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Unions, groups launch pro bono legal network for federal employees
A coalition of labor unions and other groups has announced an initiative aimed at providing free legal advice to federal employees who lose their jobs or believe their legal rights were violated amid the Trump administration's purge of the government workforce.
Scaling justice: breaking through global regulatory roadblocks for increased justice equity
Pro bono and legal aid organisations are doing incredible work, but they are under-resourced and overwhelmed. As tech tools reach true viability in the legal sector, the legal tech community is calling for clarity on regulatory issues and where and how technology can fit in to address access to justice.
More UK solicitors recognised on annual pro bono list
An annual list that recognises lawyers who have given at least 25 hours of free legal assistance in the previous calendar year has grown by nearly 1,000 names this year.
Parliamentary committee report recommends national registry and incentives for Indian pro bono lawyers
The report of a parliamentary committee tabled in the Indian Parliament has highlighted the lack of structured incentives for lawyers to provide pro bono services. The report recommended setting up a national registry for pro bono lawyers, offering recognition and linking lawyers’ contributions to career advancement opportunities, such as senior designations and judicial appointments.
Delivering pro bono legal services in Ghana
The legal community in Ghana is frequently engaged in dialogue about improving access to justice as enshrined in the country’s Constitution. Lawyers from DLA Piper Ghana have outlined the obstacles to undertaking pro bono work in Ghana and identified some solutions.
Law firm Paul Weiss's pro bono leader resigns after Trump deal
The head of the pro bono practice at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison said on Wednesday he was resigning from the Wall Street law firm just weeks after it struck a deal with US President Donald Trump.
Trump suggests using law firms that pledged pro bono services to help US in tariff talks
President Trump this week floated the possibility of using the law firms that agreed to provide free legal services through deals reached with the White House to assist the United States in its trade negotiations over tariffs, potentially with dozens of countries.
Pro bono team beats parking claim as charity nets £10k
The Access to Justice Foundation is set for a £10,000 windfall after a firm’s pro bono work helped win a parking dispute. The pro bono team said the case ‘demonstrates the importance of pro bono work’.