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With World Cup around corner, FIFA program gives lawyers access to ‘football legal ecosystem’ around globe

The legal framework that governs football, FIFA’s transfer regulations and disciplinary and doping matters are among the topics covered in the Diploma in Football Law program from FIFA, the international body that governs the sport.

Jan 6, 2026 9:08 AM CST

Lawyer for Elon Musk likes to clown around outside the courtroom

While Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s legal battles with OpenAI CEO and co-founder Sam Altman are no laughing matter, one of Musk’s lawyers does a lot of clowning around outside the courtroom.

Jan 5, 2026 11:22 AM CST

FBI investigating missing lawyers who disappeared from fishing boat

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is launching a probe into the disappearance of two lawyers who didn't return from a weekend fishing trip about 70 miles offshore of Southwest Florida's coast, according a report by the U.S. Sun.

Dec 23, 2025 10:38 AM CST

Poll: Which ABA Journal magazine cover from 2025 was your favorite?

We covered a wide array of in-depth, diverse and hard-hitting legal topics at the ABA Journal in 2025.

Dec 22, 2025 9:29 AM CST

Lawyer who defended Karen Read and Kevin Spacey retained by Rob Reiner’s son

Nick Reiner, who was charged Tuesday with murdering his parents—director and actor Rob Reiner and photographer and film producer Michele Singer Reiner—is now represented by Alan Jackson, a Los Angeles criminal defense lawyer.

Dec 17, 2025 10:06 AM CST

Personal injury lawyers add to woes of car crash victims, survey shows

Victims of car crashes often have their problems compounded after retaining a personal injury lawyer, one poll has found.

Dec 17, 2025 9:09 AM CST

Lawyer and animal activist creates pet memorial for the holidays

A Texas attorney and animal welfare activist is combining her love of animals and holiday cheer to help grieving pet owners this holiday season.

Dec 15, 2025 9:38 AM CST

Please Advise: It’s been a hard year for many; here’s some advice that got lawyers through it

The ABA Journal asked lawyers for the best advice they received in 2025, and we selected 20 thoughts to share with readers.

Dec 11, 2025 2:56 PM CST

Pro bono work is the epitome of the holiday spirit

It may a be little-known fact to those outside the legal community, but attorneys give a significant amount of time and energy over the course of a year doing pro bono work.

Dec 11, 2025 9:25 AM CST

Apple co-founder, now 91, sues AI consultant for fraud and elder exploitation

An Apple co-founder is suing a consultant who offered to use artificial intelligence to preserve and promote his historical contributions to the company for alleged fraud and elder exploitation.

Dec 11, 2025 9:02 AM CST

Interested in watching Kim Kardashian’s new legal series? This lawyer suggests that you don’t

In addition to starting on the path to be a lawyer, Kim Kardashian plays one on TV, in Hulu’s All’s Fair. Lawyer and columnist Adam Banner watched two episodes, so you don’t have to watch any.

Dec 8, 2025 12:58 PM CST

Are you thinking about retirement? Now what?

Retirement is a significant life event that often inspires a mixture of fear, excitement and uncertainty. The ABA Senior Lawyers Division recently aired Stephen Herman’s documentary, Retirement on Trial: A Documentary and Panel Discussion for Lawyers Thinking About Their Next Stage, which examines retirement through the lens of lawyers who are both apprehensive and optimistic about this transition.

Dec 3, 2025 2:33 PM CST

‘Brilliant’ and ‘gifted’ King & Spalding lawyer dies in mountain climbing accident in New Zealand

A 44-year-old King & Spalding lawyer died Nov. 25 after falling with his guide while climbing Mount Cook, New Zealand’s highest mountain.

Dec 3, 2025 11:16 AM CST

Judge accused of hitting prosecutor is suspended without pay

A judge in Brown County, Texas, has been suspended without pay after his indictment stemming partly from allegations that he hit a prosecutor and tried to hinder an arrest by failing to sign an arrest warrant.

Dec 2, 2025 11:50 AM CST

Meet the lawyer behind the Hallmark Hall of Fame holiday favorite

Following his books about Christmas and rescue dogs, attorney Greg Kincaid now writes about saving marriages.

Nov 24, 2025 9:39 AM CST

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