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WWL TV: Northshore homeowners facing foreclosure can get help at Saturday fair
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SLLS attorneys Lauren Bartlett and Ranie Thompson helped to organize this event. Lauren gave a presentation to roughly 180 people.
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WWL TV - 06/07/2010
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SLLS Volunteer Elizabeth R. Cayton Wins Brian P. McSherry Community Service Award
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Elizabeth R. Cayton, a volunteer with SLLS' housing and family law units, is the recipient of this year's Brian P. McSherry Community Ser...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 05/12/2010
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May 15 Bar and Grille Fundraiser for SLLS
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On Saturday, May 15th, from 1 pm to 5 pm, the Young Lawyers Section of the New Orleans Bar Association will hold its annual Bar and...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 05/10/2010
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Hurricane recovery grant program is not for everyone, but is accomplishing its goals
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"Hurricane recovery grant program is not for everyone, but is accomplishing its goals," from The Times-Picayune, quoting Laura Tuggle, managing attorney of the Housing Law Unit in SLLS' New Orleans office.
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 03/05/2010
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SLLS Gets High Marks from Alternative Spring Break Bloggers
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Students from Santa Clara University School of Law share their Alternative Spring Break stories on their blog.
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Santa Clara University School of Law - 03/05/2010
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SLLS Attorneys on the Equal Justice Works Blog
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Here are recent Equal Justice Works blog entries by Amanda
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 03/04/2010
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SLLS awarded grant from LBF, North Shore Community Partnership Panel
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SLLS is among the 2010 recipients of grants from the Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF), including support for childrens' legal services. Look
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SLLS - 02/23/2010
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Lauren Bartlett to speak at the East Baton Rouge Housing Preservation Resource Fair
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Lauren Bartlett will speak at the East Baton Rouge Housing Prevention Resource Fair on February 20, 2010. Lauren focuses on foreclosures in her work a...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 02/03/2010
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Association for Public Interest Law Annual Spring Break
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Read all about the Association for Public Interest Law Annual Spring Break program at Rutgers School of Law/Camden.
In March 2010, students from Rutgers School of Law will volunteer at Southeast Louisiana Legal Services.
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Rutgers School of Law (Camden) - 02/01/2010
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SLLS Attorneys Join SALT Talks
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These SALT talks refer to the Society of American Law Teachers -- SLL...
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SLLS - 01/11/2010
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SLLS' Bernadette D'Souza to join panel at AALS annual meeting.
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Bernadette D'Souza, managing attorney of the Family Law Unit of SLLS' New Orleans office, will be a panelist at the 2010 annual meeting of the As...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 01/05/2010
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2008 recipients of North Carolina Bar Association Pro Bono Service Awards include Georgiana L. Yonuschot, who worked with SLLS after Katrina.
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2008 recipients of these North Carolina Bar Association Pro Bono Service Awards include Georgiana L. Yonuschot, who worked with SLLS after Katrina.
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 01/04/2010
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Rita Pereira and Jesse Lind Offer Training to NO AIDS Task Force Housing Support Social Services
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Rita Pereira, managing attorney of the SLLS' Homeless Advocacy Unit, and SLLS...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 12/02/2009
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Laura Tuggle Addresses Homeless Prevention Rapid Rehousing Training Event; Also Slated to Speak at AALS Meeting
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Laura Tuggle, managing attorney of the Housing Law Unit of SLLS' New Orleans office addressed those attending a December 2 Homeless...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 12/02/2009
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100+ Public Interest Attorneys Attend Annual Justice Community Conference
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Louisiana State Bar Association - 12/02/2009
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SLLS to receive new grant to represent neglected children
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In 2010, we will receive a grant to represent neglected children in child in need of care proceedings in Slidell, Jefferson, St. Be...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 11/19/2009
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U.N. official studies housing shortage
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"U.N. official studies housing shortage," from The Times-Picayune, quoting Laura Tuggle, managing attorney of the Housing Law Unit in SLLS' New Orleans office.
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The Times-Picayune - 11/09/2009
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Work and Home: Should tenants be required to work if they want to live in New Orleans' new public housing complexes?
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Bestofneworleans.com (gambit) - 10/20/2009
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NOPD Officer to Get His Job Back
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Find out more about this SLLS case on our Pro Bono Net site (member login required).
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 10/19/2009
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"Dear Mr. President: Locals have wish list for Obama's visit"
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"Dear Mr. President: Locals have wish list for Obama's visit," including material from Laura Tuggle, managing unit of SLLS' New Orleans housing law unit.
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The Times-Picayune - 10/15/2009
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Does N.O. have too much subsidized housing?
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"Does N.O. have too m...
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The Times-Picayune - 10/12/2009
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Public housing turnaround expert chosen to lead New Orleans housing authority
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"Public housing turnaround expert chosen to lead New Orleans housing authority," from The Times-Picayune, mentioning Laura Tuggle, managing attorney of the housing unit in SLLS' New Orleans office.
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 10/12/2009
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Housing voucher office opens in Algiers amid criticism
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"Housing voucher office opens in Algiers amid criticism," quoting Laura Tuggle, managing attorney of the Housing Law Unit of SLLS" New Orleans office.
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The Times-Picayune - 10/08/2009
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"FEMA trailer symbol of post-Katrina Catch-22 in Harvey"
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"FEMA trailer symbol of post-Katrina Catch-22 in Harvey" from The Times-Picayune quotes Alice Riener, an attorney in the housing unit of SLLS' New Orleans office.
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The Times-Picayune - 09/09/2009
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"HANO Section 8 voucher process revised after complaints" quotes SLLS attorney Laura Tuggle.
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"HANO Section 8 voucher process revised after complaints" from The Times-Picayune quotes Laura Tuggle, managing attorney of the housing unit in the New Orleans office of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services.
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 09/03/2009
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LSC Turns 35: President Barack Obama issues Proclamation
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Read President Barack Obama's proclamation on the 35th anniversary of the Legal Services Corporation.
Here is an excerpt:
"Because economically vulnerable communities continue to face an unmet need for legal services, my Administration has supported increased funding for the LSC. I have also recommended lifting several unnecessary restrictions on funding so that more people can receive assistance. These changes are critical to the organization's mission and work."
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The White House -- President Barack Obama - 07/28/2009
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"Donation slump could hinder disaster assistance" quotes Laura Tuggle
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The Associated Press (AP) - 07/22/2009
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Times-Picayune: Laura Tuggle discusses St. Bernard housing needs
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Read "Housing debate in St. Bernard reflects post-Katrina landscape" from The Times-Picayune. The piece quotes Laura Tuggle, managing attorney of the housing unit in the New Orleans office of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services.
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 07/20/2009
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Laura Tuggle quoted in "Rents Rise as HANO trudges through transition ..."
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Laura Tuggle was quoted in The Times-Picayune's "
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 07/14/2009
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Fox News quotes Sarah McMorris Marcello about $1 FEMA trailers
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See the
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 06/22/2009
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Laura Tuggle quoted in The Advocate about housing aid
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See this article from The Advocate, quoting SLLS attorn...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 06/22/2009
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The Times Picayune quotes Laura Tuggle in "'No official plan' yet, but change rumbles through Iberville housing complex"
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 06/22/2009
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Laura Tuggle quoted in Los Angeles Times' "Hurricane victims get chance to buy trailers for as little as $1"
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Read this piece from the
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 06/22/2009
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Mark Moreau quoted by New Orleans CityBusiness about Legal Aid fiscal woes
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New Orleans CityBusiness
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 06/22/2009
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Sydney Morning Herald quotes Laura Tuggle about $1 FEMA trailers
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"Saved from eviction, Katrina survivors to buy caravans for a buck," from
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 06/22/2009
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Laura Tuggle quoted in New York Times' "Katrina Victims Will Not Have to Vacate Trailers"
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 06/22/2009
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Kim Boyle, Former Board Member, Installed as State Bar President
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Kim Boyle, a former New Orleans Legal Assistance board member, was installed as the President of the Louisiana State Bar Associatio...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 06/16/2009
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Louisiana Supreme Court Appoints SLLS Attorneys to Pro Se Litigant Task Force
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The Louisiana Supreme Court has appointed SLLS attorneys Mark Moreau, Bernadette D'Souza and Lisa Stansky to i...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 06/08/2009
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SLLS Law Clerks Selected as Equal Justice Works Summer Corps Participants
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Law students Sai Lui, Megan McAllen, William McQueen, Anne-Marie Mitchell, Haim Echevveri, Sean Burke and Robert Whiting have been ...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 05/29/2009
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Sean Burke receives American Bar Association Fellowship to intern at SLLS
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Sean Burke received a John J. Curtin Fellowship from the American Bar Association to work with SLLS' homeless advocacy project.
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 05/24/2009
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Pat Vance Named to SLLS Board
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The New Orleans Bar Association has named R. Patrick Vance to the Board of Directors of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services.
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 05/22/2009
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SLLS Board Member Receives Friend of Pro Bono Award
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Our Board member Christopher Ralston received the 2009 Friend of Pro Bono Award from the Louisiana State Bar Associati...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 05/21/2009
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Brian P. McSherry Award goes to former SLLS law clerk
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This year's Brian P. McSherry Community Service Award was bestowed on Eric Morely, a former law clerk for the Consumer Law Unit of SL...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 05/18/2009
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Our Attorneys Speak at American Bar Association Conference
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Our attorneys, Bernadette D'Souza and Mark Moreau, spoke at the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Spring Conference 2...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 05/16/2009
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Low Income Taxpayer Clinic News
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Our Low Income Taxpayer Clinic has already won $1 million in tax savings or refunds for taxpayers in the first 4 months of 2009.
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 05/16/2009
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2009 Summer Clerkship Program Kicks Off
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This summer's law student clerkship program looks better than ever. SLLS will have at least 28 summer law clerks working at its 4 o...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 05/16/2009
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Los Angeles Times Reports on Looming Trailer Evictions for Katrina Survivors
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Click here t...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 05/07/2009
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2009 Pro Bono Awards Announced
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Click here to find out more about the recipients ...
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LSBA Access to Justice Committee - 05/05/2009
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NOBA Cookoff a Winner for SLLS
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Pork tenderloin scored in more ways than one at the Seventh Annual New Orleans Bar & Grille, a fundraiser sponsored by the New Orle...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 04/09/2009
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Report Problems Getting Unemployment Benefits.
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Having problems ...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 03/03/2009
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New Food Assistance in Stimulus Bill
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Louisiana residents needing help to feed their families will benefit from the stimulus bill passed in February. The number of food stamp recipie...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 02/26/2009
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Alice Riener Explains DHAP Crisis on WWL-TV
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Alice Riener appeared on WWL-TV to talk about the serious issues facing Katrina and Rita survivors who participate in the Disast...
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WWL-TV - 02/16/2009
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John Parchman Speaks at ABA Tax Section's Midyear Meeting
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John K. Parchman was a key participant at the January 2009 midyear meeting of the Ame...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 01/12/2009
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Making Groceries -- Money Saving Savvy
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Food bills seem higher than ever. Click
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 01/08/2009
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Mark Moreau, John Parchman talk about taxes, disasters and homelessness at LITC conference.
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Mark Moreau and John Parchman addressed tax issues faced by low-income people at a recent ABA meeting in Washington, D.C. The meeting included the&nbs...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 12/17/2008
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Staff Attorney Positions availabe at our Hammond and Marrero Offices
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We have staff attorney positions available in our Hammond and Marrero offices.
The Hammond at...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 12/06/2008
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New Orleans' Bread for the World to Honor Laura Tuggle
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This year's Lindy Boggs' Hunger Awareness Award is going to Laura Tuggle, managing attorney of the Housing Law Unit at...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 11/12/2008
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Gulf Coast Justice Retreat Targets Young Leaders
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Biloxi was the spot for young leaders across the gulf coast working on community justice issues. Lauren Bartlett, Jauna Crear, Amanda Furst, ...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 11/12/2008
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Bernadette D'Souza to Chair NOBA Family Law Committee
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Bernadette D'Souza will chair the Family Law Committee of the New Orleans Bar Association. Bernadette is the managing attorney of the Family Law ...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 11/03/2008
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Social Security Class Action Filed
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A nationwide class action against the Social Security Administration was filed in October. Disabled and elderly people lose their benefits ...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 10/29/2008
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KNOW YOUR VOTING RIGHTS!
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 10/29/2008
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Sarah J. Campbell Speaks at Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil
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Sarah J. Campbell was the featured speaker at a recent candlelight vigil sponsored by Domestic Violence Education and Support (D.O.V.E.S., I...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 10/20/2008
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National Lawyers Guild Hears from Jauna Crear and Lauren Bartlett
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Those gathered for the 2008 National Lawyers Guild Conference in Detroit heard Jauna Crear and Lauren Bartlett's presentation: "The Freedom S...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 10/20/2008
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Governor's Executive Order BJ 08-92 briefly suspends some evictions
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The Governor's Executive Order BJ 08-92 will give relief to some tenants who face eviction in early September 2008 because of Hurri...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 09/11/2008
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All offices closed on September 4 and 5 due to Hurricane Gustav. Staff who need to work on September 5 may use the New Orleans office which now has power. Call Hammond office to see if power on Friday at Hammond office. We will try to restore computers at New Orleans and Hammond offices on September 5. Staff access to New Orleans office is available subject to any city curfews. Building may close at 6 pm. All offices expected to reopen on Monday, September 8 for full public business.
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 09/02/2008
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USA Today quotes NOLAC housing attorney about roadblocks for displaced Katrina survivors
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USA Today turned to Alice Riener, Housing Unit staff attorney with New Orleans Legal Assistance (an office of Southeast Louisiana Legal Servi...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 08/26/2008
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ABA Pro Bono Publico Award to Womble Carlyle lawyer who helped Katrina and Rita survivors
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Craig Cannon, member of Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, was one of the recipients of the Pro Bono Publico Award issued by the ABA Stand...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 08/26/2008
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John Parchman talks to ABA tax lawyers about EIC audits
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NOLAC attorney John Parchman recently addressed the Section of Taxation at its mid-year meeting in Washington, D.C. His presentation covered audits by...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 08/22/2008
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CTC VISTA member joins SLLS for LawHelp rural outreach project
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Meghan Daniels, a new ...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 07/07/2008
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Good work on the Gulf Coast: Pro Bono Net newsletter promotes Student Hurricane Network
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The Student Hurricane Netw...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 07/01/2008
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Laura Tuggle tells U.S. House subcommittee about region's housing woes
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Laura Tuggle recently testified about the region's affordable housing crisis before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opp...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 06/09/2008
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Equal Justice Conference hears from Ranie Thompson
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Ranie Thompson described the lasting impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita at the May 2008 Equal Justice Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The wor...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 05/20/2008
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Pass it on: law clerks have good words for NOLAC/SLLS
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New Orleans Legal Assistance, an office of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 05/20/2008
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NPR: Road Home is Rough for People with Title Problems
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Road Home is Rough for People with Title Problems: Cl...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 05/05/2008
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State Bar Honors Bernadette D'Souza With Pro Bono Career Award
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The Louisiana State Bar Association has honored Bernadette D'Souza with a Career Pro Bono Award. Managing attorney of the Family Law Unit in NOL...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 05/05/2008
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Bernadette D'Souza Selected for State Bar Award
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Our attorney, Bernadette D'Souza, has been selected by the State Bar Association ...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 04/25/2008
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Our Attorneys Speak at Statewide Housing Conferences
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David Koen gave the keynote speech at the April 9 HUD Fair Housing--Fair Lending Conference in Shreveport. Mr. Koen's ...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 04/25/2008
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LawHelp.org Nominated for 2008 Webby Award - Best Law Site
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 04/09/2008
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Brian Lenard Named to Board of Directors -- National Center for Survivor Agency and Justice
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Brian Lenard, co-director of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services, has been named to serve on the Board of Directors of the national Center for Survivor...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 04/02/2008
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UT Law Students Use Winter Break for Katrina Legal Aid
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 02/07/2008
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Ranie Thompson Trains Boston Volunteers on FEMA Recoupment Appeals
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Our attorney Ranie Thompson spoke to 74 Boston area attorneys and law students about FEMA recoupment appeals at the Ma...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 01/31/2008
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2008 Poverty Guidelines and Free Legal Services -- Update
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Whether a person can get free legal help from some legal aid and legal services programs depends on his or her income.
The income guidelines ar...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 01/29/2008
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Bernadette D’Souza to Receive AWA Professionalism Award
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The New Orleans chapter of the Association of Women Attorneys has chosen Bernadette D’Souza to receive the prestigious Michaelle Pitard Wynne Pro...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 12/14/2007
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Bernadette D'Souza Recognized for Work on ABA Standards of Practice
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Our managing attorney, Bernadette D'Souza, has been recognized for her work on the American Bar Association's new Stan...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 11/26/2007
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Northeastern Law Students Complete Fall Externships
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Northeastern law students, Caitlin Egleson, Lauren Frankel and Jennifer Schlissel recently completed full-time 11 week extern...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 11/26/2007
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Ardis Agosto, Maureen Morrow, Alice Riener Join SLLS as Attorneys
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Ardis Agosto, Maureen Morrow and Alice Riener have joined Southeast Louisiana Legal Services as staff attorneys. Agost...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 11/14/2007
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Mark Moreau Speaks at National Legal Aid Conference
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Our co-director, Mark Moreau, spoke at two seminars at the November 2007 National Legal Aid & Defender Association annual confe...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 11/14/2007
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Jauna Crear Named as Pro Bono Counsel for Katrina Volunteers
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Jauna Crear has been named as our Pro Bono Counsel to coordinate Katrina volunteer attorneys and law students.
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 10/18/2007
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Lisa Stansky Named as Statewide Website Coordinator for LawHelp and Probono.net
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Our attorney, Lisa Stansky, has been named as the Website Coordinator for the statewide LawHelp.org/la and probono.net...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 10/18/2007
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Consumer Advocacy Clinic Re-Opens
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The Tulane Law School Community Service Program will re-open a Consumer Advocacy Clinic at New Orleans Legal Assistanc...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 09/14/2007
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Lisa Stansky Named As Statewide Website Coordinator of LawHelp and Probono.net
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Our attorney, Lisa Stansky, has been named as the Website Coordinator for the statewide LawHelp.org/la and probono.net...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 09/14/2007
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Ranie Thompson Speaks on National CBS Evening News about FEMA Recoupments
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Our attorney, Ranie Thompson, and her client, Shelia Moore, appeared on the nationwide August 31, 2007 CBS Evening New...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 09/12/2007
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Summer 2007 Pro Bono Attorney Heroes Make a Difference at Our Offices
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Pro bono attorneys from 4 of America's largest law firms worked with New Orleans Legal Assistance this summer. They ma...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 09/05/2007
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Outstanding 2007 Summer Law Clerk Program Concludes
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This year, we set a record for the best summer law clerk program ever. We had 21 full time and several part-time ...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 09/05/2007
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Bernadette D'Souza Appointed to Bar Foundation Judicial Liaison Committee
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Bernadette D'Souza, has been appointed to the Judicial Liaison Committee of the Louisiana Bar Foundation by its ...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 09/05/2007
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Our Attorneys Speak on Tax Appeal Rights at National IRS Conference
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John Parchman and Mark Moreau, who handle tax cases in our Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, spoke to 300 Internal Revenu...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 08/16/2007
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COMING SOON: LiveHelp!
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 07/30/2007
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Bernadette D'Souza Chairs a Family Justice Center Work Group
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Our attorney, Bernadette D'Souza, has been selected as the Chair for the Service Delivery System Work Group for the Ne...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 04/23/2007
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SLLS Attorneys Write Articles for Louisiana Bar Journal
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Our attorneys wrote 3 articles for the February/March 2007 issue of the Louisiana Bar Journal.
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 04/15/2007
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Spring 2007 National Conference Presentations on Katrina Issues
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Our attorneys recently made 3 presentations at national conferences.
In February, Lau...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 04/15/2007
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What's New on LawHelp?
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Check here for news articles about your legal rights and new self-help ...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 02/08/2007
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What's New On LawHelp? (Jan)
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Check here for news articles about your legal rights and new self-help...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 12/20/2006
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National Housing Award for Katrina Work
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At their 2006 national conference in Washington, D.C., the Housing Justice Network and National Housing Law Proje...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 12/12/2006
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Our Attorneys Speak at National Conferences
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In November and December 2006, our attorneys spoke at several national conferences of legal services advocates.
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 12/04/2006
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John Tye Named As Skadden Fellow
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John Tye has been named as a Skadden Fellow to work at the New Orleans Legal Assistance office of Southeast Louisiana ...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 10/08/2006
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Sarah McMorris Appointed as Equal Justice Works Katrina Fellow
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Sarah McMorris has been appointed as an Equal Justice Works Katrina Fellow to wor...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 10/02/2006
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Ranie Thompson Appointed as Equal Justice Works Katrina Fellow
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Ranie Thompson has been appointed as an Equal Justice Works Katrina Fellow at Southeast Louisiana Legal Services in...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 09/29/2006
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David Williams Joins SLLS as Litigation Director
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New Orleans attorney, David H. Williams, has joined Southeast Louisiana Legal Services as its Litigation Director.
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 08/14/2006
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Womble Carlyle Announces Successions Project with SLLS to Help Katrina Victims
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Womble Carlyle, one of America's largest law firms, will send 4 to 6 attorneys per week to our New Orleans office t...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 06/23/2006
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SLLS Attorney Selected for State Bar Award
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Sarah Campbell received the 2006 Career Public Interest Award from the Louisiana State Bar Association for her outs...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 06/22/2006
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Supreme Court Approves Domestic Violence Externship Program at SLLS Offices
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The Louisiana Supreme Court has approved a Domestic Violence Clinic program for 3rd year Tulane Law School students at...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 06/22/2006
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Staff Attorneys Needed for New Orleans Offices
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services seeks several attorneys for its New Orleans office.
Southeast Louisia...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 05/19/2006
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Seeks Litigation Director
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services seeks a Director of Litigation and Advocacy. The position will be based in our l...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 04/18/2006
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American Bar Association Funds Katrina Disaster Attorneys
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The American Bar Association Litigation and Anti-Trust Sections have each funded ...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 03/23/2006
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Attorneys Speak on Disaster Related Issues
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services attorneys are sharing their disaster law experiences and expertise with others at&n...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 03/23/2006
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Section 8 Tenants Can Sue to Enforce Affordable Rent Rules
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On March 6, 2006, the Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals held that Section 8 Voucher tenants may sue to enfo...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 03/16/2006
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Minnesota Bar Donates $89,000 to our Katrina Legal Aid Work
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The Minnesota State Bar Foundation, Minnesota State Bar Association members and law firms donated over $420,000 t...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 03/16/2006
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D'Souza, Tuggle, Jeanmarie & Tuttle Named as Managing Attorneys
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Bernadette D'Souza, Laura Tuggle, Andrea Jeanmarie and Paul Tuttle have been named as managing attorneys for New Orlea...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 03/14/2006
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American Lawyer Article on Legal Aid and Pro Bono Post Katrina
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An American Lawyer article on early legal aid and pro bono efforts for Katrina victims in the New Orleans area
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 01/17/2006
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Succession Law Clinic Re-opens
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The Succession Law Clinic run by the Pro Bono Project and Southeast Louisiana Legal Services will re-open on Thursday, Novembe...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 11/15/2005
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Laura Tuggle Nationally Honored with 2005 Reginald Heber Smith Award
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National Legal Aid and Defender Association's press release on its 2005 Reginald Heber Smith Award to Laura Tuggle.
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 10/26/2005
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New Orleans Office Re-opens
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Our New Orleans office at 1010 Common St., Suite 1400A, is open. Hours are limited to 9 am to 5 pm.
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 10/25/2005
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2005 Louisiana Legal Services and Pro Bono Desk Manual Published
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The Gillis Long Poverty Law Center has published the 2005 Louisiana Legal Services and Pro Bono Desk Manual.
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 10/19/2005
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LSC President Meets with SLLS Staff on Katrina Disaster
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Legal Services Corporation President, Helaine Barnett, and Vice President, Karen Sarjeant met with our staff in Hammond on Septembe...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 10/17/2005
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Help for Katrina Evacuees in Houston
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services helped provide legal advice to 800 New Orleans Katrina and Rita evacuees in a speci...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 10/17/2005
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Laura Tuggle Selected for NLADA Reginald Heber Smith Award
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Our staff attorney, Laura Tuggle, has been selected by the National Legal Aid and Defender Association (NLADA) for the...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 10/17/2005
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Staff News Alert #9: Join SELLS list-serv ASAP
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All staff members should immediately sign up for the SELLS list-servs on www.probono.n...
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SELLS - 09/13/2005
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Sarah Campbell to Start as Managing Attorney of our Covington Office
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Sarah Campbell has joined Southeast Louisiana Legal Services as the Managing Attorney of its Covington office.
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 07/14/2005
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SLLS Receives New Funding
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SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA LEGAL SERVICES RECEIVES DONATIONS
July 5, 2005 Entergy presented Southeast Louisiana Legal Services with a check for $1...
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SLLS - 07/06/2005
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SLLS Attorney Selected for State Bar Award
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Brian Lenard received the 2005 Career Public Interest Award from the Louisiana State Bar Association for his outsta...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 06/30/2005
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SLLS Board Member Elected State Bar Treasurer
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SLLS Board member, Kim Boyle, has been elected as the Treasurer of the Louisiana State Bar Association. Ms. Boyle is a partner with Phelps Dunbar, one...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 07/15/2004
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SLLS Attorney Selected for State Bar Award
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Rowena Jones received the 2004 Career Public Interest Award from the Louisiana State Bar Association for her outstanding legal work on behalf of low-i...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 07/15/2004
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SLLS Advocates Receive Awards From Welfare Rights Organization
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SLLS advocates Lloyd Roberson, Charles Delbaum and Mark Moreau, have been selected by the Welfare Rights Organization for awards at its 2004 Reunion b...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 07/15/2004
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Three New Attorneys Join SLLS
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Attorneys C. Michele McDaniel and Talya Bergeron have joined SLLS' Hammond office. Ms. McDaniel is a 1995 graduate of Southern University Law Sc...
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Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 07/15/2004
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Walking While Homeless
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Gambit Weekly article about civil rights lawsuit filed by SLLS' New Orleans Legal Assistance office on behalf of homeless persons who have been unlawfully arrested by police.
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Katy Reckdahl - 04/28/2004
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