Below is a list of all events that are currently open for registration. Click on the event name to proceed.
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Civil Lawsuit Basics: How to Correct Mistakes & Defaults
Location: LA Law Library - Online Class

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Apr 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2025 12:02 am - 11:59 pm |
FREE
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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. |
Civil Lawsuit Basics: How to File and Respond to Complaints
Location: LA Law Library - Online Class

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Apr 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2025 12:04 am - 11:59 pm |
FREE
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A civil lawsuit starts with the filing and service of a written complaint; the defendant must then file an answer or other response. These are called pleadings, and they set the stage for all that comes afterward in the lawsuit. In this class, learn how to prepare, file, serve and respond to civil case pleadings in California state court. |
Civil Lawsuit Basics: How to Make and Oppose Motions
Location: LA Law Library - Online Class

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Apr 1, 2020 - Jan 1, 2025 12:06 am - 11:59 pm |
FREE
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A motion is how you request that a court order someone to do something in your lawsuit. Motions are made to obtain many types of orders: to postpone a trial to a later date, to modify an order for child support, to get a judgment without going to trial, to get a rehearing or a new trial, or for sanctions when a party breaks the rules (just to name a few). A motion for any of these orders can have a huge impact on your case. This class is intended to give an overview of how motions work in California state court and the rules of procedure that apply to making, filing, serving and opposing motions. |
Civil Lawsuit Basics: Subpoenas & RFPs: Getting Documents to Prove Your Case
Location: LA Law Library - Online Class

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Apr 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2023 12:08 am - 11:59 pm |
FREE
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The process of discovery in a civil lawsuit allows a party to obtain information and documents relevant to the suit. This helps the parties know ahead of time what evidence might be presented at trial, or to resolve the case prior to trial. In this class, learn about subpoenas and requests for production (RFPs) in California state court civil cases, in order to discover written documents and other physical objects you might need to prove your case or defend yourself successfully. |
Civil Lawsuit Basics: When, Why & How to Settle a Case
Location: LA Law Library - Online Class

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Apr 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2023 12:10 am - 11:59 pm |
FREE
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More than 90% of civil cases settle or are dismissed prior to trial, yet most litigants spend very little time thinking about whether or how to settle their cases. Learn when settlement makes sense, what resources and tools are available to you and how to negotiate effectively to get the best possible result without the uncertainty, time, and expense of taking a case all the way to trial. |
ON DEMAND: Civil Lawsuit Basics: Motions for Summary Judgment
Location: LA Law Library - Main Downtown Library

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Aug 5, 2021 - Dec 31, 2023 12:00 am - 11:59 pm |
FREE
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Civil Lawsuit Basics: Enforcing Judgments
Location: LA Law Library - Online Class

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Aug 23, 2021 - Dec 31, 2023 12:00 am - 11:59 pm |
FREE
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ON DEMAND: Civil Lawsuit Basics: Appearing at Trial: Rules and Strategies
Location: LA Law Library - Online Class

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Aug 11, 2022 - Dec 31, 2025 12:00 pm - 01:30 pm |
FREE
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LIVE ZOOM: Civil Lawsuit Basics: Appearing at Trial: Rules and Strategies
Location: LA Law Library - Online Class
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Sep 28, 2023 12:00 pm - 01:30 pm |
FREE
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IN PERSON: Civil Lawsuit Basics: Enforcing Judgments
Location: LA Law Library - Main Downtown Library

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Oct 12, 2023 12:00 pm - 01:30 pm |
FREE
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IN PERSON: Civil Lawsuit Basics: How to File and Respond to a Complaint
Location: LA Law Library - Main Downtown Library

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Oct 26, 2023 12:00 pm - 01:30 pm |
FREE
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LIVE ZOOM: Civil Lawsuit Basics: How to Make and Oppose Motions
Location: LA Law Library - Online Class

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Nov 9, 2023 12:00 pm - 01:30 pm |
FREE
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IN PERSON: Civil Lawsuit Basics: Subpoenas and RFPs: Getting Documents to Prove Your Case
Location: LA Law Library - Main Downtown Library

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Nov 30, 2023 12:00 pm - 01:30 pm |
FREE
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LIVE ZOOM: Civil Lawsuit Basics: Motions for Summary Judgment
Location: LA Law Library - Online Class

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Dec 14, 2023 12:00 pm - 01:30 pm |
FREE
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