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LSC Updates: An e-newsletter for the civil legal services community
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Texas High Court Holds Hearing on Civil Legal ServicesAll nine justices of the Texas Supreme Court convened in the state capital on Dec. 10, for the court's third public hearing since 2000 on civil legal services for the poor. LSC President Helaine M. Barnett, who was invited to testify at the hearing, provided the court with a national perspective on the delivery of civil legal services. |
Appeals Court Rejects Oregon ComplaintA complaint challenging an LSC regulation implementing 1996 LSC funding restrictions has been rejected by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The State of Oregon filed the complaint in September 2005 against LSC's "program integrity" regulation, saying it violated the state's 10th Amendment rights and the Spending Clause of the U. S. Constitution by thwarting state policies governing legal services programs. |
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LSC Awards Native American GrantLSC has awarded a grant to Choctaw Legal Defense to provide civil legal services for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, a federally recognized tribe with nearly 10,000 members. LSC Selects Interim Provider in WyomingLSC has awarded a grant to an interim legal services provider in Wyoming to ensure the delivery of civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families across the state. Online Resource Adds Information To Help Disaster VictimsA business bankruptcy primer and federal disaster housing guidance are among the recent additions to a new website set up by the Legal Services Corporation and three other national legal organizations to help victims of disasters find valuable information and assistance. LSC Awards Hurricane GrantThe Legal Services Corporation has awarded an emergency grant of $80,894 to Acadiana Legal Service Corporation to provide civil legal assistance to Louisiana hurricane victims. LSC Awards $2.27 Million In Technology GrantsTechnology Initiative Grants go to 21 states for projects that make it easier for low-income Americans to apply for legal assistance. Student Loan Provision Will Help Recruit Legal Aid LawyersThe student loan repayment program included in the 2008 Higher Education Opportunity Act will significantly improve the ability of legal aid offices to recruit and retain high-quality lawyers, said the president of LSC. |
Legal Aid Helps Good Samaritan Avoid DeportationLegal Aid of Western Missouri stopped the deporation of crucial witness to a brutal murder. Jury Awards Worker $84,520 for Unpaid Overtime and RetaliationTexas RioGrande Legal Aid helped a cook in a Mexican restaurant secure nearly $85,000 from his former employer for unpaid overtime and retaliation. Legal Aid Calls on "Problem Solver" to Reclaim Client's BelongingsThe Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago called on the services of an unusual partner to rescue a woman's belongings from an unscrupulous moving company. Legal Aid Saves Home for Woman Injured at WorkLegal Aid Services of Oklahoma helped an injured worker fight foreclosure and predatory lenders to save her long-time home. Legal Aid Fixes Bureaucratic Error, Secures Housing AssistanceLegal Services of Northern California helped a woman cut through bureaucratic red tape and get the housing assistance she deserved. Back-Breaking Labor Rewarded with Health Care BenefitsLone Star Legal Aid of Texas secured medical benefits for a laborer in need of back surgery after years of hard work. Refugee Family Settles Into New LifeThe Legal Aid Society of Cleveland helped a family from war-torn Burundi find happiness in the U.S. |
LSC Resource InformationA clearinghouse of best practices for legal services programs. Technology Initiative GrantsApply for LSC's Technology Initiative Grants. Applicant Information NetworkApply for LSC's basic field grants. Recipient Information NetworkInformation and tools for LSC-funded programs. National Disaster Legal AidResources for victims of natural disasters. Office of Inspector GeneralPromotes efficiency and helps prevent waste, fraud, and abuse at LSC and LSC-funded programs. Quality and Equal Justice: The Role of Executive Directors (
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