Public land grabbing in the Amazon follows a pattern. First, invaders[41] take over the land and convert it to pastures and plantations by extracting selective trees and burning and/or cutting the remaining vegetation cover. Then they try to legalize land ownership. To do this, they request forged title deeds in consultation with registrars and […]
“The right to legal aid must be guaranteed by law in national legal systems at the highest possible level, possibly in the constitution,” Knaul stressed among the specific recommendations of his new report. Legal aid is a complex issue that is usually dealt with by each country at the national level. In recent years, […]
The jury is here: Study shows that civil legal aid changes lives by providing long-term and lasting impacts that increase stability. Are you human? Attention to detail? Techie? A quick study? Do you want to help a large organization provide legal assistance to low-income people? Legal Aid is a not-for-profit law firm whose mission […]
If you do not have a legal representative, it is important to seek legal help. Clients who are new to the court system or do not have a lawyer can get free support and information from the FLIC. Counsel can answer legal questions, provide summary legal advice and review legal documents. Depending on the […]
Free, low-cost legal resources in Virginia. A guide to help low-income and humble Virginians get legal services. Acceso a la Justicia en español (pdf) If you have been refused the NPAS, you can contact Legal Aid at 757-827-5078 to find out if you are eligible for legal advice. In addition, the Legal Services Society […]
The Federal Family Leave Act (LFFh) provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave to bind a new child or care for a seriously ill family member, including a child, spouse or parent. FMLA does not require an employer to pay you during your leave. Note that Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) and the […]
We need volunteer lawyers in the following areas: family law, mediation, debt collection defense, bankruptcy, landlord/tenant, real estate, guardianship/conservatory and wills. Lawyers are needed to provide advice, short legal services such as filling out forms, representing courts and legal aid clinic staff to eligible clients. Lawyers are also needed to give presentations on legal […]
Unless we have approved a rate increase as part of the patronage procedure, we pay up to £30 per hour for interpreters. We do not provide additional amounts for: The Civil Rights Bureau and the Department as a whole are committed to assisting HHS grant recipients in fulfilling their obligations under Title VI of […]
Michigan`s Justice for All Task Force wants to know more about how people use the civil justice system, which includes courts, lawyers, legal aid programs and others. Read More » Everyone should have access to a lawyer to help them solve legal problems. West Virginia law allows you to protect certain assets from being […]
— Track your progress on legal issues — Sign up to receive legal updates — Record legal recommendation information in your profile How to request legal services during COVID-19. Look. Join this webinar to learn more about: types of legal services to address sexual harassment in housing; the appropriate procedure for identifying and transmitting […]
