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Chief Justice Names Conference Committee Chairs
Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., selected nine new chairs of Judicial Conference committees and extended the term of four current chairs by one year.
Bayer Faces Trial Test of Remaining Roundup Claims After Supreme Court Win
2026 judicial performance reviews now available online
The Missouri Judicial Performance Review Committee released its performance findings today for the 50 nonpartisan judges who will be up for retention in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
Public Hearing on Oct. 22 to Discuss Certification Pathway for U.S. Uniformed Servicemembers
On September 25, 2026, the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Nevada filed a petition in ADKT 0632 to amend Supreme Court Rule (SCR) 49.1 to provide a certification pathway for servicemembers of the United States Uniformed Services and their spouses who are present in Nevada pursuant to military orders and to conform […]
Supreme Court to Hold Public Hearing on Out-of-State Attorneys
The State Bar of Nevada’s Board of Governors filed a petition in ADKT 0633 to adopt proposed Supreme Court Rule 42.2 and amend Nevada Rule of Professional Conduct 5.5 regarding the unauthorized practice of law in the context of out-of-state attorneys remotely working within Nevada. The hearing will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Thursday, […]
Indispensable Law Review Article on the Reasons Behind, and Effects of, the 2023 Amendment to 702
Idaho Supreme Court – Printed Idaho Appellate Rules
Attorneys involved in appeals should be aware of an error in the most recent set of Idaho court rules published by Michie. The current set of printed books lists Idaho […]
Interested in Serving on the Judicial Conduct Board?
The Judicial Conduct Board investigates complaints about judges and recommends any needed action to the court. The Supreme Court appoints the nine members of the Board, which consists of three judges, active or retired (but not active Supreme Court Justices), three lawyers admitted to practice in Vermont, and three members of the public who are…
Never Contemplated Podcast
Candid discussions with female judges from across the state about professionalism and civility in the judicial system.
Chief Judge Advocates for Expansion of Civil Legal Aid
New York State Bar Association President Taa Grays joined Chief Judge Rowan Wilson, the presiding justices of the Appellate Divisions, and Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas for the annual Civil Legal Services hearing in Albany on Thursday. They heard testimony from more than a dozen civil legal service providers grappling with the challenges of ever-increasing … Continued The post Chief Judge Advocates for Expansion of Civil Legal Aid first appeared on New York State Bar Association .
Case summaries for Sept. 18-24, 2026
Summaries are not part of the opinions of the Court. They have been prepared for the convenience of the reader and should not be quoted or cited.
Utah State Bar Recognizes Nick Stiles for Years of Service
Following the Salt Lake City Council’s affirmation of Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s nomination of Nick Stiles to the Salt Lake City Justice Court, the Utah State Bar recognizes Nick’s longstanding service to and partnership with the Utah State Bar. Nick currently serves as Appellate Court Administrator for the Utah Supreme Court and Utah Court of Appeals. […]
Nominees announced for Third District Court vacancy
PRESS RELEASE SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 21, 2026) — The Third District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for a vacancy on the Third District Court. The vacancy will result from Judge Robert Faust’s retirement on Jan. 1, 2027. The nominees for the vacancy are: Written comments can be submitted to the Department of Criminal […]
CHEYENNE ATTORNEY RECOGNIZED FOR PRO BONO SERVICE
The Wyoming State Bar is pleased to announce that Cheyenne attorney Mackenzie Williams has received the 2026 Pro Bono Award for Legal Services. Angie Dorsch, Executive Director of Equal Justice Wyoming, presented the award on September 17, 2026, at the Access to Justice Luncheon which was held in conjunction with the Bar’s Annual Meeting & Judicial Conference in Casper.
CASPER ATTORNEY RECOGNIZED WITH CHAMPION OF JUSTICE AWARD
The Wyoming State Bar is pleased to announce that Casper attorney Pam Brondos is the recipient of a 2026 Champion of Justice Award. Ann Rochelle, a retired attorney from Casper, presented the award at last week’s Access to Justice Luncheon which was held in conjunction with the Bar ’s Annual Meeting & Judicial Conference in Casper.
FORMER COUNTY ATTORNEY RECOGNIZED WITH CHAMPION OF JUSTICE AWARD
The Wyoming State Bar is pleased to announce that former Crook County Attorney Joseph M. Baron is the recipient of a 2026 Champion of Justice Award. Sundance lawyer and former colleague of Baron’s, DaNece Day, presented the award last week at the Access to Justice Luncheon which was held in conjunction with the Bar’s Annual Meeting & Judicial Conference in Casper.
GINGERY ELECTED TO WYOMING STATE BAR GOVERNING BOARD
The Wyoming State Bar is pleased to announce that Keith M. Gingery, an attorney from Jackson, has been elected Commissioner of the Wyoming State Bar to represent the Ninth Judicial District, which consists of Fremont, Sublette and Teton Counties.
ESCH ELECTED TO WYOMING STATE BAR GOVERNING BOARD
The Wyoming State Bar is pleased to announce that Amanda F. Esch, an attorney from Sheridan, Wyoming, has been elected commissioner of the Wyoming State Bar to represent the Fourth Judicial District, which consists of Buffalo and Sheridan Counties.
California’s Recent Gilead Decision Explains Why “Pre-Approval” Tort Claims Don’t, and Shouldn’t, Exist
Case summaries for Sept. 11-17, 2026
Summaries are not part of the opinions of the Court. They have been prepared for the convenience of the reader and should not be quoted or cited.
Missouri Bar elects 2026-2027 officers
Jennifer M. Crompton, chief operating officer and trial lawyer at Crompton Pancoast in St. Louis, was elected as 2026-2027 president of The Missouri Bar during the Sept. 16 Board of Governors meeting. She was sworn in Sept. 17 during the Annual Meeting of The Missouri Bar, held in Kansas City. Her oath was delivered by Hon. Michael Stelzer, with the 22nd Judicial Circuit Court. Crompton succeeds Athena Dickson, of Kansas City, as president of the 31,000-member Missouri Bar. Dickson transitioned into the role of immediate past president. During her term as president, Crompton wants to empower…
Judiciary Cites Progress on Case Management, Property Authority, and AI
The Judiciary is making progress on three key initiatives: modernizing case-management technology, authority to manage mission-essential Judiciary properties, and setting policy on AI use, the Judicial Conference of the United States was told today.
Tylenol Makers Seek Rehearing for Acetaminophen Autism Lawsuits by Appeals Court
Nominees announced for two Utah Court of Appeals vacancies
PRESS RELEASE SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 15, 2026) — The Appellate Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for two vacancies on the Utah Court of Appeals. These positions were created by the Legislature during the 2026 legislative session. The nominees are: Written comments can be submitted to the Department of Criminal Justice at [email protected] or […]
Utah State Bar Prevails in First Amendment Challenge Before Tenth Circuit
The Utah State Bar prevailed in a First Amendment challenge to Utah’s integrated bar structure with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit affirming judgment in favor of the Bar in Pomeroy v. Utah State Bar. In its published opinion issued August 31, 2026, the Court upheld Utah’s mandatory bar membership and licensing-fee […]
Case summaries for Sept. 4-10, 2026
Summaries are not part of the opinions of the Court. They have been prepared for the convenience of the reader and should not be quoted or cited.
Damien de Loyola named 2026 Defender of Distinction
Damien de Loyola, a district defender in Kansas City, received the 2026 Defender of Distinction Award from the Missouri State Public Defender Commission. De Loyola is the district defender for Area 69, one of the Missouri State Public Defender appellate/post-conviction offices in Kansas City. He graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law and has been a public defender since 2012. De Loyola previously received The Missouri Bar Foundation’s David J. Dixon Appellate Advocacy Award and was a member of the 2015-2016 Missouri Bar Leadership Academy. He is a member of the…
Highlights of Rule Amendments for 2026
By Lori Fleming The following is a summary of rule amendments approved by the Idaho Supreme Court between June 2025 and July 2026. Unless otherwise indicated, all amendments were effective […]
Grellner recognized as prosecutor of the year
Amanda L. Grellner will receive the Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorneys’ 2026 Prosecutor of the Year award for her service over the past year. Grellner has served as the elected prosecuting attorney for Osage County since 2002. A graduate of the University of Missouri School of Law, she has tried more than 30 jury trials throughout her tenure as prosecuting attorney. Grellner is on the Missouri Sentencing Advisory Commission, the Supreme Court of Missouri Treatment Court Committee, the board of the Missouri Prosecuting Attorneys and Circuit Attorneys Retirement System, and is a…