Friday, May 18  2018
12:15 p.m. — 1:45 p.m.

Mistakes happen in the course of a civil lawsuit. A defendant may fail to respond to a lawsuit, resulting in a default; or, a plaintiff may fail to respond to a motion to dismiss. In this class, learn about civil procedures for setting aside defaults and other mistakes in California state courts.

Class covers:

• California Code of Civil Procedure § 473
• When and how a party may seek relief from his or her mistakes
• What constitutes “default” and “dismissal”
• Preparing motions to vacate

Presented by: 
Austin Stoub, Reference Librarian - LA Law Library

Registration fees: $20.00
Classes fill up fast, register today to reserve your seat! All registrants must check-in 10 minutes prior to class time to ensure your seat is not reassigned to waiting-list and walk-in attendees when classes are full.

Photography / Videography:
If you register for this class, you may be photographed or recorded. By registering for this class you are giving the LA Law Library your consent to photograph, videotape, record and broadcast your picture, likeness, voice and statements.  

No 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 Law Library is pleased to offer our patrons the opportunity to obtain assistance from third party legal service providers at this and other events within the Library. However, the Library does not control and is not responsible for the content or scope of any assistance given by those providers.

Tuesday, November 2, 2021: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

--- CLASS WILL BE HELD VIA ZOOM. ZOOM INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED TO REGISTRANTS PRIOR TO CLASS START TIME ---

For a small business hiring its first few employees, the thicket of rules and regulations on things like sick time, wages, benefits, and termination can easily become overwhelming. In this class, an employment lawyer and small business owner will cut through the maze to help you focus on what you need to know.

Class covers:

• Best practices to avoid liability and maximize employee success
• Common employment law issues facing smaller businesses
• New sick time and related laws in California
• Family and medical leave laws – do they apply to me?
• Major dos and don’ts to keep in mind, and resources for help

Presented by Karen A. Rooney:

Karen Rooney has over 30 years of litigation experience, mostly in employment-related claims, including extensive trial and arbitration experience. She has represented many small businesses over the years, and is herself a small business owner and employer. Ms. Rooney served on the Board of the L.A. County Bar Association Attorney Referral Service and has volunteered as a mediator with both the Bar Association and the L.A. County Superior Court. She received her J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of San Diego School of Law.

Registration fees: FREE - sponsored by the Friends of the Los Angeles County Law Library through the generous support of Pacific Western Bank.

No 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 Law Library is pleased to offer our patrons the opportunity to obtain assistance from third party legal service providers at this and other events within the Library. However, the Library does not control and is not responsible for the content or scope of any assistance given by those providers.

Wednesday, October 7, 2015
12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.

Tech innovator Mitch Kapor once wrote that “Getting information off the Internet is like taking a drink from a fire hydrant.” Technological advancement has enabled humanity to retain and process seemingly endless amounts of information, including legal information. In this class, learn how to use Lexis Advance, the new legal research platform available at LA Law Library, to make sense of the water pouring from the legal information “fire hydrant,” and start researching more effectively.

Class covers:

• Starting Online Legal Research
• Refining Your Search Results
• Critical Sections of Cases and Code Sections
• Shepard’s Citation Services
• California Secondary Sources

Earn 1 hour general MCLE credit

Presented by Terrance Allen:
Terrance Allen received his B.S. (Cum Laude) from Hampton University in flight education and his J.D. from Pepperdine University, School of Law. Terrance worked as an aviation law specialist and flight instructor for nine years before obtaining his Legal & Government Consultant position at LexisNexis. In his current role, Terrance monitors the legal industry to identify trends and potential future developments, consults with legal organization to discuss their challenges and needs, authors nationally used CLE materials for LexisNexis, and helps with the orientation of new attorneys and paralegals in general legal practices.

Registration fees: $20
Non-refundable, payment reserves spot.

No 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 Law Library is pleased to offer our patrons the opportunity to obtain assistance from third party legal service providers at this and other events within the Library. However, the Library does not control and is not responsible for the content or scope of any assistance given by those providers.

Wednesday, November 18, 2015
12:00 p.m. — 1:30 p.m.

Do you know how to protect your creations – your works of authorship and your trademarks? Learn all about the rights you have in your creations and names. This class will help you understand your rights and develop a plan for protecting your creations.

The class is taught by an experienced intellectual property attorney.

Class covers:

• What is a copyright and trademark
• Protecting creations
• Avoiding lawsuits
• Trademark clearance searching
• Protecting a trademark

Registration fees: FREE
Classes fill up fast. Register today to reserve your seat! You must check-in 10 minutes prior to class time to ensure your seat is not reassigned to waiting list and walk-in attendees.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Los Angeles County Law Library through the generous support of the Federal Bar Association.

No 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 Law Library is pleased to offer our patrons the opportunity to obtain assistance from third party legal service providers at this and other events within the Library. However, the Library does not control and is not responsible for the content or scope of any assistance given by those providers.