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ABA Urges New Sentencing Hearing in Controversial Death Penalty Case
The following is a statement from ABA President Laurel Bellows: The _ is concerned about the case of Duane Buck, a death-sentenced man in Texas. It is undisputed that the prosecution improperly put the assertion before the jury that he was “dangerous” because he was black, and this assertion sealed Buck’s fate.
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The ABA’s Judicial Clerkship Program, a joint effort of the ABA Council for Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Educational Pipeline and the ABA Judicial Division, has been a highlight of the ABA Midyear Meeting since the 2001 Midyear in San Diego.
Young Lawyers: Strategies for Success in Your First 5 Years
The first five years of practice are critical developmental years, said Joanna Garcia, shareholder, Carlton Fields, and moderator of the ABA webcast “What’s Next? Professional Development Strategies for Lawyers Trying to Get to the Next Level.”
Accuracy and Timing Are Key Components to Become a Successful Debtor’s Attorney, Experts Say
Thousands of people file bankruptcy each month because they lose their home, must pay medical expenses or lose their job. For debtor’s lawyers, it is critical to understand the scope of a client’s financial history and verify it for accuracy in order to file in a timely manner.
‘Best Of The Best’ Android Apps Reviewed in New ABA Book
From the more than 800,000 apps currently available for Android devices, a new book from the _ Law Practice Management Section, Android Apps in One Hour for Lawyers, highlights the “best of the best” that will allow readers to practice law from their mobile devices.
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ABA Announces 2013 Grants to Promote the Creation of New Access to Justice Commissions; Applications for Innovation Grants Due May 1, 2013
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28th Annual Intellectual Property Law Conference to Feature IP Experts on Critical Issues in IP Law
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‘Enforcers Roundtable’ Highlights 61st Antitrust Law Spring Meeting
March 18, 2013
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Statement of Laurel Bellows, President, _ Re: Death Sentence of Duane Buck
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Statement of Laurel Bellows, President, _, Re: Arrest and Detention of Beatrice Mtetwa and Thabani Mpofu
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Preserving the Right to a Lawyer for Criminal Defendants
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