The Community Legal Service provides different types of legal assistance for civil matters like legal advice, help resolving disputes, and help with legal proceedings. It was established under the Access to Justice Act of 1999 and is managed by the Legal Services Commission. Means testing is used to determine financial eligibility, taking into account an applicant's disposable income and capital assets. The prospects of success and costs/benefits are also considered when deciding whether to fund a legal case.
Getting the deal through: Litigation Funding Ireland 2019Matheson Law Firm
Matheson's Sharon Daly, Aoife McCluskey and Valerie Sexton answer the Irish questions in the 3rd edition of Litigation Funding, explaining why third-party litigation funding is not generally permitted in Ireland, citing recent Supreme Court cases.
Getting the deal through: Litigation Funding Ireland 2019Matheson Law Firm
Matheson's Sharon Daly, Aoife McCluskey and Valerie Sexton answer the Irish questions in the 3rd edition of Litigation Funding, explaining why third-party litigation funding is not generally permitted in Ireland, citing recent Supreme Court cases.
Paralegal Outsourcing Services by Legal Support ExpertsCogneesol
Have a look at this slideshare presentation to get know about paralegal outsourcing services. At Cogneesol, the skillful paralegals render clients superior quality paralegal support services at reasonable prices. Contact us for better paralegal outsourcing services.
The Legal 500: Bribery and Corruption Comparative Guide 2018Matheson Law Firm
Claire McLoughlin and Karen Reynolds, Partners in the Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department and Co-heads of the Regulatory and Investigations Group, co-author the Ireland chapter for The Legal 500: Bribery and Corruption Comparative Guide 2018.
A4 Compensation for victims of human trafficking: pitfalls & possibilitiesVSE 2016
(Karin Burgerhout, FairWork)
FairWork is an NGO fighting human trafficking in the Netherlands. Part of our work is victim support in the field of severe labour exploitation. Within our work with victims of exploitation, compensation is a recurrent theme. Both experience and research show that compensation is vital for personal recovery and reintegration after trafficking. In this workshop we will look into possibilities for compensation after human trafficking by studying a recent case. We will compare the options within the scope of both criminal and civil procedures and discuss which other routes to compensation are available to victims of trafficking. Throughout this workshop, the victim’s perspective will be leading. There will be room for discussion on the meaning of compensation and on the ways of supporting victims in their efforts to obtain compensation, as well as for the exchange of (international) experiences on this topic.
Paralegal101 - The Ultimate Guide on Everything Paralegal!jsoudy
This is a guide aimed at those seeking information as to how to become a paralegal. It runs through some basics of the industry including what a paralegal is, and what it is exactly that they do. A large resource section is included with blogs and interesting links for those interested in pursuing their career further.
Sharon Daly, head of the Commercial Litigation Insurance team at Matheson, wrote the Ireland chapter for Getting The Deal Through: Litigation Funding 2017.
Paralegal Outsourcing Services by Legal Support ExpertsCogneesol
Have a look at this slideshare presentation to get know about paralegal outsourcing services. At Cogneesol, the skillful paralegals render clients superior quality paralegal support services at reasonable prices. Contact us for better paralegal outsourcing services.
The Legal 500: Bribery and Corruption Comparative Guide 2018Matheson Law Firm
Claire McLoughlin and Karen Reynolds, Partners in the Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department and Co-heads of the Regulatory and Investigations Group, co-author the Ireland chapter for The Legal 500: Bribery and Corruption Comparative Guide 2018.
A4 Compensation for victims of human trafficking: pitfalls & possibilitiesVSE 2016
(Karin Burgerhout, FairWork)
FairWork is an NGO fighting human trafficking in the Netherlands. Part of our work is victim support in the field of severe labour exploitation. Within our work with victims of exploitation, compensation is a recurrent theme. Both experience and research show that compensation is vital for personal recovery and reintegration after trafficking. In this workshop we will look into possibilities for compensation after human trafficking by studying a recent case. We will compare the options within the scope of both criminal and civil procedures and discuss which other routes to compensation are available to victims of trafficking. Throughout this workshop, the victim’s perspective will be leading. There will be room for discussion on the meaning of compensation and on the ways of supporting victims in their efforts to obtain compensation, as well as for the exchange of (international) experiences on this topic.
Paralegal101 - The Ultimate Guide on Everything Paralegal!jsoudy
This is a guide aimed at those seeking information as to how to become a paralegal. It runs through some basics of the industry including what a paralegal is, and what it is exactly that they do. A large resource section is included with blogs and interesting links for those interested in pursuing their career further.
Sharon Daly, head of the Commercial Litigation Insurance team at Matheson, wrote the Ireland chapter for Getting The Deal Through: Litigation Funding 2017.
Charities sector newsletter which includes articles on legacy giving and points to consider in appeal literature; data protection guidance in relation to collecting personal data from fundraisers and supporters; the proposed new powers for the Charity Commission and an overview of the Charity Commission’s revised guidance on setting up a charity
Individuals accused of crimes in UK must be represented by a defence solicitor. In the case they cannot afford the costs, they can apply for legal aid, a matter where authorities will establish the eligibility. Our criminal defence solicitors in London can offer complete legal advice for any person charged with crimes, so please feel free to contact us at: www.defencesolicitorslondon.co.uk
Recorded on Monday, March 19, 2012 - This webinar, presented by Margaret Capes, Legal Education Coordinator of Community Law School (Sarnia-Lambton) Inc., looks at common scams such as phishing, advance fee frauds, prize and lottery scams, the grandparent scam, and cheque overpayment scams. The webinar reviews the risks of purchasing goods or services online. It covers plans of action to counter scamming activity involving reports to police, banks, credit card companies, the Canadian Anti Fraud Centre, and the Ministry of Consumer Services. Finally, it discusses how to launch a civil claim in Small Claims or Superior Court including the pros and cons of taking such a step against "hard to trace" perpetrators. Those interested in expanding their knowledge of this topic area may find the Identity Theft webinar useful.
To watch an archived version of this webinar visit:
http://yourlegalrights.on.ca/webinar/watch-your-step-internet
This is a group project for a professional responsibility class. It deals with the delivery of legal services and the role of attorneys in society.
And our teacher loves Disney movies, so we have a Disney theme.
Getting The Deal Through: Complex Commercial Litigation 2019Matheson Law Firm
Partners Michael Byrne, Maria Kennedy, Karen Reynolds and Claire McLoughlin co-author the Ireland chapter for the 2019 edition of Getting The Deal Through: Complex Commercial Litigation.
Information about the eligibility criteria for legal aid can be offered by our criminal defence solicitors in London. You can find more details here: www.defencesolicitorslondon.co.uk
4. Starter What is your opinion? No one should be allowed legal aid
5. News Reports Look at the news reports provided. Be ready to give your opinion on the matter involved.
6. Why do people need aid? Lack of knowledge – people do not know where their nearest solicitor is located or who specialises in the law they need People often have a fear of dealing with lawyers – they feel intimidated Cost – Solicitors can charge from about £100 an hour for routine advice to over £300 for work done by a top solicitor.
7. The Legal Services Commission Section 1 of the Access to Justice Act 1999 set up the Legal Services Commission. They took over the funding of civil cases from the Legal Aid Board. The members were appointed by the Lord Chancellor. When appointing members he should try to make sure that they have a wide range of expertise and experience. Responsible for: Managing the Community Legal Service Fund Developing local, regional and national plans to match legal services to needs. Managing the Criminal Defence Service
20. Other matters arising out of the carrying on of a business.Funding is available for cases in the County Court, High Court and Appeal Court. However, for amounts of under £5,000 no funding is available.
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22. Help at Court – allows help and advocacy without formally acting as legal representative
23. Legal Representation – the covers all aspects of a case including starting or defending court proceedings and any advocacy needed
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25. Community Legal Advice Centres Introduced by the Government in March 2006. A one-stop service providing advice on debt, welfare benefits, community care, housing and employment.
26. Questions Answer the following questions: What are the potential consequences of the 2006 consultation paper “Legal Aid: Sustainable Future”, on the degree of legal aid available in civil cases? In order to gain a contract, and funding, for legal aid, providers must provide a quality service by meeting certain quality marks 2. What are the quality marks, what kind of providers meet them and how? 3. Why is the Community Legal Service website particularly helpful?
35. A standard allowance for employment (where the person is employed)People receiving income support of income based job seeker’s allowance automatically qualify.
36. Disposable Income There is a minimum amount below which the applicant does not have to pay, for anything above this a monthly contribution has to be paid. Monthly disposable income is graded into bands: Band A ¼ of income in excess of the band Band B 1/3 of income in excess of the band Band C ½ of income in excess of the band
40. Expensive jewelleryThe maximum limit for disposable capital, for Legal Help and Help at Court, is £3,000. For other publically funded services there is a minimum of £3,000 and a max of £8,000. If the assets are below £3,000 then no contribution is required.
41. Disposable Capital Where a person owns a home the value of that home is taken into account. This is done by deducting the amount of mortgage, but only up to £100,000, from the current value of the property. If the amount left after this exceeds £100,000 then all the excess is counted as disposable capital. Example: House current market value £220,000 Mortgage £140,000 – can only deduct £100,000 £100,000 Leaves £120,000 Deduct allowance of £100,000 from the value = £20,000
42. Criteria for funding What do you think will be considered when deciding to fund a case or not?
51. Activity Create a poster showing people how they can get help for civil cases. Consider: Making it look interesting Information they will need to have If there are any eligibility issues
52. Questions What are “advice deserts”? How is “means testing” affecting access to justice for those of moderate incomes?