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NYC Bar AI Task Force Tackles Access to Justice, Tech in Courts

The NYC Bar Association is addressing AI's implications in law through a newly formed task force.

Professional Responsibility Lawyers Call on ABA to Modernize Model Rule 5.4 to Allow Fee Sharing with Non-Lawyers

APRL emphasizes the urgent need to revise Model Rule 5.4 to permit fee sharing between lawyers and non-lawyers, fostering innovation and access to justice.

NYC Bar AI Task Force Tackles Access to Justice, Tech in Courts

The NYC Bar Association is addressing AI's implications in law through a newly formed task force.

Professional Responsibility Lawyers Call on ABA to Modernize Model Rule 5.4 to Allow Fee Sharing with Non-Lawyers

APRL emphasizes the urgent need to revise Model Rule 5.4 to permit fee sharing between lawyers and non-lawyers, fostering innovation and access to justice.
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Courts warn of 'critical' budget pressures as immigration cases delayed in Canada's 3 largest cities | CBC News

Canada's federal courts face critical budgetary shortfalls affecting operations and delaying immigration cases.
A projected 44% increase in immigration filings puts further strain on the already pressured court system.

PACER Sucks More Than Usual... And We Know Exactly Who To Blame

PACER's mid-morning slowdowns stem from data miners accessing the system simultaneously with litigators, indicating a need for better management of access.
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Will Generative AI Actually Expand Access To Justice?

Universal access to justice remains a distant dream, hindered by insufficient funding for legal aid and profit-driven motives overshadowing altruistic technology initiatives.

Generative AI And Access To Justice: Incremental Solutions Or Overhyped Promises?

Generative AI chatbots can improve access to justice by providing legal information and support for self-represented litigants.

Two new judges appointed to Brooklyn Housing Court

New judges appointed to Brooklyn Housing Court to tackle increasing caseloads and enhance access to justice in NYC.

Trial without a lawyer: Cuts leave families without lawyers in UK

Cuts to government-funded legal aid have left many people in England and Wales without representation, particularly in family law cases.
The 2012 LASPO Act implemented drastic cuts to legal aid, making it difficult for individuals to afford a lawyer and meet the criteria for legal aid.

Will Generative AI Actually Expand Access To Justice?

Universal access to justice remains a distant dream, hindered by insufficient funding for legal aid and profit-driven motives overshadowing altruistic technology initiatives.

Generative AI And Access To Justice: Incremental Solutions Or Overhyped Promises?

Generative AI chatbots can improve access to justice by providing legal information and support for self-represented litigants.

Two new judges appointed to Brooklyn Housing Court

New judges appointed to Brooklyn Housing Court to tackle increasing caseloads and enhance access to justice in NYC.

Trial without a lawyer: Cuts leave families without lawyers in UK

Cuts to government-funded legal aid have left many people in England and Wales without representation, particularly in family law cases.
The 2012 LASPO Act implemented drastic cuts to legal aid, making it difficult for individuals to afford a lawyer and meet the criteria for legal aid.
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Recapping Relativity Fest

Judicial Panel at Relativity Fest highlighted judges' views on social media's impact on the judiciary and the evolving role of technology in legal discovery.
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Chief Judge Wilson to address civil legal services needs in New York

Chief Judge Rowan D. Wilson is leading a public hearing on New York's civil justice gap to improve access for low-income individuals.

In Los Angeles, Bet Tzedek's New Online Legal Clinic Helps Pro Se People with Conservatorships

Legal services organization Bet Tzedek shifted to an online platform for conservatorship assistance due to in-person clinic congestion and accessibility challenges.
Technology can enhance access to justice and legal services, as demonstrated by the launch of Bet Tzedek's Self-Help Conservatorship Clinic website.

Chief Judge Wilson to address civil legal services needs in New York

Chief Judge Rowan D. Wilson is leading a public hearing on New York's civil justice gap to improve access for low-income individuals.

In Los Angeles, Bet Tzedek's New Online Legal Clinic Helps Pro Se People with Conservatorships

Legal services organization Bet Tzedek shifted to an online platform for conservatorship assistance due to in-person clinic congestion and accessibility challenges.
Technology can enhance access to justice and legal services, as demonstrated by the launch of Bet Tzedek's Self-Help Conservatorship Clinic website.
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Why Uber is spending millions on this obscure Nevada ballot proposal

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 calls for protection of legal funding that helped bring Horizon scandal to court

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

Open Source Justice Manifesto

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

No transcript, no appeal: California courts face 'crisis' over lack of records

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

Access To Court Records Should Be Free For Everyone

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.

50 Years of Service: ABA has been a 'stalwart ally' for LSC funding

ABA a vital advocate for Legal Services Corp
LSC provides essential legal aid services for vulnerable populations

Justices Ryba and Ally appointed as judicial co-chairs to advance access to justice

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.

London crown court to stay shut for extra year after widespread RAAC found

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.

The Week of Jan. 29 Brings Three Legal Tech Conferences, Spanning BigLaw, SmallLaw and A2J

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.

U.S. Supreme Court Warning of Dangers Related to AI in the Legal Profession

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.

These North Carolina Paralegals Are Suing For The (Limited) Right To Practice Law

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.
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India hosts landmark regional conference on legal aid and technology

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 Sued For Unauthorized Practice Of Law In State That Still Recognizes Alina Habba

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