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Federal court questions Trump’s push to punish major law firms
President Trump’s administration faced a skeptical federal appeals court panel in its bid to revive the executive orders punishing four major U.S. law firms, testing the scope of presidential power after judges in Washington resoundingly rejected the measures as unlawful.
St. Louis judge selected for bar association civil rights service award
Judge Jason M. Sengheiser was named the ABA's 2026 recipient of the Robert F. Drinan Award for Distinguished Service, which recognizes long-term commitment to advancing civil and human rights through the law.
‘Pro bono in your pajamas’
You don’t have to wear pajamas while volunteering on the website Free Legal Answers — but you can. And some Missouri attorneys do.
New ABA president plans to focus on innovation
William Hubbard Tuesday became the president of the American Bar Association at its annual meeting in Boston.
Freeman receives ABA’s Spirit of Excellence Award
St. Louis civil rights attorney Frankie Muse Freeman has received the 2014 Spirit of Excellence Award from the American Bar Association’s Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession.
ABA honoring St. Louis attorney with national award
The American Bar Association has named Jason Sengheiser of St. Louis its 2013 National Outstanding Young Lawyer.
New ABA president envisions legal job corps
Jim Silkenat's initiatives include the Legal Access Job Corps, with the idea of finding a way to pay new attorneys for work on behalf of people who would not otherwise have access to or money for lawyers.
Hogan to serve on Judicial Independence committee
Crista Hogan has been appointed to serve on the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Judicial Independence.
ABA board to meet in KC next year
Thanks to Missouri native and new American Bar Association President Jim Silkenat, the ABA’s Board of Governors will meet in Kansas City next summer for the first time in 20 years.
50: Pro bono’s magic number
The American Bar Association encourages each lawyer to provide at least 50 hours of pro bono legal services a year.
ABA group clarifies fee changes for clients
Thinking about changing a client’s payment arrangements?
Now an American Bar Association committee is spelling out when it’s reasonable — and unreasonable — for lawyers to change a client’s fee terms during representation.
ABA issues opinion for changing fee arrangements
An American Bar Association committee is spelling out when it’s reasonable — and unreasonable — for lawyers to change a client’s fee terms during representation.
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