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This state is expected to become the first to collect prosecutor data, with breakdowns by race

Connecticut is expected to become the first state to collect statewide criminal case data from prosecutors broken down by the defendants’ race, sex, ethnicity, age and ZIP code. In votes in late May and early June, Connecticut legislators unanimously approved the transparency bill known as SB 880, report the Associated…

Jun 14, 2019 7:00 AM CDT

Facing shortage of lawyers in some areas, this state is considering licensing legal technicians

The New Mexico Supreme Court has appointed a work group to consider whether the state should allow licensed legal technicians to provide civil legal services. The court has asked the group to submit a report by January 2020, according to a May 21 press release. Courthouse News Service and the…

May 28, 2019 7:00 AM CDT

Homeless veterans bill would ensure legal services are available ‘when they are needed most,’ ABA says

ABA President Bob Carlson urged the Senate’s Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on Tuesday to support bipartisan legislation that would implement new strategies for removing barriers that prevent homeless veterans from receiving vital benefits, services and treatment. In a letter sent to committee Chair Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and Ranking Member Jon…

May 23, 2019 11:50 AM CDT

This state is expected to become the first to collect prosecutor data, with breakdowns by race

Facing shortage of lawyers in some areas, this state is considering licensing legal technicians

Homeless veterans bill would ensure legal services are available ‘when they are needed most,’ ABA says

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This state is expected to become the first to collect prosecutor data, with breakdowns by race

Facing shortage of lawyers in some areas, this state is considering licensing legal technicians

Homeless veterans bill would ensure legal services are available ‘when they are needed most,’ ABA says

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LSAC president Sudha Setty reflects on dynamic landscape of law school admissions

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