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When should counsels disclose judges’ conflicts? Responsibilities addressed in new ABA ethics opinion

If a lawyer knows or should know information in a court proceeding that would likely warrant a judicial disqualification, they have an obligation to disclose it, even if the judge doesn’t, according to an ethics opinion released Wednesday by the ABA.

Apr 8, 2026 10:01 AM CDT

A meeting at the crossroads

On Feb. 9, the ABA House of Delegates approved, revised and amended Resolution 702, adopting it as ABA policy. The resolution’s first “resolved” clause states: “That the American Bar Association supports and encourages free, open and civil discussion and debate on legal and policy matters among its members and recognizes there is value in having lawyers with a wide range of different views participate meaningfully in ABA leadership, programming, policy, and advocacy.”

Apr 6, 2026 1:15 PM CDT

ABA amicus brief supports law firms targeted by executive orders

The American Bar Association has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in support of law firms that successfully challenged the constitutionality of executive orders targeting the firms for their representations of certain clients and causes disfavored by the current federal administration.

Apr 2, 2026 3:00 PM CDT

Florida’s move to end ABA council as state’s sole law school accreditor applauded by FTC

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday sent a 14-page letter to the Florida Supreme Court to “applaud the amendment” that would end the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar’s status as the state’s sole law school accreditor.

Apr 1, 2026 2:44 PM CDT

250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

Some 250 years ago, a group of colonists set about to create change. While hailed as one of the most significant documents in history, the Declaration of Independence was at its core a 27-count indictment against the king of England and a call for application of our natural rights to self-governance. The declaration outlined the various acts and behaviors that infringed on the “unalienable rights.” Before the Second Continental Congress could vote on independence, there was debate. Were they going to fight for rights as British citizens, or were they going to fight for independence from Great Britain?

Apr 1, 2026 1:40 AM CDT

How can lawyers be sure clients understand what they’re saying?

Jenny Bradley, owner of Triangle Smart Divorce in Cary, North Carolina, says lawyers can miss some important clues that their clients are struggling to understand the advice they are getting.

Apr 1, 2026 1:10 AM CDT

Noted ABA member’s rejection from the Supreme Court in 1930 still resonates today

The genesis for my latest book, Supreme Pressure: The Rejection of John J. Parker and Birth of the Modern Supreme Court Confirmation Process grew out my long-held fascination with the U.S. Supreme Court. I wanted to learn more about Parker’s 1930 rejection—a nomination that, at first glance, seemed like a political masterstroke for President Herbert Hoover.

Apr 1, 2026 1:05 AM CDT

Judge Samuel Thumma finds joy in barbershop singing

As Judge Samuel Thumma began to contemplate the end of his career and what the future might hold, he also began to better appreciate what he describes as “the joy of small things.”

Apr 1, 2026 12:30 AM CDT

‘Now is not the time to walk back the progress that we have made,’ ABA President Michelle Behnke says

The ability to manage change in tumultuous times while staying true to the core principles of the legal profession is as essential today as it ever has been. In this 250th anniversary year of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, lawyers must rise to the occasion. These were some of the core themes that ABA President Michelle A. Behnke covered in her address to the association’s policymaking body at the ABA Midyear Meeting in San Antonio.

Apr 1, 2026 12:25 AM CDT

House of Delegates adopts nearly 30 policies on wide-ranging legal issues

The American Bar Association House of Delegates adopted almost 30 policy matters on a wide variety of issues, including judicial independence and safety, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, the independence of the Department of Justice, Medicaid funding, immigration law enforcement, and the use of National Guard and military forces in U.S. cities when it met during the midyear meeting.

Apr 1, 2026 12:20 AM CDT

As AI transforms the landscape, the ABA provides trusted guidance

While ABA advocacy on issues where the association has adopted specific AI- or technology-related policy is important, education on complex legal issues to inform potential governmental decisions before they are made in these quickly evolving areas is equally important. Subject-matter experts in several ABA entities are rising to the challenge, showcasing their diverse experience and expertise and having an impact on Capitol Hill and beyond.

Apr 1, 2026 12:15 AM CDT

When should counsels disclose judges’ conflicts? Responsibilities addressed in new ABA ethics opinion

A meeting at the crossroads

ABA amicus brief supports law firms targeted by executive orders

Florida’s move to end ABA council as state’s sole law school accreditor applauded by FTC

250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

How can lawyers be sure clients understand what they’re saying?

Noted ABA member’s rejection from the Supreme Court in 1930 still resonates today

Judge Samuel Thumma finds joy in barbershop singing

‘Now is not the time to walk back the progress that we have made,’ ABA President Michelle Behnke says

House of Delegates adopts nearly 30 policies on wide-ranging legal issues

As AI transforms the landscape, the ABA provides trusted guidance

ABA Notices - Spring 2026

ABA presidents’ panel strongly defends rule of law and calls on all lawyers to defend it

Deepfakes mean ‘everyone will have to expert up’ for employment and divorce cases, panelists say

Techshow attendees dig deeper into AI uses and capabilities

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