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ABA Journal's Top Stories of the Week
Friday, December 8, 2017

How to start a sentence: Consider all alternatives, and sprinkle in conjunctions

December 1, 2017, 1:05 am CST

Mini travel keyboard designed for lawyers has keys for symbols and legal terms

December 6, 2017, 1:17 pm CST

A Message From Thomson Reuters Firm Central

Firm Central Law Practice Management 2017 Enhancements = 2018 Success for Your Firm!

December 5, 2017, 3:25 pm CDT

What are lawyers worth? Self-regulation perpetuated 'bespoke myth,' op-ed says

December 7, 2017, 7:00 am CST

Judge who allowed law clerk to rule on traffic cases is forced to retire after Alzheimer's diagnosis

December 5, 2017, 2:21 pm CST

Does Article II protect Trump from obstruction of justice charges?

December 4, 2017, 1:27 pm CST

Swing justice Kennedy lends support to both sides in case of gay couple denied a wedding cake

December 5, 2017, 12:37 pm CST

Once disbarred for ignoring suspension, lawyer is permanently disbarred for continuing to practice

December 6, 2017, 8:00 am CST

North Carolina law stymies judges who waive fines and fees

December 4, 2017, 7:00 am CST

Lawyer works and sleeps in shack to raise money for her nonprofit law firm

December 7, 2017, 10:30 am CST

Georgetown law prof calls for reimagining of the criminal justice system in 'Chokehold'

December 6, 2017, 8:30 am CST

Town crier delivers Bud Light's cease-and-desist letter to craft brewer over its 'Dilly Dilly' beer

December 6, 2017, 10:28 am CST

In the Magazine

From the December 2017 Issue

Rallying for Reform

Federal criminal justice reform may be languishing, but it's becoming a reality for states with bipartisan support.

Zeroing In

Legislators take aim at zero tolerance school policies.

This Week's Featured Blawg

From our Blawg Directory

Un-Billable Hour

Employment lawyer Christopher Anderson schedules time to make lawyers more successful. His monthly podcast guides business and technology experts in breaking down topics like blockchain, bookkeeping, litigation financing and process management. Anderson's team-consulting background helps focus discussion on what's best for lawyers and their clients.

Question of the Week

We want to hear from you

Can you write a happy legal-themed story in 4 words?

On Wednesday morning, the hashtag #writeahappystoryin4words was trending on Twitter.

Some of the super-short happy stories we found:

Eating without getting fat.

Baby shoes, well worn.

Twitter introduces "Edit" button

Inspired by this, we'd like to ask you: Can you write a happy legal-themed story in four words?

Answer in the comments (and naturally, on Twitter).

Read the answers to last week's question: Did you or your spouse work during labor and delivery of your child?

Featured answer:

Posted by Late night/early morning/ all day multitasker: "I brought my laptop with me for the birth of both my children. The first time I was induced, the second time I went naturally. Both times the hospital staff told me to put it away."

Cartoon Caption Contest

You be the judge

Last Call

Sunday, Dec. 10 is last day to write a caption for this month's emoji-themed cartoon. The winner of our December challenge will see their caption and credit printed in an upcoming issue of the ABA Journal. View the November winner.

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Georgetown law prof calls for reimagining of the criminal justice system in 'Chokehold'