Thursday, October 24, 2019:  1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Are you thinking of appealing the trial court decision in your civil lawsuit? Do you know the purpose of an appeal? Do you know the basics of court procedure? Learn about the appeals process from clerks at the California Court of Appeal who have extensive experience providing assistance to unrepresented litigants.

Class covers:

• The purpose of an appeal
• Deadlines and calendaring
• Where and how to file
• Brief writing
• And more!

Presented by:
Derrick Sanders, Deputy Clerk at the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District
Sina Lui, Deputy Clerk at the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District

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, October 24, 2019:  2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

The two pillars of a case on appeal are the appellate records and the briefs. The record consists of the documents filed in the trial court (the "Clerk's Transcript"), plus a record of the oral proceedings in the courtroom (the "Reporter's Transcript" or a substitute). The briefs are written legal arguments that present a party's position on appeal.

In this class, learn to designate an adequate record and prepare a successful brief.

Class covers:

• The purpose, content and importance of the Clerk's and Reporter's Transcripts
• How to designate a record that is adequate to help the appellate court assess error
• The purpose and contents of an appellate brief
• What rules guide the appellate court's decision about whether the trial court decision should be reversed
• The different, and equally essential roles of the factual history and the legal arguments in a brief
• Format, filing and service requirements
• Deadlines and time limits

Presented by: Tyna Orren, Certified Specialist, Appellate Law, Orren & Orren

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.

Monday, October 1, 2018  10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Monday, October 8, 2018  10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Monday, October 15, 2018  10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Monday, October 22, 2018  10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Monday, October 29, 2018  10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Monday, November 5, 2018  10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Monday, November 19, 2018  10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Monday, November 26, 2018  10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Monday, December 3, 2018  10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Monday, December 10, 2018  10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Monday, December 17, 2018  10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

In California, many families struggle to care for adults who are not able to care for themselves. For these families, a court-approved conservatorship may help. It allows a responsible person or organization to assist an adult with a disability with personal care or finances. This session provides general information about the court process and help in preparing and filing documents to request appointment as a probate conservator.

Class covers:

• Screening for appropriateness of probate conservatorships or available alternatives
• Referrals for other types of assistance
• Overview of conservatorship law
• Rights of the conservatee and responsibilities of the conservator
• The court forms needed to request a conservatorship
• The petitioning process—what to expect before and after the hearing

Presented by: Bet Tzedek in collaboration with LA Law Library.

No advance registration or phone appointment is necessary. Participants register on the day of the program and will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Call Bet Tzedek at 323-939-0506 for additional information.

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.

Thursday, October 24, 2019:  7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Learn to avoid Scootergeddon: the convergence of thousands of electric scooters, unaware motorists, and unprepared cities! A Consumer Reports survey found that more than one-in-four e-scooter users were uncertain of the traffic laws they should follow. When can you ride on the sidewalk? Where can you leave a scooter when you're done with it? What happens if you get in an accident involving a scooter? Are scooters even legal in your city? This program will provide detailed information on the law, how to avoid accidents, what to do if you are in an accident, and your financial responsibilities.

Presented by: Jerry Konell, Partner, Konell Ruggiero

Location:
Santa Monica Public Library
601 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 434-2608

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.