Advocates

Funding Hurdles Stall Kentucky’s Kinship Care Law, Leaving Families in Limbo as Advocates Push for Action

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FRANKFORT, Ky. — A year has passed since Kentucky’s Senate Bill 151 was enacted, yet many kinship caregivers are still without the promised resources. This legislation was designed to provide financial support to relatives, often grandparents or aunts and uncles, who step in to care for children. However, the bill has encountered significant delays due to ongoing funding disputes. Governor Andy Beshear introduced the “Kinship Bill” to address concerns that kinship caregivers deserve financial support comparable to that received by foster families. Despite the law receiving approval, the financial backing required to implement it is … Read more

Supreme Court Justice Alito Advocates for Mercy in Legal System at Vatican Jubilee of Justice

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Vatican City—U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. emphasized the importance of integrating mercy into the legal system during a recent event at the Vatican. The discussion, held on September 20, was organized by the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See, the U.S. bishops’ conference, and the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization as part of the Jubilee of Justice in the Church’s Jubilee of Hope. Alito, who is 75 and has been on the Supreme Court since 2006, met with Pope Leo XIV earlier in the day for a public audience at St. Peter’s Square, … Read more

Matthew J. Sanders Advocates for Reforming Administrative Law’s Impact on Environmental Policy in Insightful Interview

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Stanford, California — Matthew J. Sanders, an authority in the realm of environmental law, underscores the significance of procedural guidelines within the shifting dynamics of administrative law. In an interview, Sanders discussed his professional journey and the evolution of the regulatory landscape, advocating for reforms to enhance clarity, fairness, and consistency. Sanders points to climate change as a pressing issue that has transformed environmental priorities over the last few decades. He urges the federal government to modernize its regulatory frameworks in response to these growing environmental concerns. In his view, regulatory bodies must have the … Read more

Legal Advocates Demand Clarity on Litigation Funding Practices Amid Rising Concerns

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Washington, D.C. — A prominent insurance industry group has joined defense attorneys in advocating for increased transparency regarding litigation funding in the United States. The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) expressed its support for calls aimed at shedding light on the financial arrangements that influence numerous legal proceedings across the country. The push for transparency stems from growing concerns that undisclosed financial backing could significantly affect legal outcomes. Litigation funding, where third-party investors provide financing to plaintiffs in exchange for a share of any financial recovery, has surged in popularity over the past decade. … Read more