Legislation & Lobbying

Blake Lively seeks damages, legal fees from Justin Baldoni

The legal saga surrounding actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni returned to court Monday in New York City, a month after her employment lawsuit against her co-star was settled privately and as Lively now seeks legal fees and other costs.

Jun 2, 2026 12:17 PM CDT

Colorado moves to ban fee sharing with nonlawyers

Colorado has passed a bill that bans fee sharing with nonlawyers.

May 18, 2026 9:56 AM CDT

Federal judge whose son was killed in home attack cautions against weakening state data privacy laws

A federal judge whose son was killed while at home voiced concern Thursday about Congress potentially weakening state laws put in place to secure the personal online information of judges.

Apr 24, 2026 10:26 AM CDT

Young lawyers help lead ABA Day

ABA Day is an opportunity for young lawyers to participate in real-life advocacy for important issues impacting lawyers and the practice of law across the country.

Apr 22, 2026 2:17 PM CDT

Just like a bad suitor, AI personalities can be dangerous, some states say

Children and even adults are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence-created companion chatbots for friendship and romance, and there’s a push to better regulate them.

Apr 1, 2026 12:35 AM CDT

Colorado policy could shield AI from complaints regarding unauthorized practice of law

Does using artificial intelligence for legal help constitute the unauthorized practice of law? Lawyers in Colorado are saying no and taking novel approaches to protect the developers of AI tools that aim to expand access to legal services.

Mar 18, 2026 3:11 PM CDT

Mandatory judicial retirement age can’t be repealed under ERA, NY appeals court says

An appeals court in New York has upheld the state’s mandatory judicial retirement age of 70.

Mar 16, 2026 8:58 AM CDT

ABA Day 2026: The legal profession in action

From March 24 to 26, the legal profession will gather in Washington, D.C., for ABA Day, the American Bar Association’s largest annual associationwide advocacy event. It is a national campaign of coordinated advocacy that engages attorneys, law students and advocates from every corner of the legal community.

Mar 2, 2026 9:03 AM CST

Senate GOP aims to reveal companies funding lawsuits

Four U.S. Senate Republicans introduced a bill Tuesday proposing rules to force companies that invest in lawsuits to identify themselves and refrain from interfering with settlements, according to Legal Newsline.

Feb 13, 2026 8:15 AM CST

Stricter rules for drivers with dementia proposed by 2 law profs

Physicians who diagnose people with cognitive decline should refer patients for standardized driving assessments and notify state departments of motor vehicles when patients refuse testing or are deemed unsafe to drive, according to an article in the UC Irvine Law Review.

Feb 3, 2026 3:10 PM CST

Outlook for the second session of the 119th Congress

After a first session defined by procedural friction, short-term funding measures and a record government shutdown, the second session of the 119th Congress is unfolding with fresh challenges, along with unresolved issues from the previous session.

Jan 22, 2026 8:59 AM CST

Claw Enforcement: California is latest state to ban cat declawing

In the latest knuckle-down on cat declawing, California this year joins five other states and Washington, D.C., in banning the surgical procedure for nonmedical reasons.

Jan 21, 2026 2:25 PM CST

Understanding women in their lives is important for men’s happiness, divorce lawyer says in new book

In Passion and Power: A Life in Three Worlds, Harriet Newman Cohen chronicles her journey as a divorce lawyer, with clients including actress Linda Lavin, actor Laurence Fishburne and many other celebrities. Cohen recently talked with the ABA Journal about her book, which is available Feb. 5.

Jan 21, 2026 9:19 AM CST

University of Arkansas rescinds job offer to law school dean, reportedly over political pressure

The University of Arkansas has reversed its decision to hire Emily Suski as its new law school dean for reportedly joining a group of other law professors in filing an amicus brief at the U.S. Supreme Court in support of transgender student athletes.

Jan 16, 2026 9:07 AM CST

BigLaw firms’ public policy, lobbying arms see uptick in client inquiries related to Venezuela

The United States' involvement in Venezuela has benefited BigLaw firms’ lobbying and public policy practices, according to a story by Law.com.

Jan 15, 2026 2:29 PM CST