Secret Sharers

A government blunder tipped two lawyers that somebody was spying on them. But a government secrets policy now keeps them from knowing why.

Jan 2, 2010 5:39 AM CST

Saving the School

FAMU Law’s long, troubled road to ABA accreditation

Jan 2, 2010 5:30 AM CST

Third Annual ABA Journal Blawg 100

Welcome to the third annual ABA Journal Blawg 100—the best legal blogs as selected by the Journal’s editors. This year we did something even more blog-like. We asked our readers to help us find blawgs worthy of note. We called it our Blawg Amici and we asked law blog readers…

Dec 2, 2009 5:50 AM CST

Legal Rebels

Dec 2, 2009 5:29 AM CST

A Death in the Office

Mark Levy had talent, a top-flight resumé and friends in high places. But when he lost his job, none of that was enough.

Nov 2, 2009 4:50 AM CST

Legal Rebels

Nov 2, 2009 4:40 AM CST

Green Achers

The lure of BigLaw and big cities may stir some. But for a certain solo breed, the small town is the place to be.

Nov 2, 2009 4:30 AM CST

So You Want to Go Solo? You Sure?

Here are the tasks you need to master to live the shingle life

Nov 2, 2009 4:20 AM CST

Legal Rebels

Our September cover story featured the first seven Legal Rebels—some of the profession’s leading innovators. This month we showcase three more. We’ll profile 50 Rebels by the end of November, with at least three new profiles appearing each week on LegalRebels. Click here to see how you can participate in…

Oct 2, 2009 4:40 AM CDT

70 Sizzling Apps

Pump up your PC, PDA and smartphone with these lawyer-friendly favorites

Oct 2, 2009 4:30 AM CDT

True Lies

Cutting-edge technology has renewed the search for a better lie detector. Some show promise, but they have yet to be tested in court.

Oct 2, 2009 4:20 AM CDT

Town Without Pity

For years, a judge in Pennsylvania jailed kids illegally. Whether it was for ‘tough love’ or just cold cash, where were the lawyers?

Sep 2, 2009 4:40 AM CDT

The 25 Greatest Legal TV Shows

TV has always loved lawyers. From Perry Mason to Leland McKenzie, Jack McCoy to Patty Hewes, lawyers have been among the most durable and popular characters on the small screen. But what law shows do lawyers consider the best of all time? We put that question to a jury of…

Aug 2, 2009 4:50 AM CDT

A Real McCoy

When people have asked about the ways my career as an actor became associated with Lincoln—theater, TV, documentaries, readings and such—I’d say, “If you’re going to get stuck in a role, you could do worse than be typecast as Abraham Lincoln.” That also goes for Jack McCoy.

Aug 2, 2009 4:40 AM CDT

A Shark Attacks

Playing a hard-driven, unscrupulous defense attorney-turned-prosecutor in Shark was a real eye-opener for me as an actor and, more importantly, as a citizen. Not only were many members of our writing staff attorneys themselves, but our technical advisers included Robert Shapiro and Ira Reiner. Rikki Klieman was a prosecutor in…

Aug 2, 2009 4:30 AM CDT