Welcome to the first edition of the ProJusticeMN.org eNewsletter! Many members have said they want to be alerted to new resources available on ProJusticeMN.org and reminded of existing resources. To begin, we plan to send the eNewsletter every other month. We welcome feedback on this new program. If you have any comments on the eNewsletter, please send them to bbell@mnbar.org.
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New resources you may not know about:
Equitable Mortgage Case: Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order for Judgment
Added: 02/23/2009
Equitable Mortgage & Redemption Case: Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Summary Judgment
Added: 02/23/2009
MN Property Tax Refund for Renters and Homeowners (Volunteer Lawyers Network Tip of the Month)
Added: 02/23/2009
Assisting Low-Income Clients with Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: Practice Aid
Added: 02/04/2009
National Disaster Legal Aid Website
Added: 01/28/2009
Social Security Case Index and Summaries: 8th Circuit and U.S. Appeals Courts
Updated: 01/23/2009
State Medical Review Team: PowerPoint
Added: 01/30/2009
Elderly Waiver and other Home and Community Services: PowerPoint
Added: 01/30/2009
Advising Collection Proof Clients: PowerPoint Slides
Added: 01/12/2009
Advising Collection Proof Clients: Overview
Added: 01/12/2009
Click here to see more training materials in the Civil Law Practice Area. Click on other practice areas to access other resources.
Old resources you may have forgotten about:
Manufactured Homeowner Protections: Summary of New Laws
Added: 11/25/2008
Requesting Court Appointed Counsel in CHIPS Proceedings: Notice of Motion and Motion, and Memorandum of Law
Added: 09/16/2008
Residential Unlawful Detainer and Eviction Defense Manual
Updated: 03/17/2008
Social Security/SSI Benefits Restoration under the “Fugitive Felon” Act: Caselaw and Resource Folder
Added: 04/19/2007
Click here to see more training materials in the Civil Law Practice Area. Click on other practice areas to access other resources.
Pro Bono News
House Approves $40 Million Increase for Legal Services
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved at $40 Million budget increase for the Legal Services Coalition (LSC) as part of the fiscal 2009 Omnibus appropriations bill. Read more.
Looking for Tax Deductions? Don't Forget Pro Bono Expenditures
With the tax filing deadline looming on the not-too-distant horizon, you've probably begun to compile your 2008 tax information, or have at least thought about it. However, there is one potential deduction that lawyers often miss. Read more.
Legal Aid quietly gives a hand to people in need
I recently had the opportunity to testify at the local town-hall meeting of the Legislature. The purpose of my testimony was to encourage continued funding for Civil Legal Services to support the important work that is done to provide access to the justice system. I am a private attorney, having lived and worked in the Albert Lea area for over 13 years. My practice focuses primarily on business related issues, together with work in agricultural law, real estate and family law. Since moving to Albert Lea, I have taken an active interest in finding ways to make our community prosper in a positive way. Read more.
Federal Courts React to Tide of Pro Se Litigants
In response to a growing tide of pro se litigants in federal courts, legal centers in at least three districts have been set up to provide services and advice to parties who represent themselves in civil cases. Read more.
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Upcoming Trainings and Events
March 27th: The New ADA: The ADA Act Amendments (Video)
A comprehensive overview of the new ADA Amendments Act, including: New definitions for actual and "regarded as" disability; Decisions the amendments specifically overturn; Likely impact on the workplace. Plus, a quick summary of what remains unchanged. Learn more.
April 2nd: The New FMLA
On November 17, 2008, the U.S. Department of Labor issued more than 750 pages of text associated with the new FMLA regulations. This session distills that information into a thoughtful overview of the new regulations, alerts you to changes of significance, and provides necessary context by identifying the topics of significance that did not change. Learn more.
April 20th & 21st: Immigration Law
This one- and one half-day training will focus on pathways to legal status for victims of crimes. The first full day will focus on the complex legal practices of filing for U-Visas, T-Visas, cancellation of removal, and adjustment of status for crime victims. The second half day will provide a multi-disciplinary approach to obtaining legal status for victims of crimes that will be especially useful for advocates and law enforcement, as well as attorneys. Learn more.
April 24th, 2009: Housing Law Seminar
This year, the Minnesota Legal Services Coalition joins the Volunteer Lawyers Network to present a housing law CLE. The training will include a half-day session on private landlord-tenant law and a half-day session on foreclosure defense. Participants can register for either one or both sessions. Further details will soon be available on the MLSC training calendar.
Click here to view the full calendar of pro bono events
and training opportunities.
Other Notes
ProJustice now features a Real Estate Practice Area.
Membership consists of a coalition of legal service providers, attorneys, and community partners who assist families who have been victims of unfair lending practices and those who are faced with mortgage foreclosure. Click here for more information.
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