The escalating attacks on the judiciary are not only against judges on the bench, but also on the rule of law and the U.S. justice system, according to jurists who addressed the issue during a July 1 ...

The American Bar Association is saddened at the news of the passing of one of its former presidents, William G. (Bill) Paul, and offers its deepest condolences to his family and friends.

The American Bar Association, through its Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs (COLAP), and Krill Strategies have entered into a cooperation agreement to collaborate on a new, nationwide research ...

WASHINGTON, May 14, 2025 — Topics focusing on democracy, jail fees, access to health care, evictions, civil rights, delayed justice for sexual assault survivors, the scope of rationality and civics ...

CHICAGO, March 21, 2025 — The American Bar Association has grave concerns about today’s decision to immediately end most of the government-funded legal services program for unaccompanied children.

Three weeks ago, the American Bar Association spoke to you about values that guide us. We called upon every lawyer to insist that the government adhere to four major principles of law that have guided ...

Summary New and emerging AI technologies, such as GPT models, have the potential to reshape the legal landscape. Law schools are failing to incorporate AI training into their curricula despite its ...

Before expert witnesses can testify in court, they must undergo a rigorous process of qualification to ensure that their testimony is relevant and reliable. According to Federal Rule of Evidence 702, ...

The legal profession and the future law firm will be radically different due to the advancement of technology, the growth of startups in the legal sector, and the rapidly changing skillsets needed in ...

While plea bargaining offers many benefits when utilized appropriately, the risks and costs of an unregulated, unmonitored, and unguided plea system are significant.

Summary Panelists for “See Her, Hear Her: Historical Evolution, Advocacy, and the Path Ahead” at the American Bar Association’s Business Law Fall Meeting in Chicago on September 8, 2023, gave insights ...

DeMario Thornton talks with Molly Ranns about the services and support available to help law students and professionals cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse.