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The “AI Lawyer” Lawsuit of 2026: When a Chatbot Allegedly Practiced Law

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence has already begun transforming many professional sectors, including law. In 2026, a lawsuit filed in federal court raised an unusual and somewhat ironic legal question: Can an AI chatbot effectively act as an unlicensed lawyer? The case has attracted widespread attention in legal circles because it sits at the intersection Continue reading

A Federal Court Challenges USCIS’s EB-1A “Final Merits” Test: A Turning Point for Extraordinary Ability Petitions

In January 2026, a federal court issued a decision that could significantly reshape how extraordinary ability immigrant petitions are adjudicated in the United States. The case, Mukherji v. Miller, challenges a long-standing practice used by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to deny EB-1A petitions even after applicants demonstrate that they meet the regulatory criteria. For Continue reading

Member Spotlight

Shanzeh Ahmed: Emerging Leader in Corporate Law

We are pleased to feature Shanzeh Ahmed, Associate at Baker & McKenzie LLP in Houston, Texas, as this month’s spotlight member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Lawyers’ Association. Shanzeh exemplifies the dedication, professionalism, and service that define our community of Ahmadi…

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MEMBERS – AMLA Lawyer to Speak about Ahmadi Muslims Persecutions in Pakistan

Episode of the USCIRF Spotlight Podcast, USCIRF Commissioner Stephen Schenck speaks with Amjad Mahmood Khan, a member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Lawyers Association USA, about the current situation facing Ahmadiyya Muslims in Pakistan. Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/criminalizing-faith-the-persecution-of-ahmadiyya/id1552052001?i=1000741586857&l=fr-FR

BRIEF – Uber’s Legal Tactics Raise Concerns About Access to Justice for Low‑Income Plaintiffs

Uber is facing criticism over its legal strategy to limit low‑income drivers and riders from suing the company, raising broader questions about access to justice and corporate accountability. The issue revolves around Uber’s use of mandatory arbitration clauses and class-action waivers in its contracts, which effectively prevent many individuals from taking disputes to court. (stanfordlawreview.org) What’s Happening In Continue reading

BRIEF – Federal Appeals Court Allows Trump‑Era Medicaid Cuts to Planned Parenthood to Move Forward

A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of the Trump administration in a high‑profile legal battle over Medicaid reimbursements to Planned Parenthood clinics, allowing a controversial funding restriction to take effect while related lawsuits continue. Reuters On December 12, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit vacated lower court injunctions that had temporarily barred the Continue reading