A report released last month by the Maryland Access to Justice Commission found the Interest On Lawyers Trust Accounts program, which historically provided about half of the state's funding for legal aid, is generating about 70 percent less revenue than it did two years ago.
The program, which diverts interest from many attorney-held bank accounts, is expected to pull in about $2 million this fiscal year, down from $6.7...
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Karma - 2009-12-07 13:32:45
Once again I will take the quick negative rating of my previous comment to mean I am correct. Thank you.
I know of what i speak, but here is a link for the uniformed:
http://www.allbusiness.com/legal/legal-services-lawyers/12628293-1.html
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Judge Bell - 2009-12-07 12:45:04
Chief Judge Bell is a vocal advocate for equal access to justice. It is a shame that this report does not have a quote or two from him.
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