This week, hundreds of law firms, bar associations and other legal groups across the country will recognize work done on behalf of the poor and underserved with the second annual pro bono celebration. The American Bar Association Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service is sponsoring this

The Legal Services Corporation will be holding the 11th Annual Technology Initiative Grants (TIG) Conference on January 12-14, 2011 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the Embassy Suites Albuquerque , 1000 Woodward Pl. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Topics covered will include project planning and management

Pennsylvania Among States Hardest Hit by Cutoffs A new analysis, entitled Out in the Cold for the Holidays, released by the National Employment Law Project reveals that 1.2 million workers will be cut off of federal jobless benefits by year's end if Congress fails to renew the federal emergency

John G. Levi, Chairman of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) Board of Directors, has announced the addition of two members to the Special Task Force on Fiscal Oversight established by the Board to review LSC’s fiscal oversight responsibilities. The two new task force members are David H. Hoffman

Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. is soliciting nominations for its 2011 Excellence Awards . This year, the awards dinner will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at the Harrisburg Hilton & Towers. A social hour will take place from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, immediately followed by a buffet dinner

The Federal Trade Commission has created a guide to help attorneys and victim advocates provide legal assistance to identity theft victims. Geared toward resolving issues out of court, the Guide for Assisting Identity Theft Victims describes how advocates can intervene with creditors, credit

What changes do you foresee in your practice next year? In your clients' problems? In your approaches? Share your thoughts and hear those of other advocates on Tuesday, October 26, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. PT (1:00 p.m. CT; 2:00 p.m. ET) during a Clearinghouse Review conference call .

A mortgage foreclosure-related training will be held by Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc. (PLAN) in Harrisburg on December 7, 2010. This program will be free for all legal aid staff working at PLAN member programs and will offer Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education credit. PLAN will reimburse