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19Jul 2023 by Charles E. Price

Maryland Legal Aid files to speed up court case against company behind problem housing units in Somerset County

SOMERSET COUNTY, Md – The Maryland Legal Aid Society is representing tenants who were allegedly retaliated against by landlords, says one party to that lawsuit is looking to have the case dismissed, holding up the proceedings for the tenants that are still living in the sub- standard units at the heart of the complaint. Those units include violations such as water leaks, faulty electrical switches, broken windows, and the group owning the residences Mt. Vernon Group LLC operates without a license. The lawsuit named both Mt.Vernon and the operator of the property Eric Sessoms, and it's Sessoms that is looking to have the case against him dismissed, arguing he was working on behalf of the company and should not be a part of the lawsuit. Maryland Legal Aid Attorney Jamie…

30Apr 2023 by Charles E. Price

More efforts needed to ensure legal aid for the poor

LEGAL

THIS is concerning that poor prisoners suffer greatly in accessing justice. Although the government and some non-governmental organizations have provided legal aid services for a long time, many poor prisoners do not receive legal aid because of a number of issues and complications; and, they keep languishing in prisons without trial. The government in 2000 introduced the Legal Aid Services Act 2000 'to provide for legal aid to the litigants who are incapable of seeking justice due to financial insolvency, destitution, helplessness and for various socioeconomic conditions.' The government later established the National Legal Aid Services Organization, which is reported to have provided legal assistance for 3.53 lakh people since its establishment in 2009. The government has also established legal aid offices in all the 64 districts to offer legal…

17Mar 2023 by Charles E. Price

603 Legal Aid Executive Director Sonya Bellafant resigns

LEGAL

Departure comes after two years with the organization, Attorney Steven Scudder to become interim exec. dir. Sonya Bellafant was Executive Director of 603 Legal Aid for nearly two years. She has worked hard to increase the visibility of the organization through various efforts, including branding that evokes feelings of brightness and hope. (Photo by Tom Jarvis)On March 2, 2023, Sonya Bellafant departed her role as executive director of 603 Legal Aid. Bellafant says she plans to take some time for self-care and re-centering. “It has been an incredible opportunity here, but it has also been a very heavy lift,” Bellafant says. “It's taken more of a toll on me physically and mentally than I had expected. So, I think it's time for me to be recenter and refocus before I…

16Mar 2023 by Charles E. Price

Record Sales of 331 Thousand Units, Toyota Dominates the Automotive Market

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Jakarta, IDN Times - PT Toyota-Astra Motor (TAM) managed to close 2022 well, after recording a sales volume of 331,410 units as a whole sales. This figure has increased by 12.1 percent compared to 2021, which is at the level of 295 thousand units.With this achievement, Toyota claims to lead the national automotive market with a market share of 31.6 percent.1. The composition of sales is dominated by MPVThe TSS feature is tested on the road (Doc. TAM) Judging from its composition, Toyota's sales in 2022 will still be dominated by the MPV segment which contributes 57.6 percent overall. Several Toyota MPV and SUV lines such as Avanza, Kijang Innova and Zenix, and Rush are still the people's top choices. All three are Toyota's best-selling products this year."In line with…

15Mar 2023 by Charles E. Price

Rate Cap Clapback: IBC says Alberta auto insurance rate cap ‘does nothing to improve affordability’

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Edmonton, Alberta — If there are two things the insurance industry and the “Real Housewives” series have in common, it is a stupefening propensity for drama and scandal, as has unfolded Thursday when the Alberta government announced an immediate cap on auto insurance rates through to the end of the year. Announced in a joint release from the province's ministry of finance and affordability and utilities, the Alberta government says it will be “taking action on insurance” through this rate cap, as well as a mandate for insurance companies to allow customers to pay premiums through payment plans. "Affordability is a primary challenge facing many Albertans as rising inflation makes it challenging for many to afford necessities, including auto insurance," said minister of affordability and utilities, Matt Jones. "We are…

14Mar 2023 by Charles E. Price

CMBA is working to eliminate financial barriers for those in need of legal services

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CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association is celebrating 150 years in existence. To honor their long-standing history, the organization says they want to continue improving people's lives and have plans to introduce a new initiative they say is needed in the community.“It's needed because a lot of people don't know about the legal system, and if you don't have the means to pay for it, then you're walking into a situation blindsided,” said Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Client, Cherea Humphrey.A game-changing opportunity is in the works for those who are struggling to gain access to legal services.“This is going to create all kinds of opportunities to eliminate barriers that will create better lives,” said Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association CEO Becky Ruppert McMahon.This help comes at a time, McMahon says,…

03Mar 2023 by Charles E. Price

Convicted for no car insurance 20 hours after the policy expired

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A Longford man was convicted and ordered to complete 20 hours of community service for no insurance after it expired 20 hours before he was stopped by Gardai.Michael Ward, 30 Pallas Crescent, Ardnacassa, Longford was convicted and ordered to complete 200 hours of community service in lieu of six months in prison and disqualified from driving for four years for no insurance at Knocklongford, Mohill on June 23, 2021. He was also convicted and fined €150 for no driving license, €150 for no tax and €200 for driving with no L plates.Solicitor Martin Burke said the probation report said he was a moderate risk.He explained that his client was married with four children and worked part-time in gardening and landscaping. It was noted that he had 18 hours outstanding in…

01Mar 2023 by Charles E. Price

Former Alberta premiere Jason Kenney accepts role in Calgary advising law firm

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Kenney announced last May he was stepping down as premier following a lukewarm 51 per cent vote of support in a United Conservative Party leadership review. Kenney was instrumental in creating the UCP in a merger with his Progressive Conservatives and the Wildrose Party, but he fell out of favor with many in the combined party over COVID-19 restrictions and what was seen as a top-down management style.It was a not an amicable departure. Kenney publicly clashed with his eventual successor, Premier Danielle Smith, over her plan to introduce sovereignty legislation to challenge what she considers federal intrusions into provincial areas of constitutional authority. Kenney challenged the legality and economic effect of such a bill, and resigned as a legislature member on the day Smith's sovereignty act was introduced last…

28Feb 2023 by Charles E. Price

Longford man convicted for no car insurance 20 hours after the policy expired

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A Longford man was convicted and ordered to complete 20 hours of community service for no insurance after it expired 20 hours before he was stopped by Gardai. Michael Ward, 30 Pallas Crescent, Ardnacassa, Longford was convicted and ordered to complete 200 hours of community service in lieu of six months in prison and disqualified from driving for four years for no insurance at Knocklongford, Mohill on June 23, 2021.He was also convicted and fined €150 for no driving license, €150 for no tax and €200 for driving with no L plates. Solicitor Martin Burke said the probation report said he was a moderate risk. He explained that his client was married with four children and worked part-time in gardening and landscaping. It was noted that he had 18 hours…

25Feb 2023 by Charles E. Price

Winston & Strawn Chair Guides Firm Through Evolving Legal Landscape

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Tom Fitzgerald, the Chairman of Winston & Strawn, has stated that big law firms are investing more in mergers or lateral group hires to overcome the difficulties of organic growth in a competitive environment. This comes amid the recent wave of mergers in the Big Law sector, including the creation of a 1,000-plus lawyer firm by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe through their merger with Buckley and Morrison & Foerster's acquisition of the litigation boutique Durie Tangri. Plus, Shearman & Sterling and Hogan Lovells are in early-stage merger talks. Fitzgerald is focused on growth in Northern California and has announced the hiring of two class action litigation partners from Squire Patton Boggs – Troy Yoshino and Eric Knapp. These hires are the first step towards replicating the firm's Southern California growth.…

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