Thursday, January 18, 2024: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 12, 2024: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Mistakes happen in the course of a civil lawsuit. For example, a defendant may fail to respond to a lawsuit within the required time, resulting in a “default,” which terminates the rights of the defendant to dispute the allegations. Or, a plaintiff may fail to respond to a defense motion, resulting in dismissal of the lawsuit. In this class, learn how to get back on track by asking a judge to “set aside” (or undo) defaults and other mistakes in California state courts.

Class covers:

• California Code of Civil Procedure § 473: what it is, and why you need it
• When and how a party may seek relief from his or her mistakes
• What constitutes “default” and “dismissal,” and what may be “set aside”
• Preparing a motion to vacate default

Class approved for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) credit.

Developed by practicing attorneys and presented by LA Law Library Reference Librarians

Registration fee: FREE - Reservation reserves spot

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Viernes, 26 de enero, 2024: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

**Esta sesión se impartirá solamente en español**

La información de Zoom se envía por correo electrónico a los inscritos antes de la hora de inicio de clases.

¿Necesita ayudar a un adulto discapacitado que tiene dificultades para gestionar sus actividades de la vida diaria y su cuidado personal? Hay muchas maneras de intentar ayudar. Comprender las herramientas y opciones legales disponibles es el primer paso para encontrar la mejor manera de ayudar.

La clase cubre:

• Herramientas legales para ayudar si la persona discapacitada entiende que necesita y quiere ayuda para gestionar su autocuidado
• Una descripción general de las tutelas testamentarias si la capacidad es una preocupación
• Explicar el proceso judicial para ser nombrado curador
• Qué esperar antes de la audiencia sobre el nombramiento de un tutor
• Qué esperar si lo nombran curador y sus responsabilidades
• Derechos del adulto discapacitado conservado
• Explorar los cambios recientes en la ley de California y los acuerdos de toma de decisiones con apoyo como opciones a considerar

Presentado por: Katherine H. Chew, Directora Ejecutiva, LA Law Library (https://www.lalawlibrary.org/)

Cuota de inscripción: GRATIS

Class recorded October 25, 2023

The law provides important tools for survivors of abuse. In this class, learn about two types of restraining orders, domestic violence (DVRO) and civil harassment (CHRO); how trauma can affect survivors; and what tools and resources are available to help.

Class covers:

• Types of restraining orders;
• Who qualifies for a domestic violence (DV)/civil harassment (CHRO) restraining order
• How the DVRO/CHRO process works
• What a DVRO/CHRO can do; and
• Where those in need can seek help

Presented by:

Maria Hall, Attorney/Director of the Los Angeles Incubator Consortium (https://www.mariaehall.co/)

Roberta Ponce, Attorney, BASTA, INC. (https://www.basta.org/)

 Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials and the ability to type on your device and use Zoom to ask questions or use the chat features. 

 LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Class recorded January 17, 2024

Los Angeles is facing a homelessness crisis and pro bono attorneys are needed to help prevent unjust evictions of low-income tenants. This training will provide an overview of the eviction process and outline current housing laws that protect tenants against eviction. After completing this training, attorney volunteers can join the We Are LA Pro Bono Project and partner with legal services organizations to provide free legal assistance to tenants facing eviction through clinics and full scope cases. Pro bono projects will provide volunteers the opportunity to practice landlord-tenant law and learn litigation skills while helping tenants navigate the eviction process.

Class covers:

• We Are LA Pro Bono project overview
• The current state of housing
• Eviction process and laws
• How to get involved as a volunteer

MCLE Disclaimer: MCLE credit is only granted to attorneys licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California. Attorneys from other jurisdictions should contact their state bar to learn about credit reciprocity.

Earn 1.0 hour general MCLE credit

Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials and the ability to type on your device and use Zoom to ask questions or use the chat features.

Presented by: We Are LA Pro Bono Partners (LAFLA, NLS, ICLC, and Bet Tzedek)

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice: LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.