An overview of the landscape related to legal innovation and access to justice.
The Utah Sandbox has slightly altered the list of legal innovations that can be tested in the Utah Legal Sandbox. They will no longer be allowing referral fee models. From statement: It has become apparent, however, that the payment of...Read More
The Chicago Bar Association (CBA) and the Chicago Bar Foundation (CBF)'s joint Task Force on the Sustainable Practice of Law & Innovation have released their final report. The draft report was previously mentioned here.
The Minnesota Supreme Court is beginning a pilot project for licensed paraprofessionals to provide assistance to individuals in certain landlord/tenant and family law cases. The pilot will run March 2021 - March 2023. Source: Court Order.
The Arizona Supreme Court has made changes to rules important to legal innovation and access to justice. From the press release: The Court approved modifications to the court rules regulating the practice of law, which allows for two significant changes....Read More
On August 12, the Utah Supreme court authorized the Regulatory Sandbox proposed in April. The changes come via Standing Order 15 as well as modifications to Rules 5.4 and 7.1-7.5. The court also created a "Office of Legal Services Innovation"...Read More
The CBA/CBF Task Force on the Sustainable Practice of Law & Innovation has release their report and list of recommendations. They are requesting comments on their recommendations by August 21. Interested parties can comment in writing (following instructions on this...Read More
The Arizona Task Force on the Delivery of Legal Services is continuing its work. It recently revised proposals related to Limited Licensed Legal Practitioners and Alternative Business Structures.
The New York State Unified Court System has created a Commission to study and implement technology and other innovations in New York Courts. Source: press release
The Washington Supreme Court has decided to end its Limited Licensed Legal Technician (LLLT) program. The program allowed for non-lawyers to perform legal duties in the area of family law. LLLTs could "consult with and advise clients, complete and file...Read More
The Florida Bar has created a Special Committee to Improve the Delivery of Legal Services. From the website: The mission of the Special Committee to Improve the Delivery of Legal Services (Special Committee) is to study whether and how the...Read More