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Law prof who used F-word while criticizing political leaders can’t be reinstated immediately, appeals court says

Updated: A state appeals court stepped in after a judge in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, issued a temporary restraining order that required Louisiana State University to reinstate a law professor to teaching following his suspension for “inappropriate statements” in the classroom.

Feb 4, 2025 9:14 AM CST

Prosecutors need easier paths to remedy wrongful convictions, ABA House says

The ABA House of Delegates on Monday at the 2025 ABA Midyear Meeting in Phoenix passed a resolution to help prosecutors trying to vacate wrongful convictions who come up against procedural obstacles or court skepticism.

Feb 3, 2025 5:30 PM CST

The Road Back: How should conditional bar admissions be handled?

The ABA House of Delegates agreed to adopt a new model rule on conditional admission to the practice of law that focuses on conduct instead of mental health-related diagnoses. The rule pertains to the character and fitness portion of the bar admissions process.

Feb 3, 2025 3:50 PM CST

Climate migrants deserve stronger protections, ABA House says

The ABA House of Delegates called for increased protection for immigrants in a pair of resolutions at the ABA Midyear Meeting in Phoenix on Monday.

Feb 3, 2025 2:05 PM CST

Full-Court Press: Two South Carolina lawyers focus the spotlight on Alex Murdaugh—and themselves

Over the past few years, many TV shows, YouTube videos and podcasts saw significant audience interest from anything Alex Murdaugh-related. Ronald Richter and Eric Bland, two South Carolina lawyers who in 2021 sued Murdaugh on the Satterfields’ behalf, have been happy to share their opinions about him.

Feb 1, 2025 2:30 AM CST

Idaho sees lawyer withdrawals after moving county public defender offices to the state

Recent Idaho public defender pay rate changes led to many counsel heading for the exits, and the Idaho State Bar issued a formal ethics opinion over concerns about defendants being left without attorneys.

Feb 1, 2025 1:30 AM CST

KPMG’s bid to deliver legal services delayed as top Arizona court seeks more information

The Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday pushed back a decision on whether to allow a new subsidiary of accounting company KPMG to practice law in the state.

Jan 29, 2025 3:21 PM CST

Ethics complaint dropped against Texas AG over challenge to 2020 election results

The Texas Commission for Lawyer Discipline has dropped an ethics complaint alleging that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made dishonest statements in December 2020 litigation seeking to overturn 2020 election results in four battleground states.

Jan 28, 2025 8:54 AM CST

Ex-National Bar Association president removed from bench for ‘racially charged’ comments about justice system

A former National Bar Association president has been permanently removed from the bench for online and television comments about racial injustice and the need for more Black lawyers and judges.

Jan 23, 2025 1:47 PM CST

Stanford Law prof fires Meta as client, citing platform’s ‘descent into toxic masculinity’

Updated: A professor at Stanford Law School announced on LinkedIn on Monday that he could no longer “in good conscience” represent Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram.

Jan 16, 2025 12:53 PM CST

KPMG advances in bid to deliver legal services in Arizona

KPMG US has moved one step closer to forming the Big Four’s first law firm in the United States.

Jan 15, 2025 9:05 AM CST

Lawyer faces civil, criminal charges for allegedly filming minors, adults at rental property

A South Carolina lawyer allegedly hid cameras in his beach rental unit and filmed minors while they were undressing, according to a lawsuit filed in Aiken County, South Carolina, last week.

Jan 14, 2025 12:13 PM CST

Judge reassigned, may face further discipline after allegedly texting racist meme

A Cook County, Illinois, judge has been reassigned and faces a state disciplinary investigation after allegedly sharing a racist meme in a text message.

Jan 14, 2025 9:54 AM CST

New York judge faces discipline for years of ‘improper’ political contributions

A New York judge has been admonished for contributing more than $6,000 to progressive political causes.

Jan 13, 2025 10:20 AM CST

Prosecutor ‘poisoned the morale’ of DA’s office with fake harassment texts, disbarment order says

A former prosecutor in Colorado should be disbarred for faking four texts that she attributed to a co-worker, including one referring to her as a “sex doll,” according to a Dec. 31 hearing board opinion.

Jan 10, 2025 9:32 AM CST

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