Administrative Law

Immigration

Statement of Bob Carlson, president, American Bar Association Re: Legal and education service cuts for unaccompanied migrant youth

WASHINGTON, DC, June 7, 2019 – The American Bar Association is deeply disturbed by the government’s recent decision to cut off funding for legal aid, English classes and recreational activities such as soccer for the unaccompanied migrant children who are staying in federally contracted shelters.

Additional AHP Guidance from DOL

On May 19, 2019, the DOL posted additional guidance about association health plans, reinforcing the Department’s distinction between Pathway 1 and Pathway 2 plans.

Practice Management

Alternate Legal Service Providers: A Booming Market

By Daniel S. Wittenberg

Once considered niche players in the legal sector, ALSPs now make up a $10 billion market.

Children's Rights

Providing Parents Multidisciplinary Legal Representation Significantly Reduces Children’s Time in Foster Care

By Martin Guggenheim and Susan Jacobs

Marty Guggenheim and Susan Jacobs share the practical significance of a landmark study showing the type of legal representation parents receive significantly affects how long children stay in foster care. A multidisciplinary, or team, approach to representation offers many benefits and improves outcomes.