Tuesday, July 3, 2007

California MCLE Online: Legal Writing

The programs below are downloadable files that you can play at your convenience on your MP3, iPod, or computer. The materials are produced by the State Bar of California and/or the Los Angeles County Bar Association. The courses are certified for California MCLE by the San Bernardino County Bar Association (provider number 2318).

1. Writing Pointed Text in Plain English


The first paragraph and probably the first page of any written material will be read with care. After that, whether the reader stays with the text depends, in large part, upon the writer's expertise. Topics will include: how to meet a readers' expectations; how to begin arguments with a legal principle stated with clear topic sentences; how to develop logical arguments; how to be concise.

1.5 Total CLE Credits Write Right $32
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2. Write Well Right Now! How to Write with Winning Style.

Develop an understandable, persuasive and winning writing style with the help of perennial favorite Ronald H. Carpenter, University of Florida English and speech professor.


Half=price introductory offer from SBCBA 1
.75 Total CLE Credits $21.87
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3. Persuasive Statements of Fact

Chances are an appellate court knows the law.
But they can't know how to apply the law to the case before them until they know the facts.
The Statement of Facts is our opportunity to introduce the court to our case.

2.0 Total CLE Credits SBCBA $48, others $58
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Ethics (5)
Business Law (4)
Family Law (1)
Civil Litigation (11)
Federal Practice (2)
Criminal Law (7)
Law Practice Mgmt & Technology (10)
Elimination of Bias (2)
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Employment/Labor Law (1)
Prevention of Substance Abuse (2)
Environmental Law (2)
Real Estate/Landlord-Tenant (1)

Monday, July 2, 2007

New San Bernardino District, Civil Division - 303 West 3rd Street

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:
SAN BERNARDINO DISTRICT — CIVIL DIVISION
351 North Arrowhead Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0210

Effective July 2007, all San Bernardino District Civil, Small Claims and Landlord Tenant cases will be heard at the new San Bernardino District, Civil Division located at 303 West 3rd Street, San Bernardino, CA 92415. There will be no change in existing Judicial Officer Assignment, hearing dates or times. Please direct all filings, correspondence, etc. as of the effective date to the new Civil Division.

For inquiries, please call (909) 387-3922, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. No further notice will be sent by the court.

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Some new things on SBCBA.org

We have made a few changes in the menubar to make it easier for clients to locate materials of interest, i.e. find a lawyer and fee arbitration links are posted on the far right side of the menu. We also are spotlighting various pages to acquaint our users with the range of contents in the site.

We also encourage you to take a few minutes to explore the site using the menubar.

Allen C. Turner, Esq
SBCBA Webstaff

Claire Furness, Executive Director

Redlands Court Closed Until Further Notice

Redlands Court Closed

Redlands Court had to close due to a flooding problem - all cases have been re-routed to S16-Central, Judge Welch. The court will likely be closed until mid-July.