NEVADA CITY, Calif. December 15, 2016 – The Nevada County Law Library is offering monthly “Noon Time Legal Seminars” to the general public and practicing attorneys on topics of general interest beginning January 2017.
These seminars are taught by local attorneys and designed for the lay person, as well as for the practicing attorney, who will receive MCLE credit (Minimum Continuing Legal Education). The cost is $15/seminar for non-attorneys and $30 for attorneys. Spaces are limited. We highly suggest pre-registration. To enroll, please call 530-265-7161 or email Law.Library@nccourt.net.
Seminars are from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm held on the third Tuesday most months and on the fourth Tuesday in November at a courtroom on the first floor of the Nevada County Superior Court, 201 Church Street, in Nevada City.
| January 17, 2017 | California Cannabis Law Update: A local, state, and federal law overview, with a focus on Proposition 64 and the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety
Presented by, Heather Burke |
| February 21, 2017 | Copyright Law Basics for Artists and Musicians: Protecting Your Work
Presented by, Kyle Adamson |
| March 21, 2017 | Bankruptcy and Debt Collection
Presented by, George Roberts |
| April 18, 2017 | Living Trusts |
| May 16, 2017 | Legal Responsibilities of Nonprofit Board Members
Presented by, Dylan Hendricks |
| June 20, 2017 | Guardianship
Presented by, Kathy Lindsay and Larry Montgomery |
| August 15, 2017 | Emerging Principles in the Ethical Representation of Clients Regarding California Cannabis Law (1 hour of MCLE in Ethics provided to attorneys)
Presented by, Heather Burke |
| September 19, 2017 | Unlawful Detainer
Presented by, Steve Baker |
| October 17, 2017 | Elder Law and Conservatorship
Presented by, Richard Keene |
| November 28, 2017 | Small Claims and Mediation
Presented by, Helen Cavanaugh and Erin Noel |
The Nevada County Superior Court’s Self-Help Law Center and Family Facilitator are located within the Law Library. They provide legal information on court procedures, form packets with instructions, and alternatives to civil litigation, such as mediation. Areas of law include: Adoption, Guardianship, Name Change, Unlawful Detainer (Eviction), Civil Harassment, Modification of Probation, and Traffic. The Self-Help Law Center is also the county’s Small Claims Advisor. We are a free drop-in service, but donations are appreciated. Hours of operation are Mondays through Thursdays, from 8:00 am – 4:00pm and 8:00 am – 1:00 pm on Fridays.