Today’s DJ has 9th Circuit Judge Mark J. Bennett known for wit, integrity, intelligence — Circuit judge ‘makes it clear what the sticking point is and communicates it.’
- Bennett — a New York native — became Hawaii’s third ever 9th U.S.
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How Much Does an Appeal Bond Cost?
Court Surety Bond Agency has posted an article titled How Much Does an Appeal Bond Cost?
- In those instances when collateral is not required, the premium rates will generally range from 0.30% to 2% of the bond amount per year.
Know a great judge?
Nominations for the Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Award are due March 1!Nominations are now being taken (here) for the College’s highest honor, the Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Award. Created in 2021, the award honors a judge or
CRF needs you + amicus article
- The Constitutional Rights Foundation’s (CRF) 2022 Mock Trial State competition will be starting in March and is in need of volunteers. This year, we will still be implementing a virtual format to keep all our students, volunteers, staff, and participants as safe
On the board
The Justices webpage for the 4th District now has a page for 4/3’s newest Associate Justice Maurice Sanchez:On November 10, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom nominated Maurice Sanchez to serve as an Associate Justice of the Fourth District Court of
9th Circuit Covid status update
Jan.21: Notice – Update for Court Operations – In-Person Oral Arguments Suspended through February 28, 2022. All Oral Arguments in February Will Proceed Remotely by Video Conference.Please visit these links for more information:Covid UpdatesProtocolsAmended Administrative Order Regarding Vaccines
SCOTUS levity
Rather than focus on Maskgate, how about a little horsing around? Here’s some SCOTUS levity, courtesy of Nicholas Wallace on Balls & Strikes: It Is Time to Bring Circuit Riding Back to the Supreme Court — Making the justices
Pandemic v. D.C. Cir.
Holly Thomas confirmed to 9th Circuit
Law.com has Senate Confirms Holly Thomas to Ninth Circuit — Thomas is the fourth Ninth Circuit nominee confirmed to the federal bench since President Biden took office.
- The U.S. Senate confirmed Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Holly Thomas to the