Nevada Supreme Court Considers Proposal for Law School Graduates to Offer Limited Legal Services in Legal Programs
On July 27, 2023, a significant development took place in the Nevada legal landscape, as the Nevada Supreme Court received…
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New York City Council Members Call for Boosting Legal Services Funding
The Iowa Supreme Court upheld a lower court's block on the state's six-week abortion ban, effectively preserving access to abortions.…
Colorado to License Paraprofessionals for Specific Legal Tasks
The Colorado Supreme Court has approved a new rule allowing licensed nonlawyer paraprofessionals to perform limited legal work, particularly divorce…
US Supreme Court Declines to Consider Claims due to Ineffective Counsel
The US Supreme Court has declined to consider the issue of when defense lawyers are obligated to begin negotiating a…
DOJ Access to Justice Leader Prioritizes Longevity for Lasting Impact on Legal Access
The Office for Access to Justice in the U.S. Department of Justice (Justice) has been revived after being shut down…