Justice Center News
The Justice Center News blog features our advocacy on issues affecting low-income New Yorkers today and the latest CBJC happenings. For press releases, click here. For publications, click here.
Assisting Victims of Hate Crimes and Bias and Representing Peaceful Protesters
by CBJC Staff December 19, 2016
This program is for pro bono attorneys seeking to assist victims of hate crimes or bias and to represent people arrested while peacefully protesting. Experienced attorneys and New York officials will explain the process and what you need to know to do this kind of pro bono work.
Recent posts
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April 22, 2024
NELP and Partners Empower Small Businesses on Annual Financial Institution Pro Bono Day
The City Bar Justice Center’s Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project (NELP) was proud to participate in the 5th A...
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April 19, 2024
Statement of the Executive Director of the City Bar Justice Center Opposing IOLA Diversion and the Undermining of Complementary Public Service Programs
The City Bar Justice Center strongly opposes the inclusion in the FY2024-25 New York State budget of an eleventh-h...
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April 18, 2024
Corporate Transparency Act: What Small Businesses Need to Know
This article will break down the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which went into effect on January 1, 2024, that...
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