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August 3, 2011
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has issued an 800-page guide, developed by judges for judges, to enhance their ability to handle the complex social, developmental and interpersonal issues inherent in court dependency cases involving abused and neglected children. “This guide is a valuable resource
August 2, 2011
John G. Levi, Chairman of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) Board of Directors, has announced the membership of the Board’s Pro Bono Task Force, which will help develop additional resources to assist low-income Americans facing foreclosure, domestic violence and other civil legal problems. The
August 2, 2011
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced that it has charged the owner and manager of Breckenridge Plaza Apartments in Phoenixville, PA, with violating the Fair Housing Act by discriminating against families with children. Breckenridge Plaza, Inc., and Morris
August 2, 2011
Lawsuit Cites Conflict with Enforcement of Federal Immigration Laws The Department of Justice filed suit to challenge the state of Alabama’s recently passed immigration law, H.B. 56, in federal court on August 1, 2011. In a complaint and brief filed in the Northern District of Alabama, the
August 2, 2011
Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, announced today that Social Security payments for August 3rd will be made on time and as scheduled. Payments for August 10th, 17th, and 24th also will be made as scheduled. “I am happy to announce there will be no delay in the payment of August
August 1, 2011
Insurance Commissioner Mike Consedine has announced that the Pennsylvania Insurance Department will hold three forums during August to gather public input on health insurance exchanges. Health insurance exchanges are a one-stop shopping resource for those who are looking to buy health insurance
July 28, 2011
The National Legal Aid and Defenders Association has extended the nominations period for positions on NLADA's Board of Directors, Civil, Defender and Client Policy Group. Those interested in participating in this process can nominate (or self-nominate) the candidate of your choice by August 19, 2011
July 27, 2011
Statement by Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, July 26, 2011: Today, I join my fellow Americans in celebrating the anniversary of the passage of a great civil rights achievement, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). As we look back at the

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