Access to Justice

Law360 is on a mission to shed light on how the rule of law can shape communities and explore important, and often overlooked, issues that impact the ability of individuals to navigate a complex legal system. We are proud to announce our Access to Justice newsletter, which will deliver stories to all readers, free of charge, on trends affecting the justice gap, pro bono programs and difference makers helping citizens with the fewest resources gain access to the courts.



Latest News in Access to Justice

  • August 24, 2026

    4th Circ. Says Vacated Drug Conviction Can't Bar Admissibility

    The Fourth Circuit concluded Monday that a Mexico native's since-vacated marijuana conviction in North Carolina state court does not render her inadmissible in the U.S., departing from a long-standing framework that considered vacated convictions valid for immigration purposes unless they're vacated due to substantive or procedural defects. 

  • August 24, 2026

    Mich. Judicial Council Seeks Input On Long-Term Courts Strategy

    The Michigan Judicial Council heard input on its six-point strategic plan to improve the courts system Monday during a Zoom public forum.

  • August 24, 2026

    Fla. College Protest Rule Blocked In 'ICEBreakers' Suit

    A Florida federal judge blocked a Miami college's rule restricting protest activities after it was used to discipline several students who staged a brief public demonstration against immigration tactics, finding that the regulation likely violates the First Amendment.

  • August 24, 2026

    Landlord Inks 2nd Deal To Repair Unsafe Conn. Complex

    Connecticut's attorney general announced a second settlement with the landlord of a 544-unit apartment site to resolve an investigation into unsafe conditions at the property, a deal that comes after the owner paid out $5.1 million in February to compensate tenants for problems at the complex. 

  • August 21, 2026

    Hogan Lovells Helps Advance Gene Therapy For Rare Disease

    Hogan Lovells Cadwalader partner Blake Wilson found himself scrolling through LinkedIn one day, when a post caught his eye that would spark a multiyear pro bono effort and lead to a breakthrough treatment for a rare and fatal disorder affecting children.

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  • Legal aid programs and funding
  • Right to counsel
  • Pro se rights
  • Sentencing and bail reform
  • Pro bono efforts
  • Judicial backlogs and shortages
  • Technology that improves access to justice
  • Crime victims’ access to justice