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Questions about the law?
We’ve got answers.
For most people,
today’s law is a jumble of legal statutes and court rulings, and
can lead to much frustration and many questions for anyone trying to
understand it. Now, the New York State Bar Association is offering a
series of seminars on today’s most important legal topics,
presented in plain language by top legal experts. Don’t miss this
opportunity to learn what you need to know on key areas of the
law.
Online and Recorded versions of the People's Law School
The New York State Bar Association also is delighted to provide
online and recorded versions of last fall's People's Law School
programs. Online programs require Windows Media Player® and Adobe
Acrobat Reader®. Both programs are available for free download at
this web site (just click on the topics below). Online programs are free
and include downloadable versions of the seminar materials (handouts)
and the coursebook Understanding the Law—A Practical Guide for
New York Residents.
The People’s Law School Fall 2005 Seminar Topics
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Fall 2005 Semester Topic
(click on topic to open program)
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Date Recorded
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Speaker(s)
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You and Your Lawyer, addresses some
of the myths and misconceptions about the legal profession, and includes
discussion of: (1) how to find a lawyer; (2) what to expect in terms of
financial arrangements with your attorney; and (3) the Client’s
Bill of Rights
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Dec. 6, 2005
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A. Vincent Buzard, Esq., Harris Beach PLLC, Rochester, and Steven C.
Krane, Esq., Proskauer Rose LLP, NYC
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Matrimonial Law, including grounds for
divorce, models for representation and child custody; an overview of the
financial issues namely, child support, maintenance and equitable
distribution
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Nov. 15, 2005
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Florence M. Fass, Esq., Fass & Greenberg, LLP, Garden City, and
Charles P. Inclima, Esq., Biernbaum Inclima & Meyer, LLP,
Rochester
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Civil Law Suits, including such situations
as your rights if you suffer an injury due to automobile accident or an
injury on the job; what to expect if you are being sued
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Nov. 22, 2005
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Mae A. D’Agostino, Esq., D'Agostino, Krackeler, Baynes &
Maguire, P.C., Albany; Henry G. Miller, Esq., Clark Gagliardi &
Miller, White Plains
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Wills and Estate Settlements, including
discussion about planning your Will and related documents and the
process involved in the settlement of your estate - the Surrogate Court
process of probate and administration. What happens with property when
someone dies, either with a will (testate) or without one
(intestate)
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Nov. 29, 2005
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Margaret Z. Reed, Esq., Law Office of Margaret Z. Reed, Delmar, and
Carl T. Baker, Esq., Fitzgerald Morris Baker Firth P.C., Glens Falls
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Criminal Law and Traffic Violations, including what
to do if you or a family member is arrested; what to do if you are
pulled over by a police officer for a traffic offense
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Dec. 13, 2005
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Peter A. Gerstenzang, Esq., Gerstenzang O'Hern Hickey &
Gerstenzang, Albany
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The People's Law School Spring 2006 Seminar Topics
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Spring 2006 Semester Topics
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Date Recorded
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Speaker(s)
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Labor and Employment Law will cover rights
to a job versus New York's employment-at-will doctrine; discrimination
and harassment in the workplace; privacy issues; acceptable rules and
procedures governing wages, benefits, overtime, comp time and pay;
discipline; the disabled employee; collective bargaining and the right,
if any, to strike.
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May 2, 2006
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Michael R. Cuevas, Esq., Chairman, Public Employment Relations Board,
Albany; Ronald G. Dunn, Esq., Gleason, Dunn Walsh & O'Shea, Albany;
Laura M. Purcell, Esq., Harris Beach PLLC, Rochester
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Real Estate Ownership and Rental, including
such topics as buying or selling a home; landlord/tenant issues; eminent
domain; and challenging a real property tax assessment
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May 9, 2006
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Karl B. Holtzschue, Esq., Law Office of Karl B. Holtzschue, NYC;
Dorothy H. Ferguson, D.H. Ferguson, Attorney, P.L.L.C., Rochester; and
Edward Baer, Esq., Belkin Burden Wenig & Goldman, LLP, NYC
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Contracts and consumer law issues,
including basic banking accounts; overdraft protection; refund
anticipation loans; payday loans (cash advances); predatory (abusive)
residential mortgage loans; how to safeguard your personal information
to make it less likely that you become a victim of identity theft;
overview of the variety of laws that offer specific privacy rights; and
steps to take if you become a victim of identity theft.
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May 16, 2006
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Barbara Kent, Esq., Director of Consumer Affairs and Financial
Products, New York State Banking Department, New York City, Maurice R.
Padula, Senior Consumer Frauds Representative, Consumer Frauds and
Protection Bureau, Office of the Attorney General, in Albany and Amy D.
Schallop, Esq., Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney
General, Consumer Affairs Division, Albany
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Elder Law, including such topics as wills,
living wills, health care proxies, powers of attorney; guardianships,
trusts, long-term care planning, long-term care insurance, Medicare, and
Medicaid
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May 23, 2006
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Cora A. Alsante, Esq., Hancock & Estabrook LLP, Syracuse, and
Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., Littman Krooks LLP, NYC
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An Overview of the Judicial and Legal
System, covering the organization and jurisdiction of the
various courts in New York State; sources of law; federal courts; the
role of the judiciary; administrative proceedings and regulations
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Jun 20, 2006
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Prof. Patrick M. Connors, Albany Law School, Albany ; Hon. Victoria
A. Graffeo, New York Court of Appeals, Albany
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Recorded versions are available for
purchase through the NYSBA online store (with secure online ordering) or
by calling the Bar Center at (518) 463-3724. |
Other Recorded Programs from The People's Law School
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Date Recorded |
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The Divorce Process In New York, a
40 minute video prepared by the Committee on Public Service of the
Association’s Family Law Section, provides an overview of the
divorce process in New York and covers the major issues that may arise
in a divorce case: How To Find a Lawyer; Grounds for Divorce;
Custody/Access – The Children; Child Support; Maintenance;
Equitable Distribution; and Domestic Violence.
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September 6, 2006
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The narrator is Mr. Len Cariou. Star of stage and screen, Mr. Cariou
has appeared in the theatrical productions of Applause,
Proof, and Sweeney Todd, for which he received the
1979 Tony Award for Best Actor in a musical. His movie credits include
The Boynton Beach Club, About Schmidt, Thirteen Days, and
The Four Seasons. Mr. Cariou has also appeared on television in
such shows as The West Wing, The Practice, Law
& Order, and Murder She Wrote.
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