As COVID-19 swept the nation and unemployment began to reach staggering heights, the housing crisis quickly escalated leaving Americans seeking aid. Residents in Shreveport have been faced with the threat of evictions, but in the coming weeks, many could receive…
Many of us are paying close attention to the guidance from federal, state, and local governments during this COVID-19 health emergency. Unfortunately, scammers are also paying attention. Some are even pretending to be affiliated with the government – just to…
Evictions were put on ice for the last several months, but the pause will finally end June 15. Waiting for a dam to break, legal experts and court officials say renters and landlords should try to work through back payments…
The pandemic brought us to a historic crossroads. We can either learn from this moment to create a more egalitarian democracy or return to the status quo. Read More
Acadiana Legal Services is offering free representation for low-income families and individuals facing eviction during the coronavirus pandemic. Under the governor's order, landlords cannot evict tenants until Monday, May 18 - that's 12 days away. Click here to see the…
“There is nothing in my memory that compares to this,” Sandman told Law360. “Previous disasters were regional or local. This is national in scope, and it affects every level and aspect of society.” https://www.law360.com/access-to-justice/articles/1254720/aba-task-force-chief-on-meeting-the-challenge-of-covid-19?fbclid=IwAR3-3bDXbbuDeHr0PtqOQ3U-nvfbUKN6pjDVkgZx3QUYLpMB6u8FHIzOML4
Greg Landry, Executive Director, announced that in the interest of the safety and health of the clients and staff of ALSC, the offices are closed effective Friday, March 20, 2020 and all staff are now working remotely. The office phones…
The LSC Disaster Task Force's report offers concrete steps on how legal services providers can collaborate with outside partners to help vulnerable communities prepare for and recover from disasters. Read the report: go.usa.gov/xd7pN