Natalie Anne Knowlton – Access to Justice Ventures

A2J Ventures & Libertas Institute Partner to Support Legal Services Sandboxes

Access to Justice Ventures and the Utah-based Libertas Institute released a new public policy brief supporting the development of legal regulatory sandboxes as a vehicle through which to bring critically needed innovation to legal consumers. Innovation & Evolution in the Regulation of Legal Services argues for regulatory innovation in the legal sector and explains how […]

In Support of NCJFAP 2023 Legislative Proposal

A2J Ventures Founder Natalie Anne Knowlton submitted a Letter of Support for the North Carolina Justice for All Project 2023 Legislative Proposal to the North Carolina General Assembly RE: In Support of the Recommendations Set Forth in the North Carolina Justice for All Petitionfor Redress of Grievances Pursuant to N.C. Const. Art. I, § 12, […]

Understanding UPL Enforcement

The determination as to what constitutes the unauthorized practice of law has largely been decided by state bar associations and state courts on a case-by-case basis. These enforcement actions are not always transparent. Additionally, for some companies targeted by UPL action, settlement decisions are made strategically as a way to avoid the development of adverse […]

The Utah Legal Services “Regulatory Sandbox”

A Better Way to Regulate Disruptive Technologies Technological capability is advancing light years faster than can regulatory rules. As a result, industries most impacted by the proliferation of innovative technologies are looking to systems of experimental regulation. A regulatory sandbox is one such mechanism. Sandboxes support the development, testing, and deployment of new product and […]

Legal Information vs. Legal Advice

Although defining the “practice of law” can be difficult, it is unequivocal that providing legal advice is something only an attorney or other explicitly authorized professional can provide. Providing legal information, however, is generally not reserved just for attorneys. Some state UPL statutes explicitly exempt legal information from the practice of law. Utah, for example, […]