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Recorded on: Jan. 24, 2013

Taken from the briefing America Invents Act Pro Bono Program for Inventors and Small Businesses recorded January, 2013. The America Invents Act (AIA) requires that the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) work with local intellectual property (IP) organizations across the country in establishing pro bono patent  services for inventors and small businesses. Since the passage of this bill, four pro ...

Recorded on: Mar. 15, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Basic Immigration Law 2013 Recorded March, 2013 in New York Asylum and Related Relief [01:18:53] Asylum and related relief Cancellation of removal VAWA, U&T Visas The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online: A Review of Common Areas of Confusion in Domestic Violence-Related Immigration Law Julie E. Dinnerstein  ...

Recorded on: Feb. 14, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Residential Foreclosure Actions in New York State 2013 Recorded February, 2013 in New York Banking and Mortgage Servicing Perspective [01:00:01] Mortgage Servicing Incentives and Loss Mitigation Loan Types: Securitized, Fannie, Freddie, FHA, VA Mediations and Loan Modifications Servicer Alignment Initiative Quality Assurance The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) ...

Recorded on: Apr. 24, 2013

Taken from the Web Program 25th Annual Elder Law Institute Recorded April, 2013 in New YorkBasic Elements of the Medicaid Eligibility Process [01:06:42] Income/Assets Limits Tips for handling the application How the new “Managed Long Term Care” changes are affecting the process Transferring assets and issues related to protecting the spouse The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available ...

Recorded on: Feb. 6, 2013

Taken from the Web Program California Family Law Basics: Pro Bono Representation in Low-Income Family Law Cases Recorded February, 2013 in San Francisco Basic Overview of Child Custody and Visitation [01:01:33] How to obtain child custody and visitation orders - motion, Family Court Services and hearings. The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online: Family Code ...

Recorded on: Apr. 17, 2013

Taken from the Web Program 13th Annual School Law Institute Recorded April, 2013 in New YorkBullying of Children with Disabilities [00:52:45] The scope of the problem, and schools’ strategies to stem it Legal remedies Effective strategies for lawyers The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online: Kicking Bullying to the CurbGary S. Mayerson

Recorded on: Apr. 4, 2013

Taken from the Web Program California Public Benefits: The Basics for Non-Profit and Pro-Bono Advocacy Recorded April, 2013 in San FranciscoCalFresh and General Assistance [00:59:24] The Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, called CalFresh in California, provides assistance to individuals and households to meet their basic nutritional needs. General Assistance (GA), also known as Interim Assistance ...

Recorded on: May. 28, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Approaching Veterans Issues: A Legal Overview Including an Update of California Penal Code Section 1170.9 Recorded May, 2013 in San FranciscoChild Custody & Restraining Orders: Implications for Veterans [00:28:48] Domestic issues can be shaped by military service and have implications for veterans. Learn about the latest cases and practices in these areas.The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) ...

Recorded on: Oct. 10, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Tax, Credit and Other Financial Consequences of Foreclosures, Short Sales and Mortgage Loan Principal Forgiveness Recorded October, 2012 in San Francisco Credit Consequences of Foreclosures, Short Sales and Loan Modification [01:01:34] How foreclosures, short sales and loan modifications impact a borrower’s credit score and future ability to buy another home Foreclosure rescue scams involving mortgage ...

Recorded on: Jul. 17, 2012

Taken from the Web Program 12th Annual Municipal Law Institute Recorded July, 2012 in New York Developing a Social Media Policy for Government Employees [01:01:59] Use of social media by employees at work Use of social media by government employees in their personal capacities To friend or not to friend co-workers and subordinates The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available ...

Recorded on: May. 15, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Working with Immigrants: The Intersection of Basic Immigration, Housing, and Domestic Violence Issues in California Recorded May, 2013 in San FranciscoDomestic Violence and Housing [01:01:02] This session covers how California laws, the Fair Housing Act, and the Violence Against Women Act protect survivors of domestic violence from denial of housing, help them defend and avoid eviction, and aid survivors in maintaining ...

Recorded on: Apr. 12, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Catastrophe and the Law: What Lawyers Need to Know to Advise Clients to Prepare and Respond to Disasters 2013 Recorded April, 2013 in New YorkEmergency Management and Government Benefits [01:12:13] A. Government Response Federal, state and local emergency declarations FEMA, state and local emergency response measures, including mandatory evacuation orders Relationship between federal, state and local governments ...

Recorded on: Mar. 14, 2013

Taken from the Web Program California Eviction Defense: Protecting Low-Income Tenants Recorded March, 2013 in San Francisco Eviction Defense After Foreclosure [01:15:48] As the foreclosure crisis continues, there is an ever increasing need for legal representation for tenants and borrowers faced with eviction after foreclosure. This portion of the training will begin with an overview of the foreclosure process and will cover substantive and procedural ...

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 Federal Court Review (Cont.); Working with Pro Bono Counsel [00:57:03] Successful pro bono models used by law firms and in-house legal departments How individual attorneys can get involved How legal services supports volunteer attorneys The purchase price of this segment includes the ...

Recorded on: Feb. 23, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Advising Nonprofit Organizations 2013 Recorded February, 2013 in New York Formation and Start-up Issues [00:57:46] Differences between federal exemption categories The incorporation process Primary state law issues The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online: Formation and Start-Up Issues for Tax-Exempt Organizations Pamela ...

Recorded on: Oct. 17, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Tax, Credit and Other Financial Consequences of Foreclosures, Short Sales and Mortgage Loan Principal Forgiveness Recorded October, 2012 in San Francisco Alignment of CSR Initiatives and Commercial Strategies: Maximizing Impact and Opportunity [00:59:46] How can CSR initiatives be strategically aligned with commercial objectives? What role does civil society play in maximizing CSR opportunity? How can ...

Recorded on: Nov. 8, 2012

Taken from the Web Program California Guardianship Law Recorded November, 2012 in San Francisco Guardianship Process [01:00:16] General Guardianship: Legal Standard Temporary Guardianship Notice Requirements State-Wide Judicial Council Forms Guardianship Investigation Court Hearing o Preparing for the Hearing o Hearing Procedures o Issuance of Orders and Letters of Guardianship The purchase price ...

Recorded on: Aug. 8, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Prison Law 2012 Recorded August, 2012 in New York Health Issues in Prison [01:15:29]   Role of lawyers in representing prisoners in civil rights actions Overview of issues that commonly arise in prisoners’ rights actions Challenges to litigating prisoners’ rights actions Obtaining appropriate care for prisoners Using expert testimony The purchase price of this segment includes ...

Recorded on: May. 31, 2013

Taken from the Web Program How to Find and Handle Your First Pro Bono Case Recorded May, 2013 in San FranciscoHow to Find the Right Case [01:11:16] Figuring out what you are interested in What are the constraints and systems of your current situation Finding out what work is available Options in types of volunteering- Impact litigation (shouldn’t be your first case unless you are in a large firm and someone else will be involved on a daily ...

Recorded on: May. 8, 2013

Taken from the briefing Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum Co.: Supreme Court Sets New Limits on Extraterritorial Human Rights Suits recorded May, 2013.On April 17, 2013, the Supreme Court held in Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum Co. that the Alien Tort Statute (ATS), which allows suits in federal courts for violations of international law (including international human rights law), is subject to the presumption against extraterritoriality. ...

Recorded on: May. 7, 2013

Taken from the Web Program New Developments in Residential Loan Servicing: State, Federal and Programmatic Laws, Regulations and Standards Recorded May, 2013 in San FranciscoLoss Mitigation [01:23:26] Updates on the Making Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) Updates on GSE loss mitigation rules Overview of the California Homeowner Bill of Rights Overview of servicing standards in the National Mortgage Settlement The purchase price ...

Recorded on: Oct. 25, 2012

Don’t miss this important Free Briefing in recognition of National Pro Bono Celebration Week! Taken from the briefing Making the Most of California's New Homeowner Bill of Rights recorded October, 2012. On July 11, 2012, Governor Jerry Brown signed into law key provisions of Attorney General Kamala Harris’ Homeowner Bill of Rights.  This landmark legislation is designed to protect California homeowners from losing their ...

Recorded on: Jun. 5, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Municipal Securities Activity by Broker-Dealers and Advisors 2013 Recorded May, 2013 in New YorkMSRB and FINRA Developments [00:58:48] The MSRB Rulebook EMMA: current resources and future functionality FINRA monthly report card: material event disclosure in the primary market The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online: MSRB and Finra Developments ...

Recorded on: Dec. 13, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Representing Tenants in Unlawful Detainer Actions in San Francisco 2012 Recorded December, 2012 in San Francisco Overview of an Unlawful Detainer Case [00:55:50] EDC (Eviction Defense Collaborative) - What it does - Rental assistance First Steps When You Get a File Discovery - Why and under what circumstances it can be useful - Non discovery investigation methods - When to take ...

Recorded on: Apr. 29, 2013

Taken from the briefing Violence Against Women Act 2013 recorded April, 2013.The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) has been a valuable tool for both law enforcement and immigration practitioners alike. The legislation has helped survivors of domestic and sexual violence come out the shadows and it has provided a mechanism for regularizing the immigration status of these survivors. VAWA 2013 now extends protections to other vulnerable groups.Listen ...