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IN BRIEF – California Supreme Court Approves New Rules for the Bar Exam and Attorney Admissions
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
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Hon. Judge Tariq Chaudhri
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…
Continue ReadingPractice Alert – Technology: The FTC’s Junk Fees Rule as Gone In Effect
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
Practice Alert – BIA Rules TPS Does Not Warrant Administrative Closure
On June 6, 2025, the Board of Immigration Appeals ruled that a pending application for Temporary Protected Status generally will not warrant a grant of administrative closure. There is multiple exceptions to that rule. (For full details, find the full BIA decision here)
Passing of Advocate Majeeb ur Rahman (1934-2019)
We, the members of the Ahmadiyya Lawyers Association USA (AMLA), humbly express our profound sadness on the passing of Advocate Mujeeb ur Rahman, a legal titan and exemplar for so many of us, and offer our deepest condolences to the bereaving family. Mr. Rahman was a distinguished jurist, eminent Islamic scholar, courageous advocate, eloquent orator, Continue reading
