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New Jersey Law Journal

'Passionate About Lawyers': Jeralyn Lawrence Has a Banner Year as NJSBA President

"She had the idea to put together a task force...which was an amazing confluence of advanced planning," said Diana Manning, managing principal of Bressler, Amery & Ross. "I think it shows the support she has in the legal community. The number of people who agreed to participate in the task force, to provide ideas for the task force, and then to get it across the finish line is nothing short of astounding. I think the name really said it all—Putting Lawyers First."
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Religious Organizations Differ From Other Nonprofits—Here's Why That Matters

Counseling a religious entity is different from advising other not-for-profit corporations due to the special rules applicable to, and the constitutional protections afforded to, religious organizations in the United States.
8 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Ouster of GC From Movie Theater Trade Group Prompts Veteran of Organization to Quit in Protest

Hollywood fixture Jerry Pierce says he is severing his connections to the National Association of Theatre Owners because of the new CEO's "lack of interest and disrespect for the knowledge and experience of his staff."
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Hurricane Season Is Here—Are You Ready for FEMA Funding?

When a hurricane or other natural disaster hits, public and private nonprofit entities often look to the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) for financial assistance. But obtaining and keeping FEMA Public Assistance is not simple. With so many rules, regulations, and policies applicable to funding, applicants frequently find themselves fighting to justify eligibility of costs.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Strength It Takes: Asylum Seeker Shares Story of Resilience

The following features the story of a former asylum seeker in the United States, who now works as a volunteer with Esperanza Immigration Legal Services (EILS), mobilizing her skills, lived experience and journey in service of other immigrants in the city.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Victims Deserve to Be Believed, Not Accused of Parental Alienation

One prevalent way in which victims of violence are punished for seeking to protect their children in family court is being accused of "parental alienation." Unfortunately, the mere allegation of parental alienation can have severe consequences for mothers escaping family violence.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

After First Year on the Job, Legal Aid's CEO Touts Provider's 'Monumental Victories' for Low-Income New Yorkers

Legal Aid CEO and attorney-in-chief Twyla Carter looks back on a year of big achievements for New York's largest legal service provider for people of modest means and writes that, in year two, securing adequate funding from state and local governments will remain a top priority.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Public Interest Calendar of Events

Check out a new volunteer information session and the Education Law Center's annual celebration in September.
1 minute read

Corporate Counsel

With AI Research Clustered in Hot Spots, Left-Out Regions Could Become Economic 'Deserts'

A new Brookings Institution report says the "emergence of AI 'deserts' could limit generative AI's variety, accessibility, and potential to improve the quality of life in many communities."
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Heritage Foundation Legal Chief Departing to Open DC Office for Religion-Focused Law Firm

Nelson Madden Black partner Barry Black said the addition of Chris Byrnes "brings a whole new level of organizational advocacy to our firm as well as a wide network of contacts in Washington, D.C., and throughout the nation."
2 minute read

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