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Federal Circuit
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Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

Doctor Appeals Bar Exam Challenge to Tenth Circuit Court

Dr. Perry Spann has filed an appeal in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit against the National Conference of Bar Examiners and multiple individual officers. The case challenges the organization that administers bar examinations across multiple states.

•Dr. Perry Spann filed an appeal in the Tenth Circuit against the National Conference of Bar Examiners and over a dozen individual defendants
•The case targets NCBE leadership including President/CEO Judith Gundersen and multiple board members and officers
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State Court
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North Dakota Supreme Court

North Dakota Supreme Court Affirms Unlicensed Practice Conviction

The North Dakota Supreme Court affirmed the criminal conviction of Mandy Deann Olson for practicing law without a license after she filed legal motions on behalf of an incarcerated defendant. The unanimous decision upholds strict enforcement of legal licensing requirements.

•Mandy Olson was convicted of practicing law without a license after filing legal motions for incarcerated defendant Eric Grewe
•The North Dakota Supreme Court unanimously affirmed her conviction in case No. 20250264
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State Court
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Court of Appeals of Maryland

Maryland Supreme Court Reinstates Attorney Brendan O'Brien to State Bar

The Maryland Supreme Court has reinstated attorney Brendan Michael O'Brien to the state bar, granting his petition for reinstatement on Jan. 23, 2026. The court's order allows O'Brien to resume practicing law in Maryland after a period of suspension or disbarment.

•Maryland Supreme Court granted Brendan O'Brien's petition for bar reinstatement on Jan. 23, 2026
•Chief Justice Matthew J. Fader signed the order allowing O'Brien to resume practicing law
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Federal Circuit
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Third Circuit Court of Appeals

3rd Circuit Affirms Dismissal in New Jersey Insurance License Case

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed a district court's dismissal of Zia Hassan Shaikh's lawsuit challenging the revocation of his New Jersey insurance and real estate licenses. The appeals court also upheld sanctions imposed on Shaikh for filing frivolous motions.

•Third Circuit affirmed district court dismissal of license revocation challenge
•Court upheld filing injunction against pro se plaintiff for frivolous motions
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State Court
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Supreme Court of South Carolina

South Carolina Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Automated Eye Exams

The South Carolina Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling that upholds the state's Eye Care Consumer Protection Law, which prohibits eye doctors from prescribing glasses or contact lenses based solely on automated equipment testing. The decision represents a setback for Opternative, Inc., a telehealth company that challenged the law as violating constitutional rights.

•South Carolina Supreme Court affirmed lower court ruling upholding Eye Care Consumer Protection Law
•Law prohibits prescribing glasses or contact lenses based solely on automated equipment testing
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State Court
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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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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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