The Campaign for Equal Justice wrapped up its 2009 fund drive in March,
2010 and Oregon lawyers once again answered the question “Do You
Believe in Justice?” by contributing $1 million to support legal aid.
- April 2010. "We Believe in Justice" Multnomah Lawyer
Legal Aid Services hosts clinics in response to growing demand for bankruptcy legal advice.
- April 8, 2010. "Nonprofit Offers Free Legal Advice on Low-Income Bankruptcy Filing" Bend Bulletin
Like many organizations trying to keep up with increasing needs caused by the recession, Legal Aid is struggling to keep up with more requests for services.
- November 23, 2009. "As Economy Struggles, Legal Needs Escalate" Bend Bulletin
"Fasten Your Seat Belts — It’s Been a Bumpy Ride," a bus tour exploring
historic sites of discrimination in Portland, brings the past to life with its narrative on pertinent
historical laws and events.
- September 15, 2009. "Bus tour journeys through Portland’s discriminatory history" The Asian Reporter
The Legal Services Corporation joined the nation in mourning the death of Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) last week, a champion for the poor and underprivileged and a leader in the effort to establish and maintain a strong federal role in providing civil legal aid to low-income Americans.
- September 3, 2009. "Kennedy Played Leading Role in Creating of LSC" LSC Press Room Updates
Wilcox Farms Settle EEOC Sexual Harassment Retaliation Suit. Oregon Law Center and Legal Aid Services of Oregon represented victim, who was forced to quit to escape abusive supervisor.
- August 20, 2009. "Oregon Farm Worker Settles Sex Harassment Suit, $260K for Latina Worker." Salem-News.com.
Some people covered by both Medicare and Medicaid (because they have low incomes and are disabled or over 64) still have trouble finding doctors or buying prescriptions -- proof that expanding insurance coverage isn't enough to lower costs or improve health care.
- August 19, 2009. “Even With Coverage of Two Major Plans, Some Oregonians Struggle to Get Health Care.” The Oregonian.
Leslie Kay, director of Multnomah County Legal Aid, will lead the 4,400 attorney organization for the upcoming year.
- August 7, 2009. “Legal Aid Director to Head Bar.” Portland Business Journal.
Low-income Oregonians struggle to pay back thousands of dollars in food stamp “overpayments” caused by DHS case workers wrongly calculating benefits.
- August 4, 2009. “Food Stamp Overpayments Cause Concern for Single Mom.” The Skanner.
The Community Development Law Center, a program of Legal Aid Services of Oregon, provided over 3 years of legal assistance on the development and funding of Plaza Los Robles.
July 30, 2009. "City’s Fears of Farmworker Housing Fears Melt into Pride." The Oregonian
Senate appropriators recently agreed to lift almost all restrictions on how legal aid offices may use non-federal funds and have given legal aid lawyers the right to seek reimbursement of attorneys’ fees in litigation underwritten with non-federal money.
July 13, 2009. “A Fair Shake for Legal Aid.” The Washington Post
Legal aid societies across the country are being overwhelmed by growing numbers of poor and unemployed Americans. Tony Pugh reports on the dramatic impact of the recession on the delivery system for civil legal aid.
July 9, 2009. “Growing Number of Poor People Swamp Legal Aid
Offices.” McClatchy Newspapers
The Oregon legislature showed its commitment to civil legal services for low-income residents through the passage of two bills including a general fund biennial appropriation of $1 million for legal services.
July 8, 2009. “Legislature Supports Legal Services.” Capitol Insider
The Legal Services Corporation held a board meeting in Portland on April 24th & 25th, 2009. The Board visited the Portland LASO office and learned more about services LASO offers to migrant farmworkers and Native Americans.
May 8, 2009. “LSC Board Meets in Portland, Oregon.” LSC Press Room Updates
The Legal Services Corporation presented pro bono awards to five members of Oregon’s legal community. Awards presented to George Galloway, Lisa Neal-Graves, Paul Saucy, the Honorable Elizabeth Perris & Evans Van Buren.
May 8, 2009. “LSC Board Honors Oregon Pro Bono Attorneys.” LSC Press Room Updates
The Oregon Legislature is working on Senate Bill 952, a law that would protect tenants living in homes that are in danger of being foreclosed.
May 5, 2009. “Renters, too, can face the hit of foreclosure.” The Stump, Oregonian
Guest opinion by Helaine Barnett about the importance of legal aid and the need to keep working towards equal access to justice for all.
April 23, 2009. “Legal Aid: Equal Access to Justice.” The Stump, Oregonian
