ABA Journal Weekly Newsletter

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Friday, February 21, 2020

Top Stories of the Week

From the ABA Journal

'The personal attacks on our judges and prosecutors must cease,' says ABA president

Regulatory innovation should be considered to meet A2J needs, ABA House says

UpCounsel website for freelance lawyers announces it will continue running under new ownership

New ABA Center for Innovation chair believes center can be catalyst for needed legal industry reform

Law schools see an increase in bar passage rates, new ABA data shows

From the February-March 2020 magazine

What can lawyers do to combat their bad PR?

If you're a lawyer, you've probably encountered hundreds if not thousands of lawyer jokes. While laughing at lawyer punchlines is all fun and games, it can also lead to dire consequences if the public distrusts attorneys enough not to hire them.

All full-time ABA employees are eligible for federal loan forgiveness program after litigation settles

New podcast from 'Making a Murderer' lawyers sheds light on false confessions

Ex-felons in Florida who can't afford fees and fines are entitled to vote, 11th Circuit says

Detroit lawyer calls on attorneys to fulfill their oath in first speech as ABA president-elect nominee

ABA House of Delegates urges legislation protecting marijuana lawyers and banks

Air travelers with disabilities should have a private right of action if discriminated against, ABA House says

Resolution on animal training for police passes; some say such measures aren't ABA's 'core mission'

Recent changes in SCOTUS raise the stakes in upcoming abortion case

Vision for 2020: A focus on defending the rule of law

Lawyer who withdrew cash from trust account with ATM card gets suspended

Federal judge announces resignation amid scrutiny over reprimand for sexual harassment

Grand jury declines to indict defense lawyer for digging up shell casings

In 'Bart Simpson-esque' punishment, lawyer is ordered to pledge compliance with ethics rules in legible handwriting

Legal Rebels Podcast

How 2 Texas lawyers are marketing their practice through song

When Will Hutson and Chris Harris got more than 500,000 views on YouTube for a clip showing them playing guitars and singing about the legal consequences of swallowing, destroying or concealing marijuana in front of police officers, it was almost like winning the lottery.

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