Reasonable communication between the lawyer and the client is necessary for the client effectively to participate in the representation.

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CHR promotes and protects human rights worldwide — mobilizing lawyers to help threatened advocates; rallying thought leaders on vital issues; and holding abusive governments accountable.

The process for transferring a criminal defendant from U.S. custody to a foreign country -- a discussion with Bruce Zagaris.

This segment of the ABA RPTE's Estate Planning Info & FAQs covers a glossary of common estate planning terms.

This Rule governs the disclosure by a lawyer of information relating to the representation of a client during the lawyer's representation of the client.

The American Bar Association House of Delegates adopted more than 50 policy matters, including one on law firm intimidation, several on immigration enforcement and detention, and resolutions on ...

The American Bar Association will redouble its efforts to defend liberty and pursue justice to advance the rule of law, said Wisconsin attorney Michelle Behnke, who became ABA president today at the ...

On July 24, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order titled “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets,” (“the Order”). Although civil commitment traditionally falls within the ...

In an address at the ABA Annual Meeting in Toronto, ABA President William R. Bay said the association will "never surrender in the fight for the rule of law and due process." In the face of relentless ...

The American Bar Association House of Delegates Nominating Committee held a Candidates Forum Sunday at its Annual Meeting in Toronto for the four lawyers who announced their intention to seek nominati ...