American Bar Association – California Globe

America is Drowning in Laws

June 2, 2025 11:08 amJune 2, 2025 11:08 am

There was a time in this country when Americans knew the law. It was printed on four pages, handed out with reverence, and taught in every schoolhouse across the land. It was called the Constitution of the United States. It was...

California Law Schools Must Encourage Viewpoint Diversity

August 26, 2024 3:03 pmAugust 26, 2024 3:03 pm

In June, the deans of over 100 law schools published a joint letter affirming that legal education should teach students “to disagree respectfully and engage with one another across ideological lines.” As thousands of new law students begin their professional...

Using Model or Uniform Acts for Bill Drafting

December 16, 2020 6:13 amDecember 16, 2020 9:38 am

When drafting new laws in California, sometimes interest groups and those drafting legislation may turn to model laws or uniform acts. They also may review similar laws adopted by the federal government or other states. As you might imagine, there...