#access-to-justice

#access-to-justice

Uber's $5 million investment in a Nevada ballot measure aims to limit attorney fees, raising concerns about access to justice for plaintiffs.

Alan Bates warns of big business efforts to restrict funding for legal battles, hindering access to justice.

Access to justice globally is limited, with billions of people living outside legal protection and facing authoritarian rule.

California courts face a 'constitutional crisis' due to a shortage of court reporters, impacting access to justice.

Court records in some states are costly to access, unlike others where they are typically free for both lawyers and the public.

Transparency in the legal system is essential, and access to court records should be free to ensure fairness and justice for all parties involved.

ABA a vital advocate for Legal Services Corp

LSC provides essential legal aid services for vulnerable populations

Hon. Christina Ryba and Hon. Shahabuddeen Ally have been appointed as judicial co-chairs of the Permanent Commission on Access to Justice.

Together with commission founder Helaine Barnett, they will lead efforts to enhance civil legal support for low-income New Yorkers.

Harrow crown court in London will remain closed until April 2025 due to dangerous concrete found in the roof.

The closure will add to the criminal case backlog and hinder efforts to provide local access to justice in Harrow.

Legalweek is one of the largest and most-anticipated legal tech conferences, featuring over 300 speakers and covering topics such as data privacy, AI, and emerging tech.

The Innovations in Technology Conference focuses on using technology to enhance access to justice and promote high-quality legal representation for low-income people.

AI has the potential to benefit the legal system by providing accessible tools for those who cannot afford a lawyer.

The use of AI in predicting outcomes and making discretionary decisions in criminal cases raises concerns about due process and bias.

North Carolina paralegals file lawsuit claiming the state's prohibition of the unauthorized practice of law violates the First Amendment.

Plaintiffs argue that giving legal advice is protected speech and question the government's interest in restricting the speech of paralegals.

The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), in collaboration with international organizations, hosted a regional conference on enhancing access to justice through legal aid.

The conference discussed leveraging technology for improving legal systems and making citizens' lives more efficient.

Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa, highlighted the transformative power of technology and emphasized the role of artificial intelligence in the legal landscape.

LegalZoom helps bridge the justice gap for middle-class clients with affordable legal services.