http://www.abanow.org ABA Media Relations & Communication Services Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:59:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en On January 10, 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear FCC v. Fox Television Stations, a  case disputing a Court of Appeals decision invalidating the Federal Communication Commission's finding that broadcasts including expletives and nudity were indecent. At issue is whether the FCC's current indecency-enforcement regime violates the First or Fifth Amendment. Paul Smith, ... http://www.abanow.org/2012/01/first-amendment-expert-analyzes-fleeting-expletives-case/ Randall Kessler, who often represents sports and entertainment figures in his Atlanta family law practice, shared his insights on trying high-profile cases during a Nov. 21 webinar exclusively for ABA members. Kessler says he treats the news media as a potential ally. As a frequent legal news commentator, he said lawyers ... http://www.abanow.org/2011/11/we-have-a-duty-to-help-the-press-says-kessler/ David Boies, one of America's leading litigators shared his insights on trying high-profile cases during a Nov. 21 webinar exclusively for ABA members.  Chairman of Boies, Schiller & Flexner in Armonk, N.Y.,  his latest clients include National Basketball Association players and the National Football League. Boies noted, ""It's not ordinarily possible simply ... http://www.abanow.org/2011/11/cle-boies-no-comment/ U.S. District Judge Barbara Lynn, of Dallas, shared her insights on trying high-profile cases during a Nov. 21 webinar exclusively for ABA members. "There is a very important educational function that can be served by the press covering judicial proceedings in a way that hopefully brings credit to our system … ," ... http://www.abanow.org/2011/11/cle-lynn-fair-trial/ Legal news commentator Jonathan Turley, a law professor at George Washington University who represents high-profile clients in civil liberties and other cases, shared insights on trying high-profile cases during a Nov. 21 webinar exclusively for ABA members. On the topic of coaching clients and witnesses, Turley said, "(It's) not how to snazz them ... http://www.abanow.org/2011/11/cle-turley-coaching-witnesses/ Through observances like Pro Bono Week, lawyers are building a better, brighter future, said U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder at the National Pro Bono Summit on October 24 in Washington, D.C. The summit was organized by the by the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service as ... http://www.abanow.org/2011/10/top-us-attorney-urges-lawyers-to-volunteer-legal-services/ Announcer:  Many of us don't like to plan ahead.  And we certainly don't like to plan for what will happen after we're gone.  But this is National Estate Planning Awareness Week and the American Bar Association is encouraging you to create or update your estate plan.  Jo Ann Engelhardt from the ABA ... http://www.abanow.org/2011/10/national-estate-planning-awareness-week/ Constitutional experts and top state court judges contemplate constitutional provisions for compelling the legislature to fully fund the judiciary. While lobbying on behalf of the court system may be one solution to the crisis, the impact of such activity on the integrity of the courts must be considered, warn panelists. One ... http://www.abanow.org/2011/09/autonomy-access-and-accountability-sparks-debate-at-kentucky-court-crisis-symposium-part-2/ RADIO NEWS RELEASE SCRIPT ANNOUNCER: WITH THE APRIL 18TH TAX DEADLINE LOOMING, THE NATION’S LARGEST LAWYERS ORGANIZATION HAS SOME TIPS ON FINDING A TAX PREPARER.  THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION SAYS THAT WHILE MOST ARE HONEST AND REPUTABLE, NOT ALL TAX PREPARERS ARE AFFILIATED WITH PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT FOLLOW STRICT STANDARDS.  CHARLIE ... http://www.abanow.org/2011/03/picking-the-right-tax-preparer/ Women constitute a significant percentage of the lawyers in law firms, corporate legal departments, and government, and have represented approximately 50 percent of law school graduates for more than 25 years.  They are positioned to exercise power and influence and effectuate change.  But, most women lawyers are not exercising power.  A panel of ... http://www.abanow.org/2011/02/panel-of-powerful-women-reflect-on-their-successes/