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As new licensure pathways crop up, how are they doing?

New pathways to licensure are having a moment. In the past two years, several jurisdictions have approved methods of licensure that put less emphasis on tests or memorization and more weight on practical skills learned on the job while earning a paycheck. A few others are formally considering similar moves. But for those up and running, how’s it going?

Mar 12, 2026 12:08 PM CDT

Resort owner not liable for grandson who committed murder, cannibalism, state supreme court says

The Idaho Supreme Court has affirmed a district court’s ruling to dismiss liability claims against a resort owner whose grandson killed and ate a groundskeeper on their property.

Mar 4, 2026 9:46 AM CST

New Mexico, Connecticut consider new pathways to licensure

New Mexico and Connecticut are the latest states to consider alternative pathways to bar licensure, a move that would potentially expand access to legal services statewide.

Mar 3, 2026 12:39 PM CST

Former Motley Rice attorney pleads guilty to $1.5M money laundering, fraud scheme

A suspended South Carolina personal injury attorney pleaded guilty Monday to stealing at least $1.5 million from his law firm and clients, according to court records.

Feb 26, 2026 9:04 AM CST

Erosion of public confidence in courts spurs group from former state supreme court judges

Judges take their obligation to rule on the law and facts very seriously, and it’s important to share that with the public, says Scott Bales, a retired chief justice of the Arizona Supreme Court.

Feb 24, 2026 12:23 PM CST

Florida AG stands by $100K teaching stipend at anti-corruption event, halts reporter questions

Speaking at a news conference on anti-corruption in Miami, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier stopped inquiries Thursday after reporters posed questions about his sizable paycheck for performing an advisory role at the University of Florida Levin College of Law.

Feb 20, 2026 12:33 PM CST

BigLaw sees opportunity to support trillion-dollar data centers

The recent proliferation of new trillion-dollar data centers is bringing big business to BigLaw firms.

Feb 20, 2026 11:09 AM CST

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

Judge blocks California’s ban on federal agents wearing face masks; badges still required

A federal judge has blocked a California law that would ban federal immigration agents from masking their faces but will require them to wear clear identification showing their agency and badge number, the Associated Press reports.

Feb 11, 2026 10:01 AM CST

Plans for public religious charter school denied again in Oklahoma, for now

The battle to open a taxpayer-funded religious charter school continues in Oklahoma, where on Monday a school board rejected a proposal for the Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School.

Feb 10, 2026 9:57 AM CST

How to Pivot Your Career: Transitioning from a federal prosecutor to private practice

For nearly 15 years, my identity was intertwined with my professional role as a public servant. I worked as a trial attorney in the U.S. Department of Labor’s regional solicitor's office in Chicago, representing the government in OSHA, MSHA, wage and hour, whistleblower and ERISA matters.

Feb 9, 2026 2:21 PM CST

Criminal defendants in Oregon will have charges dismissed if they can’t get timely legal representation

Criminal defendants in Oregon who cannot get timely legal representation from the state must have their charges dismissed, the Oregon Supreme Court ruled Thursday.

Feb 6, 2026 9:20 AM CST

Family missed deadline to sue hospital over deceased inmate’s organ harvesting, state supreme court says

After the family of a deceased incarcerated man filed a lawsuit alleging that his brain and organs were harvested during a hospital autopsy, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that the case was filed too late and dismissed most of its claims.

Feb 5, 2026 12:05 PM CST

Supreme Court clears way for California voting map that bolsters Democrats

The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed for now a new California voting map that could help Democrats gain up to five seats in Congress, the latest twist in a national fight between liberals and conservatives seeking advantage in this year’s midterm elections.

Feb 4, 2026 2:44 PM CST

Will Utah gain third law school? State’s population growth cited as driving need for more lawyers

The Utah legislature is conducting a feasibility study for establishing the state’s third law school—at the Utah Valley University—according to KSL.com.

Feb 2, 2026 9:39 AM CST

As new licensure pathways crop up, how are they doing?

Resort owner not liable for grandson who committed murder, cannibalism, state supreme court says

New Mexico, Connecticut consider new pathways to licensure

Former Motley Rice attorney pleads guilty to $1.5M money laundering, fraud scheme

Erosion of public confidence in courts spurs group from former state supreme court judges

Florida AG stands by $100K teaching stipend at anti-corruption event, halts reporter questions

BigLaw sees opportunity to support trillion-dollar data centers

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

Judge blocks California’s ban on federal agents wearing face masks; badges still required

Plans for public religious charter school denied again in Oklahoma, for now

How to Pivot Your Career: Transitioning from a federal prosecutor to private practice

Criminal defendants in Oregon will have charges dismissed if they can’t get timely legal representation

Family missed deadline to sue hospital over deceased inmate’s organ harvesting, state supreme court says

Supreme Court clears way for California voting map that bolsters Democrats

Will Utah gain third law school? State’s population growth cited as driving need for more lawyers

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