State Government

Increasing popularity of smart glasses could lead to more workplace disputes

As more people begin wearing smart glasses in the workplace, attorneys are anticipating a possible increase in litigation for employers.

Jul 16, 2026 11:21 AM CDT

Audit of California bar exam disaster blames poor planning, contract failures and rushed timeline

A rushed timeline, poor planning, contract failures and a host of questionable decisions are to blame for California’s disastrous launch of a proprietary bar exam in February 2025 that led to $5.1 million in costs plus millions more in lost revenue and legal costs, according to a report from the state auditor released Thursday.

Jul 10, 2026 1:29 PM CDT

Judges tour the Midwest to offer unusual warning about attacks on courts

In Cracker Barrels and town squares, a group of judges and other civic leaders have raised alarms this week over a judiciary they consider under attack.

Jul 10, 2026 12:20 PM CDT

2 lawyers suspended after settling dead client’s cases, taking money

Two Florida lawyers began serving matching three-year suspensions of their law licenses earlier this week, after they were found to have put their dead client’s name on lawsuit settlements and collected money from the defendants, according to the Florida Supreme Court.

Jul 10, 2026 9:23 AM CDT

ABA connects death row inmate to pro bono attorneys who help free him

Jimmie “Chris” Duncan is now the 117th death row inmate to avoid wrongful execution with the help of the ABA Death Penalty Representation Project. Last week, the Louisiana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court decision that overturned Duncan’s first-degree murder conviction, citing new evidence that upended the prosecution’s entire theory of the crime.

Jul 9, 2026 1:05 PM CDT

From Canvas to Courthouse: Mural to be unveiled in appeals court reflects visitors and staff alike

When Atlanta artist Ralph Gilbert was commissioned to paint a mural in the Florida Second District Court of Appeal in St. Petersburg, Florida, he knew that he had a lot of listening to do. He wanted to paint a mural that portrayed the role of the courthouse to the people who visited it and the staff who worked there every day.

Jul 9, 2026 11:07 AM CDT

Ohio governor signs bill prohibiting foreign litigation funding

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Tuesday signed into law a sweeping bill that bans foreign litigation funders from doing business in the state.

Jul 9, 2026 9:15 AM CDT

Attorney disbarred following child sex crime conviction

A Georgia attorney who pleaded guilty in August 2025 to a child-related felony was disbarred in a unanimous decision issued Tuesday by the Georgia Supreme Court.

Jul 8, 2026 11:41 AM CDT

Ex-dean of University of Colorado Law School on state’s ballot for governor

The former dean of the University of Colorado Law School won the state’s democratic primary election for governor last week, defeating sitting U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado.

Jul 7, 2026 11:58 AM CDT

Supreme Court lets Texas enforce law that restricts app purchases by kids

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to pause enforcement of a Texas law that restricts which apps children can download from online stores, in a case that involves the balance of online safety for kids and the Constitution’s free speech guarantees.

Jul 6, 2026 2:14 PM CDT

Judge faces possible fine for more than 900 political donations to left-leaning causes

The Florida Supreme Court is calling for a fine against an Orlando, Florida, judge who admitted making more than 900 donations to left-leaning political causes, according to Law.com.

Jul 6, 2026 10:58 AM CDT

After state AG’s indictment for alleged intimidation, malfeasance, Louisiana Supreme Court steps in

A grand jury in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, has indicted Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill on 16 felony counts that allege intimidation and malfeasance in office.

Jul 6, 2026 10:08 AM CDT

30-day suspension advised by investigator for lawyer who allegedly solicited teen for sex

An Indiana immigration lawyer accused of soliciting an undocumented teenager for sex after she turned 18 should either be formally reprimanded or face a 30-day suspension, according to a state hearing officer making a report to the Indiana Supreme Court.

Jul 2, 2026 9:57 AM CDT

Nonprofit, legal automation company design new AI tool to protect public benefits

An artificial intelligence tool from national nonprofit Frontline Justice and legal automation company Josef that aims to improve access to justice is rolling out across three states.

Jul 2, 2026 9:24 AM CDT

Ex-lawyer seeks bar reinstatement after US House primary win

A former attorney who last week won the Republican nomination for Maryland’s 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives asked Wednesday to be readmitted to the state bar.

Jul 1, 2026 10:06 AM CDT