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Colorado Supreme Court justice told lawyers Wednesday not to pivot after being asked a question during oral arguments, saying justices can sense a lawyer is avoiding a topic and will go after it with a "great, invisible hook." ... Justice Maria E. Berkenkotter said she often prepares for oral arguments by hunting through briefs for the "pink elephant," her term for "something you don't want to talk about — it's the weak, soft, squishy part of your case."
Today's DJ has 1/4's PJ Tracie Brown and CALG's Ben Feuer's piece Motions matter in the court of appeal too, so here are 10 tips -- Motions in California appellate courts, governed by Rule 8.54, play a crucial role in determining the course and outcome of appeals, with strategic considerations and adherence to procedural rules being key to their success.
The California Supreme Court has appointed two new members to the Commission on Judicial Performance, an independent state agency responsible for investigating complaints of judicial misconduct or incapacity and for disciplining judges. Effective March 1, the court appointed to the commission Judge Kimberly Merrifield, of the Superior Court of Butte County, and Justice Julia C. Kelety, of the Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One (San Diego). They replace outgoing members Justice William S. Dato and Judge Michael B. Harper who are completing their second terms.