Sacramento Public Law Library Offers MCLE

Economic Analysis in Personal Injury Cases

December 8, 2009 (Tuesday)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor: George Jouganatos, Ph.D.
www.jouganatos.com

2 hours MCLE credit
Register HERE: $55.00

This class will cover valuation in a personal injury case. Topics on compensatory damages to be discussed include: future life care expenses, loss of household services, impaired earning capacity, salary base, wage growth rate, discount rate, retraining costs, pension loss, loss of benefits, present value of future loss, 'lost years,' worklife expectancy issue, and brief overview of valuation in a wrongful death case.

Use your MasterCard® or VISA® to register online. Go to “News & Events” from our home page at www.saclaw.org to view the complete Schedule of Fall '09 Classes Available Now. Parking validation available for the City of Sacramento two-story parking structure, entrance G Street & 7th. Bring your parking receipt and we will validate for time spent in this class.


Sacramento County Public Law Library
813 Sixth Street, 1st Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916.874.8541
www.saclaw.org

Sacramento County Public Law Library Offers MCLE Course on Outlook Calendaring and Task Management

Microsoft® Outlook 2003 for Legal Professionals

Part A Managing Calendars & Tasks

December 2, 2009 (Wednesday)

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Instructor: Joani Nicholson, Legal Secretary to Christopher Miller of Mastagni, Holstedt, Amick, Miller & Johnsen, APC

This hands-on computer class will cover how to manage your calendar, tasks, create legal search folders, sort, and categorize email messages.

2 hours MCLE credit
Register HERE: $65.00

Use your MasterCard® or VISA® to register online. Go to “News & Events” from our home page at www.saclaw.org to view the complete Schedule of Fall '09 Classes Available Now.

Parking validation available for the City of Sacramento two-story parking structure, entrance G Street & 7th. Bring your parking receipt and we will validate for time spent in this class.

CAPA Leadership Conference: “CliffsNotes™” & Kudos

On Saturday, November 7, we attended the 7th bi-annual leadership conference presented by the California Alliance of Paralegal Associations (CAPA). “Surf, Sun and Sand: Making Waves with Strong Leadership,” hosted by the San Diego Paralegal Association (SDPA), was top-notch in every respect – with engaging dialogue, cautionary tales related to fiduciary duty, inspirational ideas, and practical “how-to” tips to move our organization – and the profession – forward.

Presentations included team-building exercises, interactive “conflict” creation and resolution, proper parliamentary procedure, financial accountability for non-profit organizations, membership development and retention, social networking, and a lively discussion of Juror #8’s (Henry Fonda) dissent, courage and leadership in the 1957 classic, "12 Angry Men." Click here for photos from the event.

We came away from this event energized and inspired, and I eagerly look forward to implementing the ideas that evolved out the subsequent brainstorming discussion! I envision a day when the LDA community has truly educated the bench, the bar and the general public about the proper role of LDAs in the efficient delivery of legal services and court operations. If you share the same vision, please join us to make it a reality – our reality. Fill a vacant board position. Join a committee. Or simply log on to Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn and share your $.02!

“As leaders in our community, it is imperative that we constantly strive to improve ourselves and add to our skill sets in order to keep a fresh vision and to feed our passion to benefit those we serve,” wrote CAPA President Mel Irvin. I could not have said it better myself. Kudos to CAPA and SDPA for a great event!

Note: CliffsNotes™ is a trademark of Wiley Publishing, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

Sacramento Public Law Library Offers MCLE and Insight into Sacramento Superior Court's Case Management System

Sacramento Superior Court’s Court Case Management System

November 20, 2009 (Friday)
2:30pm to 3:30pm
Instructor: Kim Kohler,
Civil Support Manager, Sacramento Superior Court

1 hour MCLE credit Register HERE: $10.00

Listen to the Sacramento Superior Court’s Civil Support Manager discuss the best practices of the Court Case Management System process (CCMS). You will learn how many copies are required for your filing; how to handle multiple case filings with less stress; and more.

Use your MasterCard® or VISA® to register online. Go to “News & Events” from our home page at www.saclaw.org to view the complete Schedule of Fall '09 Classes Available Now. Parking validation available for the City of Sacramento two-story parking structure, entrance G Street & 7th. Bring your parking receipt and we will validate for time spent in this class.
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Sacramento County Public Law Library
813 Sixth Street, 1st Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814
916.874.8541
www.saclaw.org

Sacramento Public Law Library Offers Google Course

Getting More from: GOOGLE Tips for Legal Professionals
November 18, 2009 (Wednesday)
2:30pm to 4:30pm
Instructors: SCPLL Law Librarians

Regular Google users will learn new tips and tricks for conducting sophisticated searches and how to use Google to attract clients.
Register at www.Saclaw.org: $30.00

Use your MasterCard® or VISA® to register online. Go to “News & Events” from our home page at www.saclaw.org to view the complete Schedule of Fall '09 Classes Available now. Parking validation available for the City of Sacramento two-story parking structure, entrance G Street & 7th. Bring your parking receipt and we will validate for time spent in this class.

Sacramento County Public Law Library
813 Sixth Street, 2nd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
916.874.8541

We Like the Practising Law Institute for MCLE

Knock Off Your Requirements Without Leaving Your Home or Office

There are thousands of MCLE providers in California. If you are diligent and do your research you can find many pro bono offerings of MCLE programs. As we near the end of 2009, many of us are searching for the last hour or few hours of required legal education. PLI offers MCLE at cost, but also offers a variety of pro bono courses in many subjects, including ethics. Maintaining your MCLE credits is mandatory for paralegals in California. Don't lose your paralegal standing by falling short. Register at PLI and take advantage of its offerings.

Practising Law Institute is a non-profit continuing legal education organization chartered by the Regents of the University of the State of New York.

Founded in 1933, PLI is dedicated to providing the legal community and allied professionals with the most up-to-date, relevant information and techniques which are critical to the development of a professional, competitive edge. We achieve these goals through the highest quality Seminars held annually in locations across the United States, annually supplemented Treatises, Audio CDs and DVDs, MP3s, Live Webcasts, Course Handbooks, CLE Now web programs, Private Label Solutions and PLI XChange, all with the guidance of practice specific Advisory Committees.

San Diego Begins Negoiations for New Superior Court

New Courthouses Are In the Works for the State of California

County officials want to give the State of California a city block so the state can replace the old county courthouse originally built in 1961 with a 17-story Superior Court complex that would consolidate services in a new downtown San Diego high-rise courthouse building. The building would include 71 courtrooms — of which there is a great need. If the deal is approved the $550 million construction project could be completed by 2015.

The newer Hall of Justice, just west of the old courthouse, would be unaffected.
The site for the new courthouse is known as the “Stahlman Block” which is bounded by Union, West B, State and West C streets. The county has been buying parcels there since supervisors realized they eventually would need more space. The block was appraised last year at about $36 million.

The high-rise would be built using a portion of the $5 billion in state bond money approved for new courthouses. The money would be repaid through parking and court fee increases.

The San Diego project is considered critical by state officials, and the county is getting a larger share of the state bond money than usual as a result. In exchange for giving the state the Stahlman Block, the county would regain ownership of two nearby buildings that supervisors gave to the state last year.

The two facilities that would return to county ownership are the Madge Bradley Building on Fourth Avenue and the Family Court Building on Sixth Avenue. The state would keep using them until the new courthouse is opened.

Many other counties are looking at upgrading court facilities. The courthouses are outdated and crowded. New facilities are needed throughout the state.