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U.N. Observer: flooding in New Orleans area was a man-made disaster1 comment

katytx wrote 5 days ago: posted on we saw that 24 November 2009 u.n. observer: flooding in new orleans area was a man-made di … more →

Tags: Politics, Government, housing, Katrina

4th Annual Georgia YLD Signature Fundraiser to Support Public Interest Internships

ProBonoGA wrote 2 weeks ago: The State Bar of Georgia Young Lawyers Division is moving into high gear to support public interest … more →

Tags: Justice & Fairness, pro bono

On the subject of rights, Onstage Atlanta has something for you

ProBonoGA wrote 2 weeks ago: For some great entertainment and a dose of justice learning, check out Onstage Atlanta Theatre Compa … more →

What's love got to do with it?

ProBonoGA wrote 2 weeks ago: It isn’t easy being a lawyer.  And there isn’t just one answer to the question of how to improve the … more →

Tags: Justice & Fairness, Legal Services, pro bono

New Tools Available for Educating Georgians on Legal Issues1 comment

ProBonoGA wrote 3 weeks ago: New community legal education materials are now available for the Georgia community and volunteer ad … more →

Tags: Justice & Fairness, Law & Technology, Legal Services, Pro se

Jones v. Steve Jones Auto Group (Re: Exposure to mold in the workplace) - findings of fact that Plaintiff's exposure to mold at his place of work caused his illness - disability approved by North Carolina Court of Appeals

katytx wrote 3 weeks ago: Jones v. Steve Jones Auto Group Court of Appeals of North Carolina Filed November 3, 2009 Van Camp, … more →

Tags: Toxic mold, mold litigation, Environmental Health Threats, Health Science Medical, Atmospheres, environmental health threat, fungal toxins, health, IAQ

The challenge of pro bono in rural areas3 comments

ProBonoGA wrote 3 weeks ago: Filling the gap in areas where there are few or no lawyers… The State Bar of Georgia Pro Bono … more →

Tags: Justice & Fairness, Law & Technology, Law Practice, Legal Services, Military Veterans, pro bono

Toys to Toxic Waste: New Report Details Corporations that Skirt Responsibility and Shun Consumer Safety to Save Money

katytx wrote 1 month ago: Washington, DC – As the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform holds their annual summit – an … more →

Tags: Environmental Health Threats, corruption, Health Science Medical, Politics, greed, Public Health, health, environmental health threat, unethical corporations

ToxLaw.com - VA Supreme Court has refused Drees Co.'s petition for appeal - Meng 1.4 million judgement - construction defects led to debilitating mold-related injuries

katytx wrote 1 month ago: RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Supreme Court has refused The Drees Co.’s petition for appeal of a $1.4 … more →

Tags: Environmental Health Threats, Health Science Medical, mold litigation, Toxic mold, Atmospheres, environmental health threat, Government, health, housing

Spitting on the deck of the CPR

Editor wrote 1 month ago: Unintended consequences are not necessarily unforeseeable. It was wholly predictable that the pre-is … more →

Tags: Access to Justice, Case Management, Court Rules, Courts, CPR, Discovery, FRCP, Judges, Litigation

Judge grants SSI Disability for mold-related injuries, accepting medical testimony linking physical and cognitive impairments to mold exposure

katytx wrote 1 month ago: Tox Law.com – Post: SSI Disability For Mycotoxicosis Posted by Sharon on 10/09/09 Harris Marti … more →

Tags: Environmental Health Threats, Health Science Medical, Mold and Politics, mold litigation, Toxic mold, Atmospheres, biotoxin, environmental health threat, fungal toxins

Erin Brockovich style Justice set for Scotland

unapurdie wrote 1 month ago: by Una Purdie It could become easier for individuals to challenge  big companies in Scotland’s … more →

Tags: class-action, Erin Brockovich, Justice, Lord Gill, Scotland

The Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board

katytx wrote 1 month ago: An Emphasis on Ethics and Professionalism All complaints regarding attorneys must be received in wri … more →

Tags: corruption, criminal exposure, louisiana housing finance agency, Mold and Politics, mold litigation, Notorious Landlords, riverstone, Toxic mold, affordable housing mafia king slumlords

Scottish Civil Courts Review

Editor wrote 1 month ago: One of my aims this evening was to knock out a few words on those parts of the newly-published Repor … more →

Tags: Access to Justice, Court Rules, Courts, Judges, Scottish Courts

Jury awards $3.7 million in medical malpractice lawsuit - man dies after contracting blastomycosis (fungal infection) - failed to run basic diagnostic tests

katytx wrote 1 month ago: A Brown County jury awarded the survivors of a deceased farm worker $3.7 million Friday in a medical … more →

Tags: Toxic mold, Environmental Health Threats, Health Science Medical, Mold, health, environmental health threat, fungal toxins

Technology and constitutional protection at the Supreme Court

Editor wrote 1 month ago: Readers will know that the defence of our democratic rights vies for my attention with efficient cas … more →

Tags: Access to Justice, Civil Liberties, Court Technology, Judges, Supreme Court

Center for a Just Scociety - Tort Reform: Remedy or Red Herring?

katytx wrote 2 months ago: By Ken Connor “In the state of nature… all men are born equal, but they cannot continue … more →

Tags: Health Science Medical, Politics, Government, health, Insurance Industry, Public Health, unethical corporations, violated rights

Halfway there ... Advocacy resources for volunteer lawyers helping servicemembers1 comment

ProBonoGA wrote 2 months ago: As part of our effort to support Georgia lawyers with a desire to help servicemembers and veterans w … more →

Tags: Justice & Fairness, Law Practice, Military Veterans, pro bono

Ask your lawyer if a divorce is right for you1 comment

ProBonoGA wrote 2 months ago: Why is it that I feel pharmaceutical advertisements have something to teach us about how we provide … more →

Tags: Law & Technology, Law Practice, Pro se


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