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July 22, 2025
Talk Justice: Episode 111
Legal experts discuss the critical role civil legal services play in addressing the legal needs of older Americans on Talk Justice. Last year, LSC-funded legal organizations assisted more than 312,000 Americans age 60 and up with their legal problems. Issues surrounding wills, power of attorney and advance directives are common for aging Americans, and seniors are often targeted for scams and fraud. These legal crises can exacerbate other stressors, such as rising housing costs and medical issues that can undermine seniors’ safety, stability and ability to age in their home with dignity and autonomy.
July 22, 2025
Talk Justice, an LSC Podcast: Aging With Dignity—How Legal Services Keep Seniors Safe
Legal experts discuss the critical role civil legal services play in addressing the legal needs of older Americans on LSC’s “Talk Justice” podcast.
July 17, 2025
Senate Appropriations Committee Votes to Increase LSC Funding for FY 2026
The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee included $566 million in funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) today when they approved the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS) Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations legislation.
July 15, 2025
House Appropriations Subcommittee Proposes 46% Cut to LSC Funding
The House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee included $300 million in funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) today in their proposed Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS) Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations legislation. This represents a 46% cut from LSC’s FY 2025 funding level of $560 million.
July 10, 2025
Legal Services Corporation to Host Detroit Forum Focused on Housing Stability
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) will host a Detroit forum on July 15 highlighting ongoing efforts to expand access to civil legal services in Michigan, with a particular emphasis on local housing initiatives. The forum will take place at the DoubleTree Suites, 525 W. Lafayette Blvd., from 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. ET. It will also be livestreamed on LSC’s YouTube page.
July 10, 2025
LSC Honors Michigan Attorneys for Pro Bono Service
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) will recognize Michigan attorneys and a law firm for their exemplary pro bono service at a reception on July 15 at Ford Field, in the Comerica Gridiron Club, 2000 Brush St., from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. ET.
July 08, 2025
Talk Justice: Episode 110
A doctor and lawyer discuss the success of medical-legal partnerships (MLPs) on Talk Justice. They describe how MLPs support communities, improve patient outcomes and help to alleviate the burden on the health system. By allowing medical and legal professionals to collaborate and address the root causes of health problems that have legal solutions, MLPs promote a holistic approach to healthcare.
July 08, 2025
Talk Justice, an LSC Podcast: Unlocking the Power of Medical-Legal Partnerships
A doctor and lawyer discuss the success of medical-legal partnerships (MLPs) on LSC’s “Talk Justice” podcast.
June 24, 2025
Talk Justice, an LSC Podcast: New Data on Arizona and Utah’s Innovations After 5 Years of Legal Reform
Stanford researchers discuss new data on legal services innovations in Arizona and Utah on LSC’s “Talk Justice” podcast.
June 24, 2025
Talk Justice: Episode 109
Stanford researchers discuss new data on legal services innovations in Arizona and Utah on Talk Justice. Five years ago, Arizona and Utah launched unprecedented experiments in legal services delivery.