courtroom Location
Effective June 22, Judge Deborah L. Christian of the Los Angeles Superior Court’s Probate Division will move from Department 99 to Department 44 at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles. According to the Court, all cases currently assigned to Judge Christian remain assigned to her for all purposes. Counsel and parties are instructed…
New Courtroom Remote Program Sign-Up
June 4, 2020 – Attorneys in Los Angeles County are being urged to sign-up for the LASC’s new remote courtroom appearance program.