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Public Service Loan Forgiveness Updates!
On October 6, 2021, the U.S.
Basic Public Benefits Advocacy Training Series: 2021-2022 Dates Announced
Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) and Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE) present a series of trainings every year for legal, social, health services, and community advocates who assist low- and moderate-income individuals and families. Each session includes substantive materials and is led by expert advocates from legal services programs throughout the state.The 2021-2022 series covers 13 different topics.
Note: All programs will be available online only.
Massachusetts Law Reform Institute Applauds U.S. District Court Decision to Strike Down Effort to Curtail SNAP Benefits
The Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) is applauding the decision by the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. to strike down a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) rule that would have stripped away SNAP benefits from hundreds of thousands – possibly millions – of Americans. Chief U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell vacated the rule that would have limited the ability of certain childless adults to access SNAP (formerly food stamps) on October 19th after issuing a preliminary injunction against it in March.
New Online Trainings for Attorneys to Assist Domestic Violence Survivors Now Available
Interactive trainings will prepare attorneys to represent survivors in restraining order proceedings
Basic Public Benefits Advocacy Training Series: 2020-2021 Dates Announced
Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) and Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE) present a series of trainings every year for legal, social, health services, and community advocates who assist low- and moderate-income individuals and families.
Boston Bar Association Releases Report on Right to Counsel in Eviction Cases in Massachusetts
Today the Boston Bar Association released a report demonstrating that establishing a right to counsel for indigent tenants in eviction cases will save the state at least $2.40 for every $1 invested.
Basic Public Benefits Advocacy Training Series: 2019-2020 Dates Announced
Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) and Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE) present a series of trainings every year for legal, social, health services, and community advocates who assist low- and moderate-income individuals and families. Each session includes substantive materials and is led by expert advocates from legal services programs throughout the state.
The 2019-2020 series covers 13 different topics (see below).
Location:
MCLE, 10 Winter Place, Boston (Downtown Crossing)
Tuition:
Help from the Massachusetts AG office for those with claims against Purdue Pharma for opioid addiction
There is a ten billion dollar settlement with Purdue Pharma company in bankruptcy court. Individuals who became addicted or suffered harm from OxyContin and other drugs may be eligible for cash payments. You must file a claim by June 30th.
The Massachusetts Attorney General was one of Plaintiffs in the case being settled. They are now helping people file claims. Call the AG's help line at (617) 963-2714 for help filing the claim. You will need to leave a message for a call back.
