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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: 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 ...

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: Jul. 16, 2013

Taken from the briefing Avoiding the Bite of the Unrelated Business Income Tax recorded July, 2013.The Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) and the related concept of Unrelated Debt Financed Income (UDFI) pose formidable hurdles to lawyers and business people handling investment transactions for nonprofit organizations.  Understanding these concepts and some of the techniques for avoiding them, are the focus of this seminar.  ...

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: Jun. 10, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Protecting Domestic Violence Survivors and Children in California: Pro Bono Representation in Low-Income Domestic Violence Restraining Order Cases Recorded June, 2013 in San FranciscoBasic Overview of California Child Custody and Visitation Law in Domestic Violence Cases, Part I [02:01:00] Basic introduction to child custody and visitation law and domestic violence Role of Family Court Services and preparing clients ...

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: 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 FranciscoClient Counseling & Advocacy: The Role of Race, Class and Culture [01:05:14] The goal of this session is to explore the lawyer-client relationship with a focus on the role of race, class, and culture. Through two interrelated exercises, we will look at the nature of discrimination ...

Recorded on: Sep. 24, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Courtroom Skills for Pro Bono Attorneys Recorded September, 2012 in San Francisco Closing Your Case [00:59:55] Making persuasive closing arguments Post-trial considerations The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online: Presentation Material Sample: Opening and Closing Statements Robert E. Borton Closing Your Case (Power ...

Recorded on: Dec. 19, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Nonprofit Organizations 2012: Governance, Compensation, and Form 990 Reporting Issues Recorded December, 2012 in New York Compensation Issues [00:00:01] Form 990, schedule J concerns regarding compensation Issues to consider in avoiding intermediate sanctions Proper financial reporting of compensation State law and regulatory issues The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) ...

Recorded on: Mar. 8, 2013

Taken from the Web Program Representing the Pro Bono Client: Effective Written Advocacy Recorded March, 2013 in San Francisco Complaint Drafting [01:11:34] This segment addresses the several purposes of the complaint or petition, and ways to accomplish these while following the technical rules of pleading. You will learn the art and science of complaint drafting and the glories and the pitfalls of the Code of Civil Procedure. The purchase price ...

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: 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: Aug. 8, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Prison Law 2012 Recorded August, 2012 in New York Ethical Issues in Prison Actions [01:00:55]   Ethical issues that arise in the context of representing prisoners in civil rights actions Potential for conflicts of interest in prisoners’ rights actions Ethical issues and client relationships The purchase price of this Web segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook ...

Recorded on: Dec. 19, 2012

Taken from the Web Program Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Representation 2012 Recorded December, 2012 in New York Ethical Issues in the Context of Pro Bono Representation [02:02:11] Using hypotheticals as the basis for discussion, the faculty will analyze new developments and everyday ethical issues that arise in the context of pro bono representation. Important topics to be discussed include: The Attorney-Client Relationship Client Identity ...

Recorded on: Jul. 22, 2013

Taken from the Web Program 13th Annual Municipal Law Institute Recorded July, 2013 in New YorkEthics and the Municipal Law Department [02:03:09] Making the right choices in defending employees, policy and legislation Making the right choices when policy, politics and the law do not always converge The purchase price of this segment includes the following article(s) from the Course Handbook available online: Rules, Statutes, Case Law, Articles ...

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 ...