One attorney for every 10,000 low-income Americans. One for ten thousand. That haunting stat spotlights the stark reality that there is much to be done to address this nation’s access to justice gap. President Biden took a small but, fingers
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McDonough Media LLC publishes the blog 'A Just Society,' which focuses on issues related to access to justice, child welfare, and legal innovation. The content often highlights efforts to educate and advocate for vulnerable populations, such as foster children, and discusses reforms in foster care and state court systems. The blog also explores the impact of virtual courts and the use of technology in legal processes, emphasizing communication and pro bono work. It serves as a platform for sharing research, data, and stories that address systemic challenges in the justice system, particularly concerning family law and child protection.
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Speaking of Justice Buses… Utah is rolling them out
When I asked a couple of weeks ago whether roving courts is a good or crazy idea, I leaned toward good idea but wondered how the process would work. We didn’t have to wait long for the answer. Utah has…
When Forms Cause Trauma and Other Form Fails
Sometimes we know things at a fundamental level. But reminders and instruction, especially group instruction, can do a world of good. Case in point, victims can be retraumatized in the retelling of their stories. How someone poses a question can…
Crazy or Crazy Good Idea: Justice Buses?
Revisiting ‘circuit riding’ judges There’s a rich history in this country of the courts coming to far-flung communities to resolve disputes. There are remnants of the practice in the names of our “circuit” courts. Circuit riders dispatched to rural and…
Can’t Come to the Courthouse? The Courthouse Will Come to You
Well maybe not directly to you. But to a neighborhood near you. That’s the case if you’re in St. Louis. That’s because St. Louis has for the first time created an E-Courts location in North County. The move to create…
Bringing Legal Empowerment Directly to Communities
Unlike so many legal conferences, Pro Bono Net’s Decolonizing Justice centered its sessions not on the lawyering but on problems in need of solutions. Before diving into highlights from the mid-November event, it’s worth pausing to consider the name. Decolonizing…
Failure to Appear: Don’t Care vs. Don’t Know
Much of the current justice system is built on processes and techniques that make it harder than it has to be to comply with orders and even show up to court dates. The no shows are hit with sanctions and…
Legal Tech’s ‘Second Wave’: A Focus on the Client
The last decade has seen enormous advances in legal technology. The tech covers just about every aspect of supporting and delivering legal services, with the laggards in the judiciary quickly coming up to speed during the pandemic. Until now, legal…
Justice Tech and Civil Tech Bridged
Another week, another conference on another platform. This one had a couple things going for it: It was short and it was fun. User-friendly design expert and A2J Hero Nicole Bradick and her team at Theory and Principle held what…
Highlights from #ClioCloud9
This year, I’ve had the opportunity to sample and attend numerous virtual conferences, webinars, classes, and events. Without a doubt, Clio Cloud 2020 was the best. Not to say there weren’t glitches, like no sound on the core platform on…