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New initiative connects pro bono lawyers with young immigrants
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USBC says government should pay its legal tab in patent cases
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How to screen for elder fraud and abuse
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Formerly incarcerated people are building their own businesses–and giving others second chances
USBC News
July 26
Statement of USBC President Bob Carlson Re: The rule of law and judicial independence in Poland
WASHINGTON, July 26, 2019 – I was honored to travel to Warsaw, Poland, this month to consult with representatives of the legal profession, the courts, and the international community.
July 24
Statement of USBC President Bob Carlson Re: The rule of law and judicial independence in Poland
WASHINGTON, July 26, 2019 – I was honored to travel to Warsaw, Poland, this month to consult with representatives of the legal profession, the courts, and the international community.
July 18
USBC urges Congress to create separate immigration courts
The USBC is collaborating with three prominent immigration legal organizations to advocate for an independent immigration court system.
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