Class recorded Thursday, October 29, 2020.

An attorney from Disability Rights California's Voting Rights Practice Group will discuss the state and federal requirements for accessible voting and why it is important for voters with disabilities to be able to vote privately and independently. The presentation will cover how Covid-19 is impacting the November election and the on-going transition to vote centers in Los Angeles County.

Class covers:

• Requirements such as accessible voting systems for in-person voting
• Covid-19’s impact on election administration
• New technology that will allow for accessible vote by mail
• Rules for voting rights if under a conservatorship
• Los Angeles County’s transition to vote centers under the Voter’s Choice Act

Presented by:
Paul Spencer, Attorney, Disability Rights California

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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 October 2020.

For a recent case on self-training and certification of service dogs, see C.L. v. Del Amo Hospital, Inc., 992 F.3d 901 (2021).

Gain a basic understanding of legal rights and responsibilities involved in the use of service and emotional support animals. This presentation will focus on various laws, such as the ADA, Section 504, and the Fair Housing Act, as they relate to service dogs and emotional support animals in business establishments and housing.

• Is there a difference between a service animal and an emotional support animal?
• What kinds of animals qualify as service animals?
• Where can you take a service or emotional support animal?
• What can I do if an establishment refuses to allow me to bring in my service or emotional support animal?
• What happens if your service or emotional support animal is disruptive?

Presented by:
Autumn Elliott, Senior Counsel, Disability Rights California
Christopher H. Knauf, Director of Litigation, Disability Rights Legal Center

Course Materials: If you would like to receive a copy of the course materials for any of the classes, including any PowerPoint used, please register at the Register Now! button for the class, provided below.

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 October 1, 2020

For updated information on e-filing and filing court documents in-person during COVID-19, please click here. If your case is being heard in California state superior court, please be sure to visit your court’s website for the most recent updates. L.A. Superior Court’s website is here.

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.

Class covers:

• How to frame your case in the best light
• Whether settlement makes sense for your case
• The role of a settlement officer or mediator
• How to prepare for a negotiation
• How to negotiate effectively
• When to make an offer
• How to decide what is a fair result
• Documenting your settlement so you are protected

Presented by:
Sandra Levin, Executive Director, LA Law Library

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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 September 1, 2020

Elder Abuse Restraining orders are an important protection tool to end abuse suffered by an elderly or dependent adult. This workshop will explore who can file for an Elder Abuse/Dependent Adult Restraining Order, identify different types of abuse, and where to find help.

Presented by:
Dani Kaiserman, Elder Justice Attorney, Bet Tzedek Legal Services

Course Materials: If you would like to receive a copy of the course materials for any of the classes, including any PowerPoint used, please register at the Register Now! button for the class, provided below. A staff member will email you the course materials (usually within one business day)

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.