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Bar Associations

After criticism, California bar’s working group will focus on sandbox and trim membership ranks

Ethics

6th Circuit won’t pause CLE sanctions against Sidney Powell, other lawyers who alleged election fraud

U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court to consider law that gives preferences to tribes in Native American adoptions

International Law

Ukraine asks international courts to rule against Russia for its ‘brutal invasion,’ with one quick success

Evidence

Illinois teen was coerced into false confession, family says; was unique state law violated?

Asked and Answered

The country has a long way to go with ADA compliance, say 2 civil rights lawyers

News Roundup

Weekly Briefs: ABA will ‘work expeditiously’ to rate SCOTUS nominee; parents of accused school shooter will stand trial

Law Firms

3 BigLaw firms close their Kyiv offices; firms in US ready for pro bono refugee work

Supreme Court Nominations

Biden nominates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the US Supreme Court

ABA Techshow

Techshow planners excited to bring back in-person activities while also offering virtual options

Criminal Justice

Florida lawyer arrested for removing her clothes at a bar; it was second arrest in 2 days

Law Professors

Former Chapman law prof says ex-dean knew of his work for Trump; 2 students were ‘thrilled’ to help

Bar Exam

Bar examinee not permitted to finish test because of high temperature

LGBTQ Legal Issues

Treatments for transgender youths are child abuse, Texas AG opinion says; governor pledges probes

Practice Technology

‘Justice Tech’ companies launch new association to advocate for consumers and reforms

Criminal Justice

Defendants want new trials because of racist Facebook posts said to be written by their lawyer

Ethics

Lawyer deemed an ‘overzealous advocate’ is suspended for altering photos of police lineups

Civic Education

New ABA initiative needs volunteers to answer students’ civil rights questions

U.S. Supreme Court

Sotomayor has constitutional concerns in case of sex offender who couldn’t find housing

Diversity

4 Black bar association leaders reflect on historic moment

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