Empowers

Free Legal Aid Clinic at Fayetteville Library Empowers Individuals with Name and Gender Marker Changes During Pro Bono Week

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Fayetteville, Ark. – In a significant community outreach effort, the University of Arkansas School of Law, in collaboration with Legal Aid of Arkansas and volunteer attorneys, hosted a “Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic” at the Fayetteville Public Library on Thursday. This event was a part of Pro Bono Week, an annual event celebrated across the nation, aimed at enhancing justice in communities through volunteer legal services. Legal Aid of Arkansas, a non-profit organization, works to provide free legal assistance in civil cases to low-income residents throughout Arkansas. Pro Bono Week, observed from October 20-26, … Read more

Unlocking Justice: Former Inmate Empowers Incarcerated Advocates Through Pioneering Legal Initiative

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — When Jhody Polk found herself serving time within the confines of a Florida prison, she stumbled upon a group of women whose stature seemed larger than life in the law library. Their confidence and mastery of legal jargon not only distinguished them from their peers but inspired Polk to embark on a transformative journey—learning the law from behind bars. These women, none of whom had formal legal training, had become adept at navigating complex legal waters, ultimately empowering themselves and others within the prison walls. Motivated by her experiences, Polk, who has … Read more

Supio’s AI Revolutionizes Legal Battles with $25M Funding Boost, Empowers Attorneys in High-Stakes Litigation

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Supio, a cutting-edge AI platform designed specifically for personal injury and mass tort plaintiff law firms, has announced a substantial $25 million Series A funding round led by Sapphire Ventures. The funding round also saw contributions from previous investors Bonfire Ventures and Foothill Ventures, bringing the total capital raised by the company to $33 million. Launched in 2021 by ex-Microsoft engineer Kyle Lam and former Microsoft product manager Jerry Zhou, Supio employs large language models to streamline the processing of legal data. This technology enables automatic data collection, surfaces pertinent information quickly, and provides case … Read more

Court Decision Empowers Gun Control Measures Citing Rahimi Case Influence

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In a significant court ruling, gun control laws in the United States received a notable boost, particularly influenced by a recent decision that may reshape the conversation around gun possession and public safety. The federal appeals court’s judgment comes amid growing concerns about gun violence in the country, highlighting the judicial system’s active role in shaping firearms policy. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that individuals with domestic violence restraining orders can be legally barred from owning firearms. This decision aligns closely with the intentions of the Gun Control Act of 1968, which … Read more