Family Law

Attorney disbarred following child sex crime conviction

A Georgia attorney who pleaded guilty in August 2025 to a child-related felony was disbarred in a unanimous decision issued Tuesday by the Georgia Supreme Court.

Jul 8, 2026 11:41 AM CDT

Supreme Court lets Texas enforce law that restricts app purchases by kids

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to pause enforcement of a Texas law that restricts which apps children can download from online stores, in a case that involves the balance of online safety for kids and the Constitution’s free speech guarantees.

Jul 6, 2026 2:14 PM CDT

Former lawyer disciplined in 2 states after he allegedly engaged in relationship, sex with clients

A former Florida attorney recently ended his law career in two states, with pending accusations of sex with one client and unethical behavior involving another client with whom he’d allegedly been dating.

Jul 6, 2026 1:43 PM CDT

White & Case employee drops suit alleging he was stripped naked and photographed at firm party

An employee of White & Case has agreed to drop his claims that the law firm discriminated and retaliated against him after he demanded an investigation into the dissemination of intimate photos taken of him at a firm party.

Jul 2, 2026 10:14 AM CDT

Letters From Our Readers - Summer 2026

Exposing domestic violence Congratulations to the ABA Journal for Amanda Robert’s “Silent Pain,” (Spring, page 38), and for the important stories told by the many survivors of domestic violence who participated and told their truths. Hopefully there is improved awareness by the legal profession and a renewed commitment to continue…

Jul 1, 2026 1:30 AM CDT

Considering the money to be made on social media, some want better laws protecting child influencers

Children working as social media influencers, dubbed “kidfluencers,” can have millions of followers tracking them, their activities and the products they endorse. Top creators like Ryan Kaji, who with the help of his parents built a media empire through his YouTube channel, can make millions of dollars before they reach adulthood. But what happens if the parents or guardians are spending or mismanaging their children’s earnings?

Jul 1, 2026 12:40 AM CDT

Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender women in female athletics

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld bans in Idaho and West Virginia on transgender athletes playing on girls’ and women’s sports teams, the latest in a string of legal setbacks for the LGBTQ+ community before the high court.

Jun 30, 2026 9:21 AM CDT

ABA Free Legal Answers marks major milestone, responding to 500K questions

ABA President Michelle Behnke is one of thousands of pro bono attorneys who helped Free Legal Answers reach its latest major milestone, surpassing a total of 500,000 questions answered in the last decade.

Jun 25, 2026 8:35 AM CDT

Court awards $640K to judge who refused to marry same-sex couples

A judge in Waco, Texas, who was disciplined for refusing to perform same-sex weddings was awarded $640,000 in her lawsuit against the state’s judicial oversight agency.

Jun 24, 2026 10:20 AM CDT

Former crime lab scientist pleads guilty to mishandling sexual assault evidence

A former Colorado crime lab scientist has pleaded guilty to four charges related to mishandling criminal evidence.

Jun 24, 2026 9:40 AM CDT

Rule requiring jurists to visit jails promotes confidence in courts, chief judge says

Starting in 2028, all New York judges who serve in criminal or family courts must visit a prison, a jail or a detention facility at least once per year.

Jun 18, 2026 10:45 AM CDT

SCOTUS declines to hear appeal of oldest active federal judge’s suspension

Updated: The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear an appeal from a 98-year-old judge—who’s also the oldest active federal judge—of an order suspending her from her duties.

Jun 16, 2026 2:24 PM CDT

‘Evil Lives Here’ docuseries details parents dealing with aftermath of their kids’ murder convictions

The season finale of Investigation Discovery’s documentary series Evil Lives Here: My Child the Killer, left me staring at the screen, wondering how a parent, who doesn’t come off as absent, could miss so many signs. I also felt genuine sympathy and confusion for the impossible position that mother now tries to survive. Not navigate, just survive.

Jun 11, 2026 11:26 AM CDT

Prosecutor admits to accessing databases to spy on romantic rival

A Connecticut state prosecutor admitted Monday in Middletown superior court in Connecticut to accessing two protected computer databases to get information about a woman with whom her husband got involved while struggling with his mental health.

Jun 9, 2026 10:07 AM CDT

Sex Crimes Prosecutor Turned Law Professor: A personal essay on a career-defining moment

It was the first day of the semester of law school. There was excitement in the air. I was happy to be back. I love the start of a new semester. There were nervous faces, too. Some anxiety, especially among the 1Ls. I was sitting in my office; 20 minutes until my 1L class would begin. I usually keep the door open when I’m in my office. I like the noise. I like to talk to my colleagues. It’s welcoming to students. And I don’t mind interruptions.

Jun 8, 2026 3:07 PM CDT