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$4.3M in Grants to 36 Legal Services Programs Underscore Role of Tech in Driving Access to Justice

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That makes the Technology Initiative Grants awarded annually by the Legal Services Corporation all the more significant, as they are among the few funding sources specifically targeting such technology. Here is the complete list of 2021 TIG grants: Alaska . Connecticut . District of Columbia .

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Self-Help Information by the Courts in 2021

CourtTechBulletin

We were curious as to the status of online court help to the self-represented litigants as a good 2021 year-end wrapup article for the CTB? For reference, an earlier list was compiled by the legaltechdesign.com website in 2018 and posted at: [link] The following list was compiled December 13-15, 2021. We share what we found below.

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US law schools help communities during eviction crisis

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In August 2021, Attorney General Merrick Garland issued a letter to the legal community calling for help. By the end of 2021, over three million households received ERA assistance with approximately $25-$30 billion in funds spent or allocated. .

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Women of Legal Tech: Camila Lopez

LawTechnologyToday

This initiative launched in 2015 with a list of innovators and leaders in legal technology and with this year’s additions, that list now includes 132 talented and influential women leaders. Every Monday and Wednesday, we will be featuring a woman from our class of 2021. Register for the 2021 Women of Legal Tech Summit!

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$4.3M in Grants to 36 Legal Services Programs Underscore Role of Tech in Driving Access to Justice

LawSites

That makes the Technology Initiative Grants awarded annually by the Legal Services Corporation all the more significant, as they are among the few funding sources specifically targeting such technology. Here is the complete list of 2021 TIG grants: Alaska . Connecticut . District of Columbia .

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Current Challenges, Future Opportunities: Highlights from the 2022 Legal Trends Report

LawTechnologyToday

Now in its seventh year, the 2022 Legal Trends Report uses aggregated and anonymized data from tens of thousands of legal professionals in the United States and survey responses from legal professionals and general consumers. Not only that, but the amount collected by lawyers has increased to a whopping 45%!

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How have paralegals faired during the pandemic

SimplyLawJobs

Firms that have valued their paralegal staff in the past have maintained that level of recognition and continued to value their services. Since paralegals are charged out at a lower fee to clients, it makes sense to help clients who are financially stretched to offer legal assistance at this level. Twitter: @NALP_UK .