Legal tech experts discuss how emerging tools that incorporate generative AI might fit into the future of accessible legal services on the latest episode of LSC's “Talk Justice” podcast, released today. Talk Justice Co-host Molly McDonough is joined by guests Jane Ribadeneyra, program analyst for technology at LSC, and Angela Tripp, director of the Michigan Legal Help Program which oversees MichiganLegalHelp.org.

LSC's Housing Task Force released an issue brief today on the role of mobile and manufactured housing in housing insecurity and instability in the United States. The brief compiles pertinent research and provides experts’ insights into the unique issues that owners of manufactured homes face. Legal aid interventions, public policies and other protections that can help these homeowners are also highlighted in the brief.

LSC is asking Congress for an appropriation of $1.5 billion in its FY 2024 budget request released today. This request addresses the projected increase in demand for civil legal services due to the persistent impact of COVID-19 on low-income Americans, coupled with the ongoing lack of adequate resources to address the widening justice gap.

Experts from the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System (IAALS) discuss how and why states are using non-lawyer legal service providers on the latest episode of LSC’s “Talk Justice” podcast, released today. Talk Justice Co-host Cat Moon is joined by guests Michael Houlberg, director of special projects for IAALS, and Jim Sandman, president emeritus of LSC and IAALS board member.