(May 30, 2021) HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania's Unemployment Compensation computer system will be TEMPORARILY SHUT DOWN from May 30-June 7 to install a new computer system. During that time, claimants will NOT have access to their accounts. The Dept. of Labor and Industry anticipates that the system will reopen on Tuesday, June 8.
Read MoreLASP’s Community Engagement Unit, new in September 2019, brings legal education and legal services directly to low-income communities at clinics coordinated with local partners and legislative offices. The unit also trains the staff of local organizations about recent updates to the law and how LASP can help.
Read MoreThe Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has a new, limited eviction moratorium in place from Aug. 3-Oct. 3, 2021. As of Aug. 3, current COVID-19 case counts dictate that the moratorium is in place in Bucks, Delaware and Montgomery counties but NOT Chester County. LASP encourages renters to apply for rent and utility assistance in their respective counties.
Read MoreDo you own a mobile or manufactured home in Chester County? If so, you’re probably paying too much in taxes. The 2021 project to help you appeal your tax assessments is under way!
Read More(March 15, 2021) Montgomery County Public Defender clients are invited to to a FREE LEGAL CLINIC every Wednesday: Speak to a lawyer one on one.
Read More(Updated July 2021) Have questions about mortgage foreclosure, forbearance or reverse mortgages during COVID-19? Staff Attorney Annie Williams-Neamand developed information to help homeowners who are struggling financially during the pandemic.
Read More(March 31, 2021) The CDC eviction moratorium has been extended to June 30, 2021. Updated information: https://www.lasp.org/news/cdc-eviction-moratorium-extended-to-6-30-2021.
Read MoreIn 2020, LASP completed the second year of its Mobile Home Property Tax Reassessment project, helping 333 Chester County mobile home owners appeal their taxes. The 2021 project seeks volunteers!
Read More(Dec. 2020) Arrests for criminal matters – even without conviction – often trigger civil legal issues. For example, being arrested and held can prompt loss of job and income, and make it impossible for someone to maintain housing. “There’s a snowball effect of consequences,” said Lily Austin, LASP Independence Fellow.
Read More(Dec. 14, 2020) The Delaware County Bar Association (DCBA) Community Outreach Committee honored veterans Nov. 17 with a distinguished panel discussing numerous resources to help veterans and their families.
Read More(Nov. 2020) LASP has received a generous grant from the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Charitable Service Trust. Through this grant, LASP will be able to serve more veterans with disabilities throughout Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties.
Read More(Nov. 2020) LASP's annual Staff Retreat featured keynote remarks from John and Jean Rosenberg of Prestonsburg, Kentucky, and a CLE from Professor Wendy Greene of Drexel University Kline School of Law.
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Read More(Nov. 12, 2020) WEST CHESTER - Staff Attorney Patricia MacCorkle received LASP's Patricia L. Brooks Award.
Read More(Nov. 12, 2020) NORRISTOWN - LASP honored Michelle R. Dempsky with the 2020 Rising Star Award, at the virtual staff retreat on Nov. 12. Michelle joined LASP in May 2019 as Staff Attorney in landlord-tenant law.
Read More(Nov. 12, 2020) WEST CHESTER - Staff Attorney Deborah Steeves received LASP's Maryjane B. Kelley Award at the virtual staff retreat on Nov. 12.
Read More(Oct. 2020) DOYLESTOWN - The Bucks County Bar Association celebrated Pro Bono Week with a virtual CLE and awards Oct. 27 and an in-person Pro Bono Thank You reception Oct. 28. The Bucks County Bar Foundation noted that 227 attorneys in Bucks County donated 2,613 hours of time in the past year, helping county residents in need and increasing access to justice for all.
Read More(Oct. 2020) Ronald J. Smolow received a 2020 Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) Pro Bono Award on Oct. 27, for his support of low-income tenants facing eviction. PBA President David Schwager presented the award following the Bucks County Bar Association (BCBA)'s Pro Bono Week CLE, held virtually due to COVID-19.
Read MoreIn recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) presented data on Protection from Abuse (PFA) filings in Pennsylvania.
Read More(Sept. 4, 2020) Montgomery County's new Emergency Rent and Utility Coalition (ERUC) provides financial assistance for rent and utilities. Your Way Home of Montgomery County coordinates the program.
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