Court News
Our weekly roundup of local court news. This post will be updated as new information comes across our desks.
The Contra Costa Superior Court invites submissions forproposed changes to its Local Rules to be effective January 1,2025. Current and previous Local Rules are available at: https://www.cc-courts.org/general/local-rules.aspx. Any proposals must be received on or before July 8,2024, at 5:00 p.m. Learn more
The California Judges Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2024 Adam Z. Rice Memorial Scholarships. Applicants must attend an ABA-approved law school in California or be a California resident attending an ABA-approved law school, and they must also demonstrate financial need. Interested law students must submit a two-minute-long videoanswering specific questions along with their application. Submit an application at the button below before the July 12th deadline. Learn more
Opening of Mediation & Early Neutral Evaluation Panels: The United States District Court for the Northern District of California is now accepting applications to join the court’s Mediation and Early Neutral Evaluation panels. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning immediately and must be received no later than Monday, July 15, 2024, to be considered. For additional information on the application process, please email the Office of the Clerk. Learn more
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