Pro Bono

Family

Limited Legal Representation to Help the Pro Se Problem in Family Courts

By: Samuel Thomas

With such an overwhelming number of modest means litigants choosing to represent themselves, how can we as family law attorneys alleviate the problem? The answer may be limited scope legal representation.

Professional Development

Do You Want to Be a Trial Monitor?

Observers provide a new set of eyes from which to evaluate if court procedures are following international fair trial standards.

Taxation

Taxpayer Advocate Service: Not Just for Low-Income Taxpayers

By Andrew R. Roberson, McDermott Will & Emery LLP, Chicago, IL

Many tax practitioners I have talked to over the years are aware of the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS), but are unfamiliar with how TAS operates and what kinds of cases it handles. Some have indicated that they view TAS as dealing primarily with issues for low-income taxpayers and not a resource for issues affecting corporate taxpayers or high-income individuals. This article seeks to dispel this common misconception and provide guidance on how TAS can help with all types of taxpayers and issues.

Support the Section’s Public Service Efforts with a Contribution to the TAPS Endowment

Through the Tax Assistance Public Service (TAPS) endowment fund, the Section of Taxation seeks to provide stable, long-term funding for its tax-related public service programs.