Thursday, November 3, 2022: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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Join a live question and answer session with an experienced civil rights and employment discrimination attorney. Ask your questions about civil rights law, whether a civil rights violation may have occurred, what is required for an employee to prove employment discrimination and where and how to make a civil rights claim. Covers civil rights and responsibilities of the police and public.

Ask your questions about:

• How to determine if there is a civil rights violation
• Types of civil rights cases
• Laws against employment-based discrimination
• Who can bring a civil rights case
• Requirement to file a government claim before filing a lawsuit in some types of cases
• Choosing between filing in state or federal court
• Where and how to file
• Deadlines and time limits

Although you can listen to the class from various kinds of devices, you will need video to view the speaker(s) and any presentation materials, and will need to connect through Zoom to be able to participate in the written Q&A or chat features.

Presented by: Silvia Luna, Attorney, Luna Legal Firm

Registration fee: FREE

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.

Friday, November 18, 2022 : 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Probate is the legal process of distributing a person’s cash, property, and other assets after they die. For relatives and heirs, probate court can be complicated and intimidating, especially when disputes arise. In this class, learn the basics of probate and the administration of estates and trusts, including when probate can be avoided, how to challenge improper use or waste of estate property, and where to go for further information and assistance. Learning important legal fundamentals about probate can make your legal journey easier and more successful.
               
Class covers:

• What is probate, and how it works
• When probate is necessary, and when it can be avoided
• Appointment of administrators, and how to challenge an appointment
• What to do about improper use or transfer of estate property
• When probate court can get involved in trust administration
• Will challenges and what to do about possible financial elder abuse
• Resources for further information and where to seek help

NOTE:  This class does not cover estate planning or how to draft estate documents, such as wills or trusts. Please attend the “Wills & Trusts: Where You Begin” class for information on this subject.

Developed with the support of, and presented by My Legal Team, Inc. (http://www.mylegalteamla.com/) 

Registration fees: FREE

Reservation 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 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.

Friday, April 1, 2022 : 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Friday, September 2, 2022 : 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

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Probate is the legal process of distributing a person’s cash, property, and other assets after they die. For relatives and heirs, probate court can be complicated and intimidating, especially when disputes arise. In this class, learn the basics of probate and the administration of estates and trusts, including when probate can be avoided, how to challenge improper use or waste of estate property, and where to go for further information and assistance. Learning important legal fundamentals about probate can make your legal journey easier and more successful.
               
Class covers:

• What is probate, and how it works
• When probate is necessary, and when it can be avoided
• Appointment of administrators, and how to challenge an appointment
• What to do about improper use or transfer of estate property
• When probate court can get involved in trust administration
• Will challenges and what to do about possible financial elder abuse
• Resources for further information and where to seek help

Class approved for Court Interpreter Minimum Continuing Education (CIMCE) credit.

NOTE:  This class does not cover estate planning or how to draft estate documents, such as wills or trusts. Please attend the “Wills & Trusts: Where You Begin” class for information on this subject.

Developed with the support of, and presented by My Legal Team, Inc. (http://www.mylegalteamla.com/) 

Registration fees: FREE

Reservation 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 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.

Friday, December 2, 2022 : 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

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Many people can’t afford a lawyer to handle their legal issues. This can make it difficult to protect your civil rights, including your right to be free from discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations and education. In this class, learn about your civil rights under state and federal law, how these rights are protected, and resources available to help. Learning important fundamentals about civil rights can make your legal journey easier and more successful.
           
Class covers:

• The right to be free from unlawful discrimination, and other types of civil rights
• The characteristics generally protected by civil rights laws, including race, ethnicity, gender, religious belief, and age
• How to determine which civil rights statute or claim might apply to your situation
• How and where to make a civil rights complaint, and types of civil rights lawsuits
• Resources for further information and where to seek help

Presented by: John M. Yenokian, Esq.,  Marija Cvetanoska, Esq., Yeva Haroutunian, Esq.

Registration fees: FREE, Reservation 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 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.