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.
Legal aid cuts deny parents their human rights, says ex-supreme court president
Legal aid cuts to family cases violate human rights, depriving parents of the ability to enforce their rights to contact with children.
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.
Ontario lawyers applaud plan to boost legal aid eligibility, but say more help needed | CBC News
Legal Aid Ontario plans to expand eligibility thresholds, aiming to assist more low-income individuals in accessing legal aid services.
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.
Legal aid cuts deny parents their human rights, says ex-supreme court president
Legal aid cuts to family cases violate human rights, depriving parents of the ability to enforce their rights to contact with children.
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.
Ontario lawyers applaud plan to boost legal aid eligibility, but say more help needed | CBC News
Legal Aid Ontario plans to expand eligibility thresholds, aiming to assist more low-income individuals in accessing legal aid services.
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.
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.
Tune in to our favorite podcasts of 2024
The ABA Journal shares its favorite legal podcasts of 2024, emphasizing the importance of addressing access-to-justice issues and innovative changes in the legal profession.
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.
Tune in to our favorite podcasts of 2024
The ABA Journal shares its favorite legal podcasts of 2024, emphasizing the importance of addressing access-to-justice issues and innovative changes in the legal profession.
Seeking to Expand Access to Justice, Washington State Pilot Will Allow Non-Lawyer Entities to Practice Law
Washington Supreme Court launches a pilot program allowing non-lawyer entities to provide legal services to improve access to justice.
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.
Seeking to Expand Access to Justice, Washington State Pilot Will Allow Non-Lawyer Entities to Practice Law
Washington Supreme Court launches a pilot program allowing non-lawyer entities to provide legal services to improve access to justice.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.