Gain a basic understanding of legal rights and responsibilities involved in the use of service and emotional support animals. This presentation will focus on various laws, such as the ADA, Section 504, and the Fair Housing Act, as they relate to service dogs and emotional support animals in business establishments and housing.

Class covers:

• Is there a difference between a service animal and an emotional support animal?
• What kinds of animals qualify as service animals?
• Where can you take a service or emotional support animal?
• What can I do if an establishment refuses to allow me to bring in my service or emotional support animal?
• What happens if your service or emotional support animal is disruptive?

Presented by:

Autumn Elliott, Senior Counsel, Disability Rights California (https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/)

Christopher H. Knauf, Director of Litigation, Disability Rights Legal Center (https://thedrlc.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.

Even though the proceedings are simplified, going to small claims court can be intimidating. You have to know certain basic information to win your claim or defend against someone else's. This class provides information you need to go to small claims court with confidence. You will also learn about free resources available to help. Learning important legal fundamentals about small claims court can make your legal journey easier and more successful.

Class covers:

• Which claims can be filed in small claims court
• Gathering evidence and deciding who to sue
• Writing (or responding to) the claim
• Serving papers
• Going to Court
• Getting paid if you win
• Resources for further information and where to seek help

Developed by practicing attorneys and presented by LA Law Library Reference Librarians

Presented by:

Austin Stoub, Librarian, Reference & Research, LA Law Library (https://www.lalawlibrary.org/)

Course Materials: If you would like to receive a copy of the course materials for any of the classes, including any PowerPoint used, please register at the Register Now! button for the class, provided below.

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.

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/)

Course Materials: If you would like to receive a copy of the course materials for any of the classes, including any PowerPoint used, please register at the Register Now! button for the class, provided below.

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.