Monthly Archives: May 2012

NYT Blog on OMB Memo — “The Dawn of the Evidence-Based Budget” — Implications and Ideas

Posted on May 31, 2012 by richardzorza

The Times has a fascinating blog starting with a discussion of a recent OMB memo requiring federal agencies in their 2014 budget planning to build in use of evidence and a focus on low-cost evaluations. As the Memo puts it: … Continue reading →

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New York Times Invites Responses to Udell Letter on Pro Bono Requirment for Possible Publication in Sunday Review

Posted on May 30, 2012 by richardzorza

Get your keyboards clacking. Today the New York Times publishes David Udell’s letter on the new New York State requirement for bar applicants of 50 hours of pro bono as service.  David supports the requirement, as not burdensome and as … Continue reading →

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Access to Justice as a Bipartisan Issue

Posted on May 30, 2012 by richardzorza

As the election heats up, it is important to note that access to justice is a bipartisan issue. While obviously there are significant differences of perspective between the parties on matters of funding, particularly for LSC, in many states, support … Continue reading →

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Department of Justice and Office of Child Support (HHS) Anounce Webcast Forum on Turner v. Rogers on June 20

Posted on May 24, 2012 by richardzorza

I am proud that I will be part of a live and streamed Forum on Turner, on its first anniversary. Here is the announcement: Turner v. Rogers Anniversary Forum:  Fundamental Fairness and the Ability to Pay in Child Support Proceedings … Continue reading →

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CJ Lippman Emphasizes Role of Pro Bono in Establshing Culture of the Profession

Posted on May 23, 2012 by richardzorza

Yesterday New York CJ Jonathan Lippman launched a Conference on the role of law schools in access to justice.  He used to opportunity to make several announcements about the planning and direction of the new pro bono requirement for those … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court Narrows Meaning of “Interpreting” in Cost Shifting Statute

Posted on May 21, 2012 by richardzorza

As Claudia Johnston points out in a Comment, the Supreme Court has (6-3) come up with a narrow definition of “interpreting” in a cost shifting statute, excluding translation of documents.  The decision, TANIGUCHI v. KAN PACIFIC SAIPAN, LTD, is here. … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on an Award

Posted on May 19, 2012 by richardzorza

I was happy and flattered to receive the Innovations Award at the Equal Justice Conference yesterday. Far beyond the undeniable personal pleasure, however, I’d like to think that this  award represents a recognition on all sides of the extent to … Continue reading →

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The Next Incubator — More Movement on Law School Reform

Posted on May 19, 2012 by richardzorza

As reported in the National Law Journal, another incubator joins the crowd, this one in San Diego at Thomas Jefferson Law School.  Special congratulations to Luz Herrera, who has been a national leader in conceptualizing the role of law schools … Continue reading →

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A Big Thing

Posted on May 18, 2012 by richardzorza

It’s a small thing, and a big thing.  For years, there has been an annual forum at the White House on legal services.  This year was no different, and different in every way.  For the first time that I know … Continue reading →

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MIE Journal Article on Relationship of Right to Counsel and Self-Represented Litigant Movements

Posted on May 17, 2012 by richardzorza

Management Information Exchange Journal has just published an article of mine called: The Relationship of the Right to Counsel and Self-Represented Litigant Movements.  The paper attempts to identify the common assumptions of the two movements, the possible sources of their … Continue reading →

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SRL Pre-Conference Live Webcast – Now Over — Plans to Make Available

Posted on May 16, 2012 by richardzorza

Welcome!  We are broadcasting live from the SRL pre conference at the Equal Justice Conference.  (At least, we hope we are!!)  Our pre-conference webcast has been broken into two sections, before and after lunch, links below. http://www.selfhelpsupport.org/calendar/event.427209-SelfRepresented_Litigation_Network_2012_PreConference_at_the_Equal_Justice (morning) http://www.selfhelpsupport.org/calendar/event.427216-SelfRepresented_Litigation_Network_2012_PreConference_at_the_Equal_Justice (afternoon) … Continue reading →

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Equal Justice Conference Agenda Now Online

Posted on May 12, 2012 by richardzorza

Here it is ..  Jacksonville Fl, May 16 on.

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Request for Blue Sky Technology and Access to Justice Ideas

Posted on May 7, 2012 by richardzorza

As you may know, the LSC Technology and Access to Justice Summit will include in one of its White Papers a “Blue Sky” paper, designed to take a far out look at how technology and access to justice can interact … Continue reading →

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Setting Public Goals for Access Commissions: The Massachusetts Model

Posted on May 7, 2012 by richardzorza

Kudos to the Massachusetts ATJ Commission for publicly setting itself objectives that are both concrete and ambitious — and for assigning groups and individuals to be responsible for moving them forward.  I am particularly impressed that goals for working with … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon — Public Welfare Foundation Funded NCSC Access to Justice Center

Posted on May 7, 2012 by richardzorza

Here’s a heads up. Very soon we will be seeing the launch of the Access to Justice Center of the National Center for State Courts, funded by the Public Welfare Foundation. The Center, for which I will be a consultant, … Continue reading →

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