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There are a variety of pro bono programs in Missouri. Some are funded by state and federal funds such as the four Legal Services Corporation programs, some are affiliated with social service agencies, some are affiliated with circuit courts, some are limited in scope such as disaster response, some are affiliated with law schools, and some are affiliated with a single church or local agency usually involving one volunteer attorney.
Malpractice Protection for Pro Bono Attorneys
For retired, government and corporate attorneys, lack of malpractice insurance is a major barrier to volunteering (Supporting Justice II, A Report on the Pro Bono Work of America's Lawyers, The ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service, February 2009).
‘Why training is the best defense against cybersecurity and data threats’
Cybercrime is one of the most prominent threats facing businesses today. It’s often thought that criminals are only out to target the biggest corporations, but any business – no matter how large or small – is vulnerable.
What is Bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding in which a person who cannot pay his or her bills can get a fresh financial start. The right to file for bankruptcy is provided by federal law, and all bankruptcy cases are handled in federal court. Filing bankruptcy immediately stops all creditors from seeking to collect debts from a petitioner, at least until the debts are sorted out according to the law.
What Can Bankruptcy Do?
Bankruptcy makes it possible to—
What You Need to Know Before You File Bankruptcy.
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What is bankruptcy?
In bankruptcy, a person or business may restructure debt payments or discharge debts. There are four major forms of bankruptcy, two that are limited to individuals (or married couples) and two that are primarily for businesses.
LSSM has prepared a bankruptcy brochure explaining how the bankruptcy process works. Click on the document below to learn more.
In 1977, the United States Congress passed the “Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.” Congress said there were abusive actions being taken by many debt collectors. Congress found that these practices invaded privacy. Click on the following document to find about your rights when dealing with debt collectors.
Upsolve is a national nonprofit corporation that helps low-income Americans file Chapter 7 bankruptcy for free. If you have decided you need to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you might qualify for free legal assistance from Upsolve. Click on the following link to go to Upsolve
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