SCOTUS Decision
July 2, 2021
Brian Lipford, Regional Leadership Attorney for SMRLS SE Region (based in Rochester), has been tenacious in asserting the religious liberty rights of a group of Amish farmers in southeastern Minnesota.
SMRLS News
While we believe all our work is noteworthy, a few things stand out that we’d like to share. Read on to stay informed about the many great things happening at SMRLS.
LSC Awards Disaster Relief Funds to SMRLS
June 9, 2021
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) announced today that three legal aid organizations will receive grants totaling $1 million to help low-income communities respond to the impact of COVID-19. LSC’s Midwest Legal Disaster Coordination Project funds efforts to address crucial disaster-related legal needs by establishing partnerships among legal services providers, volunteer attorneys and disaster response organizations. This funding will support the work of LSC grantees in Minnesota, Missouri and Montana and supplements prior efforts to help low-income communities in the Midwest region prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
District Court decision provides ADR Access for Non-English Speakers
February 22, 2021
A recent SMRLS District Court decision will provide ADR Access for Non-English Speakers.
SMRLS Insider: Winter 2020-21
February 9, 2021
The Winter 2020-21 edition of the SMRLS Insider is now available. Read about SMRLS news, events, and stories in the latest e-newsletter.
Social Justice Uncorked 2020
December 11, 2020
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services’ (SMRLS) 13th annual Social Justice Uncorked fundraiser occurred on Thursday, December 10, 2020. SMRLS live streamed the event to accommodate COVID-19 safety precautions...
SMRLS Insider: Summer 2020
August 3, 2020
The Summer 2020 edition of the SMRLS Insider is now available. Read about SMRLS news, events, and stories in the latest e-newsletter.
State Support Featured Advocate: Emmy Buboltz
July 13, 2020
Emmy Buboltz, SMRLS staff attorney in Mankato, is interviewed by State Support for the July 2020 edition of their Justice News e-newsletter.
SMRLS Insider: Spring 2020
April 2, 2020
The Spring 2020 edition of the SMRLS Insider is now available. Learn about SMRLS news, events, and stories in the latest e-newsletter.
2020 Lawyers on Ice
March 9, 2020
On Monday, March 9, 2020, SMRLS held its 18th Annual Lawyers on Ice hockey event at the Xcel Energy Center. Nearly 70 players competed for the traveling “SMRLS Cup” trophy.
SMRLS Insider: Winter 2019
December 23, 2019
The Winter 2019 edition of the SMRLS Insider is now available. Learn about SMRLS news, events, and stories in the latest e-newsletter.
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