- SB 662′s demise marked the latest failed attempt to expand the use of electronic recording in courtrooms as many trial courts struggle to find enough certified shorthand reporters to cover proceedings. Approximately three-quarters of the state’s courts were actively recruiting licensed reporters last year between July and September, according to the most recent figures posted by the Judicial Council.
- SB 662 was co-sponsored by the Family Violence Appellate Project and the Legal Aid Association of California, groups whose leaders say the lack of a verbatim court record makes it difficult for litigants who cannot afford a court reporter to enforce a court order or appeal a decision.
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Historic Muslim Appellate Pick Advances Despite Republican Anger -- Adeel Mangi would be first Muslim US circuit judge (3d Cir.).California Courts Must Help Public Ensure Trust: Chief Justice -- Guerrero, in her first meeting with reporters on Jan. 18 since taking the middle seat on the seven-seat bench, said educating the public about how the courts work is “particularly relevant at this time when I feel there is a decline in civil discourse and, to my mind, we keep in mind the issue of judicial independence.”
[The DJ's article is Chief Justice to legislators: ‘Tell us if it is retroactive or not’ and the Recorder's article is California Chief Justice Says Court's Frequent Unanimity Doesn't Squelch Voices]
California Bar Approves Fewer July Exam Locations to Save Funds -- The State Bar of California has approved a plan that would reduce the number of contracted bar exam locations in July to eight from the 13 it had last summer, as the bar attempts to cut costs during a budget shortfall.
See here for sanctions of $9,421.50 imposed against "The Appellate Law Firm" for bringing a frivolous appeal.
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