ABA will bring lawyers to the UK to celebrate historic 1924 visit

In 1924, J. Carroll Hayes penned a detailed account of “a most unique occurrence in the legal world”—the first ABA visit to the United Kingdom. This fall, the International Law Section will commemorate this historic meeting of the minds with “100 Years of the ABA in the United Kingdom: Tradition, Innovation and Influence.”

Sep 26, 2024 12:22 PM CDT

The organized bar must address attacks on the judiciary

It is a critical time for all citizens, and especially lawyers, to remain vigilant to protect the independence of the judiciary.

In recent years, and in recent days, attacks on the judiciary have increased, while public understanding of the essential role of the judiciary has diminished.

May 31, 2018 7:15 AM CDT

Choir of lawyers is a hit at Magna Carta celebration

When the ABA was planning the Opening Session for its London Sessions commemorating the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta this summer, it wanted to strike just the right note for musical interludes. But rather than reach out into the ranks of London's professional ensembles, then-ABA President William C. Hubbard…

Nov 1, 2015 12:50 AM CDT

Royalty joins the ABA in marking the 800th birthday of the Magna Carta

Aug 1, 2015 1:30 AM CDT

Political powers blunt good law, human rights lawyer says

Aug 1, 2015 1:20 AM CDT

Speakers consider the grand sweep of the Great Charter

Aug 1, 2015 1:10 AM CDT

UK trade envoy: ‘I’d give anything’ for the ABA to work with the Iraqi judiciary

Aug 1, 2015 1:00 AM CDT

What can US, UK lawyers learn from each other?

Aug 1, 2015 12:50 AM CDT

Laws need to catch up to high-speed trading

Aug 1, 2015 12:45 AM CDT

Corporations have a role in (and gain benefits from) promoting the rule of law

Aug 1, 2015 12:40 AM CDT

Magna Carta’s 800th birthday brings vows of rededication to its ideals

Clarified: With much honor and ceremonial display, the Magna Carta celebrated its 800th birthday on Monday on the same hallowed ground where King John originally sealed it. Dignitaries from around the world met at historic Runnymede, England, to celebrate the Magna Carta’s worldwide impact while promising to rededicate themselves to…

Jun 15, 2015 10:38 AM CDT

Missed out on the Magna Carta celebrations? Check out our social media roundup

People from both sides of the Atlantic flocked to London and Runnymede from June 11-15 to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta. But if you didn’t make it to any of the ceremonies and seminars, never fear. You can catch up on all the happenings…

Jun 15, 2015 9:10 AM CDT

After 800 years, what’s next for the Magna Carta?

With 800 years in the book for the Magna Carta (800 more than it was intended to have), what’s next for this venerated document? On Sunday, during the ABA London Sessions commemorating the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta, an all-star panel consisting of a knight, three…

Jun 14, 2015 9:04 AM CDT

Where rule of law is present, corporations can invest and promote human rights, panelists say

Global corporations can, and should, play an important role in promoting the rule of law around the world. That was the consensus of a panel of attorneys, barristers and academics during a Saturday seminar at the ABA London Sessions commemorating the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta.…

Jun 13, 2015 11:58 AM CDT

Human rights lawyer: Magna Carta’s inspiration has been subverted by powers that be

The inspirational, and aspirational, template of the Magna Carta for the constitutions and legal documents that succeeded it is one of the recurring themes at the ABA London Sessions commemorating the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the historic charter. However, words and phrases are only as good as the…

Jun 13, 2015 11:18 AM CDT