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State Court
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Court of Appeals of Maryland

Maryland Supreme Court Reinstates Attorney Robert Paul Pratz to State Bar

The Maryland Supreme Court granted attorney Robert Paul Pratz's petition for reinstatement to the Maryland Bar on Jan. 23, 2026. The order, signed by Chief Justice Matthew J. Fader, restores Pratz's ability to practice law in the state following a period of suspension or disbarment.

•Robert Paul Pratz successfully petitioned the Maryland Supreme Court for reinstatement to the state bar
•The court granted the petition on Jan. 23, 2026, with Chief Justice Matthew J. Fader signing the order
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Florida Supreme Court

Florida Supreme Court Ends ABA's Exclusive Law School Accreditation Role

The Florida Supreme Court ruled January 15, 2026, to end the American Bar Association's monopoly as the sole accrediting body for law schools whose graduates can sit for Florida's bar examination. The decision follows a year-long study and aims to promote access to affordable legal education.

•Florida Supreme Court eliminates ABA as sole law school accrediting body for bar admission eligibility
•Decision follows year-long workgroup study aimed at promoting educational access and affordability
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Georgia Supreme Court

Georgia Supreme Court Again Rejects Attorney Discipline Petition

The Georgia Supreme Court has rejected a second disciplinary petition from attorney Stephanie Dianne Woodard, finding that her proposed public reprimand remains insufficient punishment for violating professional conduct rules involving moral turpitude and dishonesty.

•Georgia Supreme Court rejected second voluntary discipline petition from attorney Stephanie Dianne Woodard
•Court found proposed public reprimand insufficient for violations involving moral turpitude and dishonesty
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Wyoming Supreme Court

Wyoming Supreme Court Reinstates Attorney After 3-Year Suspension

The Wyoming Supreme Court reinstated attorney Cody M. Jerabek to practice law effective immediately on Dec. 11, 2025, following completion of a three-year suspension that began in December 2022. The reinstatement came after a review panel recommendation from the Wyoming State Bar's Board of Professional Responsibility.

•Wyoming Supreme Court reinstated attorney Cody M. Jerabek effective immediately on Dec. 11, 2025
•Jerabek completed a three-year suspension that began Dec. 15, 2022, for unspecified professional misconduct
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Regulatory
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FTC Backs Texas Plan to End ABA's Control Over Bar Admission

The Federal Trade Commission endorsed a Texas Supreme Court proposal to eliminate the American Bar Association's authority over law school accreditation requirements for bar admission. The FTC argues the current system creates anticompetitive conditions that restrict entry into the legal profession.

•FTC endorsed Texas Supreme Court proposal to eliminate ABA's authority over bar admission education requirements
•Current system allows practicing lawyers to restrict entry into their profession through accreditation control
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Supreme Court of Oklahoma

Oklahoma Supreme Court Amends Legal Internship Rules in Split Decision

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has amended its Licensed Legal Internship program rules in a divided decision, with changes to Rules 2 and 6 and Regulation 7 taking effect immediately. The court's 5-4 split reflects disagreement over the amendments, with three justices dissenting and one justice offering partial dissent.

•Oklahoma Supreme Court amends Licensed Legal Internship Rules 2, 6, and Regulation 7 effective immediately
•Decision splits court 5-4, with Vice Chief Justice Kuehn writing separate dissent joined by two justices
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