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Delaware Tenants Get Their Own Miranda Rights

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On June 14, 2023, the Delaware General Assembly passed Senate Bill (the Bill), an act to amend the Delaware Landlord–Tenant Code1 giving many tenants a right to representation. The Bill aims to provide low-income families,...more

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Addressing Race and Poverty in the NYS Family Court

As a board member of Legal Information for Families Today (LIFT), a non-profit organization that helps unrepresented litigants in New York City Family Court, I was proud to help organize a recent panel discussion addressing...more

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Washington AG’s Wish List: Expanded Access to Free Health Care for Indigent Persons

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Washington AG Bob Ferguson proposed an Attorney General Request bill designed to increase access to free or affordable health care to indigent and low-income Washington residents...more

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Addressing Disparities in Health and Health Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic

With the ongoing pandemic exacerbating pervading health disparity and economic inequality issues in the United States, we brought together three experts to discuss their work and the impact of COVID-19 on these important...more

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Legal Obstacles to Women Living in Poverty During the Pandemic: A Conversation with Her Justice

Proskauer was privileged to host a panel presentation with Her Justice this month to raise awareness of economic and legal obstacles facing women who are living in poverty in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic. The...more

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Increasing Health Awareness through Hip Hop Music

In recent years, increased transparency into the nutritional value of our food has enabled consumers to make more informed decisions on their own eating habits, knowing that their choices directly correlate with their overall...more

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Making a Difference for Families with Disabled Children

For low-income families with disabled children, receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits is critically important to the safety and security of their households. Navigating the difficult claims process without...more

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Record Student Homelessness Rates Warrant Refresher on Applicable Rules

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Recent reports show that student homelessness is at an all-time high, and growing at exponential rates. Yet when we at Franczek conduct trainings of school and school district employees on residency issues, we find that it’s...more

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How Poverty and Trauma Can Affect Healthy Brain Development

Proskauer is proud to lead conversations that foster insight into the pressing issues facing our communities. Together with Partnership with Children (PwC), we hosted experts in various fields on January 15 to discuss How...more

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