Child Tax Credit 2021 Update: Advanced Payments
**Updated October 15, 2021. Original Post June 25, 2021.** There have been important changes to the Child Tax Credit (CTC) that will help many families receive advance payments this summer. […]
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Action Alert: NC Bill Removes Protections for Motel Renters
The North Carolina General Assembly is considering legislation that would take rights away from some of the most vulnerable renters in our community. HB 366 is a Regulatory Reform […]
Recognizing Juneteenth is A Start
This week Congress overwhelmingly approved a measure that President Biden signed into law to designate Juneteenth as a federal holiday—a long overdue recognition of a critical moment in our nation’s history. […]
Action Alert: Supreme Court Upholds ACA Once Again
Today the Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of upholding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for the third time. This decision is wonderful news for Charlotte Center of Legal Advocacy and […]
NCBA Honors Robinson Bradshaw, Access to Justice Pro Bono Partner, with State-wide Award
Three huge projects. One unprecedented year. Despite the challenges and legal boom of 2020, Robinson Bradshaw took charge in their pro bono initiatives. For their unyielding commitment to pro bono […]
What Is Included in Every Healthcare.gov Plan?
Need to enroll in a health insurance policy or update the one you have? Open Enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace (Healthcare.gov) is Nov. 1, 2022, to Jan. 15, 2023. […]
Action Alert: Support the 2040 Plan Today for a Better Charlotte Tomorrow
Revised draft of Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan charts a sure path toward a more just, equitable community. The statement below is from the local group Neighbors for More Neighbors […]
The 2021 Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy Pro Bono Award: Elizabeth Murphy
If you looked at Elizabeth Murphy’s resume, you would learn she is a partner at Alston & Bird where she serves as Chair of the Commercial Real Estate Lending and Servicing Team. What you would not see is that she has represented fourteen immigrant […]
Mental Health and the ACA
Need to enroll in a health insurance policy or update the one you have? Open Enrollment for the Health Insurance Marketplace (Healthcare.gov) is Nov. 1, 2021, to Jan. 15, 2022. […]
Action Alert: Don’t We All Deserve A More Just, Equitable Community?
Charlotte’s future is in our hands. We have an incredible opportunity to put Charlotte on the path toward equitable, long-term social and economic development. The Charlotte City Council is considering adoption of the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan, a guiding document that will inform how our city grows […]
