Federal Courts District Updates

Central District of California Covid-19 Update:  On February 8, 2022, the Central District announced that it will resume jury trials on February 22, 2022. (Notice.) The District Court adopted an amended policy regarding COVID-19 vaccinations and testing, effective February 3, 2022. (Policy.) On January 3, 2022, the Court extended its authority pursuant to provisions of the CARES Act through March 28, 2022. Accordingly, court hearings by video or telephonic conference may continue to be held in certain criminal matters. (Notice.)   Judicial Nominations: On December 15,… Read more

This chart summarizes the cases on the Supreme Court’s docket for October Term 2021 that were heard in 2021, organized by oral argument date. Eight arguments were heard in October, thirteen in November, and six in December. Read more

COVID-19 Update: The District Court adopted a policy regarding COVID-19 vaccinations and testing, effective October 1, 2021. (Policy.) On October 4, 2021, the Court extended its authority pursuant to provisions of the CARES Act through January 14, 2022. Accordingly, court hearings by video or telephonic conference may continue to be held in certain criminal matters. Read more

1st Quarter Committee on Federal Courts Newsletter and District Updates. In this inaugural Federal Courts Committee newsletter, we interview three leaders from California’s federal bench and bar: Magistrate Judge Helena M. Barch-Kuchta of the Eastern District of California, former U.S. Attorney Nick Hanna of the Central District of California, and Cuauhtemoc Ortega, the newly appointed Federal Public Defender for the Central District of California.    In This Issue: In this inaugural Federal Courts Committee newsletter, we interview three leaders from California’s… Read more