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Federal judge authorizes IRS tax evasion inquiry involving offshore legal services

JURIST

According to the DOJ, POLS is a Panamanian law firm that offers services with respect to organizing entities and creating offshore financial accounts to help conceal assets and avoid taxes. In exchange for such disclosure, the OVDP imposes a one time penalty. The OVDP was introduced in 2012 and was terminated in September 2018.

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Diane is honored by Legal Services Corp – Pro Bono Service Award for establishing the Self Help Center

Diane Drain

Diane is honored by Legal Services Corp – Pro Bono Service Award for establishing the Self Help Center at the Arizona Bankruptcy Court. The LSC is an independent nonprofit established by Congress in 1974 to provide financial support for civil legal aid to low-income Americans. Bankruptcy Court Self-Service Center.

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New York City Council members urge city to increase legal services funding

JURIST

A majority of New York City Council members on Monday sent a letter to Mayor Eric Adams urging him to drastically increase funding for legal aid services in the city. ” The letter, authored by Councilperson Shaun Abreu, a former tenant rights attorney, referenced several issues facing legal services in the city.

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Arizona Licenses First Three Alternative Business Structures for Delivering Legal Services

LawSites

The Arizona Supreme Court has approved the first three entities to be licensed as alternative business structures, enabling businesses owned by non-lawyers to deliver legal services under the liberalized licensing rules the court approved last August. The two principles are Kent Phelps, an Arizona lawyer since 1996, and Jeffery B.

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Securing The Use Of Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning In Legal Services

Above The Law

It would be wise for legal service communities to navigate the complexities of AI/ML with a nuanced approach that balances innovation and caution. The post Securing The Use Of Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning In Legal Services appeared first on Above the Law.

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Giuliani Generously Offers His Legal Services To House Impeachment Squad

Above The Law

The post Giuliani Generously Offers His Legal Services To House Impeachment Squad appeared first on Above the Law. Because I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggone it, people like me.

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Biglaw Firm Launches Low-Cost Option For Legal Services

Above The Law

The post Biglaw Firm Launches Low-Cost Option For Legal Services appeared first on Above the Law. ‘Biglaw’ and ‘low cost’ aren't usually in the same sentence.