Recent Court Amendments – Summer 2018
Courts are constantly updating their local rules and many courts amend their rules over the summer.
Legal News
Delaware Supreme Court Adopts Quality of Life Policies
In an effort to improve work life balance for attorneys, all Delaware State Courts will institute “new standards designed to improve both the quality of practice and work life balance for legal professionals in the state”.
Supreme Court Sides with Wedding Cake Baker
In a recipe combining ingredients of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and civil liberties – with a dash of discrimination – the conclusion of a six-year legal battle was reached the month when the Supreme Court ruled on Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd., et al. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission et al.
Judge Aaron Persky – The First California Justice Recalled in 86 Years
In 2016, Santa Clara Superior Court Judge Aaron Persky sentenced Brock Turner, who was convicted of sexual assault, to just six months in jail. Critics argued that the sentence, which could have been up to 14 years in prison, was far too lenient.
Alameda Courts Offer Free Shuttle
Alameda County’s Hayward Hall of Justice is now offering a free shuttle to the public during certain hours from Monday to Friday.
San Bernardino Superior Court Joins Twitter
Twitter has a new tweeter – and follower – the San Bernardino Superior Court.
Hawai’i Courts use Indigenous Practices and Collaboration for Conflict Resolution
Historically conflicts and misunderstandings have arisen between cultures – and between generations.
This Week in The Courts – Los Angeles Cracks Down on Jury Duty Scofflaws
This week in the courts – California chastises Weedmaps, New York proposes legalized sports betting, Wyoming fights methane waste regulations, Delaware remains impartial, Los Angeles goes after jury duty scofflaws.
California’s Ventura Superior Court Begins Electronic Filing March 15th
Beginning March 15th, 2018 California’s Ventura Superior will no longer accept documents filed by fax as the court begins to implement e-Delivery, their new electronic filing system.