Legal Aid Center in the News
Nevadans with medical debt hit with murky collection practices
February 26, 2020
Nevada Current
Pashtana Usufzy
Report estimates 1 in 5 Nevadans have some form of medical debt in collections. Across the country, a reckoning is taking place over medical debt stemming from hospital visits.
After The Alpine Apartments Fire, Questions Remain Regarding Tenants' Rights
January 16, 2020
Nevada Public Radio
Mike Prevatt
Hours after the smoke cleared from the December 21 Alpine Motel Apartments fire, investigators said the culprit appeared to be a stove.
Vegas Strong Resiliency Center has new office, more amenities
January 6, 2020
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Alexis Egeland
The Vegas Strong Resiliency Center continues to offer services to survivors of the Route 91 Harvest festival shooting, now in a larger space.
Foster Care Advocates Press for Greater Focus on Education
December 9, 2019
Public News Service
Truancy rates are high and graduation rates are low – especially for Nevada's 4,200 children in foster care – and child advocates say systemic change is needed.
Payday lenders attempt to "sneak" into regulation-light sandbox, legal aid attorneys warn
November 22, 2019
The Nevada Independent
Riley Snyder
A national trade group for payday lenders is asking state officials to ignore state laws governing high-interest loans while it works to implement regulations for a pilot program allowing a limited number of companies to offer unique financial products outside of existing regulations.
Inquilinos acusan a propietarios de negligencia en servicio y cobros excesivos
October 25, 2019
Telemundo Las Vegas
It costs a lot of money to go without a bank
November 15, 2019
Nevada Current
Jennifer Solis
Being poor is expensive. And it’s even more so for those who have no or only limited access to banking.
Legal Aid, courts streamline process to help domestic violence victims
October 30, 2019
Nevada Public Radio
Michael Lyle
Legal Aid of Southern Nevada is collaborating with Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court Family Division and Clark County to open a Protection Order Office and Family Self-Help Center in order to simplify and streamline the process of getting protection orders.
Leave No Victim Behind conference held in Las Vegas
October 21, 2019
KTNV
Austin Carter
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Law enforcement agencies and victims' advocates gathered for the fourth annual Leave No Victim Behind conference in Las Vegas on Monday.
NV Volunteers Needed to Oversee Educational Needs of Foster Kids
September 3, 2019
Public News Service
Suzanne Potter
Legal aid groups are searching for a special group of volunteers to advocate for foster kids within the school system.
Renters' Complaints Soar as NV Landlords React to New Law
September 3, 2019
Public News Service
Suzanne Potter
Complaints by Nevada tenants to legal-aid organizations have shot up this summer, as landlords began raising fees after a new law, Senate Bill 151, went into effect. Now, Attorney General Aaron Ford is letting renters know that landlords cannot unilaterally raise fees.
Congratulations on Passing the Bar!
The State Bar of Nevada released results from the July 2019 Bar Exam. We want to congratulate everyone on this list, including 16 individuals who are former clerks, externs and volunteers at Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada. We are proud of you! Click here for the complete list.
Legal Aid Center receives Outstanding Children’s Law Office Award
We are honored to receive this inaugural award from the National Association of Counsel for Children for the amazing work and accomplishments achieved through our Children’s Attorneys Project (CAP). To learn more about CAP and this award, click here.
Clark County officials in El Paso to aid with shooting aftermath
August 6, 2019
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Katelyn Newberg
Clark County officials, including Coroner John Fudenberg, are in El Paso, Texas, this week to assist with the aftermath of Saturday’s mass shooting.
Vegas Strong Resiliency Center increasing resources in wake of mass shootings
August 5, 2019
3 News Las Vegas
As the country deals with the aftermath of three recent mass shooting tragedies, a likely reminder for survivors of 1 October, the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center (VSRC) is increasing its office hours and partnering with agencies to offer support groups including virtual, daytime and evening.
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