Bifocal Vol. 43 Issue 6 (July 2022)

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July 2022 Director's Column

David Godfrey, JD

In the July 2022 Director's Column, David Godfrey gives an overview of the current and past projects of the Commission on Law and Aging including our work with interns, research on dementia and the criminal legal system and more.

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A Dramatic Rise in State Emeritus Pro Bono Programs

Ashley Ramsay

This article discusses the growing number of states that have enacted legal practice rules that have created an “Emeritus” attorney status, the benefits of these rules and the extraordinarily diverse opportunities for civil legal services.

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How Traditional Retirement Planning Fails America’s Seniors

Rajiv Nagaich

In this article, Rajiv Nagaich, elder law attorney, author and retirement planner, explores the topic of retirement planning, potential pitfalls and suggestions for thinking differently about the retirement planning process.

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Examining “Shirley’s Law” and Adult Abuse Registries

Erica C. R. Costello, JD

In March of 2022, Alabama passed House Bill 105 to create the state’s first adult abuse registry. Learn more about “Shirley’s Law,” and the growing number of states that have created adult abuse registries throughout the country.

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Meet Our Summer 2022 Interns

We have three summer interns. Learn about their background, interests and current projects with the Commission on Law and Aging. Contact Erica Costello with the Commission on Law and Aging for more information about our internship program.