The Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation issued a statement about the budget released today by the House Ways and Means Committee. Bottom line is that without increased funding, civil legal aid orgs in the state will be turning more … [Read more...]
Civil legal aid is potent weapon in war on poverty
Richard Zorza has another great post up on his "Access to Justice" blog calling attention to the Public Welfare Foundation's attempts to show how civil legal aid helps people climb out of poverty. In it, he gives a shout out to the … [Read more...]
Great new resource for tracking civil legal aid
Civil legal aid is often the only way people living in poverty can access legal representation when their lives are being upended by domestic violence, foreclosure, child custody issues, unfair employment practices and other legal issues. … [Read more...]
EJC Honors Six Current and Former Legislators with Beacon of Justice and Champion of Justice Awards
The Equal Justice Coalition honored six current and former Massachusetts lawmakers with awards at a reception today at the Massachusetts State House. The honorees were selected for their outstanding support of state funding for civil … [Read more...]
Equal Justice Coalition to Honor Legislators with Awards for Supporting Civil Legal Aid
The Equal Justice Coalition will honor current and former Massachusetts lawmakers with awards at a reception at the Massachusetts State House on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The honorees will be recognized for their outstanding support of funding … [Read more...]
Chief Justice Ireland, Bar Association Leaders to Speak at 15th Annual Walk to the Hill
Hundreds of attorneys will gather at State House next Thursday, Jan. 30, to ask for increased funding for civil legal aid Chief Justice Roderick L. Ireland of the Supreme Judicial Court will join hundreds of private attorneys from more … [Read more...]
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PLEASE SUPPORT FUNDING FOR CIVIL LEGAL AID! Imagine being a single parent of young children, facing serious illness, loss of employment due to that illness, the consequent loss of health insurance, and an eviction, all within a few … [Read more...]
PLEASE SUPPORT FUNDING FOR CIVIL LEGAL AID! Imagine being a single parent of young children, facing serious illness, loss of employment due to that illness, the consequent loss of health insurance, and an eviction, all within a few … [Read more...]