Court of Appeals Issues Annual IOLTA Compliance Reporting – Jan. 8, 2010 – The Maryland Court of Appeals has issued a compliance mailing to every attorney on active status admitted to the practice of law in Maryland.

IOLTA Compliance –
Deadline February 15, 2010
Online filing at www.mdcourts.gov
Printable copy of Compliance Form
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
More information about compliance
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Informational Meeting on Jan. 14 for FY 2011 MLSC Funding - Dec. 21 , 2009 - Nonprofit organizations interested in continuing or seeking funding from MLSC for civil legal services to low-income persons for fiscal year 2011 must submit an application no later than March 15, 2010. MLSC will hold a meeting on January 14... -more-

Need is up, but funding plummets for legal aid – December 7, 2009 – Today's article in the Washington Post gives many examples of the effect of low interest rates on legal services to low-income clients in Maryland and surrounding jurisdictions.

FDIC Final Rule Guarantees IOLTA Accounts through June 2010 – On September 1st, the FDIC published its final rule, amending the Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program (TLGP) and extending the Transaction Account Guarantee Program (TAG) for six months, until June 30, 2010. Under the final Rule, funds in IOLTA accounts will continue to be fully guaranteed by the FDIC. -more-

Donate to MLSC -Chief Judge Robert M. Bell recently wrote to Maryland lawyers about the country's economic crisis and its impact on IOLTA income and funding for legal services to the poor. If you wish to make a financial contribution, please send checks to: Maryland Legal Services Corporation, 15 Charles Plaza, Suite 102, Baltimore, MD 21201. For information about donating pro bono services, contact the Pro Bono Resource Center at 410-837-9379.

Judicare Opportunities for Family Law Attorneys - Judicare Pilot Projects in Maryland – link

Support the IOLTA Honor Roll Banks - IOLTA Honor Roll Banks & Approved Financial Institutions – link

MLSC 2009 Awards Winners - click here

MLSC 25th Anniversary (2007) Celebration Video and More - click here

MLSC FY 2009 Annual Report - click here