DJ articles & more

Yesterday's DJ had PJ Gilbert's column, titled April, Not the Cruelest Month, about judges voicing concerns about racial prejudice and social injustice in opinions and outside opinions. He points to B.B. v. County of L.A. (2020) 10 Cal.5th 1, as well as the Chief's most recent public note re Anti-Asian violence (and see here). He contrasts this with Judge Silberman's dissent in Tah v. Global Witness Publishing Inc. (D.C. Cir. 2021), which has gotten a lot of attention. (WSJ piece here).

Today's DJ has the monthly Exceptionally Appealing column (which appears the first Tuesday of the month). This month it's I want a new judge, about CCP 170.6(a)(2)'s provision allowing a prevailing appellant to bounce the now-reversed trial judge in certain circumstances.

Also of note today: Latham Partners With 'Appellate Project' to Develop Pathways for Diverse Advocates -- Latham & Watkins, making a significant financial commitment and dedicating more resources, has formalized a partnership with the Appellate Project, a new initiative to create appellate practice opportunities for law students of color.

The MetNews has California Supreme Court: Missing Appeal Deadline Not Fatal in Parental Ties Case -- Court says parent whose lawyer fails to file timely appeal notice may seek habeas relief, must act quickly. (In re A.R.)