Writs: How to Challenge Government Agency Decisions

Class recorded October 25, 2021

For updated information on e-filing and filing court documents in-person during COVID-19, please click here. If your case is being heard in California state superior court, please be sure to visit your court’s website for the most recent updates. L.A. Superior Court’s website is here.

Sometimes state or local government agencies make mistakes. In this class, learn about the process for challenging administrative decisions in superior court through what is called a “writ of mandate.” Writs are different from other kinds of civil lawsuits and the procedures and terminology can be complicated.

This class will cover the basic process, timelines and terminology and give some tips on how to prepare a persuasive case.

Presented by:
Matt Summers, Associate, Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC

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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.

EN PERSONA: cómo acceder a los registros judiciales

Miércoles, 16 de marzo de 2022, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Muchas personas necesitan encontrar registros judiciales importantes, pero hacerlo puede ser complicado. Aunque la mayoría de los documentos presentados ante un tribunal son registros públicos y accesibles para cualquier persona, cada tribunal hace que los registros estén disponibles de diferentes maneras y, sorprendentemente, pocos están disponibles gratuitamente en línea. En esta clase, aprenda a localizar y acceder a tipos comunes de documentos judiciales de tribunales estatales y federales.

La clase cubre:

  • Búsqueda de documentos judiciales civiles y penales en otros tribunales superiores estatales
  • Acceso a documentos judiciales estatales más antiguos a través de los archivos del condado
  • Uso del Acceso Público a los Registros Electrónicos de la Corte (PACER) para encontrar documentos de la corte federal
  • Búsqueda de escritos de tribunales de apelación estatales y federales

Presentado por: Mary García, bibliotecaria de referencia

Cuota de inscripción: GRATIS

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ON DEMAND: MCLE: Who’s the Client? Ethical Issues in Medical/Legal/Community Partnerships

Class filmedrecordedMedical Legal Community Partnerships (MLCPs) are legal service delivery models in which attorneys partner with health care providers to get referrals and provide representation to clients on a variety of legal issues.The models vary from virtual systems to on-site clinic-based partnerships. Each setting gives rise to different and challenging ethical considerations. In this training, MLCP lawyers will discuss those considerations, including how to maintain client confidentiality and manage conflicts of interest while meeting health provider demands and project deliverables.

Earn 1.0 hour Legal Ethics California participatory MCLE credit: After registration, a staff member will email you the course materials, an evaluation form, and your Certificate of Attendance (usually the next business day). Register first, then watch the recording to the end and answer the questions provided in the popup to verify your attendance.

Registration Fee: $20

Presented by:
Jo Bloomfield (moderator), Of Counsel, Mental Health Advocacy Services, Inc. (MHAS)

MacKenzie Canniff, Staff Attorney, Mental Health Advocacy Services, Inc. (MHAS)

Melody Osuna, Medical Legal Partnership Attorney, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA)

Katrina Rayco, Staff Attorney, Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles (NLSLA)

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.

LIVE ZOOM: How to Use the Public Records Act

Wednesday, March 16, 2022, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

--- CLASS WILL BE HELD VIA ZOOM. ZOOM INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED TO REGISTRANTS PRIOR TO CLASS START TIME ---

This class will explore your right to government information in California, and the processes and procedures for obtaining public records from state and local agencies. Topics include what constitutes a public record, deadlines and timeframes, exemptions for confidential and other materials and how to formulate an effective request.

Class covers:

  • Importance of the Public Records Act, and why we need it
  • What constitutes a public record
  • Deadlines and timeframes
  • Exemptions for confidential and other materials
  • How to formulate an effective request

Presented by: Kelly Aviles

Registration fee: FREE

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.

Landlords & Tenants: Evictions & Collections

This live Pro Bono Week Zoom presentation on Landlords & Tenants: Evictions & Collections was completed. We would like to thank our presenter, Tracey Merrell, Managing Attorney of Education, Law Offices of Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP.

For more classes regarding Landlord-tenant law, please visit Online Classes, check out our resource list or contact us 6 days a week (Mon-Sat) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 213-785-2513. We’re here to help!

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