At Above the Law this week, I have a post about the importance of reaching and out and making connections in a time of crisis:
Everyone is paying attention to the coronavirus right now, except maybe Chicago St. Patrick’s Day
Because of the unprecedented closings and social-distancing recommendations related to novel coronavirus (and now national state of emergency), I’ve been on the lookout for the impact on those needing court services or in the middle of navigating disputes and cases.
Too much money for a public defender, not enough for a private lawyer
In recent access-to-justice news, there is the far-too-common story about a man who makes too much money to be appointed a public defender, but doesn’t have enough
At the American Bar Association’s recent annual Techshow, the excellence in elawyering award went to a family law attorney who created a streamlined way to handle uncontested divorces in California.
When Erin Levine, founder
Science Magazine has a fascinating and fairly damning piece that takes a critical look at how the legal profession conducts (or I should say doesn’t conduct) research.
In the article, “Overcoming obstacles to experiments in legal practice,” the
Legal Services Deserts
This week in access-to-justice news, we learned about Illinois lawyers opening branch offices in legal services deserts, where there are few if any lawyers. Peoria Public Radio reports that when Bloomington, Illinois, lawyer Amelia Buragas opened a
While it’s great news that Tennessee lawyers are volunteering their time more than ever, I’m concerned that news of their record-breaking service is being viewed as an access to justice solution.
The Chattanoogan celebrated the milestone from the Tennessee Access
