Newest Issue - August 2016

The 6 types of lawyer movies

Movies about our legal system tend to feature protagonists who fall into one of six different categories—for better or worse. Read this feature and check out our slideshow recently honored by the American Society of Business Publication Editors.

Features

• 50-year story of the Miranda warning has the twists of a cop show
• Fines against unsafe nursing homes are considered a slap on the wrist
• Lawsuits fail to bring improvements to nursing homes

President's Letter

• The Joy is in the Journey: A year of meeting members, giving back, advancing diversity and inclusion

Letters

• Letters: Note from the trenches

The National Pulse

• Widespread confusion over the rules of the road for bicyclists leads to clashes
• Websites and apps for sharing crime and safety data have become outlets for racial profiling

Business of Law

• Formerly opposing counsel took the plunge to merge firms
• Tech training helps lawyers meet client expectations
• Experts advise new tactics to fight data breaches
• Does SEO relate to law-firm success?

Report from Governmental Affairs

• Bank account disclosure rule now incorporates ABA proposals to protect client confidentiality

Precedents

• Aug. 10, 1964: Gulf of Tonkin resolution begins the Vietnam War

The Practice

• What 'Hamilton' teaches lawyers about framing a story
• Panel issues guidance on best-lawyer advertising
• Mindfulness plays role in educating lawyers to confront racism

Opening Statements

• Copyright maneuver extends Swiss group's control over Anne Frank's diary
• Alan Dershowitz’s Judaica collection reflects his passion for faith, collecting and clutter
• Legislation in Oklahoma pits farmers against animal welfare advocates
• 10 Questions: Kristen Clarke is a leader in 21st century fight for civil rights

Supreme Court Report

• Juror strikes in capital murder case were based on race, SCOTUS rules

Your ABA

• ABA President Paulette Brown addresses breaking events while maintaining focus on key initiatives
• FBI director to headline new session at ABA annual meeting
• 'Queen of Pro Bono' Esther Lardent passes away after 40-year career
• Feds disqualify ABA and others from loan forgiveness program
• ABA Announcements

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