State Government

Florida Bar appeals discipline report for lawyer who sued Gov. DeSantis

The Florida Bar will appeal a judge’s disciplinary report in the case of an attorney who filed a lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Jan 27, 2026 10:36 AM CST

As deadline looms, California bar will research 2 exam options

With a decision deadline nearing in the wake of the flopped launch of its proprietary bar exam last year, California leaders on Friday chose not one but two options to explore as it prepares for the July 2028 administration of the test.

Jan 27, 2026 9:06 AM CST

Should California create its own bar exam? Bar leaders weigh in

Despite California’s troubled attempt at launching its own bar exam last February, about half of the state’s bar leaders prefer a plan to create a California-specific test in the long term and use Kaplan to develop a “bridge” exam in the short term over administering the new exam created by the National Conference of Bar Examiners, a new survey shows.

Jan 23, 2026 1:20 PM CST

Judge accused of stalking local attorney plans to step down

A judge in Reno, Nevada, announced that she will leave the bench after a temporary protective order for stalking was filed against her last week.

Jan 22, 2026 11:01 AM 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

Elvis Has Left the Courthouse: Presley-loving judge ousted by state supreme court

A Missouri judge known for dressing up as Elvis Presley in the courtroom has been removed from office by the Missouri Supreme Court, ending a nearly two-decade judicial career amid concerns that his behavior undermined the integrity of the judiciary.

Jan 20, 2026 11:05 AM CST

Indiana Supreme Court chief justice and county judges weigh in after shooting of judge and wife

In support of an Indiana judge and his wife who were shot at their home over the weekend, the Indiana Supreme Court's chief justice and Tippecanoe County, Indiana, judges have released statements.

Jan 20, 2026 10:08 AM CST

New Jersey governor OKs jury service for thousands with criminal convictions

Outgoing New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has restored eligibility to "hundreds of thousands of New Jerseyans" with prior criminal convictions to serve on juries.

Jan 15, 2026 1:19 PM CST

Who left Minnesota US attorney’s office, and what does it mean for agency’s work?

Following the U.S. Department of Justice’s plan to investigate the spouse of a 37-year-old Minneapolis woman shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent, six prosecutors left the U.S. attorney’s office in Minnesota. And some say their departures may cause significant issues.

Jan 15, 2026 10:44 AM CST

California targets attorney use of artificial intelligence through new legislation

Proposed legislation in California is targeting lawyers who use generative artificial intelligence to draft legal filings.

Jan 15, 2026 9:43 AM CST

ABA Legal Ed council will consider options for ‘more autonomy’ at special meeting

At a special meeting Jan. 16, the council of the ABA Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar will consider recommendations “to give the council more autonomy over its self-governance” and allow changes to be implemented more quickly, according to memos to the council from the governance committee posted Jan. 9.

Jan 14, 2026 2:36 PM CST

Judges in this state aren’t required to perform same-sex marriages, top state court rules

Texas judges can decline to perform same-sex weddings because of their "sincerely held religious belief" and not be in violation of the rules on judicial impartiality, according to the Texas Supreme Court.

Jan 14, 2026 1:43 PM 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

Lawyer receives suspension for contempt of court more than a year after his death

Last month, a Florida attorney was suspended for not properly responding to the Florida Bar—508 days after his death.

Jan 12, 2026 10:23 AM CST

Law license portability rules tweaked in this state

The Rhode Island Supreme Court tweaked its rules of admission to the bar last week, easing regulations for licensed attorneys from other states.

Jan 12, 2026 9:26 AM CST