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Recorded on: Aug. 13, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Mental Health Issues & the New York State Courts Recorded August, 2013 in New YorkAdults with Behavioral Health Needs under Correctional Supervision: A Shared Framework for Reducing Recidivism and Promoting Recovery [00:59:12] Overview of behavioral disorders in the criminal justice system Risk-Need-Responsivity and the behavioral health framework Implications of the framework for your work The purchase price ...

From the program: Advocating for Veterans - the Basics on Benefits, Discharge Upgrades and Cultural Competency (FREE)

Released on: May. 20, 2011

Please check this program's credit status and eligibility in your jurisdiction before requesting credit.Medical and financial assistance are available to men and women who have served in our military, but some who can qualify are not receiving the benefits that they need.  Attorneys can assist veterans with the problems that preclude them from receiving benefits: Veterans are not aware of the benefits to which they are entitled Injuries, ...

Recorded on: Mar. 27, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Social Security Disability: From Administrative Proceedings to Federal Practice Recorded March, 2013 in New York Agency's Review of the Decision; Federal Court Review in Social Security Cases [01:01:26] Part A: Agency’s Review of the Decision Appeals Council Review Procedural Issues Typical arguments Possible outcomes Part B: Federal Court Review in Social Security Cases  ...

Recorded on: Jul. 30, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Representing the Pro Bono Client: Consumer Law Basics Recorded July, 2013 in San FranciscoA Primer on Automobile Fraud [01:00:39] The topic will cover the basic concepts of the representation of consumers who may have been the victim of automobile dealership fraud/misconduct, including: Review of dealer terminology and practices Common auto dealer sales and financing scams Use of Truth-in-Lending Act and state consumer ...

From the program: California Employment Law Update 2013

Released on: Sep. 24, 2013

PLI’s California Employment Law Update addresses the issues confronted by employment law advisers, litigators and human resources management and professionals, with particular emphasis on California State law considerations. This program combines a comprehensive review of case law and regulatory developments, an in-depth analysis of emerging issues, and practical guidance about best practices to maximize employment law compliance, mitigate legal risk ...

From the program: California Eviction Defense: Protecting Low-Income Tenants 2013 (Free)

Recorded on: Mar. 14, 2013

Taken from the Web Program California Eviction Defense: Protecting Low-Income Tenants 2013 recorded March, 2013 in San Francisco. Lecture Topics  [01:00:46] Evictions in Rent-Controlled Jurisdictions & Mobilehome Parks [01:00:46] The purchase price of this Web Program segment includes the following article from the Course Handbook available online: California Cities with Rent Control Ordinances and/or Just Cause Eviction Controls  ...

From the program: Working with Immigrants: The Intersection of Basic Immigration, Housing, and Domestic Violence Issues in California (Free)

Released on: May. 28, 2013

You should view this training if you would like to provide pro bono services to immigrant clients in the areas of housing, immigration, or domestic violence or you would like to improve your representation of immigrant clients generally.  Many immigrant clients require assistance with a constellation of related yet distinct issues.  This program attempts to address these particular areas of overlap.  Experienced practitioners in ...

From the program: Diversity & Inclusion in Law Practice 2013 (Free)

Recorded on: Feb. 22, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Diversity & Inclusion in Law Practice 2013 (Free) recorded February, 2013 in New York. Lecture Topics  [00:55:25] Recent Legal Developments that Impact Diversity  [00:55:25] Analysis of Fisher v. Texas (concerning the affirmative action admissions policy of the University of Texas at Austin) Impact of immigration developments on the workplace the DREAM Act What’s next ...

From the program: Employment Law Institute 2012

Released on: Nov. 6, 2012

PLI’s annual Employment Law Institute combines a comprehensive review of case law and regulatory developments, an in-depth analysis of emerging issues, and best practices to maximize employment law compliance, mitigate legal risk and achieve business objectives. The faculty is comprised of nationally recognized management and plaintiffs’ attorneys, in-house counsel and government enforcement agency officials who share their perspectives, ...

From the program: PLI's California MCLE Marathon 2012: Current Developments in Legal Ethics - Substance Abuse - Elimination of Bias in the Profession

Released on: Dec. 17, 2012

Satisfy all of California’s MCLE special requirements at this fast-paced and up-to-the-minute program.  If your last name begins with a letter from A through G, your MCLE compliance deadline of February 1, 2013 is fast approaching. The MCLE Marathon, taught by a faculty of outstanding California lawyers and other professionals who are recognized leaders in their field, will conveniently provide all of the California required-subjects ...

Recorded on: Jul. 11, 2013

Taken from the briefing Remedies for Victims of Human Trafficking recorded July, 2013.The newly reauthorized Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPRA) is the cornerstone of federal anti-trafficking law. This legislation provides a variety of remedies for victims and survivors of human trafficking, including providing immigration status as a form of humanitarian relief.Listen to Ivy O. Suriyopas, Director of the Anti-Trafficking Initiative ...

Released on: Nov. 7, 2012

Taken from the briefing Representing Unaccompanied Children in Immigration Proceedings: Learn How to Help recorded October, 2012. The number of unaccompanied children placed in U.S. custody in Fiscal Year 2012 has reached an historic high: over 14,000 children, more than double the number last year.  Many of these children, who range from toddlers to teenagers, are fleeing abuse, abandonment, and persecution in their home countries, or are ...

Recorded on: Jul. 12, 2013

Taken from the briefing Supreme Court, DOMA and Proposition 8: Implications for the Future recorded July, 2013.In United States v. Windsor the Court struck down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act and inHollingsworth v. Perry the Court dismissed an appeal defending California's Proposition 8.Please listen to Erwin Chemerinsky, Founding Dean and Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of California, Irvine ...

Released on: Nov. 29, 2012

Taken from the briefing Veterans Benefits Law: Women Veterans; and Don't Ask, Don't Tell, One Year Later recorded November, 2012. Thousands of veterans have returned home from overseas service in Iraq and Afghanistan, many of whom are women.  Women currently comprise 14.5% of the active duty military, and 18% of the National Guard and Reserves.  The VA denies female veterans’ disability claims for PTSD at a greater rate than ...