The Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, issued a new Miscellaneous Order today, August 1, 2025. The Court strongly encourages parties to permit less experienced lawyers to actively participate in the proceedings by presenting oral argument. As an exception to California Rules of Court, rule 8.256(c)(3), the Court will grant leave for counsel to split oral argument time to permit less experienced attorneys (seven years or less as a practicing attorney) the opportunity to present oral argument. Please click to see Misc. Order 25-002