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Walter Leroy Moody Jr. was executed in Alabama for the death of Judge Robert Vance of the Atlanta-based 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, report the New York Times, the Washington Post, NPR and AL.com. Vance had been part of an en banc court that refused to overturn Moody’s conviction for possessing a pipe bomb that detonated and injured his wife. … [Read more...] about Inmate, 83, is executed in death of federal appeals judge; FBI had investigated ABA Journal letter

The ABA Journal also won a number of awards for the Upper Midwest Region (consisting of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin). All of the national winners won regional gold awards except “Troubled Law Schools,” which won a Regional Silver Award. … [Read more...] about ABA Journal wins best Web News Section and other national honors at 2018 Azbee Awards

Only one entry is allowed per person, and the author must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. Entries must be submitted online, and they must be unpublished or published no earlier than Jan. 1, 2018. Though authors retain copyright in their works, the winning author grants the ABA and the ABA Journal the nonexclusive right to publish the story in any platform without extra compensation. … [Read more...] about It’s time to enter the ABA Journal’s Ross Writing Contest for Legal Short Fiction

Courageous, honest conversations around sexual harassment need to occur at all levels and between all demographics. Create comprehensive education programs around sexual harassment at all levels. Organizations need to state clearly what behavior is acceptable in their workplaces (after consulting with legal and HR departments). Organizations must admit they are not immune from harassing behavior and engage in appropriate awareness building at all levels. Creating and maintaining a culture of respect for the individual is key for senior management, and should be trickled down through all levels. Hold forums to enhance partnerships between men and women, and close the gap on perceptions of power. … [Read more...] about Little agreement between the sexes on tackling harassment, Working Mother/ABA Journal survey finds

Jones says she was inspired to write her story by her Pennsylvania hometown, which is experiencing problems like those in her story. Before going to law school, she worked as a victim witness coordinator in a district attorney’s office. She has previously had a short story published in a literary magazine. … [Read more...] about Story about overworked public defender is winner of ABA Journal/Ross Writing Contest