Seeking Justice for Older Americans
The Legal Intelligencer
Monday, March 25, 2013
In July 1965 in Washington, D.C., President Lyndon B. Johnson envisioned a nation that "no longer will ... refuse the hand of justice to those who have given a lifetime of service and wisdom and labor to the progress of this progressive country."
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Gaining Experience and Helping Others at the Same Time
The Legal Intelligencer
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Most young attorneys understand and appreciate the value of doing pro bono legal work. For many, in a world where billable hours reign supreme, the issue is almost always one of diverting time away from fee-based matters and devoting the necessary amount of time to properly represent those in need. However, when making this calculation, many young attorneys fail to recognize the positive effects doing pro bono work can have on their own careers. If there is any question in your mind as to whether you should commit to a pro bono representation, the immediate tangible benefits you will almost certainly see to your own career growth and development should tip the scales firmly in favor of doing so.
Puerto Rico Birth Certificate Changes Provide Challenges
The Legal Intelligencer
Monday, January 28, 2013
Philadelphia VIP, with the help of our volunteer attorneys, provides assistance to low-income Philadelphians in a wide variety of civil legal matters including legal name changes and birth certificate corrections.
Charter School Reform Must Protect Vulnerable Students
The Legal Intelligencer
Monday, November 26, 2012
The Pennsylvania charter school law was enacted in 1997, authorizing the creation of public schools that operate independently of their surrounding district.
Lazarus: Judicial Canons Should Accommodate Pro Bono Programs
The Legal Intelligencer
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
A revised code of judicial conduct in Pennsylvania should allow judges to advocate and facilitate pro bono programs for the poor without running afoul of the conduct rules, the chair of the committee reviewing the state's judicial canons said.
Few Exemptions Anticipated for N.Y. Pro Bono Mandate
New York Law Journal
Thursday, November 1, 2012
A prospective lawyer who fails to meet the state's new pro bono requirement for admission to the bar can seek a hardship waiver, but Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman said he expects few exemptions to be granted.
Competence in Representing Clients With Disabilities
The Legal Intelligencer
Monday, October 22, 2012
Lauren is a 62-year-old woman who has a history of multiple strokes and was diagnosed with vascular dementia. She manages her severe mobility issues and short-term memory loss with the assistance of a court-appointed guardian, who was appointed after Lauren's most recent stroke. Lauren contacted the Legal Clinic for the Disabled Inc. (LCD) nearly two years ago looking for assistance with housing issues and advanced planning documents.
HAP's SOAR Project Responds to Cuts For Disabled Poor
The Legal Intelligencer
Monday, September 24, 2012
Ms. Rosen suffers from chronic mental illness that dramatically impacts her ability to function, resulting in lost employment, repeated episodes of homelessness and strained relationships with family, neighbors and staff at her supportive housing program.
Protecting Female Farmworkers in Pennsylvania From Harassment
The Legal Intelligencer
Friday, September 7, 2012
Imagine yourself in the following situation: You are a single mother working for minimum wage in Pennsylvania. You work in an isolated, rural area with very few other women. Your supervisor begins to make inappropriate comments about you as he walks by you. You try to ignore him at first, hoping he'll stop; you're afraid that if you confront him, he'll get you fired.
Yahoo Inc. GC Announces Plans To Step Down
The Legal Intelligencer
Friday, June 29, 2012
Yahoo Inc.'s general counsel, Michael Callahan, said June 28 that he was stepping down "to move on to new opportunities," according to a resignation letter filed June 29 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
