Word: publico
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Such problems are partly because of a shortage of attorneys willing to spend some time representing the poor free of charge. Pro bono work is the trade term for it, from the Latin pro bono publico, meaning "for the public good." It has long been a tenet of the profession that all lawyers should devote part of their time to such work. The U.S. Supreme Court has guaranteed a lawyer, at government expense if necessary, to every criminal defendant who faces prison. Though in civil matters, everything from custody proceedings to deportation hearings, the poor must rely on the generosity...
...most common swindles involves notaries public who pass themselves off as influential officials. In Spanish-speaking countries, a notario publico is a man of influence, nearly equivalent to a lawyer. Many illegals learn only after parting with their money that a U.S. notary is usually nothing more than a witness to a signature. Notaries can lose their licenses if they are convicted of such misrepresentation. "The new law," says Texas Assistant Attorney General LaMonte Freerks, "is a growth industry in rip-offs...
...cannot even find out how the Sox are doing from WVCA, and Geller will probably never utter the name Larry Bird unless Bird takes up the violin.) The corporation has made it clear that it wants to take away Geller's license for the good of Gloucester -- pro bono publico, as it were -- and not, as Geller has shamefully implied, because an FM station within range of the Boston market is nowadays worth at least...
...user fees are not responding wisely or with complete awareness to the implications of the situation. Their moves for radical changes in the fiscal support base of public library service is appalling. almost unbelievable, in fact. Libraries are public institutions and were established for the public good (pro bono publico). It is important, indeed essential, to understand it and know how to handle its arugments...
...Deputy Secretary reportedly has had several lucrative job offers in recent months, but he intends to return soon to his old Los Angeles law firm. One key reason: an agreement with the firm's partners that he will have time for considerable pro bono publico work (cases undertaken gratis for the good of the community). It seems doubtful, though, that Christopher will ever handle a more important, more frustrating or more potentially rewarding pro bono assignment than the case of the American hostages...