Lewis & Clark Law professor Sarah Lora leads ABA effort to improve tax forms for low-income taxpayers
LEWIS & CLARK LAW SCHOOL — The ABA Section of Taxation submitted comments drafted by clinical professor Sarah Lora, Director of the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic, to the Internal Revenue Service in February. The comments specifically address recent changes to Form W-7 which makes it more difficult for many taxpayers to file income tax returns.
Read More about Lewis & Clark Law professor Sarah Lora leads ABA effort to improve tax forms for low-income taxpayersExperts warn pandemic stress may lead to unethical behaviors and practice
ABA JOURNAL — Mental health and lawyer ethics experts are warning that financial stress and isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic may push lawyers to act imprudently or unethically. Law.com spoke with several experts who feared that lawyers could be tempted to dip into client funds in their lawyer trust account.
Read More about Experts warn pandemic stress may lead to unethical behaviors and practiceLaw firm attorneys report long hours and burnout
ABA JOURNAL — Burnout and long hours appear to be making life miserable for the most dissatisfied lawyers. Lawyers work an average of 53 hours per week, according to a Bloomberg Law survey of 1,554 law firm and in-house lawyers. The 6% of lawyers reporting the lowest job satisfaction work even longer hours, Bloomberg Law reports.
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ABA JOURNAL — Securing a spot at a top law school could become more difficult this year, as more people with high scores on the Law School Admission Test are submitting applications. Law.com reports on the latest numbers and offers possible reasons for the increase in scores and applicants.
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ABA JOURNAL — Happy anniversary. It’s been about one year now since the world was introduced to the coronavirus pandemic. What else can we say? This is as good a time as any to reflect on the changes to the world, especially to the world of law. Good start. Or is it?
Read More about Legal profession reflections on a year of COVID-19Lewis & Clark Law professor Raj Reddy co-authors ABA Resolution calling for an international animal welfare treaty
LEWIS & CLARK LAW SCHOOL — The American Bar Association (ABA) House of Delegates adopted a resolution on February 22, 2021 calling for the U.S. Department of State (State Department) to lead the negotiation of an international convention for the protection of animals to protect public health, the environment and animal well-being.
Read More about Lewis & Clark Law professor Raj Reddy co-authors ABA Resolution calling for an international animal welfare treatyUMass Law professor John Rice presents at ABA Young Lawyers meeting
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS LAW — UMass Law Professor John Rice presented a six-minute oral argument at the ABA Young Lawyers Division Mid-Year Assembly calling upon the ABA to take leadership initiative in developing model rules and best practices for administering bar examinations and bar admissions.
Read More about UMass Law professor John Rice presents at ABA Young Lawyers meetingUniversity of Nebraska Law recognized by ABA as Pro Bono Leader
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN COLLEGE OF LAW — The University of Nebraska College of Law was recognized as a 2020 Pro Bono Leader for its dedication to pro bono work and participation in the American Bar Association’s Free Legal Answers Program. Nebraska Law is receiving this recognition for the third consecutive year.
Read More about University of Nebraska Law recognized by ABA as Pro Bono LeaderNorth Carolina Central Law associate dean April Dawson discusses the importance of teaching tech competency
ABA JOURNAL — An easy way to teach law students technology is incorporating it into existing classes, according to April Dawson, the associate dean of academic affairs and pedagogical enrichment at North Carolina Central University School of Law. She spoke Thursday at the ABA Techshow 2021.
Read More about North Carolina Central Law associate dean April Dawson discusses the importance of teaching tech competencyOpinion by ABA committee addresses professional responsibilities of virtual practice
ABA JOURNAL — Lawyers can practice law virtually but must ensure that they consider various ethical responsibilities related to the duties of competence, diligence, communication, confidentiality and supervision, according to a new opinion released by the ABA’s Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility.
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