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fromABA Journal
1 week ago

William Neukom, former ABA president with influence 'from boardrooms to ballparks to courtrooms,' dies at 83

William H. Neukom, influential ABA president, dies at 83 leaving a legacy in law, sports, and justice advocacy.
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fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Hundreds of lawyers converge on Foley Square in break-the-glass' moment for the rule of law in second Trump era | amNewYork

Lawyers protested the Trump administration's perceived attacks on the rule of law during a demonstration on National Law Day.
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fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Trump Sets His Sights On International Lawyers - See Also - Above the Law

Trump's actions undermine the rule of law, troubling many legal experts.
Conservative figures, like Paul Clement, are actively resisting Trump's agenda.
A significant number of law students support legal integrity against political pressures.
Budget cuts from Musk could result in substantial taxpayer losses.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Pam Bondi turning DoJ into Trump's personal law firm', top experts warn

The Department of Justice under Trump and Bondi has shifted towards politicization, prioritizing loyalty and personal agendas over impartial law enforcement.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
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Hundreds of lawyers converge on Foley Square in break-the-glass' moment for the rule of law in second Trump era | amNewYork

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fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Destruction of the Department of Justice

Trump's actions threaten the foundation of the rule of law by compromising the Department of Justice's independence.
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fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Destruction of the Department of Justice

Trump's actions threaten the foundation of the rule of law by compromising the Department of Justice's independence.
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fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Obama, back in public eye, offers a careful warning of a Democratic slide

If you follow regularly what is said by those who are in charge of the federal government right now, there is a weak commitment to what we understood...how a liberal democracy is supposed to work.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Is this the end of the rule of law in America?

President Trump's use of military force in protests raises critical concerns about the rule of law in America.
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fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Florida Supreme Court Demands State Bar Stop Working With ABA Because... LOL, Screw This 'Rule Of Law' Stuff - Above the Law

The Florida Bar must sever ties with the ABA without formal proceedings, reflecting political influence over legal standards.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

'No Kings Day' rallies planned across NYC and nationwide on Saturday

Nationwide 'No Kings Day' rallies are planned against perceived authoritarianism and corruption.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Former Judges Blast State Bar Association For Cowering From Trump - Above the Law

Bar associations are responding to political assaults on the rule of law and feel compelled to take a stand against partisanship.
The Wisconsin State Bar's leadership opted for silence on federal actions, disappointing many of its members.
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fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

U.S. Sen. Schiff pushes legal strategy against Trump at NYSTLA ceremony | amNewYork

Trial lawyers and judges are critical in defending against attacks on the rule of law during Trump's presidency.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

The Wall Street Journal Takes a Victory Lap Over Destructive' Trump and His Illegal' Tariffs

The U.S. Court ruled Trump’s tariffs illegal, emphasizing the rule of law over executive power.
World news
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Brazilian jurists Alexandre de Moraes, Carmen Lucia join experts on fact-checking and democracy as speakers at GlobalFact 12 - Poynter

Key Brazilian legal figures will discuss disinformation's impact on rule of law at the GlobalFact 12 summit in Rio de Janeiro.
fromemptywheel
2 months ago

Yarvin on Democracy, Leftism, and Julius Evola - emptywheel

Yarvin argues that the rule of law, not democracy, ensures peace and freedom in society.
Law
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Judges in Nicaragua now answer to police under Ortega and Murillo's rule

Nicaragua's government has undermined judicial independence, requiring police approval for court-ordered property seizures and evictions.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Morning Docket: 05.14.25 - Above the Law

The current legal landscape indicates an erosion of the rule of law, as influential figures exploit system weaknesses.
#judiciary
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Chief Justice John Roberts Speech at Georgetown Law Warns of Endangered Rule of Law

Rule of law is essential yet rare; criticisms should focus on decisions, not personal attacks to enhance judicial discourse.
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fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Chief Justice John Roberts Speech at Georgetown Law Warns of Endangered Rule of Law

Rule of law is essential yet rare; criticisms should focus on decisions, not personal attacks to enhance judicial discourse.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump administration mulling end to habeas corpus, legal right to challenge one's detention

The Trump administration is considering suspending habeas corpus, a move that raises serious concerns about rule of law and immigration rights.
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fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Associates At Kirkland And Latham Latest To Quit Biglaw Gigs Because Of Cowardly Deals With Trump - Above the Law

Lawyers are resigning from big firms in protest against complicity with authoritarianism.
Resignations are a stand for the rule of law and democracy.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago
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Partner Lashes Out At His Biglaw Firm For Staying Silent In The Face Of Trump's Attacks On Lawyers - Above the Law

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fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Morning Docket: 03.31.25 - Above the Law

Trump's financial disclosures spark debate on Biglaw ethics.
Startup founder guilty of fraud against JPMorgan.
Law firms' loyalty raises ethical questions.
Media criticizes Biglaw's silence on Trump administration.
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fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Associates At Kirkland And Latham Latest To Quit Biglaw Gigs Because Of Cowardly Deals With Trump - Above the Law

Lawyers are resigning from big firms in protest against complicity with authoritarianism.
Resignations are a stand for the rule of law and democracy.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago
Law

Partner Lashes Out At His Biglaw Firm For Staying Silent In The Face Of Trump's Attacks On Lawyers - Above the Law

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fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Morning Docket: 03.31.25 - Above the Law

Trump's financial disclosures spark debate on Biglaw ethics.
Startup founder guilty of fraud against JPMorgan.
Law firms' loyalty raises ethical questions.
Media criticizes Biglaw's silence on Trump administration.
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fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Rachel Cohen, Former Skadden Associate, To Be Honored For Condemning Trump's Assault On The Rule Of Law - Above the Law

Rachel Cohen bravely opposed Trump’s threats to the rule of law, inspiring many young lawyers to stand up for ethical legal practices.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

68 UVA Law Professors Band Together To Speak Up For The Rule Of Law - Above the Law

Law professors are advocating for the rule of law against Trump's retaliatory executive orders, contrasting their courage with Biglaw's compromises.
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fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Rachel Cohen, Former Skadden Associate, To Be Honored For Condemning Trump's Assault On The Rule Of Law - Above the Law

Rachel Cohen bravely opposed Trump’s threats to the rule of law, inspiring many young lawyers to stand up for ethical legal practices.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

68 UVA Law Professors Band Together To Speak Up For The Rule Of Law - Above the Law

Law professors are advocating for the rule of law against Trump's retaliatory executive orders, contrasting their courage with Biglaw's compromises.
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fromTruthout
2 months ago

Groups Blast Border Czar's Arrest Threat Against Governor as "Gross Overreach"

Tom Homan's threat against Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is viewed as an attack on democracy and state autonomy by advocacy groups.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Brooklyn's legal community stands up for judges and the Rule of Law

The Rule of Law is the cornerstone of a just and democratic society, with an independent judiciary essential to upholding the Rule of Law.
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NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

In Suits and Ties, Lawyers Protest Trump's Attacks on the Legal System

Lawyers in NYC protested, emphasizing the importance of the rule of law and the threats posed by President Trump's actions to the legal system.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Over A Thousand Law Students Sign Amicus Brief Rallying Behind Susman Godfrey - Above the Law

Law students across the U.S. are actively supporting rule of law over compliance with potentially unconstitutional actions, signaling future implications for legal profession choices.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

In 2nd Term, Trump Pushes Bounds of Presidential Power, Testing Rule of Law

President Trump's recent actions represent an unprecedented expansion of executive power, challenging the foundational structures of American democracy.
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fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Former Justice Breyer Thinks Marco Rubio And Pam Bondi Can Be Held In Criminal Contempt For Defying Court Orders - Above the Law

Breyer expressed optimism about holding the Trump administration accountable, suggesting that high-ranking officials could be held in criminal contempt for ignoring court orders.
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fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Pete Buttigieg warns of 'dangerous moment' as Trump defies courts and threatens to disappear U.S. citizens

Buttigieg warns that Trump's actions threaten democracy and the rule of law, calling for public action against government defiance.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
US politics

Conservative former federal judge says Trump has declared war' on US rule of law

Trump's actions are pushing the United States towards a constitutional crisis, according to legal experts.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Hundreds Of Law School Deans, Professors, Law Firm Partners, And Former Judges Demand That Government Officials Obey The Rule Of Law - Above the Law

The rule of law is imperative for democracy, currently threatened by President Trump's administration's defiance of judicial authority.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Conservative former federal judge says Trump has declared war' on US rule of law

Trump's actions are pushing the United States towards a constitutional crisis, according to legal experts.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Hundreds Of Law School Deans, Professors, Law Firm Partners, And Former Judges Demand That Government Officials Obey The Rule Of Law - Above the Law

The rule of law is imperative for democracy, currently threatened by President Trump's administration's defiance of judicial authority.
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fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

What the Courts Can Still Do to Constrain Trump

The central problem with the Supreme Court's ruling on Thursday night... is that it left a little bit of wiggle room. It did not actually mandate Abrego Garcia's return...
Law
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

Trump Sees Defying Courts on Deportations As Good Politics

The Trump administration’s prolonged non-compliance regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s deportation raises serious concerns about undermining the rule of law in America.
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fromApaonline
3 months ago

Are We All Hypocrites About the Rule of Law?

The rule of law is nuanced, with perceptions of legal violations influenced by individual and ideological judgments.
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US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump's Third Term Talk Defies Constitution and Tests Democracy

Trump's remarks about holding onto power raise serious concerns about his commitment to democracy and constitutional limits.
US politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Trump, don't heed the dangerous urge to attack the rule of law

Trump's call for impeachment of Judge Boasberg raises questions about his commitment to the rule of law.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

Lawyers Can Slow a Trump Dictatorship. They Have to Do Something Uncomfortable First.

Donald Trump's potential dictatorship hinges on dismantling the rule of law and undermining the legal profession as a check against his power.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump's Third Term Talk Defies Constitution and Tests Democracy

Trump's remarks about holding onto power raise serious concerns about his commitment to democracy and constitutional limits.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump's attacks on law firms are an attack on law itself | David Cole and Amrit Singh

Trump is using unprecedented executive orders to punish lawyers and law firms, aiming to intimidate them against challenging his illegal actions.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

The Judiciary's Last Stand

Trump's attack on the rule of law represents a significant political threat to America's legal institutions, unprecedented since the Civil War.
US politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Trump, don't heed the dangerous urge to attack the rule of law

Trump's call for impeachment of Judge Boasberg raises questions about his commitment to the rule of law.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

Lawyers Can Slow a Trump Dictatorship. They Have to Do Something Uncomfortable First.

Donald Trump's potential dictatorship hinges on dismantling the rule of law and undermining the legal profession as a check against his power.
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fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Associate Quits In Epic Fashion, Says Willkie Farr's Principles 'Are Now So Deeply Compromised' - Above the Law

Willkie Farr's acquiescence to Trump disappoints insiders, leading to resignations like that of associate Andrew Silberstein, who defended the rule of law.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Even George W. Bush's Attorney General Thinks Trump's Attack On Biglaw Is Some 'Petty' Bullsh*t - Above the Law

Alberto Gonzales criticizes Trump's attacks on Biglaw as petty and potentially dangerous to democracy and the rule of law.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Hundreds Of Harvard Law Alums Push Dean & Institution To Denounce Trump Administration's Revenge Streak - Above the Law

Harvard Law professors oppose Trump administration's actions against dissent and emphasize the importance of protecting the rule of law.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Justice Sotomayor's Optimism For The Rule of Law Under Trump Only Lasted A Month - Above the Law

One of the things that's troubling so many right now is many of the standards that are being changed ... were norms that governed officials into what was right and wrong.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Marine Le Pen Barred From French Presidential Run After Embezzlement Ruling

Marine Le Pen's corruption conviction leads to her five-year disqualification from public office, igniting controversy and debate over democracy in France.
fromABA Journal
4 months ago

ABA, more than 50 bar associations condemn 'government actions that seek to twist the scales of justice'

Over 50 bar associations unite to defend justice and oppose government actions undermining the legal system.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

'No negotiation': A law firm targeted by Trump says it won't change who it represents

Today's White House Memo targets not only me and my law firm, but every attorney and law firm who dares to challenge his assault on the rule of law.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The obscure Jimmy Lai ruling that exposed the erosion of Hong Kong's rule of law

The recent rejection by Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal of Jimmy Lai's lawyer reveals the escalating erosion of judicial independence and rule of law in the city.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Friedman: Democracy is on the line in Israel and America

The consolidation of power by Netanyahu may signify a troubling trend of eroding the rule of law in democracies like Israel and the U.S.
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

What Trump Means by 'Impartial Justice'

The Administration did not 'refuse to comply' with a court order,' said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, attempting to downplay concerns over judicial compliance.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Sorry, Elon': The New York Post Rebukes Way Out of His Lane' Musk for Attacks on Judge Who Ordered Halt to Deportation Flights

The Post editorial board argued that Elon Musk is way out of his lane in cheering a bid to impeach federal Judge James Boasberg, who's put a temporary hold on deportation.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | Democracy Is on the Line in Israel and America

Netanyahu's attempt to fire the Shin Bet director signals a troubling pursuit of concentrated power reminiscent of challenges to the rule of law in the U.S.
Europe politics
fromeuronews
4 months ago

Rule of law deteriorates across the EU, finds report

EU's rule of law faces systemic decline, with significant challenges in justice, anti-corruption, and media freedom reported across Member States.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Italy one of five dismantlers' causing democratic recession' in Europe, report says

Italy's government is undermining the rule of law and exhibiting intolerance towards media, exemplifying Europe's democratic decline.
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