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Friday, August 26, 2022

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Changes are proposed to Public Service Loan Forgiveness program as part of student-loan debt relief


Patient who received negligent reproductive health care can recover all damages, state supreme court rules


New York attorney general's actions over rape case are 'a sinister abuse,' dissenting judge says


ABA project aims to help Afghan legal professionals establish themselves in the United States


As some jurisdictions consider bar exam alternatives, ABA Legal Ed section again looks at bar pass standard

 

From the August-September 2022 Magazine

Succession Planning: In retirement, Janet Goelz Hoffman supports nonprofits through pro bono and mentoring

More than 40 years ago, Janet Goelz Hoffman set out to help those who help others, building a sizable client base of nonprofit organizations before retiring. Now in the next chapter of her career, the veteran public finance attorney continues to prioritize the needs of nonprofits.

Median lawyer income is dropping, when adjusted for inflation, study finds


Texas Supreme Court's advisory committee supports rule allowing judicial approval of abortions for minors


Federal judges issue conflicting rulings on emergency abortions when health of mothers is at risk


Massachusetts high court tells defense counsel when to stay quiet about confidential information


Defendants waiting too long for public defenders are entitled to dismissal of charges, suit says


Law school achievement gap by gender for faculty and deans examined in new paper


DOJ must release memo involving investigation into Trump's actions during election probe, appeals court says

International Law

ABA project aims to help Afghan legal professionals establish themselves in the United States

In the weeks following the one-year anniversary of the fall of Kabul to the Taliban on Aug. 15, the ABA Journal is highlighting the ABA's efforts to help judges and lawyers from Afghanistan resettle, obtain immigration benefits and secure jobs using their legal skills. This is part one in our series. »Read more

New Mexico allows immigrants here illegally to obtain law licenses


Unbroken: A call for psychiatric disability initiatives in the legal profession


SCOTUS should uphold long-standing precedent in case involving objection to same-sex marriage, ABA says


Gaming the System? Inside the 'Texas two-step' strategy profitable companies use to file for bankruptcy


ABA calls on legal professionals to 'step up' and serve as poll workers in upcoming 2022 elections


A Fresh Approach: ABA steps up efforts to advance environmental justice


University that scanned student's room during remote test violated Fourth Amendment, judge rules

 

The Modern Law Library

Sick of meetings that go off the rails? 'Robert's Rules of Order' can help

It's no secret that lawyers are asked to attend or preside over many kinds and types of meetings. But not everyone has formal training in running them.

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