Spotlight
March 19, 2020
Legal aid won't halt during COVID-19 outbreak
Legal Aid of Southeastern PA will continue to provide free civil legal aid in Montgomery, Bucks, Chester and Delaware counties, officials said. The non-profit legal organization will continue to accept applications through its toll-free telephone Helpline (877-429-5994) and online application portal (www.lasp.org), according to Boehringer. Walk-in intake services are temporarily canceled at all seven locations through at least March 27.Legal aid won't halt during COVID-19 outbreak
March 19, 2020
Atlanta Firms Go Remote: Updates During the Coronavirus Crisis
Legal Aid closed all physical offices to the public on March 16 and instituted a mandatory remote work policy for all employees.Atlanta Firms Go Remote: Updates During the Coronavirus Crisis
March 18, 2020
Legal aid worried about aftermath of coronavirus
Legal aid worried about aftermath of coronavirus
March 18, 2020
Pro bono groups transition to remote services amid virus outbreak
Normally, HPRP offers in-person services at shelters, soup kitchens and courthouses, among other locations throughout the state. With many places now closed, HPRP, like other nonprofits such as Maryland Legal Aid, has posted instructions on the door for how clients can reach the office by phone or online.Pro bono groups transition to remote services amid virus outbreak
March 18, 2020
A List of Resources for Coronavirus-Affected Restaurants, Bars, and Food Service Workers
Guidance surrounding COVID-19 is also available in Spanish from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention website. Additionally, for local low-income residents, Community Legal Aid SoCal has a hotline for low-cost legal expertise at 800-834-5001.A List of Resources for Coronavirus-Affected Restaurants, Bars, and Food Service Workers
March 18, 2020
Leon Sheriff, Court Clerk Seek Guidance On Evictions As Other Counties Begin Postponements
Legal Services of North Florida and some 20 other aid groups are asking the Florida Supreme Court to stop evictions statewide.Leon Sheriff, Court Clerk Seek Guidance On Evictions As Other Counties Begin Postponements
March 17, 2020
Coronavirus related delays or cancellations in Del Rio
Coronavirus related delays or cancellations in Del Rio
March 17, 2020
Coronavirus updates from around Wisconsin on Monday, March 16
Wisconsin courts should immediately halt all evictions, even those that have already been approved by the courts, as the state continues to deal the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to the top official at Legal Action of Wisconsin.
A letter calling for halt will be sent to the chief judges in the 39 counties where Legal Action operates.Coronavirus updates from around Wisconsin on Monday, March 16
A letter calling for halt will be sent to the chief judges in the 39 counties where Legal Action operates.Coronavirus updates from around Wisconsin on Monday, March 16
March 16, 2020
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland encourages online intake, phone applications
Legal Aid encourages online intake, phone applications
March 16, 2020
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas announces changes to some locations
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas has closed offices in six locations and their related counties—Dallas, Denton, Fort Worth, McKinney, Waxahachie, and Weatherford—through March 27 to the public in response to Gov. Greg Abbott’s state of disaster declaration.
In-office appointments will only be scheduled on an as-needed basis. All clinics and outreach events also are suspended through March 27. The remaining offices and their related counties remain open to the public.Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas announces changes to some locations
In-office appointments will only be scheduled on an as-needed basis. All clinics and outreach events also are suspended through March 27. The remaining offices and their related counties remain open to the public.Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas announces changes to some locations