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Legal Education

ABA Legal Ed council appoints new committee to review accreditation standards

Dec 23, 2025 9:39 AM CST

Second Amendment

Justice Dept. sues D.C. over ban on AR-15s and other semiautomatic guns

Dec 23, 2025 9:30 AM CST

Lawyer Wellness

Five strategies for leaders to prioritize mental health and well-being

Dec 23, 2025 9:00 AM CST

Law in Popular Culture

Holiday meals in jail? Prison food: the good, the bad and the glorified

Dec 22, 2025 1:43 PM CST

Tax Law

Lawyer sues IRS to recognize her dog as legal dependent

Dec 22, 2025 1:07 PM CST

Lawyer Pay

These boutique firms top bonuses given to associates by BigLaw firms

Dec 22, 2025 11:31 AM CST

Trials & Litigation

Retired prosecutor files lawsuit against New York City over Skadden Arps protest

Dec 22, 2025 11:12 AM CST

Year in Review

Our 11 favorite Instagram posts from 2025

Dec 22, 2025 10:39 AM CST

Law Schools

Yale Law promotes deputy dean, will be second woman in dean role

Dec 22, 2025 10:19 AM CST

Year in Review

Poll: Which ABA Journal magazine cover from 2025 was your favorite?

Dec 22, 2025 9:29 AM CST

U.S. Supreme Court

Chemerinsky: A look back at the Supreme Court in 2025 reflects its conservative leanings

Dec 22, 2025 9:18 AM CST

Practice Technology

A practical tech checklist for senior lawyers

Dec 22, 2025 9:00 AM CST

Constitutional Law

Police can access Google searches without warrant, state supreme court rules

Dec 19, 2025 12:39 PM CST

Legal Writing

‘Calvinball’ has game as legal term of the year, thanks to Justice Jackson

Dec 19, 2025 11:28 AM CST

Law Schools

Want to get into a top-tier law school? Prepare for a tough fight

Dec 19, 2025 11:02 AM CST

Immigration Law

Judge found guilty of helping immigrant escape federal agents

Dec 19, 2025 9:56 AM CST

Law in Popular Culture

Judge Judy’s son inherits the gavel and gets his own courtroom TV show

Dec 19, 2025 9:41 AM CST

Criminal Justice

Former judge sentenced to 12 years in prison for using public funds for vacations, personal purchases

Dec 19, 2025 9:19 AM CST

Mergers & Acquisitions

Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader announce massive law firm merger

Dec 18, 2025 1:30 PM CST

Elder Law

Attorney sentenced to 25 years in prison after taking client money for gambling

Dec 18, 2025 11:24 AM CST