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April 30, 2010
The Center on Law and Social Policy (CLASP) has produced a publication on the Pennsylvania KEYS program as part of its TANF Education and Training Series . This series highlights specific innovative programs that some states have developed to work within federal rules while providing services that
April 30, 2010
The Legal Services National Technology Assistance Project (NTAP) is presenting a webinar entitled, Best Practices for Online Document Assembly , on May 4, 2010 from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern. Pro Bono Net in collaboration with NTAP will showcase diverse approaches to the use of online document
April 29, 2010
The Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) has issued a bulletin announcing the unanimous approval of the Department of Public Welfare's (DPW) Family Violence Option regulations for the TANF and GA programs on April 22, 2010. In the bulletin, Amy Hirsh, Attorney for Community Legal Services
April 29, 2010
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) has announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a search for a new president. Board Chairman John G. Levi of Chicago is overseeing the nationwide search. LSC has posted a “ Request for Proposals for Executive Search Services in Connection With the Hiring
April 29, 2010
Chief Justice of Pennsylvania Ronald D. Castille, in a statement on April 29, applauded the work of many, within and outside the court system, who have collaborated in the past year to “right wrongs, streamline court processes and preserve citizens’ rights.” His comments came in the fifth annual
April 28, 2010
John G. Levi, Chairman of the Legal Services Corporation’s Board of Directors, testified before a House Judiciary Subcommittee on April 27 in support of an authorized annual funding level of $750 million “because it will significantly strengthen our ability to provide legal aid to the poor.”
April 28, 2010
The Pennsylvania Bar Institute will be presenting an online webinar entitled, PA Courthouse Doors Have Been Opened Wider To Limited English Proficient (LEP) Individuals , on July 13, 2010 at 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Eastern . This is a rescheduled date from the original date of June 10, 2010. The Audio
April 28, 2010
The Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network is presenting the 2010 Public Benefits Conference on May 19-20, 2010 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel , 23 South Second Street, Harrsiburg, PA 17101. The conference will present workshops on a number of topics sponsored by the Public Benefits Law Group, the Disability Law

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