Monthly Archives: October 2015

From “Grand Bargain” to “New Deal”?

Posted on October 25, 2015 by The Legal Reformer

Historically, certain professions, including attorneys, have enjoyed the benefits of a “Grand Bargain” with society – prestige, income and self-regulation – in exchange for their expertise, integrity and client-side manner.  But according to Richard and Daniel Susskind, father and son authors … Continue reading →

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Court Square Law Project To Serve Moderate-Income New Yorkers

Posted on October 18, 2015 by The Legal Reformer

The New York City Bar Association (NYCBA), The City University of New York Law School (CUNYLS), and a number of BigLaw firms have banned together to serve moderate-income legal consumers in New York who don’t qualify for legal aid – … Continue reading →

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Judicial Transparency

Posted on October 12, 2015 by The Legal Reformer

We have posted on a number of occasions about the benefits of cameras in the courtroom, and recently another controversy sparking video has surfaced.  In an August 8, 2015 post titled, Tearful woman gets judicial scolding, 3 days in jail for failing … Continue reading →

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ABA and Rocket Lawyer Announce New Service For Small Business

Posted on October 5, 2015 by The Legal Reformer

On October 1, 2015, the American Bar Association (ABA) and Rocket Lawyer announced the launch of “ABA Law Connect,” which matches small businesses with lawyers.  $4.95 buys the small business one online question, answered by an ABA-member lawyer in the … Continue reading →

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