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President Joe Biden on Monday is commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 prisoners on federal death row to life without parole, taking the unprecedented step ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, whose incoming administration is widely expected to restart executions.

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to consider whether Medicaid beneficiaries can sue over South Carolina’s decision to defund Planned Parenthood.

The end of the year will hopefully bring you some downtime for leisure reading. We've curated a list of some of our favorite web and print long reads from 2024. There's a mix of popular features and some under-the-radar stories that you may have missed. In keeping with the theme, it's a long list.

The ABA Journal staff have conversations with fascinating lawyers every day. But in our podcasts, you get to listen in on some of those discussions. Here are our favorite episodes from 2024. (Illustration by Lee Rawles/ Shutterstock )

It's been another riveting year in the legal industry and for our coverage at the ABA Journal. And like clockwork, 2025 will be here before we know it.

As we close the door on 2024 and step into 2025, we’re giving readers a behind-the-scenes look at the ABA Journal’s LinkedIn page and social media analytics. (Image from Shutterstock )

New York Judge Erin P. Gall seen on police body cam footage in July 2022. (Screenshot from the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct / YouTube )

Several BigLaw firms have yet to announce bonuses, while others are refusing to follow the standard bonus schedule set by Milbank. (Image from Shutterstock)

At the ABA Journal, we revel in our readers’ passion and engagement. Most legal professionals are wordsmiths, with much to share from their work and personal experiences.

This year, the ABA Commission on Immigration partnered with Microsoft to launch a new virtual clinic to help pro se asylum-seekers complete their asylum applications. (Image from Shutterstock)