The doctrine of separation of powers dictates that each branch of government must stay within its own lane. But what happens when the executive branch begins to swerve into the legislative lane? Edward G. Phillips and Brandon L. Morrow analyze a recent decision and opine on how this preliminary injunction affects discrimination claims based on homosexual or transgender status.

In the second installment of "On the Road with TCB," TBA President Tasha C. Blakney shares stories of the work of her friend Mindy Sanders Diffenderfer. Read about Mindy's rescue dog operation and learn how you can help in your local community.

Read about the lawyers who have recently been reinstated, disbarred, suspended, censured or transferred their licenses to disability inactive status.

TBA members have voted #1 New York Times Bestseller Small Great Things as the second book for the organization’s quarterly book club. The novel focuses on a Black labor and delivery nurse who is assigned to a child of white supremacists. The parents of the newborn make it known they do not want the protagonist to touch the child due to her race. The hospital complies with the parents' request. The newborn just a day later goes into cardiac distress while the protagonist is alone in the nursery, leading to a dilemma: "does she obey orders or intervene?" The nurse hesitates, resulting in her being charged with a crime. The book’s moral dilemma leads readers to question privilege, power and race. Start reading now and watch for details about an upcoming discussion on the book with a special guest.

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