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fromABA Journal
4 days ago

This Is the Moment

The lawsuit challenges the government's unconstitutional campaign to pressure law firms and attorneys into silence. Through executive orders, blacklists, canceled contracts and inflammatory public statements, the administration has tried to turn the justice system into an instrument of partisan loyalty.
Law
US politics
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

William Neukom, former ABA president with influence 'from boardrooms to ballparks to courtrooms,' dies at 83

William H. Neukom, influential ABA president, dies at 83 leaving a legacy in law, sports, and justice advocacy.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Florida Supreme Court Demands State Bar Stop Working With ABA Because... LOL, Screw This 'Rule Of Law' Stuff - Above the Law

The Florida Bar must sever ties with the ABA without formal proceedings, reflecting political influence over legal standards.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Messy Mexico Judicial Elections, Angry Clients, Pro Bono For DOJ, Bondi Complaint & More - Above the Law

Support for the law firms that didn't make deals has been growing among corporate executives, with at least 11 big companies choosing to shift their work accordingly.
Law
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Trump admin limits ABA's input on judicial nominees; LGBTQ+ groups say it will undermine quality

The Trump administration is diminishing the American Bar Association's role in federal judicial evaluations, citing perceived bias.
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Pam Bondi Curtails American Bar Association's Role in Vetting Trump's Judicial Nominees

The DOJ is limiting the ABA's ability to rate federal judicial candidates.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

DOJ Ditches ABA Judicial Vetting Because 'Being Qualified' Is Too Woke - Above the Law

The Trump administration has removed the American Bar Association from the judicial nomination process, prioritizing partisan evaluations over neutral assessments.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump is using his assault on government to retaliate against women | Judith Levine

Federal judge blocks Justice Department from cancelling ABA grants citing retaliation against anti-Trump stance.
Social justice
fromwww.bostonherald.com
2 months ago

Justice Sonia Sotomayor says lawyers should stand up and fight amid turmoil in nation's legal system

Justice Sonia Sotomayor urges lawyers to defend democracy and fight against attacks on the legal system.
#diversity
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

ABA Suspends DEI Accreditation Requirements For Law Schools - Above the Law

Law schools struggle to balance diversity initiatives with political pressures, especially after ABA suspends enforcement of its diversity standards.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

ABA Suspends DEI Accreditation Requirements For Law Schools - Above the Law

Law schools struggle to balance diversity initiatives with political pressures, especially after ABA suspends enforcement of its diversity standards.
more#diversity
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fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

The Law Schools Dominating The Bar Exam - Who's Leading The Pack? (2024) - Above the Law

The 2024 bar exam pass rates for law school graduates have improved significantly, hitting 83%, the highest since the pandemic.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

American Bar Association president speaks out against attacks on judges and lawyers

The Trump administration's actions challenge the impartiality of the judicial system, raising concerns among legal leaders.
Law
fromTruthout
5 months ago

American Bar Association Suspends DEI Rules for Law Schools Amid Trump Crackdown

ABA pauses DEI requirements for law schools amid legal reviews and changing regulations,
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

Will The Association Of American Law Schools Be The Next On The FTC's No Contact List? - Above the Law

The rule of law in America is threatened by recent executive actions undermining judicial authority.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago

FTC Cuts Ties With American Bar Association - Above the Law

The Trump II administration is implementing policies that reflect a more assertive right-wing stance, impacting associations like the ABA.
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