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$4.3M in Grants to 36 Legal Services Programs Underscore Role of Tech in Driving Access to Justice

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That makes the Technology Initiative Grants awarded annually by the Legal Services Corporation all the more significant, as they are among the few funding sources specifically targeting such technology. Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut will use a $150,593 grant to create a cloud-based pro bono portal.

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$4.3M in Grants to 36 Legal Services Programs Underscore Role of Tech in Driving Access to Justice

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That makes the Technology Initiative Grants awarded annually by the Legal Services Corporation all the more significant, as they are among the few funding sources specifically targeting such technology. Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut will use a $150,593 grant to create a cloud-based pro bono portal.

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First-of-its-Kind App and Companion Website Provide Foster Youth Information on their Legal Rights

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Developed by Bay Area Legal Services , a nonprofit law firm in Tampa, Fla., with funding from a 2021 Legal Services Corporation Technology Initiative Grant , FosterPower is designed to empower the more than 20,000 children in Florida’s child welfare system with information about their rights.

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Special Reports from The 2016 Annual Florida Bar Convention

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Landing in Orlando to catch an evening Uber to the hotel marked the beginning of our time with The Florida Bar at their 2016 annual convention. In true form to their association, I didn’t make it 20 feet inside the lobby before I was greeted by Florida public interest attorney Kimberly Sanchez. Abadin, and Bill Schifino.

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Pandemic-Related Legal Ethics Opinions: A Compendium

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As a result, attorneys must be particularly cognizant of how they and their staff work remotely, how they access data, and how they prevent computer viruses and other cybersecurity risks. Florida Advisory Opinion FAO #2019-4 (May 20, 2021). Issues addressed: Working out of state. Issues addressed: Working remotely.

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Understanding The Elements of a Legal Will

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Using an experienced estate planning attorney can help you make informed decisions about the best way for you to plan to distribute your estate after you’ve passed on. Why Should I Hire an Attorney to Draft a Will? There are countless reasons to consult an attorney to discuss the elements of a will. Handin , P.A.,

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Fastcase Names the 2022 Fastcase 50, Honoring ‘Innovators, Techies, Visionaries and Leaders’ in Law

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Today, Fastcase is announcing the 2022 cohort of the Fastcase 50, and it includes a diverse array of legal tech founders, practicing lawyers, law firm professionals, judges, law professors, law librarians, bar association leaders, and investors — not to mention the attorney who is the NFL’s first Black woman team president.

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