Appellate Procedures in California and The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Course Commencing March 12, 2024

This is an eight-week, work-at-your-own pace, online course that will cover appellate procedures within the California Courts of Appeal and Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Classes will take place online utilizing modules, video lectures, quizzes and a final exam. Handouts and a Reference Guide will be provided. Login information will be provided the day before the class is scheduled to begin.

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Trial Preparation Online Class Commencing March 12, 2024

NextGen Legal and LPI are offering this eight-week, online Trial Preparation course running from March 12, 2024 through May 7, 2024.

You will be able to work at your own pace. Classes will take place online utilizing video lectures,discussion boards, email, live Q&A sessions and quizzes. Login information will be provided the day before the class is scheduled to begin.

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Advanced Discovery Online Class Commencing March 12, 2024

NextGen Legal and LPI are offering this six-week, online Advanced Discovery course running from March 12, 2024 through April 23, 2024.

You will be able to work at your own pace. Classes will take place online utilizing video lectures,discussion boards, email, live Q&A sessions and quizzes. Login information will be provided the day before the class is scheduled to begin.

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Webinar – Motions – How to Avoid Common Mistakes – March 21, 2024

This webinar will be an overview of the most common motions (except motions for summary adjudication and/or judgment—a seminar on that subject is scheduled for April 4, 2024), including demurrers, motions to strike, discovery motions such as a motion to compel or requesting a protective order. The material will also include understanding special motions, such as motions in limine and motions to withdraw as counsel. The presentation will also focus on avoiding nightmares caused by mistakes (i.e., do not have the motion being taken off calendar!).

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Webinar – Internet Research – March 26, 2024

Learn the benefits of starting your research outside of legal research platforms. We will cover how to begin research, key websites for different practice groups, as well as ethical dilemmas attached to using the internet as the main source of research.



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Webinar – Notice of Appeal – March 27, 2024

There are many things to consider when filing an appeal to a lower court’s order or judgment. How do you bring an appeal and when? How do I calendar deadlines? How should documents be prepared? This webinar will provide you with an abundance of information and tips for successfully navigating the California Courts of Appeal.



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Webinar – How to file documents in the Federal Court – April 3, 2024 – FREE

In this presentation you will be introduced to PACER /NextGen- what it is and why we need it. We will go through the steps for setting up attorney filer accounts and attorney admissions to the federal courts, using Northern District of California as our example. We will discuss the different features of CM/ECF and finish up with an e-filing demonstration from log-in to submission.

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Webinar – Motions for Summary Judgment – April 4, 2024

This presentation will cover deadlines, requirements, potential issues, and examples of the good, the bad, and the ugly. The presentation will also include multiple hand-outs with the rules spelled out for you, checklists, and proposed workflows. The most valuable item being provided is the list of what NOT to do.

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