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Access to Justice Series: Lauren Corman

Staff2022-07-13T19:34:44-07:00 By Lauren Corman of The Corman Law Offices To me, access to justice is not some undefined and broad concept.  It is something that continues to be relevant in our community, especially right now.  Last month saw the Supreme Court of the United States overturn Roe...

Access to Justice Series: A Brief Reflection by Aaron J. Mohamed and Danielle deMartino

Staff2022-07-13T19:38:24-07:00 Aristotle considered justice as the best and most complete virtue. We should all be asking ourselves, how, therefore, does our community embrace this virtue? The term “justice” as used by Aristotle held two meanings: the first of which describes conduct in agreement with the law, and...

Report from Quarterly Bench Bar Meeting: April 20, 2022

Staff2022-04-28T18:11:52-07:00 Rick Gazipura, SCCBA Director at Large and Bench Bar Liaison, submits his report from the quarterly Bench Bar meeting. 4/20/2022, BENCH BAR MEETING Update to the Portal system (Alex Calvo and Michelle Duarte) --Please check on Portal the morning of your hearing to make sure that have the...

Access to Justice Series: Jane Becker, Tax Attorney

Staff2022-04-28T16:35:37-07:00 Our federal tax system has, as its foundation, intricate laws not meant for middle and lower income taxpayers to easily comprehend (I'm not espousing Marxist philosophy, this is just the way it is.)  This includes the laws themselves, the required forms to report income, and...

Access to Justice Series: Introduction by Mark Johannessen

Staff2022-03-31T00:33:30-07:00 A core aspect of the Santa Cruz County Bar Association’s mission is to promote meaningful access to justice for all persons. People encountering life challenges should have access to resources to help them understand their rights under the law, how protect those rights and obtain...