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Following Texas' Lead, Florida Ends Exclusive ABA Accreditation for Law Schools
By Carolyn Hansen, J.D. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
The Florida Supreme Court has ended its sole reliance on the American Bar Association (ABA) to accredit law schools. The Court issued a nine-page opinion,...
Death No Escape From Florida Bar Sanctions for Miami Attorney
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Lawyers receiving sanctions from their state bar can expect to receive a written court order. In a disciplinary action filed by The Florida Bar and approved by...
Depositions in Loomer v. Maher Result in Lawyers Penning Apology Letters to the Judge
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Depositions are not supposed to be the legal version of a professional wrestling match, complete with jeers, insults, and snide allegations. Of course, many...
Will Law Firm Profits Decline in 2026?
By FindLaw Staff | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Industry analysts are saying they see the warning signs: It’s likely that law firm profits will begin to decline in 2026. Many factors are involved. From...
Wisconsin Judge Resigns After Being Convicted of Obstruction for Helping an Undocumented Immigrant Evade ICE
By FindLaw Staff | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan has resigned after her December 19 conviction of obstruction. Judge Dugan was accused of helping an undocumented Mexican immigrant...
Will California Civility Oaths Make California Attorneys More Civil?
By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
In an effort to enhance the professionalism and courtesy of the practice of law and the administration of justice, the California bar has...