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Alabama cuts ABA Legal Ed council from bar licensure process

The Alabama Supreme Court recently voted to change its rules for admissions to the bar that downgrades the involvement of the council of the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, following moves in recent months by Florida and Texas to pull away from the national law school accreditor.

May 5, 2026 10:32 AM CDT

A tale of 2 appeals courts on constitutionality of 158-year-old home distilling ban

A U.S. appeals courts has called a 158-year-old federal ban on home distilling a “necessary and proper” way of collecting taxes on home-brewed spirits, shortly after another appeals court concluded differently.

Apr 23, 2026 11:05 AM CDT

Man who generated sexually explicit deepfakes may be first convicted under new federal law

An Ohio man who harassed women with sexually graphic artificial intelligence-generated images may be the first person in the country convicted under a new federal law, according to prosecutors.

Apr 9, 2026 10:31 AM CDT

Sanctions ramping up in cases involving AI hallucinations

The use of monetary sanctions against attorneys is seemingly on the rise as courts continue to address artificial intelligence-generated hallucinations in case documents.

Apr 2, 2026 10:01 AM CDT

Jury rules for Afroman in case over ‘Lemon Pound Cake’ video that used home raid surveillance footage

A jury found Wednesday that Grammy-nominated rapper Joseph Foreman, better known as Afroman, should not be held liable for a song that he wrote and a video that he made after several local sheriff's deputies raided his home in Adams County, Ohio.

Mar 19, 2026 1:49 PM CDT

Techshow Attendees Assemble: A preview of this year’s show

ABA Techshow 2026 will take place from March 25 to 28 at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago. Two Techshow 2026 co-chairs talk about what to expect at this year’s event.

Mar 11, 2026 9:08 AM CDT

Lawyer fined $30K for practicing law 17 years after losing law license

An Ohio lawyer is facing a $30,000 fine for continuing to practice law despite being disbarred 17 years ago.

Feb 19, 2026 10:01 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

Attorney suspended for allegedly pressuring client for sexual favors

A veteran Ohio attorney had his law license suspended for allegedly pressuring a client for sexual favors, according to a story from WXIX.

Jan 21, 2026 10:35 AM CST

Speculation swirls over what law school accreditation might look like if states break away from ABA

Texas recently became the first state to officially cut ties with the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar. Meanwhile, Florida and two other states are considering similar moves. These moves have raised more questions than answers about what accreditation might look like and what the implications would be for law schools, law students and licensure.

Jan 13, 2026 9:20 AM CST

Attorney accused of stalking, filming teen is indicted on over 90 felony counts

An Ohio attorney faces more than 90 felony counts after he reportedly stalked and filmed a teenage girl and other women without their knowledge.

Jan 7, 2026 11:46 AM CST

Texas Supreme Court cuts ties with ABA Legal Ed council to handle law school accreditation

The Texas Supreme Court has officially cut ties with the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar as its law school accreditor.

Jan 7, 2026 11:05 AM CST

Merger of these 2 law firms creates ‘mid-market legal powerhouse’

On Jan. 1, Frost Brown Todd and Gibbons officially combined to form FBT Gibbons.

Jan 6, 2026 9:20 AM CST

Rigging the Game: After charges of athletes throwing games to influence wagers, some blame prop bets

Betting scandals have rocked Major League Baseball and the National Basketball Association in recent months, raising questions about the risks of so-called “prop bets.” The term refers to a wager on a specific individual performance or occurrence within a game, which does not necessarily depend on the final score. Microbets are seen as a faster subset of these wagers.

Dec 4, 2025 2:13 PM CST

Judge violated ethics rules for ordering teens’ detention but not for legislative and Tea Party remarks, court finds

An Ohio judge has been suspended for ordering the detention of two teenagers in the juvenile lockup for a weekend after they repeatedly refused to attend visitation with their father.

Dec 3, 2025 9:50 AM CST