In the Wake of Rising Divorce Rates, Technology Can Offer a Hand

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At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many predicted the rise in housing, unemployment, and bankruptcy cases that would result from business closures, layoffs, and medical bills. As America continues to navigate this public-health crisis, however,… MORE

California Lawmakers Ignore Data in Calls to Restrict the Expansion of Legal Services

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The California State Bar is no stranger to controversy, and its recent work in legal regulatory reform has garnered its fair share. While the bar has been exploring solutions to the monumental crisis in access to quality, affordable legal services (… MORE

The Paths to Access: Courts Must Look Within and Beyond Justice System

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This fall, IAALS launched the Paths to Justice Summit Series, a series of virtual convenings and webinars focused on the most pressing issues currently faced by our justice system, including the opportunities and challenges of the pandemic,… MORE

A Revolution that Shouldn't Offend Anybody: A Swiss Army Knife to Help Courts and Parties

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In the play and movie 1776, there is a scene where the Continental Congress is considering amendments to the Declaration of Independence. Some members warn that provisions might offend the King; others that provisions might offend Parliament.… MORE

A Paralegal's Perspective on the Proposed California Paraprofessional Program

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The comment below was submitted to the State Bar of California in support of the proposed Paraprofessional Program. The program would authorize paraprofessionals to provide legal advice in areas such as family, consumer debt, landlord/tenant,… MORE

IAALS Panel Stresses Need for Funding, ‘Mavericks’ in Legal Education Innovation

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On December 7, 2021, IAALS co-hosted the fourth session of the Redesigning Legal Speaker Series, bringing together an audience of more than 100 people to explore the opportunities being created by regulatory innovation for legal education. “… MORE

IAALS Expresses Support of California’s Proposed Paraprofessional Program in Comments to State Bar

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In September, the California Paraprofessional Working Group published its report and recommendations concerning a paraprofessional licensing program. The idea for such a program originated in a 2019 report that detailed the significant gap between… MORE

IAALS’ First Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Andrew Arruda, Leaves a Legacy at IAALS

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After a year of collaboration and innovation, IAALS Board of Advisors member Andrew Arruda has completed his term as our first entrepreneur-in-residence. Arruda’s expertise and start-up mentality made him a natural fit for a more hands-on role at… MORE

Text-Message Reminders from Courts Could Become the Norm in Colorado

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Last month, a bill was introduced in the Colorado Senate that would make text-message reminders to criminal and juvenile defendants required by law.  Senate Bill 22-18 is an update to legislation first introduced in 2019, which required… MORE