Class recorded April 1, 2020

An appeal is very different from trial court proceedings. There are many misconceptions about how appeals work and what the appellate courts will consider.  Learn what an appeal is, the steps to take to appeal a trial court decision and the importance of the concept of harmful, judicial error.

Class covers:

• Appellate court structure
• How the appellate court reviews the trial court’s decision
• Steps to appeal
• The limits of appellate review
• Designating the record

Presented by:

David Axelrad (http://www.horvitzlevy.com/david-m-axelrad), Certified Specialist, Appellate Law, Horvitz & Levy LLP 

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Class recorded September 1, 2021

You have the right to appeal to a higher court if you don’t agree with the outcome of your case in the lower (trial level or superior) court. However, you won’t be successful in that appeal unless you take important actions to “hedge your bets” and avoid common mistakes while your case is still in the lower court. Learn what to do and how to do it in this class, so that if you do lose, you can maximize your chances of success on appeal.

Class covers:

• The importance of court reporters, preserving testimony and oral argument
• The importance of objections at trial, including objections to the admission (or omission) of evidence
• How to generate and preserve a complete record in the lower court
• Raising issues in the lower court first (“raise it or waive it”), and using post-trial motions
• How to avoid waiving your rights
• Giving the trial court judge the chance to address an error first

Presented by:

David Axelrad (http://www.horvitzlevy.com/david-m-axelrad), Certified Specialist, Appellate Law, Horvitz & Levy LLP 

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LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
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Class recorded September 1, 2021

Bias because of someone’s race, color, gender, or disability can occur anywhere in American society, including in public schools, and especially in the special education context. This class will educate attendees on different types of bias (implicit and explicit), and how the law protects against bias in special education. Attendees will also learn about what they can do to combat and address bias both preemptively and after the fact.

Class covers:

• Different types of bias (implicit and explicit)
• How the law protects against bias in education
• How bias can occur in special education testing and placement, and in discipline
• Options for addressing bias preemptively and after the fact (including litigation)

Presented By:

Kyra Clipper, formerly with Learning Rights Law Center (https://www.learningrights.org/)

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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, 2022

When an individual with a mental health disability is trying to decide whether to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) benefits, there are many questions to be considered. How will I prove to the Social Security Administration that I am disabled? What kind of treatment history do I need? What benefits do I qualify for? 

This training will cover the SSI/SSDI application process, the steps to take before applying, the kinds of information to gather, and the resources available in Los Angeles County to help you submit a successful application.

 Presented by:

Jo Bloomfield, Managing Attorney, Mental Health Advocacy Services (http://mhas-la.org/)

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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.