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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
Attorney Shortages in Indiana Create ‘Access to Justice Problem’
Indiana’s growing attorney shortage is creating an “access to justice problem.”That’s what state Supreme Court Chief Administrative Officer…
UMD-Led Research Powers Montgomery County’s New Prosecution Data Dashboard
A research team led by a University of Maryland professor helped the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office (MCSAO) launch the state’s first Prosecution…
California Chief Justice: Remote Hearings Improve Access
Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero said the remote hearings courts were forced to conduct during the pandemic turned out to be beneficial for many even when…
New York State Bar Association President Calls Removal of Notary Requirement in Civil Cases a Big Step Forward for Access to Justice
A new law allowing litigants in a civil case to file affidavits and other sworn documents without getting them notarized will eliminate unnecessary delays…
Access to Justice Commission Welcomes New Members
The Maryland Access to Justice Commission (A2JC) is excited to announce the new high-level leaders who have joined the A2JC this year, further strengthening…
How Legal Aid Salaries Impact Access to Justice
BY COLLEEN ARACRI, ESQ.Maryland’s civil legal aid organizations are the primary resource for ensuring vulnerable populations have equal access to…
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