Calm down; the New Mexico Supreme Court did not say flat-fee contracts are always constitutional
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June 12, 2016
Calm down; the New Mexico Supreme Court did not say flat-fee contracts are always constitutional
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July 24, 2015
Nevada Supreme Court bans flat fee contracting
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April 30, 2015
Wisconsin’s low attorney compensation rates create conflicts for the indigent accused
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February 13, 2014
State public defense commission bill entered in Idaho legislature
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December 9, 2013
Federal Court orders Washington cities to remedy willfully deficient right to counsel services
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October 15, 2013
Nevada Supreme Court issues order on early case resolution
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August 16, 2013
Idaho Chief Justice calls for the eradication of flat fee contracts
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August 16, 2013
USDOJ calls for binding workload controls as part of resolution to federal suit against two Washington cities
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