The ABA amended Model Rule 1.16 in 2023, requiring lawyers to actively assess whether a client intends to use legal services for fraud or crime, imposing a duty to investigate suspicious circumstances ...

One of the highlights of Pauline’s career as a public defender was getting a not-guilty verdict in her first felony trial. Pauline says the biggest advantage of her ABA membership is the ability to ...

In this episode of the Law Practice Today Podcast, host Terrell discusses the pivotal role of leadership in law firms with Barry Posner, co-author of 'Lawyers as Leaders.' Barry explains the ...

Executive orders that have targeted law firms are having a chilling effect on pro bono work and serving the underserved, but attorneys must remember their duty to protect and defend the Constitution ...

We discuss how surveys, experiments, and other methods can be used to evaluate whether consumers notice allegedly false statements, are aware of at-issue product features, how consumers understand ...

WASHINGTON, June 5, 2025 — The American Bar Association Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice will honor civil rights activist Maya D. Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on ...

The importance of being earnest about pro bono legal work was the focus of my commencement remarks May 2. Instead of attempting the impossible task of expressing all that is in our hearts and hopes ...

The 2025 ABA Antitrust Spring Meeting panel “State Antitrust Enforcement on the Rise”, presented by the Exceptions & Immunities Committee, discussed the increasing relevance of state antitrust laws ...

In the ever-evolving landscape of criminal justice and civil rights, few law enforcement tactics have sparked as much controversy and debate as the practice of “stop and frisk.” Frequently referenced ...

On the surface, discovery in criminal cases is not overly complicated, but things can become much more complex when dealing with third-party discovery and the issues that surround it. After your ...

While testifying offers the opportunity to present a personal narrative directly to the jury, it also exposes the defendant to rigorous cross-examination by the prosecution, which can unravel their ...

Louisville isn’t just a city known for bourbon and horse racing — it’s the ideal setting for the discussions our industry needs most right now: smarter contract strategies, better risk management, and ...