Updates
Give People Access to Virginia Courts
| By James W. (Jay) Speer, Esq.
Courts Should Be Instruments of Progress, Not Weapons of Oppression
VPLC Joins National Coalition Defending FTC Independence
VPLC is among 40 consumer, privacy, and competition organizations filing an amicus brief in Slaughter v. Trump, supporting Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter in the challenge to her attempted removal by the President.
Unreasonable: Attorney Fees Deepen Housing Instability
A new report shows inflated attorney fees in Virginia eviction cases are pushing families deeper into debt and worsening the state’s housing crisis.
May is Foster Care Month. But Should We Celebrate?
| By Valerie L’Herrou, Esq.
There is a lot to celebrate when families step up to provide a safe and loving home for children who have been placed in foster care. But putting kids in foster care is no reason for joy.
Paying for Protective Order Relief Means Survivors Stay Safe
For survivors of domestic violence or sexual abuse, protective orders can include housing-related relief such as rent, utilities, or alternative housing.
Who Can Afford to Serve in the General Assembly?
Members of the Virginia General Assembly currently earn about $18,000 per year in base salary — a level that has remained unchanged since 1992.
