Newest Issue - February 2016

China's latest crackdown on lawyers is unprecedented, human rights monitors say

Features

• Meet the father of the landmark lawsuit that secured basic rights for immigrant minors
• Will those who led the financial system into crisis ever face charges?

President's Letter

• Main Street ABA combines member outreach, mentorship and visits to Boys & Girls Clubs

Letters

• Letters: Kudos to the Debunkers

The National Pulse

• Databases create access to police misconduct cases and offer a handy tool for defense lawyers
• Can patent laws halt the reselling of used ink cartridges? Federal Circuit to consider

Business of Law

• Microsoft's legal chief trumpets diversity council's accomplishments
• Sidley attorneys have provided free services in 25 countries
• 'Plastic payments' have their risks and their rewards
• When it comes to investment strategy, you don't have to go it alone
• Legal startups seeking seed capital are sprouting
• UnitedLex partners with law schools to give new grads work experience

Precedents

• Feb. 26, 1993: The World Trade Center is bombed

The Practice

• Florida rules prohibiting uncertified lawyers from advertising as specialists are struck down
• How a lawyer devoted to clear writing can make a difference
• Images can be powerful storytelling tools

Opening Statements

• NYC law firm buries a time capsule to celebrate its 125th birthday
• Texas Tech adopts SMART brain training for its 1Ls
• Courts decline to extend bankruptcy laws to marijuana businesses
• Chicago team competes at Lawyers Rugby World Cup
• 10 Questions: Want to find the next Triple Crown winner? You may want to talk to this lawyer

Supreme Court Report

• After his first decade, Alito is 'every bit as conservative as conservatives could have dreamed'

Your ABA

• Diversity is the primary reason for decision to increase size of ABA leadership ranks
• Congress and the administration are taking steps to help patients plan for end-of-life medical care
• ABA Announcements

Obiter Dicta

• What's the evidentiary standard for emojis?

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