MCLE: Key Developments: Civil Litigation

Tuesday, January 29, 2019  2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Join this discussion of the key civil litigation cases and statutory developments of the last year. Our speakers analyze and discuss select developments that will significantly impact litigation practice and give you insight into how these changes might affect your practice going forward.

Presented by: Robert Abiriand Richard B. Koskoff

Earn 1.5 hours participatory MCLE credit

Registration Fee: $25

 

 

MCLE: Key Developments: Criminal Law

Tuesday, January 29, 2019  4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

This program reviews some of the biggest criminal law developments of the last year. Concentrated on the most significant cases and legislative changes, the panelists will bring you up to date and provide insight on how these developments may affect your practice.

Presented by: Hon. Mark K. Hanasono, Los Angeles County Superior Court; Cynthia M. Nakao, Office of the Los Angeles County District Attorney; and Michael S. Ogul, Office of the Santa Clara County Public Defender

Earn 1.5 hours participatory MCLE credit

Registration Fee: $25

 

 

 

QuickLook: Introduction to Electronic Resources (North Hollywood)

Friday, August 24, 2018: 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Friday, December 28, 2018: 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.

This course introduces electronic legal research databases available at the LA Law Library. Overview of basic legal research fundamentals and research strategies are also included.

Class covers:

  • Legal Authority
  • Legal Citation Style Manuals
  • LA Law Library Electronic Resources
  • Free Legal Research Websites
  • Case Currency – Shepard's / Keycite
  • Legal Research Tips

*A more extensive class, which may include hands-on practice and sample exercises, is taught at the Main branch of LA Law Library in downtown Los Angeles.

Location:
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Library
5211 Tujunga Ave
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 766-7185

No legal advice:
LA Law Library provides access to legal resources and assistance with legal research. LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Registration fee: FREE

QuickLook: Self-Help and Litigation Resources on the CA Courts Website (North Hollywood)

Friday, September 28, 2018: 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.

This class introduces tools and resources available on the California Courts official website www.courts.ca.gov.

Class covers:

How to find forms, jury instructions, and Appellate Court case information
Free resources for going to court without an attorney
"Hidden Gems" and other hard to find resources

*A more extensive class, which may include hands-on practice and sample exercises, is taught at the Main branch of LA Law Library in downtown Los Angeles.

Location:
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Library
5211 Tujunga Ave
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 766-7185

No legal advice:
LA Law Library provides access to legal resources and assistance with legal research. LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Registration fee: FREE

QuickLook: Legal Research on the Internet (North Hollywood)

Friday, October 19, 2018: 12:30 - 1:15 p.m.

LA Law Library legal research specialists teach free, monthly 45-minute overviews of legal information search tools and techniques as part of regular "office hour" visits.*

This class introduces free and low cost websites for researching California and federal law.

Class covers:

  • How to search for bills, codes, regulations, and case law
  • Sources for Los Angeles County law and government
  • General legal research sites, including Google Scholar and FindLaw for Legal Professionals
  • Legal research tips

*A more extensive class, which may include hands-on practice and sample exercises, is taught at the Main branch of LA Law Library in downtown Los Angeles.

Location:
North Hollywood Amelia Earhart Regional Library
5211 Tujunga Ave
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 766-7185

No legal advice:
LA Law Library provides access to legal resources and assistance with legal research. LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.

Registration Fee: FREE

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