Court rulings that this week struck down the U.S. Department of Education's new Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer rule are a victory for the rule of law and for everyone working to promo ...

The American Bar Association’s pro bono initiative, Free Legal Answers, surpassed 500,000 total questions responded to, marking a major milestone since the virtual civil legal advice clinic began in ...

The American Bar Association commends the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. Barbara upholding the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship. This ruling affirms a principle that has b ...

The prosecutor in a criminal case shall: (a) refrain from prosecuting a charge that the prosecutor knows is not supported by probable cause; (b) make reasonable efforts to assure that the accused has ...

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In dealing on behalf of a client with a person who is not represented by counsel, a lawyer shall not state or imply that the lawyer is disinterested. When the lawyer knows or reasonably should know ...

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), a lawyer shall not represent a client if the representation involves a concurrent conflict of interest. A concurrent conflict of interest exists if: (1) the ...

With respect to a nonlawyer employed or retained by or associated with a lawyer: (a) a partner, and a lawyer who individually or together with other lawyers possesses comparable managerial authority ...

This third edition is the "go to" resource for lawyers and practitioners when determining whether a company is an investment company. It provides practical explanations about how to apply the most ...

The ABA Directory of Children's Law Programs is compilation of children's law programs across the country.

What will happen to my online accounts such as email, social media and digital music services when I die? The afterlife of your online accounts depends upon the law ...

Learn more about the history of the commission, our leadership, and our staff. Join us on August 2, 2026 at the ABA Annual Conference in Chicago to celebrate this year's five outstanding honorees. The ...