ABA looks to aid underserved clients and underemployed lawyers

Apr 1, 2014 7:09 AM CDT

Next leader wants a ‘go-to’ ABA

Apr 1, 2014 7:00 AM CDT

‘After the JD’ study shows many leave law practice

Apr 1, 2014 6:50 AM CDT

Changes to bar pass standards delayed by lack of state data, panel says

Apr 1, 2014 6:40 AM CDT

Speakers blast no-tenure accreditation plan at Legal Ed hearing

Apr 1, 2014 6:30 AM CDT

Racial imbalance feeds school-to-prison pipeline

Apr 1, 2014 6:10 AM CDT

President-elect nominee emphasizes membership, collaboration

Paulette Brown acknowledges the symbolic value of her nomination to become the first woman of color to lead the ABA. “Whenever one is the first anything the expectations are a bit different,” Brown said in a speech to the association’s House of Delegates on Monday. The expectations will be high,…

Feb 10, 2014 9:43 PM CST

ABA dues hike averaging 13 percent is approved

After eight years without a dues increase, the ABA will hike the cost of individual membership by about 13 percent, on average, for most members. The ABA House of Delegates approved the increase by voice vote Monday. There were only a few no votes. Those admitted to the bar less…

Feb 10, 2014 8:35 PM CST

ABA resolution urges businesses to adopt policies against child labor and labor trafficking

The ABA House of Delegates has adopted a resolution urging businesses to adopt policies against child labor and trafficking that are consistent with four model principles. The principles outlined in Resolution 102B say the business will prohibit child labor and labor trafficking in its operations, will assess the risk of…

Feb 10, 2014 7:32 PM CST

ABA President Silkenat: America’s legal response to gun violence is unacceptable

In an emotional speech to the ABA House of Delegates on Monday, ABA President James R. Silkenat criticized Congress for failing to adopt gun legislation after the December 2012 shootings in Newtown, Conn., that claimed the lives of 20 elementary-school children and six school staff members. Fighting back tears, Silkenat…

Feb 10, 2014 6:28 PM CST

24 new citizens sworn in to start ABA House of Delegates session

Rather than receiving welcome from a prominent politician, the ABA House of Delegates welcomed 24 new Americans on Monday. Twenty-four immigrants from 19 countries were sworn in as citizens at the beginning of its session at the 2014 ABA Midyear Meeting in Chicago. U.S. District Judge Marvin Aspen, himself a…

Feb 10, 2014 5:06 PM CST

ABA resolution urges laws to stop foster kids from transitioning to homelessness

Governments should enact laws and policies to prevent homelessness when foster kids age out of the system, according to a resolution passed on Monday by the ABA House of Delegates. Resolution 109A says governments and courts should provide support for housing assistance to young adults who turn 18 while in…

Feb 10, 2014 5:00 PM CST

ABA resolution endorses a human right to adequate food

The ABA House of Delegates has passed a resolution calling for increased funding and a reordering of priorities to fight hunger in the United States. Resolution 107 urges governments to increase funding and implement strategies “to promote the human right to adequate food and nutrition for all.” The resolution also…

Feb 10, 2014 4:55 PM CST

ABA resolution backs access to effective appellate representation for juveniles

Juveniles in delinquency cases, including juveniles who qualify for public defender services, should have access to effective appellate representation, according to a resolution approved by the ABA House of Delegates on Monday. Resolution 103A says juveniles should have access to appeals consistent with state statutes and state constitutional provisions. A…

Feb 10, 2014 4:21 PM CST

Jobs Corps task force promises to do more in coming year

When James Silkenat became president of the American Bar Association in August, he identified as one of his top priorities, the creation of a job corps for new lawyers. He announced the formation of the Legal Access Job Corps to tackle the lack of adequate legal representation for disadvantaged communities…

Feb 10, 2014 5:02 AM CST