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Commentary: Funding civil legal aid vital to protect many Maryland families
Reena Shah co-authors op-ed with Commissioners, Vicki Schultz and Michelle Siri
How Maryland’s New Custody Law Increases Access to Justice
On October 1, 2025, a new law impacting child custody determinations went into effect in Maryland. House Bill 1191 (now codified as Family Law § 9-201)…
A Victory for Tenants: Maryland’s Mold Protection Act and Access to Justice
Access to justice is more than about having a lawyer; it’s about ensuring all people, regardless of their income, have the power and ability to protect…
Technologies Are Helping Bridge the Access to Justice Gap
The Innovations in Tiered Legal Services Task Force, a joint initiative of the Maryland Judiciary, the MSBA, and the Maryland Access to Justice Commission…
Maryland Task Force Takes on the Access-to-Justice Gap
While the legal system should deliver fair outcomes, the results are typically skewed when one party lacks legal counsel. Yet, in the United States, in…
Bridging the Divide: How the Unified Benefits Screener Advances Access to Justice
Increasing access to justice for all Marylanders involves more than just making it easier to navigate the court system; it’s about ensuring every Marylander…
The “Big, Beautiful Bill” and its Unseen Impact: A Looming Crisis for Law Students and Access to Justice
President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” has been signed into law, and while much attention has been given to its broader implications, a closer look…
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