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July 9, 2019
While the criminal justice side of the opioid epidemic has received significant attention, the civil legal issues it has caused have quietly smoldered into a raging inferno, overwhelming legal aid providers, families, social service providers, and courts. The Legal Services Corporation, which funds legal aid organizations across America, recently rolled out a new report on this issue at the Tennessee Supreme Court in Nashville.
By Will Wright
July 12, 2019 12:38 PM, Updated July 12, 2019 12:41 PM
As black lung surges across Eastern Kentucky, clinic expands to meet demand.
New Beginnings Pulmonary Rehab plans to double its number of clinics by early 2020 as black lung disease increases in prevalence among Central Appalachian coal miners.
New Beginnings Pulmonary Rehab plans to double its number of clinics by early 2020 as black lung disease increases in prevalence among Central Appalachian coal miners.
By Andrew Strickler | July 14, 2019, 8:02 PM EDT
By the summer of 2007, Johnny McIntosh could barely walk, much less hold down a job.
At just 40 years old, McIntosh had a back injury from a public works job in his native eastern Kentucky, followed by a re-injury, debilitating pain, depression and suicide attempts.
His application for federal disability benefits, arranged through a flamboyant but well-regarded local lawyer named Eric Conn, was quickly approved. For years, McIntosh lived on a monthly check that by 2016 had grown to $733.
Home Sweet Home: What You Need to Know About Emergency Protective Orders & Going To Court During COVID
Facebook Live: Spotlight on Elder Abuse
Elder abuse can take many different forms, including physical abuse, financial abuse, and frauds targeting seniors. Attorneys Leigh Ann Moore, Caleb Pittman, and Seneka Land will provide information and answer your questions live on August 27th at 1:00 pm. No registration is necessary. To get a reminder from Facebook so you don't miss this important event RSVP here.
In this video, we walk you through how to use an online tool created by Kentucky Equal Justice Center to create a letter and declaration for your landlord to protect yourself from eviction. To read more about what you can you can do to protect yourself from eviction during the COVID-19 crisis as well as for a list of assistance programs for potential rent relief check out News To Know for Renters.
Advocacy Director Evan Smith gives renters the information they need to know on the new eviction moratorium from the Centers for Disease Control.
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