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US will hold Russia accountable for war crimes in Ukraine, AG says in stirring speech

War criminals will find no refuge in America,” U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland told the ABA House of Delegates on Aug. 7. Garland spoke in person at the 2023 ABA Annual Meeting, calling upon the association to support victims of the Russian war on Ukraine.

Oct 1, 2023 1:40 AM CDT

New Heights: ABA leaders share visions for the association’s future

In her final speech as president of the ABA, Deborah Enix-Ross encouraged the House of Delegates to “keep climbing.” “We’ve come a long way, and we have so much farther to go.”

Oct 1, 2023 1:30 AM CDT

House of Delegates amends rule to address anti-money-laundering efforts

After a contentious debate at the ABA Annual Meeting, the House of Delegates approved amendments to ABA Model Rule of Professional Conduct 1.16, which covers declining or terminating representation. According to the report accompanying Resolution 100, the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility and the ABA Standing Committee…

Oct 1, 2023 1:20 AM CDT

‘Judge shopping’ in federal courts should end, resolution says

Federal judges should be assigned to cases randomly to prevent the appearance of litigants picking districts and judges offering the most likely path to victory, the House of Delegates agreed at the ABA Annual Meeting. Coming after accusations of “judge shopping” in high-profile, politically charged cases, Resolution 521, submitted by…

Oct 1, 2023 1:10 AM CDT

Traumatic impacts of threats on judges, their families and court staff should be studied

Threats and attacks on judges and their families have been on the increase in this country,” Toni E. Clarke, a delegate for the National Conference of State Trial Judges, told the ABA House of Delegates at the ABA Annual Meeting. “Unfortunately, these threats and attacks don’t stop with judges.” Clarke…

Oct 1, 2023 1:00 AM CDT

Delegates share emotional testimony on women’s health and abortion

It’s been more than a year since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, and the landmark decision continues to raise new and old legal issues. The House of Delegates took positions on those issues at the annual meeting. Resolution 511, submitted…

Oct 1, 2023 12:50 AM CDT

Pronouns should be respected and trans youths protected

At the ABA Annual Meeting, the House of Delegates adopted a pair of resolutions to address ongoing challenges faced by the LGBTQ community. Resolution 604, which was submitted by the ABA Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, encourages the use of pronouns and other language that is consistent with…

Oct 1, 2023 12:40 AM CDT

Citing 1st Amendment rights of students, ABA House passes resolution against book bans

The House of Delegates opposed attempts to ban books in public education, public libraries or public school libraries on Monday at the ABA Annual Meeting in Denver. Resolution 515, sponsored by the Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice, targets legislation or policies that violate the First Amendment rights of…

Aug 8, 2023 4:54 PM CDT

Impact of trauma on judges, their families and court staff should be studied, ABA House says

At the ABA Annual Meeting in Denver on Tuesday, the House of Delegates supported a resolution encouraging judicial leaders to study the impact of trauma on judges, their families and staff and recommend steps to improve their safety and mental wellness.

Aug 8, 2023 4:37 PM CDT

ABA House amends Model Rule to address anti-money-laundering efforts

After a contentious debate, the ABA House of Delegates approved amendments to ABA Model Rule of Professional Conduct 1.16, which covers declining or terminating representation, at the ABA Annual Meeting in Denver on Tuesday.

Aug 8, 2023 4:25 PM CDT

‘Cybersecurity is a journey,’ and lawyers’ knowledge must be up to date, ABA House says

The House of Delegates approved a trio of cybersecurity-related resolutions that urge lawyers and organizations to tighten cybersecurity measures and urge education about emerging technologies. One resolution was focused on Congress and federal agencies, another on lawyers and law firms, and the third on law schools.

Aug 8, 2023 1:40 PM CDT

‘To make a difference, we have to be different,’ says incoming ABA President-elect Bill Bay

Bill Bay, the incoming president-elect of the American Bar Association, called upon members to break down silos within the organization and join together as they recommit to improving the legal profession. “We must put aside any differences we may have and remember our continuing mission.”

Aug 8, 2023 1:36 PM CDT

US will hold Russia accountable for war crimes in Ukraine, AG says in stirring speech

New Heights: ABA leaders share visions for the association’s future

House of Delegates amends rule to address anti-money-laundering efforts

‘Judge shopping’ in federal courts should end, resolution says

Traumatic impacts of threats on judges, their families and court staff should be studied

Delegates share emotional testimony on women’s health and abortion

Pronouns should be respected and trans youths protected

Citing 1st Amendment rights of students, ABA House passes resolution against book bans

Impact of trauma on judges, their families and court staff should be studied, ABA House says

ABA House amends Model Rule to address anti-money-laundering efforts

‘Cybersecurity is a journey,’ and lawyers’ knowledge must be up to date, ABA House says

‘To make a difference, we have to be different,’ says incoming ABA President-elect Bill Bay

‘Judge shopping’ in federal courts should end, House urges

Pronouns should be respected and trans youths protected, ABA House says

Bar admission should not be denied just on basis of immigration status, ABA House urges

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