by MBJ Staff Published: October 30,2011
The founding president and CEO of the Mississippi Center for Justice has been honored by the White House. The recognition for Martha Bergmark comes through President Barack Obama’s “Winning the Future” initiative. Bergmark participated Oct. 13 in a discussion with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, Senior Counselor for Access to Justice Mark Childress and other [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: May 27,2011
Tags: Bolivar, Delta Democrat Times, Humphreys, Mississippi Center for Justice, Sharkey, South Delta Regional Housing Authority, Sunflower, Washington
GREENVILLE — A lawsuit challenging rent increases at apartments owned by the South Delta Regional Housing Authority has been settled. The case was to go to trial in August in federal court in Greenville. Mississippi Center for Justice, which represented the tenants, tells the Delta Democrat Times that the settlement terms are confidential. The lawsuit [...] [...]
by Amy McCullough Published: February 20,2011
Tags: BP, BP DEEPWATER HORIZON aftermath, Martha Bergmark, Mississippi Center for Justice, oil spill
Many BP oil disaster victims, like shrimp and oyster harvesters, have turned in claims paperwork to the Gulf Coast Claims Facility, only to have it rejected due to inadequate documentation. Many don’t have the financial resources to hire private lawyers and some may also lack the educational background to be able to handle the paperwork [...] [...]
by MBJ Staff Published: March 7,2010
Tags: American Bar Association, Martha Bergmark, Mississippi Center for Justice
The American Bar Association Section of Litigation will recognize Martha Bergmark of Jackson, with the annual John Minor Wisdom Public Service and Professionalism Award for her contributions to public service. Bergmark, president and CEO of the Mississippi Center for Justice, is being recognized for her advocacy, leadership and commitment to equal justice. She worked at [...] [...]
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