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. [ more ]
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. [ more ]
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. [ more ]
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. [ more ]
India hosts landmark regional conference on legal aid and technology
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), in collaboration with international organizations, hosted a regional conference on enhancing access to justice through legal aid.
The conference discussed leveraging technology for improving legal systems and making citizens' lives more efficient.
Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa, highlighted the transformative power of technology and emphasized the role of artificial intelligence in the legal landscape. [ more ]