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New IAALS Report on State Court Civil Filings: The Trends, Drivers of Change, and Importance of Data
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IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System at the University of Denver, announced today that it released its new The Past and Future of State Court Civil Filings report. This report provides important new insights into… MORE
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In April, the Colorado Access to Justice Commission released a strategic vision report, which outlines its two-year plan to advance access to justice throughout the state. The commission’s four priority areas include expanding legal services in… MORE
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IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System at the University of Denver, announced today the release of its new report, Allied Legal Professionals: A National Framework for Program Growth. As part of IAALS’ Allied Legal… MORE
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There is a lack of consensus among the legal community when it comes to regulatory reform. Some lawyers are for it, some lawyers are against it, and many lawyers are completely unaware of the conversation altogether (and thus have yet to participate… MORE
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Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC) recently announced it will launch the Innovation Lab, which will explore and implement innovative solutions to the state’s justice gap. LANC is making history as the first legal service organization in the country… MORE
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Divorce is a complex and emotionally challenging process, often exacerbated by the legal system. In the United States, divorce laws vary from state to state, resulting in arbitrary policies that impede the freedom to dissolve marriages on the… MORE
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As jurisdiction upon jurisdiction considers authorizing allied legal professionals to provide limited legal advice alongside lawyers, the lawyers objecting are making strenuous exercise of their legendary argumentative skills. It will be the end of… MORE
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The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), the largest regulator of solicitors and law firms in England and Wales, recently published a report that examines the potential of unbundled legal services to improve access to justice.
Unbundling involves… MORE
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Though mired in controversy, there is little debate that the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action in college admissions will have far-reaching effects—including impacts on the legal profession. It will, of course, change the landscape of… MORE
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IAALS is experiencing an exciting surge of activity across all our areas of work, with projects and convenings on the rise. As we strive to expand our impact nationwide and tackle the pressing challenges facing the American legal system, we are… MORE