viernes, 5 de mayo, 2023 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Esta clase se realizará en ZOOM

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Únase al Departamento de Salud Mental del Condado de Los Ángeles (DMH) y haga preguntas y aprenda qué es la ansiedad, cómo la maneja, cuándo la ansiedad se convierte en un trastorno y conéctese con los recursos de DMH.

Es difícil manejar la vida cotidiana, y especialmente difícil manejar los problemas legales, cuando experimenta ansiedad. ¡Controle su ansiedad, para que también pueda administrar sus problemas legales!

Presented by: Gloria Leiva, Promotora, Departamento de Salud Mental del Condado de Los Ángeles (DMH) (https://dmh.lacounty.gov/)

Registration fee: FREE

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 June 30, 2020

This panel discussion was recorded in June 2020 and predates the new Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Court Act, which aims to connect persons with untreated schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders to court-ordered mental health services before they end up in jail, the hospital or an LPS conservatorship.  The CARE Act is scheduled to be implemented in Los Angeles County starting in in December 2023.  For updated information on CARE Court, see the California Courts’ CARE Act website. Contact our Reference desk at (213) 785-2513, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or via chat at https://bit.ly/341pHYU for further assistance.

In this program, a panel of experts provide guidance and greater understanding to loved ones of those who may benefit from placement in a Lanterman Petris Short (or “LPS”) conservatorship. This type of conservatorship is designed for adults with mental illness who become a serious danger to themselves or others. It allows for involuntary placement in protective care and the appointment of a caretaker (“conservator”) to handle their affairs. The panel addresses the LPS conservatorship process, which must be initiated by a government agency, usually the Public Guardian; how loved ones can help make a convincing case for involuntary mental health treatment; and how to monitor a conservatorship and modify it in the future, if needed.

Class covers:

• When an LPS conservatorship in appropriate, and the types of serious behavioral problems that will justify appointment of a conservator
• What a court-appointed LPS conservator can do to help someone suffering from severe mental illness issues
• How families and loved ones can help make a convincing case for involuntary mental health treatment and appointment of an LPS conservator
• How the LPS conservatorship process differs from other types of conservatorship, and the role of the Public Guardian
• How to monitor a conservatorship and modify it in the future, if needed

Presented by:

Diego Cartagena (moderator), President & CEO, Bet Tzedek Legal Services

Steve Dominguez, Division Chief LPS Conservatorships, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, Public Guardian

Hon. Lisa Jaskol, Los Angeles Superior Court

Gayle Tamler, IHSS/Medi-Cal Attorney, Bet Tzedek Legal Services

Gail Evanguelidi, founder of the LPS mentorship program for NAMI members in LA County

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. A staff member will email you the course materials (usually within one business day).

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.

Thursday, March 16, 2023, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

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In 2011, 24 year-old Aaron Swartz, a political activist and programmer, was charged with federal crimes for publicly distributing academic research. Swartz faced a maximum sentence of 35 years in prison, and on January 11, 2013, Aaron took his own life while charges were pending. Aaron supported open access - the idea that scientific information and other research should be publicly available. Since Aaron’s death, open access has evolved, with federally funded institutions acting to make their research more available. However, many experts still cite sound reasons for continuing to limit access to publicly-funded research. Join this conversation discussing open access, the Biden Administration’s new commitment to making federally funded research more available, and the consequences for stakeholders. 

Class covers:

• The pros and cons of open access to publicly funded research – including reasons why complete open access may not serve the public good  
• How the public can access federally funded research and data
• How recent policy decisions and commitments will impact access to research-generating institutions
• The consequences of immediate access for publishers and other interested stakeholders, including holders of intellectual property rights
• The legal liabilities that universities and publicly funded entities could face under a more robust open access policy
   

Presented by: 

Mario Biagioli, Distinguished Professor of Law and Communication, UCLA Law; 

Heather Joseph, Executive Director, Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC); 

Michael Ladisch, Scholarly Communications Officer, UC Davis Library.

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.

Class recorded January 25, 2023

A revocable living (or inter vivos) trust can benefit most Californians, and yet most fail to plan their estate appropriately using this important legal technique. Among other benefits, a revocable trust can avoid probate:  a complicated process that can cost your client’s family and heirs a lot of time and money. In this class, attorneys will learn how to draft an effective living trust.

Class covers:

• The differences between a living trust and a testamentary trust; 
• What protections trust assets have against creditors;
• How to amend or revoke a trust document; and
• Tax considerations.

Earn 1.0 hour General  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

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.

Registration Fee: $20

Presented by Mina Sirkin:

Mina Sirkin is a certified Specialist in Probate, Estate Planning and Trust Law. Her practice involves trust and conservatorship litigation, as well as special needs trust planning. She holds a JD from Whittier Law School and an LLM in Taxation from Golden Gate University. Mina has served as a conservatorships and estates media expert to multiple media outlets. She also serves as a court appointed counsel for conservatees.