Category: Cases

Balt. Lawyer Group: Freddie Gray Illustrates Civil Justice Issues

  A new Baltimore-based attorney’s group is referencing Freddie Gray in its push for free access to civil attorneys in some cases like child custody decisions and home evictions, the Baltimore Sun reports. Leadership of the Access to… Read More

Gas-Fire Victim’s Mom Will Address Lubbock On Safety Proposal Progress

The city council agenda in Lubbock, Texas says that Becky Teel “… with the Brennen Teel Foundation will appear before the City Council to discuss Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) and the purpose of the foundation,” but that’s… Read More

Court-Referred MJ Treatment: Court and Treatment Backlog

Project SAM (Smart Approaches to Marijuana) has long cited increases in people seeking treatment for marijuana as a core reason to keep prohibition. However, the WaPost reports this week that DHHS has come out with some context for… Read More

Philly Bar Assoc. Will Push Civil Gideon In 2016

The incoming chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association, in his initial address to members, says he will push for “civil Gideon” legislation in 2016. The move would be one a high-profile boost to the idea of providing free… Read More