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US federal appeals court holds Louisiana State Bar Association is restricted to sharing ‘germane’ social media posts

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The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled on Monday that the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA) violated the US Constitution’s First Amendment when it tweeted several posts that were not “germane” to the legal profession.

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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. Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut will use a $150,593 grant to create a cloud-based pro bono portal.

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Advantous Law launches, Bringing Focused State and Local Tax Legal Services to Louisiana Market

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Advantous Law will counsel and fight for clients across the full spectrum of tax types and issues, from the most common to the most complex.

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Law Firm Marketing Regulation: What’s Hot and What’s Not — a Tribute

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Louisiana, on the other hand, is more restrictive, requiring lawyers to include the file number of their state-reviewed ads. Slightly more than a handful of states are exploring reforms designed to increase access to legal services. Other states, such as Arizona, have cut the rules to the bone. The ABA Model Rules.

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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. Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut will use a $150,593 grant to create a cloud-based pro bono portal.

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Self-Help Information by the Courts in 2021

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link] The Kentucky Court of Justice has multiple services to help the self-represented linked to their Legal Self-Help page at: [link] The page includes multiple tutorials on subjects such as eviction relief, small claims, protective orders, and an online glossary of legal terms.

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Fastcase Names the 2022 Fastcase 50, Honoring ‘Innovators, Techies, Visionaries and Leaders’ in Law

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Chase Hertel , Principal, Attorney Services, LegalZoom. Shawn Holahan , Practice Management Counsel, Louisiana State Bar Association. Diana Imbert , Co-Founder, Defying Legal Gravity. Scott Schlegel , Judge, Jefferson Parish, State of Louisiana. David Greisen , Founding Director and CEO, Open Law Library.

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