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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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Ethical Considerations for Flat Fee Billing

Attorney at Work

They provide the client with some certainty about the cost of legal services and lawyers with more financial stability and consistency in taking on client matters. When lawyers consider how they will charge for their legal services, the paramount benchmark of the analysis is Model Rule 1.5(a) When Are Legal Fees Earned?

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Catastrophic Breach Of A Law Firm And A County Office

Above The Law

However, according to the notice, certain information provided by healthcare organizations to which Bassford Remele provides legal services may have been accessed, including Social Security numbers and medical record information. Its unclear what type of information was accessed. Notices have been sent to the affected individuals.

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Morning Docket: 03.02.22

Above The Law

. * Not enough of a good thing: a spike in need for legal help fighting evictions is hurting legal services. [ Mask off: mask mandates got banned in Virginia schools. The Real Deal ]. * New Florida law makes panhandling a fineable offense. No clue how the state is gonna collect on that ticket. [ Idaho Capital Sun ].

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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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Nine Sites in Rural America Named Seedbeds for Justice Reform

The Crime Report

The Rural Attorney Recruitment Program recruits qualified attorneys to practice for five years in rural counties where older attorneys are retiring and there is an absence of individuals to provide legal services. Public Defender Corporation Recovery Coach Project in West Virginia.

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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.

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