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#legal-representation

2 weeks ago

Healey approves raise for bar advocates, but work stoppage continues

A controversial pay raise for court-appointed defense lawyers aims to address their work stoppage, but advocates deem it insufficient for adequate representation.

3 weeks ago

Legislators propose pay raise for bar advocates to end work stoppage

Lawmakers propose $10 hourly wage increases for court-appointed defense lawyers to resolve work stoppage and dismiss charges against over 120 defendants.

fromwww.esquire.com

3 weeks ago

A Texas Billionaire Is Reportedly Trying to Tap into a Public Aquifer for Private Use

Over 100 criminal cases in Massachusetts have been dismissed due to a lack of legal representation amid an attorney work stoppage.

fromenglish.elpais.com

4 weeks ago

Immigration lawyers on the ropes in the Trump era: The community needs us. If we leave, they lose hope'

Immigration lawyers are overwhelmed by rising demand and a shortage of representation amid changing policies.

fromFast Company

4 weeks ago

This tool lets users send fake legal letters that look real-without a lawyer

"If you’ve ever received a legal notice like a Cease and Desist, you know that the 'oh shit' moment doesn’t happen once you actually read the letter; it happens the second you open it and realize a lawyer is mad at you."

Design

fromABA Journal

After attorney work stoppage, some criminal defendants released over lack of representation in this state

Criminal defendants in Massachusetts have been released due to lack of legal representation following a work stoppage by court-appointed lawyers.

fromAol

When tenants have a right to counsel in eviction cases, but there aren't enough lawyers to help

A couple appearing in eviction court faced a judge without legal representation, only an interpreter, as the landlord’s attorney communicated via phone. The judge denied their request to return home.

NYC real estate

#public-defenders

Boston

Defendants without attorneys begin to be released as work stoppage continues

US politics

Hundreds of Massachusetts criminal cases could be dropped, indigent defendants released amid defense attorney work stoppage

Boston

Defendants without attorneys begin to be released as work stoppage continues

US politics

Hundreds of Massachusetts criminal cases could be dropped, indigent defendants released amid defense attorney work stoppage

more#public-defenders

fromThe Mercury News

Carr: Bay Area DA didn't appeal mass murderer's death penalty ruling. Was it all politics?

Attorney James McManis successfully argued that District Attorney Jeff Rosen's motion to reduce Richard Farley's death sentence should be rejected, emphasizing legal arguments ignored by Rosen.

US politics

#immigration

fromenglish.elpais.com

NYC parents

Unaccompanied immigrant minors face growing hurdles from the Trump administration crackdown

Immigrant children are facing serious challenges in U.S. immigration courts, often without legal representation.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

NYC parents

Judge issues nationwide order blocking Trump's attempt to cut legal aid for unaccompanied minors

Federal judges can protect legal representation for unaccompanied minors in immigration courts.

fromenglish.elpais.com

NYC parents

Unaccompanied immigrant minors face growing hurdles from the Trump administration crackdown

NYC parents

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Judge issues nationwide order blocking Trump's attempt to cut legal aid for unaccompanied minors

Federal judges can protect legal representation for unaccompanied minors in immigration courts.

Brooklyn mom claims school staffer tried to assault her

A mother alleges a staff member attempted to attack her at a Brooklyn charter school during dismissal.

fromAbove the Law

Trump Sued By ABA Over... Gestures At Months Of Lawlessness - Above the Law

The American Bar Association has filed a lawsuit against Trump for threatening law firms over diversity and pro bono work.

fromIrish Independent

Kneecap appoint legal 'dream team' including Birmingham Six lawyer ahead of terror charge court case

Kneecap claims they are targeted by British authorities for their political stance against Israel.

A prominent legal team represents Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh in his upcoming court appearance.

Fellow artists show solidarity with Kneecap amidst the controversy over the terrorism charge.

fromBusiness Matters

Why Hi Solicitors Are Trusted Criminal Defence Solicitors for Complex Cases

Strong legal representation is essential in complex criminal law cases.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Judges Stand With Law Firms (and EFF) Against Trump's Executive Orders

Federal judges deemed Trump's executive orders targeting law firms unconstitutional, highlighting concerns over political motivation and suppression of legal representation.

fromsfist.com

Convicted Killer Nima Momeni Has New Lawyers, Won't Be Sentenced Until August or Later

He is anxious to get through with this process and move on to the next stage.

Black Lives Matter

fromwww.housingwire.com

NAR makes changes to its antitrust legal team

Michael D. Bonanno, the chair of Quinn Emanuel's antitrust practice, has a history of representing NAR in major antitrust cases, showcasing his expertise in the field.

SF real estate

Brooklyn

fromBKReader

Evictions Surge as City Fails to Uphold Right to Counsel for Low-Income Tenants

New York City's Right to Counsel law has failed low-income tenants amid rising eviction rates, leaving many without legal representation.

#san-francisco

fromABC7 San Francisco

San Francisco

Overloaded SF Public Defender limits amount of new cases taken due to lack of funding

fromsfist.com

San Francisco

SF Public Defender's Office Says It Will Stop Taking New Cases, Amidst Budget Cuts and Fentanyl Case Overload

San Francisco

fromABC7 San Francisco

Overloaded SF Public Defender limits amount of new cases taken due to lack of funding

San Francisco Public Defender's office is reducing case intake due to overwhelming workloads and budget cuts, risking client representation quality.

fromsfist.com

San Francisco

SF Public Defender's Office Says It Will Stop Taking New Cases, Amidst Budget Cuts and Fentanyl Case Overload

more#san-francisco

fromAbove the Law

The Stench Of Capitulation Lingers On Biglaw Firms In League With Trump - Above the Law

Microsoft's shift from Simpson Thacher to Jenner & Block reflects a growing trend among general counsels choosing firms that resist capitulating to political pressures.

Tech industry

Los Angeles Rams

fromNew York Post

NFL legend John Elway hires lawyer with history of repping athletes in trouble after deadly golf cart incident

John Elway's friend Jeffrey Sperbeck died after falling from a golf cart, prompting an investigation.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Top Washington lawyer creates firm to defend officials targeted by Trump

Abbe Lowell has launched a new law firm to defend clients facing investigations related to the Trump administration.

UK news

fromIrish Independent

'She's happy and living a meaningful life' - solicitor responsible for 'Grace' meets Norma Foley after concerns raised about report

Grace's well-being is overseen, and concerns regarding the omission of her legal team's submissions in the Farrelly Commission report have been raised.