ABA Journal

Latest News

Supreme Court Nominations

Americans Want Revelations from Supreme Court Nominees, Poll Finds

Legal Ethics

‘I Am the Prize’ DA’s Self-Report to Bar Authorities Says Crime Victim Flirted with Him

Law Firms

Covington Gets Another Bias Claim Tossed; Promotion Policy Still at Issue

Judiciary

Ethics Opinion Allows Judges to tell ‘Inspirational Story’ of Grooming Decisions

Diversity

Federal Judge Orders Class Counsel to Try for More Diverse Legal Team

Securities Law

SEC Inspector General Says Timing of Goldman Case Was ‘Suspicious’

Profile

This Rural Sole Scaled Back His Tech-Savvy Practice Plans for Small-Town Client Base

Pro Bono

How 2 Pro Bono Lawyers Uncovered ‘Robo-Signer,’ Halting Foreclosures in 23 States

Real Estate & Property Law

Foreclosure System Is ‘Riddled with Faked Documents’

Real Estate & Property Law

Condo Deposit Decision Could Chill Development Nationwide, Lawyers Say

Legal Ethics

Longtime Prosecutor Faces Ethics Complaint for Sarcastic Closings, Blog Comments

Bankruptcy Law

Clifford Chance Partner Honored Late Wife’s Wishes with Cancer Foundation

Careers

Smarts, BS Abilities Make Lawyers Great Business Hires, Entrepreneur Says

Trials & Litigation

Oops. Bank Apparently Forgot to Dismiss Foreclosure Case After Approving Short Sale

Constitutional Law

Fireworks Expected: Maricopa Board Axes Ogletree Deakins, Law Firm for Sheriff Arpaio

Legal Ethics

Freeze Cases Filed By 3 Law Firm ‘Foreclosure Mills,’ Fed’l Lawmaker Urges Top Fla. Court

Legal Ethics

Denied Admission to NY Bar Due to $430K Student Loan Debt, Law Grad Tries Again

Evidence

Top Texas Criminal Court Reverses Murder Conviction Based Solely on Sniffer-Dog ID of Suspect

Question of the Week

What Legal Term-of-Art Blunders Are ‘Nails on a Chalkboard’ to Your Ears?

Legal Ethics

Toyota Lawyer Drives Into Attorney, Loses $625K Case, Must Pay Her $125K Legal Bill + $5K for Appeal

Read more ...