Noteworthy oral argument

'You Are Acting Inappropriately': 2nd Circuit Scolds Lawyer Before Kicking Him Out-- In an interview hours after the hearing, New York lawyer Todd Bank said he could have been more cordial, but he didn't regret his comments in court.
Law360 has 2nd Circ. Boots Atty For Discourtesy After 3-Min. Hearing

And see the 2019 Judicial Council Year in Review here.

Cal Supreme Court Reappoints Members to Ethics Committee

The court reappointed committee chair Justice Ronald B. Robie of the Third District Court of Appeal; vice-chair Justice Douglas P. Miller of the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division Two (Riverside); and Judge Robert Trentacosta of the San Diego Superior Court to new four-year terms (through Dec. 31, 2023).

California Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye Eyes Another 12-Year Term

California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye said Wednesday she expects to run for retention when her current 12-year term is up in 2022.