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VIDEO – Administrative Hearings: What Works and What Doesn’t – An ALJ’s Perspective
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2-hours MCLE credit
Viewing Time: 120 minutes
In this Administrative Hearings presentation, ALJs Karen Brandt and Presiding Judge Catherine Frink shared their perspectives on various types of practice issues including:
What are the ALJ's concerns are at hearing?
How can agency counsel make pleadings more effective?
How can respondent's counsel address the problem of defending on the merits while also providing evidence of rehabilitation?
How can the parties work together to improve the process and provide greater clarity for the ALJ?
What to consider in preparing and presenting exhibits?
Discussion also included courtroom etiquette, expert witnesses, and settlement conferences. This is the second of a two-part series.
Please note each video is designed for continous viewing until its conclusion.
This online course meets the criteria for participatory credit as verified by the Sacramento County Public Law Library, an approved State Bar of California MCLE provider. State Bar of California MCLE Rules & Requirements (2.72).Read more

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VIDEO – Administrative Hearing before the Office of Administrative Hearings
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2-hours MCLE credit
Viewing Time: 120 minutes
In this video presentation you will hear from Judge Karen J Brandt, Presiding Administrative Law Judge for Sacramento General Jurisdiction Division and Catherine B. Frink, Administrative Law Judge II, with the Office of Administrative Hearings discuss: (1) the types of proceedings heard under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and other applicable laws; (2) the burden and standard of proof in these proceedings; (3) the discovery process; (4)prehearing, settlement conferences and motion practice; (5) conduct of the hearing; and(6) issuance of decisions.
Please note each video is designed for continous viewing until its conclusion.
This online course meets the criteria for participatory credit as verified by the Sacramento County Public Law Library, an approved State Bar of California MCLE provider. State Bar of California MCLE Rules & Requirements (2.72).Read more
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VIDEO – Litigating Unlawful Detainer Cases
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2-hour MCLE credit
Viewing time: 120 minutes
Litigating Unlawful Detainer Cases - LANDLORD: EVICTIONS/UNLAWFUL DETAINERS
This presentation covered residential evictions with a review of the lease agreement and client accounting to determine default, methods of terminating tenancy, and UD compliant and trial. In addition, Mr. Dollison covered defenses and evidence issues; disposal of personal property and bankruptcy in commercial evictions; post eviction litigation, and an analysis of a complaint for damages and wrongful eviction.
Please note each video is designed for continous viewing until its conclusion.
The viewing of this online video meets the criteria for "participatory" continuing legal education as verified by the Sacramento County Public Law Library, an approved State Bar of California MCLE provider according to the State Bar of California MCLE Rules & Requirements [Rule 2.72].Read more
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VIDEO – Delivering an Effective Closing Argument
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1-hour MCLE credit
Viewing Time: 60 minutes
View this presentation by Judge Brian R. Van Camp, Department 43, Sacramento Superior Court, on Effective Closing Argument. Judge Van Camp covers how to maximize your persuasiveness; draft a clear written argument to deliver a strong oral argument; the burden of proof; how to reinforce the credibility of a favorable witness; using summary charts and time lines to tie it all together; and, rehearsing and delivery your closing argument.
Please note each video is designed for continous viewing until its conclusion.
The viewing of this online video meets the criteria for "participatory" continuing legal education credit as verified by the Sacramento County Public Law Library, an approved State Bar of California MCLE provider according to the State Bar of California MCLE Rules & Requirements [Rule 2.72].Read more
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VIDEO – Digital Afterlife – Estate Planning for Your Client’s Virtual Assets
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Qualifies for: 1-hour MCLE credit
Viewing Time: 60 minutes.
In this video presentation Jan Roos, partner at Norman Roos, LLP covers how to protect your client’s online presence, i.e., user name and passwords using new online services to store account information electronically, encrypt, and prepare in the event a disaster recovery is needed. Mr. Roos demonstrates how to integrate these tools into your existing estate planning practice and provide a valuable addition to succession planning for families and businesses.
Please note each video is designed for continous viewing until its conclusion.
This online course meets the criteria for participatory credit as verified by the Sacramento County Public Law Library, an approved State Bar of California MCLE provider. State Bar of California MCLE Rules & Requirements (2.72)Read more