- The Recorder has Bedsworth: This Does Them No Credit, about credit card companies -- and their lawyers.
- The DJ's Exceptionally Appealing column is Isn't that Special? about the history and latest developments of the State Bar's specialization program.
- The DJ's Moskovitz on Appeals column is In Defense of a Bird, where Myron (just back from safari) catalogs cases that libel ostriches.
The DJ also has Latest 9th Circuit Nominee Appears Poised for a Smoother Confirmation, noting that the credentials of Oregon state trial judge Danielle Hunsaker are likely to appeal to senators of both political parties.
Also, Arnold & Porter appellate lawyer Sean SeLegue has been appointed to the State Bar's Board of Trustees for a 4-year term.
And, Gov. Newsom signed AB 1123 last Friday, which requires each party, in an appellate proceeding in which a violation of Proposition 65 is alleged or the application or construction of Proposition 65 is at issue, to serve a copy of the party’s brief or petition and brief on the Attorney General. The bill would prohibit the acceptance for filing of a brief unless the proof of service shows service on the Attorney General.
The MetNews has a "special feature" piece definitely worth reading: Returning to Courtroom 16 at the Spring Street Courthouse, by Judge Czuleger.
Bloomberg has Orrick Builds Appellate Pipeline Through Associate Arguments.
- "A successful confirmation would return the 9th Circuit to its full strength of 29 active judgeships, but Jay S. Bybee's seat will become vacant when the George W. Bush appointee takes senior status in December. Carlos T. Bea plans to cede his active seat once a successor is confirmed. If Trump replaces both Bybee and Bea he will have appointed more than a third of the circuit bench."
Also, Arnold & Porter appellate lawyer Sean SeLegue has been appointed to the State Bar's Board of Trustees for a 4-year term.
And, Gov. Newsom signed AB 1123 last Friday, which requires each party, in an appellate proceeding in which a violation of Proposition 65 is alleged or the application or construction of Proposition 65 is at issue, to serve a copy of the party’s brief or petition and brief on the Attorney General. The bill would prohibit the acceptance for filing of a brief unless the proof of service shows service on the Attorney General.
The MetNews has a "special feature" piece definitely worth reading: Returning to Courtroom 16 at the Spring Street Courthouse, by Judge Czuleger.
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