James Silkenat: “Sound tax policy should encourage—not discourage—the growth of small businesses, including those providing personal services such as law firms, especially in today’s difficult economic environment.” Photo by Callie Lipkin.
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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.
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.
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…
Corrected: New Jersey’s Paulette Brown was formally nominated Sunday to become ABA president in 2015. She will be the first woman of color to head the nearly 400,000-member association.
The ABA Journal wants to host and facilitate conversations among lawyers about their profession. We are now accepting thoughtful, non-promotional articles and commentary by unpaid contributors.
Photo of Rick Klau by Dan Pupius
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James Silkenat: “Sound tax policy should encourage—not discourage—the growth of small businesses, including those providing personal services such as law firms, especially in today’s difficult economic environment.” Photo by Callie Lipkin.
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