Florida A&M University’s law school, plagued with patches of problems since it reopened in 2002, has won a key recommendation from an ABA committee that it receive full accreditation.
The ABA Standing Committee on the Federal Judiciary has found Sonia Sotomayor well-qualified for a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court. The vote was unanimous.
I write to compliment you on your excellent article on the Alaska fishing industry and its accident record, “The Cemetery Sea,” May. The extensive research writer…
The ABA is teaming up with the Legal Services Corp., the national Legal Aid & Defender Association, and Pro Bono Net on a website to help disaster victims locate legal…
The ABA is poised to recognize William H. Gates Sr., who serves as co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, with its highest honor, the ABA Medal.
Lawyers should not be considered creditors under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act and hence should not be subject to the red flags rule that requires creditors to detect…
Protecting your financial future and achieving your career goals in a tough economy will be the focus of an audio webcast titled “Jun 8, 2009 6:56 PM CDT
Sometimes, lawyers and staff laid off from their jobs at major law firms are provided outplacement help including career counseling by their soon-to-be former employers. But for those who aren’t,…
In a move that could enhance funding for programs that provide legal services to low-income individuals and families, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies today…
For months, the ABA’s law school accrediting body has quietly been working on a comprehensive review of its often-controversial standards governing legal education.
The ABA Journal wants to host and facilitate conversations among lawyers about their profession. We are now accepting thoughtful, non-promotional articles and commentary by unpaid contributors.