ABA Journal
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Articles from ABA Journal
NASCAR Sues Online Sellers Over Counterfeit Merchandise
NASCAR filed a trademark lawsuit against online counterfeit sellers in North Carolina federal court on July 27, 2026, targeting deceptive e-commerce tactics.
NY Public Defenders End Strike After Weeklong Fight Over Conditions
After a weeklong strike, Brooklyn public defenders return to work with new contract raising pay and restoring remote work, spotlighting legal aid funding issues.
Employers Face Biometric Privacy Risks From AI-Powered Smart Glasses
Employers using AI smart glasses must navigate biometric privacy laws like Illinois BIPA and Texas CUBI to avoid lawsuits and penalties.
Texas Judge Indicted, Suspended, Resigns Under Lifetime Ban
Texas Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez indicted for official oppression, suspended, and resigns under lifetime ban following judicial misconduct case.
Former Wisconsin Judge Fined $5K After Obstructing ICE Arrest
Ex-Milwaukee judge Hannah Dugan fined $5,000 after conviction for obstructing ICE agents during courthouse arrest of an immigrant.
Supreme Court Blocks Alabama’s Nitrogen Gas Execution of Jeffery Lee
The Supreme Court blocked Alabama’s use of nitrogen gas for execution, citing Eighth Amendment concerns, impacting death penalty litigation nationwide.
Colorado Supreme Court Orders Hospital to Resume Gender-Affirming Care
Colorado Supreme Court’s 5–2 ruling requires Children’s Hospital Colorado to restore gender-affirming care for transgender youth, shaping healthcare and civil rights law.