Press Releases
December 28, 2021
LSC’s “Talk Justice” Podcast Reviews Major Developments in 2021 in Access to Justice, Legal Technology and Regulatory Reform
ELC member Jason Tashea returns to wrap up 2021 in the latest episode of Talk Justice, LSC's podcast.
December 20, 2021
LSC Launches Rural Justice Task Force to Address Legal Deserts and Close the Justice Gap
LSC is launching a new task force to address critical issues with access to justice in rural communities across the country. At a virtual meeting on Wednesday, the Rural Justice Task Force convened for the first time to discuss the objectives of the initiative and identify the major problems that many low-income Americans encounter regarding legal service delivery in their communities.
December 14, 2021
Talk Justice, an LSC Podcast: The Impact of the Pandemic and Natural Disasters on Domestic Violence Survivors
Experts discuss how the pandemic and natural disasters affect domestic violence survivors on the latest episode of Legal Services Corporation’s (LSC) “Talk Justice” podcast.
December 01, 2021
"Fast and Cheap" Evictions Help Fuel Housing Crisis, New LSC Brief Finds
LSC released an interactive brief today exploring variations in the speed and cost of eviction in the U.S. and the implications these trends have for tenants. The brief examines the timelines and costs of eviction for nonpayment of rent – the most common reason landlords file for eviction – based on the laws in 56 states and U.S. territories.
November 23, 2021
Talk Justice, an LSC Podcast: The Digital Divide is About More than Internet Access
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused courts—previously slow to adopt new technology—to leap into prioritizing digital services. As legal aid and court services increase the use of online tools, there is a concern that people without access to technology and high-speed internet will be left behind. This gap, referred to as the “digital divide,” is the topic of Legal Services Corporation’s (LSC) Talk Justice podcast released today.
November 17, 2021
Legal Services Corporation Awards More than $4 Million in Technology Grants to Strengthen Legal Aid to Low-Income Americans
LSC announced today that it is awarding 35 Technology Initiative Grants (TIG) to 29 legal services organizations totaling $4,268,938. These funded projects will provide greater access to high-quality legal assistance for low-income Americans and enhance the operations of legal aid organizations around the country.
November 17, 2021
2021 LSC Technology Initiative Grants Recipients
LSC announced today 29 recipients of 2021 TIG funding totaling more than $4 million.
November 10, 2021
LSC Board Chair John G. Levi Releases Veterans Day Statement
LSC Board Chair John G. Levi released a statement in observance of Veterans Day.
November 09, 2021
Veterans Advocates Join “Talk Justice” Podcast to Discuss Impact of Bad Paper Discharges
Veterans advocates join “Talk Justice” podcast to discuss the impact of "bad paper" discharges on veterans.
November 04, 2021
Leaders from the Veterans Services Community Join the House Access to Civil Legal Aid Caucus and LSC for Veterans Day Event
The House Caucus on Civil Legal Aid and the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) will co-host a briefing on veterans’ access to vital legal services November 9 from 1-3:00 p.m. ET. This is LSC’s fourth annual Veterans Day program, and this year it is being co-sponsored by the Congressional Caucus. Participants, many of whom served on LSC’s Veterans Task Force, will share findings from the task force’s report and provide insights into the civil legal challenges veterans face and how legal aid providers can better serve them.