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The Modern Law Library

Trial lawyer’s tales include wins, losses and international intrigue

Ethics

Sanctioned lawyers must take classes from conservative Christian nonprofit, federal judge rules

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Citing 1st Amendment rights of students, ABA House passes resolution against book bans

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Impact of trauma on judges, their families and court staff should be studied, ABA House says

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ABA House amends Model Rule to address anti-money-laundering efforts

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‘Cybersecurity is a journey,’ and lawyers’ knowledge must be up to date, ABA House says

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‘To make a difference, we have to be different,’ says incoming ABA President-elect Bill Bay

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‘Judge shopping’ in federal courts should end, House urges

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Pronouns should be respected and trans youths protected, ABA House says

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Bar admission should not be denied just on basis of immigration status, ABA House urges

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Clarify overseas employment guidance for military families, House urges

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ABA House OKs updated 10 principles for public defense; ‘we cannot allow a two-tier system of justice’

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Lawyers ‘are called to run towards the storm,’ says incoming ABA President Mary Smith

Election Law

Ban on lifetime voting for some felons violates Eighth Amendment, 5th Circuit rules

U.S. Supreme Court

Justice Thomas financed his ‘really bougie’ RV with a loan from a wealthy friend; did he pay it off?

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‘Dobbs is an indictment of women,’ past ABA president tells House in emotional testimony

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Guardianship Bill of Rights for adults passes ABA House; ‘it is needed’

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Let courts consider a prosecutor’s recommendation to reduce a sentence, ABA House says

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End use of prisoners for unpaid hard labor, ABA House of Delegates urges

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US will hold Russians accountable for war crimes in Ukraine, AG Merrick Garland says

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