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Judge wounded but not deterred by shooting incident inside his home

An Indiana judge who was shot while at home with his wife this past weekend is speaking out about maintaining his faith in the judicial system and the need for peaceful conflict resolution.

Jan 22, 2026 10:23 AM CST

The Curiosity Prompt: One question that reduces AI risk and improves lawyer competence

There is one technique this former BigLaw attorney teaches that consistently improves accuracy, reduces hallucinations, and helps lawyers stay firmly within their ethical boundaries regarding artificial intelligence. She calls it the Curiosity Prompt.

Jan 21, 2026 2:12 PM CST

Lindsey Halligan out as US attorney following pressure from judges

Lindsey Halligan, a Trump administration lawyer who was named head of a key U.S. attorney’s office in Virginia last year with instructions to seek criminal charges against President Donald Trump’s political adversaries, left her post at the Justice Department on Tuesday, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.

Jan 20, 2026 1:51 PM CST

Online, part-time JD program launches at Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law

The Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law launched its online and part-time JD program this month.

Jan 20, 2026 1:03 PM CST

Elvis Has Left the Courthouse: Presley-loving judge ousted by state supreme court

A Missouri judge known for dressing up as Elvis Presley in the courtroom has been removed from office by the Missouri Supreme Court, ending a nearly two-decade judicial career amid concerns that his behavior undermined the integrity of the judiciary.

Jan 20, 2026 11:05 AM CST

Who left Minnesota US attorney’s office, and what does it mean for agency’s work?

Following the U.S. Department of Justice’s plan to investigate the spouse of a 37-year-old Minneapolis woman shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, six prosecutors left the U.S. attorney’s office in Minnesota. And some say their departures may cause significant issues.

Jan 15, 2026 10:44 AM CST

Sex crimes prosecutor finds accountability for sexual harm outside of the criminal system

As prosecutors, we are trained to seek justice. While working for a district attorney, I specialized in sexual offenses and crimes against children. I understood why victims of sexual harm rely on the criminal legal system. But as a victim, I grappled with the contradiction of my professional life and what I wanted personally—an alternative.

Jan 14, 2026 2:15 PM CST

These prosecutors spent years on cases; then Trump granted pardons

Melanie Smith pulled grueling hours alongside FBI agents and other prosecutors as she prepped dozens of witnesses to prove that a Virginia sheriff had accepted $75,000 in bribes from wealthy business owners and undercover agents. Just over a year ago, the jury returned a guilty verdict against former Culpeper County sheriff Scott Jenkins in an astounding 90 minutes.

Jan 14, 2026 10:50 AM CST

Ex-Duane Morris partner charged with murdering wife

A Chicago lawyer and a former tax partner at Duane Morris is being held in jail after being formally charged with killing his wife in 2024.

Jan 14, 2026 9:41 AM CST

Help Wanted? 'Ghost job' listings are less common for attorney positions and may be accidental, recruiters say

The search for a job is serious business; however, a Resume Builder survey of 1,641 hiring managers found 40% of employers had posted jobs online in 2024 with no intention of filling them. “When applications repeatedly go unanswered or roles never seem to be filled, it creates frustration and emotional fatigue for job-seekers already facing a challenging search,” My Perfect Resume career expert Jasmine Escalera says.

Jan 14, 2026 9:15 AM CST

Whistleblower lawyer says his security clearance has been restored

A whistleblower lawyer said in a LinkedIn post Tuesday his access to classified information has been restored months after President Donald Trump announced in a memo that he was revoking the Washington, D.C., lawyer's security clearance.

Jan 13, 2026 2:33 PM CST

The Day I Took the Bar Exam: Lawyers share their trying times

The ABA Journal is collecting bar exam stories recounting the day our readers took the bar exam—and something else extraordinary happened. We’ll be updating this regularly. What’s your story?

Jan 13, 2026 9:48 AM CST

Lawyer receives suspension for contempt of court more than a year after his death

Last month, a Florida attorney was suspended for not properly responding to the Florida Bar—508 days after his death.

Jan 12, 2026 10:23 AM CST

Law firm profits might start to drop this year, new report says

Law firm profits could decrease in 2026, industry analysts warn in a new report, according to Law.com.

Jan 8, 2026 1:50 PM CST

Federal judge demands former Trump lawyer explain why she’s still listed as US attorney

A federal judge this week ordered Lindsey Halligan, a former personal lawyer for President Donald Trump whom he installed as interim U.S. attorney in Virginia, to explain why she continues to say in court filings that she is still in that role despite another judge’s ruling that her appointment was unconstitutional.

Jan 8, 2026 12:37 PM CST

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