November 7/San Francisco+Web: California Guardianship Law 2012

Learn the basics of guardianship law and procedure so that you can competently represent a child or adult petitioner in establishing a guardianship of the person. This program will teach you how to represent parties in both uncontested and contested guardianship proceedings. There will also be a discussion regarding referrals to Juvenile Dependency Court under Probate Code 1513(c), including recent case law and proposed legislative changes.
What you will learn:

• Guardianship of the Person Law and Procedure
• Alternatives to Guardianship
• Public Benefits for Guardians
• The Relationship Between Probate Court, Family Court, and Dependency
• Judicial Counsel Forms Used for Guardianship of the Person
• Guardianship Notice Requirements
• Guardianship Investigations
• Contested Matters & Trials
• Referrals under Probate Code 1513(c)
• Special Cases - Joint Guardianship & Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
• Post Guardianship Issues - Moving Out of State, Terminating Guardianship, Resignation, and Modifying Visitation

Title:
California Guardianship Law 2012
When/Where:
November 7, 2012
9:00 AM Pacific
San Francisco, CA
Also Available As Webcast
Speakers:

• Jayne Chong-Soon Lee ~ Probate Attorney, Superior Court of California, Alameda County
• Leslie J. Shields ~ Staff Attorney, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program, Inc.
• Chair: Leslie Parrish ~ Senior Staff Attorney, Public Counsel
• Program Attorney: Christina Thompson ~ Program Attorney, Practising Law Institute

By:
Practising Law Institute
Credits:
3 - 3.50 Credits in many jurisdictions
More Information And Registration

October 26/Seattle: Small Claims Court & How to Collect on Small Claims Judgments #probono Training

This CLE will address the types of cases for small claims court, the procedure for suing someone, and what to do if you are sued in small claims court. It will also address how to collect on a small claims judgment including collections procedures, garnishment, and continuing a lien on wages.
It is intended for lawyers participating in KCBA's pro bono services programs.
Title:
Neighborhood Legal Clinic - Brown Bag Training: Small Claims Court & How to Collect on Small Claims Judgments
When/Where: 
October, 26th 2012
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
KCBA Office, 1200 5th Ave, Suite 600
Seattle,WA
By:
King County Bar Association
More:
http://www.probonodicta.org/calendar/?entry=17&display=month

October 26/Akron, OH: The Impact of IP on Public Health

The Akron Law Center for Intellectual Property Law and Technology will host its sixth annual IP Scholars Forum, “The Impact of IP on Public Health” on Oct. 26.
The Forum’s purpose is to bring together a small group of prominent scholars for intensive, high-level discussions on cutting-edge issues of common interest. The academic forum will be held from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.  From 3 - 4 p.m., the IP Center will offer a public panel discussion from led by Professors Frank Pasquale, Andrew Torrance, and Jim Chen.
Title:
The Impact of IP on Public Health
When/Where:
October 26, 2012
3:00 - 4:00 AM
Moot Court Room (Room 151)
The University of Akron
Akron, OH 44325
150 University Ave.
Akron, OH 44325-2901
Registration:
To register to attend this public panel discussion, please click here to register online or contact Michele Novachek at 330-972-6363 or manovac@uakron.edu.
Speakers:

• Professor Frank Pasquale
• Professor Andrew Torrance
• Professor Jim Chen 

By:
The University of Akron
Credit:
One hour of free CLE will be offered.
More Information And Registration

November 1/Cleveland: Public Service as a Lawyer's Calling and the Challenges of Poverty Legal Services #MCLE

Title:
Public Service as a Lawyer's Calling and the Challenges of Poverty Legal Services
When/Where:
Thursday, November 1, 2012
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Avenue, LB 138
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Speakers:

James J. Sandman

James J. Sandman is president of the U.S. Legal Services Corporation, a federally chartered corporation charged with disbursing federal funds to support legal services to the poor. The LSC is the largest U.S. provider of civil legal aid for low-income Americans. Mr. Sandman, drawing on thirty-five years of experience and a peerless career of devotion to poverty legal services, will discuss the public interest as a legal calling and current challenges and issues in legal services for the poor.  Mr. Sandman was general counsel for the District of Columbia Public Schools from 2007 to 2011, president of the District of Columbia Bar from 2006-2007, and in a variety of leadership roles within the District of Columbia Bar and in other organizations he has established a long track record of innovation and success in the provision of pro bono legal services.  He was an attorney at Arnold & Porter LLP from 1977 to 2007 and served as the firm's managing partner from 1995 to 2005.
By:

• C|M|LAW
• C|M|LAW Student Public Interest Law Organization

CLE credit: 
One hour approved
More:
https://www.law.csuohio.edu/newsevents/events/2012110113001638

November 19/Cleveland: Trial Advocacy Seminar - #MCLE

The C|M|LAW Trial Team will demonstrate a product-liability lawsuit during the seminar.  The team completes at both the regional and national level.
A reception will follow the demonstration.
Title:
Trial Advocacy Seminar
When/Where:
Monday, November  19, 2012
5:30pm - 7:15pm
Moot Court Room
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Cleveland State University
1801 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
By:
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
CLE credit: 
1.5
More:
https://www.law.csuohio.edu/newsevents/events/2012111917301755

Family Law Series: Legal Update: New Rules and Forms for Family Law and Domestic Violence

In addition to many legislative changes and case law this year, many family law rules and form changes became effective January 1, 2012. This workshop will cover these changes and those that will take effect July1, 2012, and January 1, 2013
Title:
Legal Update: New Rules and Forms for Family Law and Domestic Violence
Part of LAAC Armchair Trainings:  Family Law Series
When/Where:
Anytime/Recording
Speaker:
Gabrielle Seldon, Center for Families, Children & the Courts
Sponsor:
Legal Aid Association of California
Credit:

• California: Approved for 1 Self-Study Credit
• Other Jurisdictions: Check with your Credit-Granting Authority

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More Information, Including Hand-Outs:
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November 6/Web: Accident Investigation for Attorneys

 The presenter will cover the following:

• The purpose of analysis
• Typical types of speed calculations for motor vehicle and pedestrian impacts
• Important terms and concepts
• Video examples of pedestrian collisions
• Video examples of motorcycle collisions
• Video examples of tractor-trailer collisions
• Types of commercial vehicle inspections
• Calculations of total stopping distance
• Lamp examinations
• EDR downloads for vehicles.

Registration is required to join this event. If you have not registered, please do so now.
Title:
Accident Investigation for Attorneys
When/Where:
November 6, 2012
14:00 Eastern
Webinar
Credit:
The sponsor does not seem to have applied for credit for this event, but similar events have been granted credit in some jurisdictions upon application by attendees.
Speaker:
Frank Costanzo is a traffic accident reconstruction specialist with over 1500 full-scale collision investigations and component defect evaluations. Mr. Costanzo is a certified court expert with over 24 years of experience in collision reconstruction, defect investigations, biomechanical analysis, and injury causation studies.
By:
The TASA Group, Inc.
More Information And Registration

November 19/Peoria, IL: A Case for Cinema: The Lincoln Lawyer

Join Bradley students and local attorneys for an interactive and analytical discussion of the ethical dilemmas presented in the film, “The Lincoln Lawyer.” Clifford Scott-Rudnick, Assistant Professor at The John Marshall Law School, will stop the 120-minute film at key moments and facilitate a discussion. We anticipate a lively dialogue among Bradley’s students, attorneys, and OLLI members.
Please note that there will be a short presentation and review of recent changes to the Illinois Rules of Professional Responsibility and a review of recent Supreme Court decisions on recommendations from the Illinois Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission. Clifford will also discuss some of the differences between real practice and the movie.
Title:
A Case for Cinema: The Lincoln Lawyer
When/Where:
Monday, November 19, 2012
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Room 116, Westlake Hall
Bradley University
810 N Tobias Lane
Peoria, IL 61606
Though seating is plentiful, registration is required.
Speaker:
Clifford Scott-Rudnick has practiced law in Illinois for more than 30 years and been an adjunct professor at The John Marshall Law School for more than 20 years. He also taught Legal Research and Writing at the China State Intellectual Property Office Training Center in Beijing in 2009. Cliff helps coordinate and speaks at Continuing Legal Education programs at John Marshall and in Florida and other venues throughout Illinois. Prior careers include union organizing, labor law and workers compensation practice, and bank trust officer.
Credit:
3.00 hours professional responsibility credit
Cost:
FREE registration funded from the Intellectual and Cultural Affairs Committee at Bradley University and a "Lagniappe" grant from The Bernard Osher Foundation.
By:
Bradley University
More:
http://www.bradley.edu/academic/continue/public/lincoln/index.dot

Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2011 - On-Demand #MCLE in #Ethics

Using a lively, interactive format, Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2011 will examine recent developments and ongoing issues in ethics and professional responsibility arising out of pro bono and public interest practice.
Title:
Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2011
When/Where:
On-Demand Recording
Running Time: 02:04:03
Credit:
2 or more ethics credits in many jurisdictions
Speakers:

• Program Chair: Professor Bruce A. Green, Fordham University School of Law
• Jessi Tamayo, Fordham Law School
• Janet Sabel, New York State Attorney General Office
• Professor Martin Guggenheim, New York University School of Law
• Michael Scherz, Lawyers for Children
• Madeleine Schachter, Global Access to Technology for Development

By:
Practising Law Institute
More Information, Registration and Access

November 13/Saint Paul, MN+Web: More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About Supplemental Jurisdiction #MCLE

Hamline Law Professor Douglas McFarland cowrote the book "Minnesota Civil Practice" and writes extensively in the fields of civil procedure, evidence, federal courts, and torts, including Computer-Aided Exercises on Civil Procedure, 4th Edition. A member of the Hamline Law Faculty since 1974, Professor McFarland will be retiring from his position in December.

Professor McFarland will base his presentation on two forthcoming law review articles: 

1) Supplemental Jurisdiction over Permissive Counterclaims: A Misconception, Mercer Law Review, forthcoming; and 

2) Viewing the 'Same Case or Controversy' of Supplemental Jurisdiction through the Lens of the 'Common Nucleus of Operative Fact' of Pendent Jurisdiction, Texas Tech Law Review, forthcoming.

Title:

More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About Supplemental Jurisdiction

When/Where:

November 13, 2012

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Room 105, Hamline School of Law

1536 Hewitt Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104-1284
Also Available As Webcast

Credits: 

Applied for 1 standard CLE credit

Registration: 

Please RSVP to Jane Prince via email or at 651-523-2338 and indicate attendance via webcast or in person.

Contact: 

Jane Prince, 651-523-2338

Speaker:

Douglas McFarland is professor of law at Hamline University School of Law. Following graduation Phi Beta Kappa from Macalester College and as a Root-Tilden Scholar from New York University School of Law, he practiced in litigation at Dorsey & Whitney. He has been on the Hamline faculty since 1974, also earning a Ph.D. in speech-communication from the University of Minnesota; taking a leave to be administrative assistant to Chief Justice Warren E. Burger at the Supreme Court; and in 1994 running for the U.S. Senate, and later receiving a party endorsement for lieutenant governor. He is author of numerous books, articles, and computer exercises in the fields of civil procedure, evidence, federal courts, and torts, including Computer-Aided Exercises on Civil Procedure, 4th Edition.

By:

Hamline Law Alumni Board

More:

http://law.hamline.edu/Eventsdetail.aspx?id=4294981174