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September 15, 2023
Early registration is now open for the Legal Services Corporation's 2024 Innovations in Technology Conference (ITC24) taking place February 1-3, 2024, in Charlotte NC. The ITC24 welcomes hundreds of legal aid advocates, technologists, court and law school staff, pro bono coordinators, and other
September 14, 2023
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a new report finding that students face risk when entering into agreements with colleges to spread the upfront cost of tuition into several, interest-free loan payments. The report, which looks at tuition payment plans offered by nearly 450
September 11, 2023
In coordination with a national effort to keep consumers connected, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) recognizes Sept. 11-15 as Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Awareness Week. Programs are available to help income-eligible consumers get and stay connected.
September 8, 2023
The Pennsylvania Health Law Project has published the September 8, 2023 edition of PHLP Health Law News. You can subscribe to receive the PHLP Health Law News on the PHLP website at www.phlp.org.
September 5, 2023
The Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network is thrilled to announce that nominations are now open for the 2024 Excellence Awards, recognizing those who have made an extraordinary impact on the lives of marginalized and low-income residents. Join us in celebrating champions of justice and equality in
September 5, 2023
Many Americans will resume making student loan payments in October, so Attorney General Michelle Henry is offering tips for borrowers to protect themselves from scams when making those payments. Scammers are always looking for new opportunities to catch consumers by surprise, so be wary of potential
September 4, 2023
As many celebrate Labor Day and highlight the worker protections achieved through the efforts of America's labor movement, Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Nancy A. Walker today announced L&I has seen a dramatic increase in Pennsylvania Child Labor Act cases referred to
September 1, 2023
The $18.4 million mortgage loan subsidy fund established by Philadelphia’s former top home mortgage lender, Trident Mortgage Company, as part of the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General’s major redlining settlement reached last year , has officially launched. Trident is no longer generating home

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