New Federal Funds Prompt ABA Proposal to Aid Transitioning Foster Youth

Homelessness, incarceration and unemployment are the likely scenarios that await a disproportionate number of the nation’s foster youths when they reach adulthood and are thrust into society ill-prepared and alone. Nearly two-thirds of emancipated foster youths don’t have driver’s license; fewer than four in 10 have at least $250 in…

Feb 8, 2011 9:53 PM CST

ABA Launches New Website

More than a year in the making, a newly revamped American Bar Association website has just been launched. Now found at americanbar.org, the new and improved site features simpler navigation, enhanced search capabilities and interactive features, says ABA President Stephen N. Zack in a press release. “Designed as a powerful…

Feb 7, 2011 5:58 PM CST

While Promoting ABA’s Work, Bob Evans Helped Protect Legal Services Corp.

The legal and lobbying communities are mourning the death of Robert Evans, a longtime director of the American Bar Association’s governmental affairs office. Evans was known for his championship of the Legal Services Corp., which provides representation to low-income individuals, as well as his dedication to the ABA and development…

Feb 1, 2011 10:37 PM CST

How to be Ready for the Next Snowpocalypse

With a fierce winter storm slamming 20 states this week, hundreds of thousands of lawyers will grapple with how to continue to service their clients without access to their offices. The ABA plans to help the next time a storm or other disaster—natural or manmade—strikes. The ABA is developing disaster…

Feb 1, 2011 10:02 PM CST

Seduced: For Lawyers, the Appeal of Social Media Is Obvious. It’s Also Dangerous

Feb 1, 2011 10:20 AM CST

Value and Visibility: Two Major Priorities Guide Efforts to Address Needs of Lawyers and the Public

Feb 1, 2011 9:50 AM CST

Trust Account Guidelines for Lawyers Adapt to Electronic Banking

Feb 1, 2011 8:10 AM CST

Committee Takes Lead in ABA Efforts to Bolster Disaster Preparedness Plans

Feb 1, 2011 6:50 AM CST

ABA Plans to Unveil Revamped Website in February

Feb 1, 2011 6:40 AM CST

Effort Pays Off: New Law Confirms ‘Red Flags Rule’ Exemption

Feb 1, 2011 6:30 AM CST

ABA Announcements

Feb 1, 2011 6:20 AM CST

ABA President Urges India Bar to Maintain Status Quo While It Debates Foreign Law Offices

ABA President Stephen N. Zack is urging the Bar Council of India to maintain the status quo as it considers whether to allow foreign lawyers to establish law firms in the country. Currently, U.S. lawyers may travel to India on an “in-and-out basis” to advise their clients on non-Indian laws.…

Jan 27, 2011 7:06 PM CST

Are Scambloggers Right About Law School? (Podcast)

Jan 24, 2011 7:16 PM CST

Ethics 20/20 Commission Seeks Feedback on Ethics-Related Choice of Law Issues

The ABA Commission on Ethics 20/20 is seeking comments on how—or whether—professional conduct rules should be revised to accommodate a growing number of ethics-related choice of law issues arising out of an environment in which more and more lawyers engage in cross-border practice. A working group of the commission today…

Jan 19, 2011 8:03 PM CST

LSAT Would Be Optional Under Possible ABA Accreditation Change

Updated: Would-be law students may not have to go through the ordeal of the Law School Admission Test if a proposal by an ABA committee is adopted. Currently, accreditation rules require law schools to ask applicants for results of a “valid and reliable admission test,” the National Law Journal reports.…

Jan 13, 2011 2:29 PM CST