Jul 23rd, 2009 · The ABA Journal, the magazine of the American Bar Association, recently ranked the top 25 legal shows in television history. L.A. Law ranked at the top of the list, beating Perry Mason. ABA Journal editor and publisher Edward Adams offers his insight.
Feb 15th, 2008 · In many cases, statements released by President Bush as he places his signature on legislation essentially say he reserves the right to ignore legislation if he decides it conflicts with his constitutional powers. An American Bar Association task force calls these statements "contrary to the rule of law."
Dec 13th, 2007 · Maybe on the theory that any publicity is good publicity, the Journal of the American Bar Association has chosen Albert Gonzales as its "Lawyer of the Year." The journal emphasized the former attorney general was not the best lawyer. But Gonzales did make the most news in 2007.
Sep 27th, 2006 · The Senate Judiciary Committee weighs the nomination of Michael Wallace to the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit. Wallace was deemed unqualified for the post by the American Bar Association in a unanimous vote, saying he lacked the freedom from bias necessary to be an effective judge.
Aug 14th, 2006 · The American Bar Association and another legal group are fighting a Justice Department rule that won't allow corporations to pay their executives' and board members' legal fees when they get into trouble. Host Madeleine Brand gets the latest on the story from Marketplace's Amy Scott.
Aug 8th, 2006 · U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy spoke over the weekend at an annual meeting of the American Bar Association about the meaning of the word "freedom." Slate legal analyst Dahlia Lithwick, who was at the meeting and heard the speech, discusses Kennedy's influence on legal and political discourse with Alex Chadwick.
Aug 3rd, 2006 · A new study from the American Bar Association explores why so few women of color reach the highest ranks of law firms. Many of the women shared tales of harassment and discrimination that led them to leave their firms.
May 21st, 2006 · Federal prosecutors are trying to convince several current targets to give up attorney-client privilege in exchange for easier treatment. The American Bar Association says the tactic is not fair.