Class recorded October 27, 2022

Want to look up an old friend or former colleague or research an organization before a job interview or court hearing? Learn about OSINT (Open Source Intelligence), how it’s being utilized, what’s available and other popular resources from LA County Library and beyond to get background information on people and organizations.

Class covers:

•      What is OSINT (Open Source Intelligence)?
•      How is OSINT utilized? And by whom?
•      Types and sources of OSINT
•      Business/personal lookup database through LA County Library       
•      Further learning through LA County Library resources              
•      Generally available resources and tools

Presented by:

Lawrence Mak, Librarian, Adult & Digital Services, Los Angeles County Public Library (https://lacountylibrary.org/)

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.

Class recorded September 1, 2022

This class will provide basic information and resources about how the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) handles complaints of habitability issues in HUD housing. “Habitability” is a legal term that means that housing is fit to live in. The instructor will explain HUD rules and regulations on habitability in HUD housing, and will share general resources for the public on habitability issues in HUD housing.

Presented by:
Natalie M. Atallah, Attorney-Advisor, Los Angeles Field Office, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (https://www.hud.gov/)

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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.

Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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Class recorded Otcober 27, 2022

Panelists discuss the First Amendment rights and ethical obligations of licensed attorneys who participate in lawful protests and other civic gatherings.   Whether advocating for their clients or acting as private citizens, attorneys engage in a variety of First Amendment activities, including protest. So what are an attorney’s rights when they attend a protest? What are the professional and ethical considerations of an attorney when they do so? What duties does an attorney have as an observer? Can an attorney attend a protest in order to find potential clients? This class will explore these questions and more, bringing together the experience of activist attorneys and law enforcement.

MCLE Disclaimer:

MCLE credit is only granted to attorneys licensed to practice law by the State Bar of California. Attorneys from other jurisdictions should contact their state bar to learn about credit reciprocity.

Earn 1.0 hour Legal Ethics MCLE Credit

Presented by:

Maria Hall, Attorney (https://mariaehall.co/)

Christian Contreras (https://contreras-law.com/about-christian-contreras), Attorney, The Christian Contreras Firm, PLC'

Registration Fee: $20

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