AMLA is pleased to announce that our member, Ali Ilahi, has received his official letter from the State Bar of New York, confirming that he has successfully passed the bar exam! We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Ali and wish him continued success in this noble yet challenging profession. May Allah bless him abundantly and allow his talents to serve Continue reading
A report published on October 23, 2025 by Reuters details how two U.S. federal judges acknowledged that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in drafting court decisions contributed to errors. (Reuters) What happened Why it matters If you like, I can pull in additional commentary from judicial scholars or track how other jurisdictions are handling Continue reading
On September 29, 2025, the California Supreme Court issued an order approving amendments to the rules of court governing the bar exam, attorney admissions, and attorney civility. newsroom.courts.ca.gov+1 These changes follow earlier proposals and a public‐comment period from earlier in the year. newsroom.courts.ca.gov+1 What has changed? The approved amendments affect several aspects of the admissions process for attorneys Continue reading
The New Jersey Globe confirmed that three Superior Court judges were also under active consideration for Solomon’s seat: Robert A. Ballard, Jr., the civil presiding judge in Somerset-Hunterdon-Warren vicinage; Tariq Chaudri [sic], a family court judge in Cumberland County; and…
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The Federal Trade Commission’s Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees (the “Junk Fees Rule”) is now in effect.The rule applies to businesses that offer or advertise live-event tickets or short-term lodging. If including the price for tickets of lodging in ads or offers, businesses subject to the rule must state upfront the total price, which Continue reading
