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US law schools help communities during eviction crisis

JURIST

The White House and the Justice Department announced Friday that 99 law schools across 35 states and Puerto Rico answered the attorney general’s call for action to help communities during the housing and eviction crisis. In August 2021, Attorney General Merrick Garland issued a letter to the legal community calling for help.

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Self-Help Information by the Courts in 2021

CourtTechBulletin

Guides on resources and legal information and a pointer to Montana Law Help legal services ( [link] ) are also available. From there is a link to their courthelp web page ( [link] ) that "can help you when you don't have a lawyer". There is a lot of information there.

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Meeting the Legal Needs of the Hurricane Victims

LegalTalkNetwork

In the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Harvey, the residents of Houston, Florida, and Puerto Rico are in massive need of help from the rest of the nation. This includes legal need since many will be navigating the complexities of flood insurance claims, property damage, and lost legal documents.

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To Surcharge or Not to Surcharge? We’re Here to Help Answer that Question.

Rocket Matter

These rules may change with the emergence of new legislation or court cases. Some states prohibit surcharging entirely: Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, and Puerto Rico. Get free guide How to Master Your Law Firm’s Time and Billing Lawyers have a heavy workload.

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Rapid-Development Platforms For Lawyers: A Conversation With Brittany Hernandez

Above The Law

Technology has redefined how we think about building, innovating, and delivering legal services. Her story is a testament to how diverse experiences can culminate in groundbreaking legal innovation. Her story is a testament to how diverse experiences can culminate in groundbreaking legal innovation.

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