May It Please the Court: How do judges use generative AI?

In recent months, federal judges in Mississippi and New Jersey withdrew their rulings after litigants pointed out several errors, including nonexistent allegations, misstated case outcomes and made-up quotes. A state appellate court in Georgia also overturned a divorce decree after discovering the trial judge’s order relied on fake caselaw. To prevent these mishaps, Judge Scott Schlegel, four other judges and a computer science professor developed guidelines for responsible AI use by the judiciary.

Jan 1, 2026 1:15 AM CST

No-Fault Fight: As some states consider making divorce more difficult, legal tech companies brace for ripple effects

President Donald Trump’s administration’s focus on promoting marriage and families has trickled down to lawmakers in several conservative states, which have considered repealing or restricting no-fault divorce. As states continue to consider and advance these laws, legal tech leaders who have automated the divorce process are not only paying attention to the potential impact on their clients but on their businesses moving forward.

Jan 1, 2026 1:10 AM CST

Put Your Ego Aside: Law is a service industry

To succeed as an attorney is not simply to know the law but to serve clients—i.e., those people and organizations navigating some of the most stressful, high-stakes situations of their existence.

Jan 1, 2026 1:05 AM CST

Prompting Prose: When used correctly, AI in legal writing can be a useful tool

Although we hear a lot of talk about artificial intelligence, a large segment of the legal profession knows little about it and hasn’t tried it. Some bemoan this technological revolution, fearing it will cause human skills to shrivel. My own conviction is that whatever harm bad actors might do with it, in good hands, it’s a tool that can benefit people. For the lawyer, it’s like having a superb assistant who is remarkably efficient.

Jan 1, 2026 1:00 AM CST

As customs and border protection agents search more electronic devices, how can lawyers keep client information secure?

The government is searching more cellphones and laptops of international travelers than they have in the past, and lawyers need to take extra steps to protect client information.

Jan 1, 2026 12:55 AM CST

This lawyer’s work coaching rush recruits and pageant contestants has made him a star

Bill Alverson, a veteran litigator from Andalusia, Alabama, for decades has maintained a parallel profession: preparing women to go through the college phenomenon called sorority rush. Known as “the Rush King,” Alverson has more than 19,000 people following him for rush tips on TikTok.

Jan 1, 2026 12:50 AM CST

As ICE arrests increase, so do scammers preying on immigrants who need legal services

Scams tend to follow the news, says Shane Lucado, a Birmingham, Alabama, lawyer and founder of InPerSuit, a website that helps people find lawyers. He adds that immigration-related fraud has picked up in the past year, with individuals posing as lawyers, government officials or agents who can help.

Jan 1, 2026 12:45 AM CST

Considering their different habits, introverts and extroverts can make great work teams

Introverts and extroverts working together “comprise a formidable team,” says David G. Susler, associate general counsel at National Material and co-author of Change Yourself and Change Your Business, two books offering tips for attorneys at every stage of their careers. He co-wrote both books with his wife, Christina L. Martini, a partner at McDermott Will & Schulte.

Jan 1, 2026 12:40 AM CST

Edwin Kneedler, who has argued 160 Supreme Court cases, describes his career as a privilege

When Edwin Kneedler joined the Office of the Solicitor General in 1979, Warren Burger was chief justice, and no women had ever served on the court. At that time, there was significantly less public attention on the justices, the role of the high court and the lawyers arguing each case, Kneedler says.

Jan 1, 2026 12:35 AM CST

Online shoppers find deals on the Temu app, but states say the trade-off is personal data

Who doesn’t look for a bargain? But states are asking, “at what cost?” Temu, an online retail platform offering low-cost goods, has based its business model on consumers’ interest in hunting down and grabbing bargains.

Jan 1, 2026 12:30 AM CST

Breaking the Stigma: Gavin Alexander shares mental health struggles to improve the profession

Gavin Alexander often tells other lawyers that success and seeking help aren’t mutually exclusive. Alexander, the Boston-based well-being director at Jackson Lewis, speaks from experience.

Jan 1, 2026 12:25 AM CST

ABA President Michelle Behnke aims to bring lawyers together in ‘unprecedented times’

At the ABA Annual Meeting in August, Michelle Behnke commended the association for remaining steadfast in its protection of the rule of law and the legal profession, despite unprecedented challenges by President Donald Trump’s administration.

Jan 1, 2026 12:20 AM CST

Federal Student Loan Update: Key changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill that affect lawyers

Enactment in the summer of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act ushered in landmark changes to the federal student loan system. The act will require prospective law students to plan differently for financing their education and will affect lawyers’ repayments of their student debt.

Jan 1, 2026 12:15 AM CST

ABA Notices - Winter 2026

Jan 1, 2026 12:10 AM CST

March 2, 1877: Election of 1876 decided—finally

The presidential election of 1876 had the highest turnout in U.S. history, with 81.8% of the voting-eligible population going to the polls to choose between two governors: Democrat Samuel Tilden of New York and Republican Rutherford B. Hayes of Ohio. It was also the most contested election ever, remaining undecided for 116 days.

Jan 1, 2026 12:05 AM CST