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The United States District Court has issued a decision
The United States District Court has issued a decision that restores hope to the approximately 14,000 Minnesotans with disabilities, many of whom are stuck living in corporate group homes. Today ...continue reading
Join us for cocktails with a cause!
Legal Aid, in partnership with MinnPost and Far North Spirits, provides opportunities for you to enjoy a drink and appetizers as you learn about today's topical legal and policy matters. Our ...continue reading
Sixth Annual Legal Aid Access to Justice Luncheon
Sixth Annual Legal Aid Access to Justice Luncheon
Thursday, March 30, 2017 – 11:30-1:00 p.m.
Courtyard by Marriott St. Cloud, The Grand Ballroom
404 W. St. Germain, St. Cloud
Keynote Speaker Secretary of State Steve Simon
The Bar Examination – Legal topics served straight up
The Bar Examination – Legal topics served straight up
Presented by Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid together with MinnPost and Far North Spirits
Our first Bar Examination is:Thursday, March 23, from 5-8 pm (program at 6:00)
The topic will be Healthcare Access, Cost and Coverage — What’s Next?
The featured speaker is Jim Eppel, President and CEO of UCare.
Food Building in Northeast Minneapolis (1401 Marshall St. N.E.)
Please join us for drinks, appetizers together with engaging and informative conversation.
$5 / rsvp@mylegalaid.org
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The Minnesota Disability Law Center is excited to announce two new webinars for parents with children or young adults. One webinar focuses on the fundamentals of special education law, ...continue reading
St. Paul Agrees to ADA Curb Improvements
More on St. Paul's agreements to make ADA improvements to curb ramps, with quotes from Disability Law Center Staff Attorney Steve Schmidt. ...continue reading
MMLA attorney featured in Minnesota Lawyer
MMLA attorney Riann Meyer is featured in the "Up & Coming" section of Minnesota Lawyer. Click to read more. ...continue reading
Landlords collected thousands of dollars in illegal “side payments” from low-income tenants
Meria Murray came to Legal Aid for help after a housing court referee informed her that it was illegal for the landlord to charge illegal side payments – payments of rent above what the ...continue reading
Mishandling of Funds Alleged in Lawsuit
From an Access Press article: More than 5,000 Minnesotans with disabilities have been deprived of plus-$1 billion in services for more than two decades under a federal Medicaid program managed by ...continue reading
Law Suit Claims State Mismanaged Money
From this StarTribune article: "Thousands of Minnesotans with disabilities have been forced needlessly to wait months and even years for community-based services because the state has underspent ...continue reading