Class recorded September 1, 2021

Do you know the warning signs of identity theft? Recovering from identity theft – when someone uses your personal information to open new accounts, make purchases or get a tax refund – is a process. Learn the steps you can take to better protect yourself and your loved ones from identity theft and what to do if you believe you or a loved one have been the victim of identity theft.

Class Covers:

• What is identity theft?
• The various types of identity theft
• Warning signs of identity theft and what to look for
• Steps individuals can take to better protect themselves and loved ones
• How to find out if you are a victim of identity theft
• What to do if you are a victim of identity theft
• Resources available to help

Presented by: Marissa Mowery, Attorney, Mental Health Advocacy Services (https://www.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.

El nuevo programa de permisos para vendedores ambulantes de la Cuidad de L.A. permite a los vendedores de comida y otros artículos en las aceras y áreas públicas operar legal y abiertamente. Aprenda qué permisos necesita, documentos que necesita para obtener sus permisos, cómo renovar sus permisos y dónde obtener ayuda gratuita  del proceso.

Clase Cubre:

• Ventajas de obtener los permisos adecuados (y qué puede suceder si no los obtiene)
• Los tres (3) permisos que necesita como vendedor ambulante
• Qué documentos necesita para solicitar sus permisos
• Qué puede vender en la cuidad de L.A. y dónde puede venderlo
• Dónde obtener ayuda

Presentado por:

Angelica Urquijo, The Imagen Group (https://www.theimagengroup.com/about)

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La biblioteca jurídica de Los Ángeles no brinda asesoría legal:

La biblioteca jurídica de Los Ángeles no brinda asesoría legal. La biblioteca jurídica de Los Ángeles brinda acceso a recursos legales y ayuda con investigación legal. La biblioteca jurídica de Los Ángeles no brinda asesoramiento legal. Para consejo legal, debería consultar un abogado.

Class recorded September 1, 2021

In this class, learn how to plan for disability and end of life so that your (or your loved one’s) wishes and preferences about their healthcare are honored, and family and caregivers know what to expect. The instructor will discuss the purpose of Advanced Healthcare Directive and power of attorney forms, and how to prepare and finalize these important documents.  The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones is to be prepared.

Class covers:

• The importance of planning ahead to make disability and end of life decisions
• The Advanced Healthcare Directive: its purpose, the standard form, and how to complete it
• The power of attorney form: what it does, and how to complete it
• Other documents that may be necessary
• How to plan for other considerations, such as funeral arrangements and organ and tissue donation

Presented by:

Mina Sirkin, Attorney, Sirkin & Sirkin (https://sirkinlawgroup.com/attorneys/)

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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 August 30, 2023

People in other countries sometimes have to be given notice before a legal steps here can proceed, but serving legal documents on someone living in a foreign country can be complicated. This class covers the requirements of serving papers abroad using something called the Hague Service Convention.

Class covers:

• What is the Hague Service Convention?
• When does the Hague Service Convention apply?
• Procedures for service of papers outside the U.S. under the Hague Service Convention
• How to find out the proper method of service if the Hague Service Convention does not apply

Presented by:

Sarah Martin, Librarian, Global Law and Language Access, LA Law Library (http://www.lalawlibrary.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.