The American Bar Association is deeply saddened by the passing of its former president, R. William “Bill” Ide III of Atlanta, Georgia, on July 8, 2025, and offer our condolences to his family and ...

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 ...

Celebrities may fail to update estate plans or ignore estate planning altogether, and changes in family circumstances or in tax laws can create unexpected results. This edition includes tales of Tupca ...

The Last Word delves into the finer points of legal writing and grammar for lawyers, including this installment on the use of emojis in legal writing.

CHICAGO, June 16, 2025 — The American Bar Association today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government, more than two dozen federal departments and agencies, and the heads of those departments and ...

Herbert Hovenkamp explores the history and future of the “actual” and “perceived” potential competition doctrines in merger enforcement, advocating for a balanced approach.

The Supreme Court’s increasing reliance on congressional silence to infer legislative intent is unconstitutional, contradicts the Congressional Review Act, and hinders effective regulatory governance.

Discover how over 2,800 legal professionals are using AI in 2025. From personal adoption to firm-wide implementation, explore key trends, challenges, and the growing role of generative AI in legal ...

BakerWell, Baker Donelson’s firm-wide wellness initiative, was created to support the mental, physical, and emotional health of lawyers and staff year-round—not just during crises.

Given a trend in favor of history at the Supreme Court, this article offers practical observations for advocates unfamiliar with the history of the First Amendment or where to begin researching that ...

This article addresses what the Supreme Court’s ruling in TikTok v. Garland means for First Amendment litigation, including issues arising when foreign entities are involved and when the speech at ...

Key ways in which state grand jury secrecy rules differ from one another and the federal rule are discussed. Practical tips are provided for criminal defendants and those who represent them to obtain ...