Thursday, July 5, 2012
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Attorney general teams with Yahoo!, Polaris Project to fight human trafficking, help victims online
Attorney general teams with Yahoo!, Polaris Project to fight human trafficking, help victims online
California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris on Monday announced an innovative program with Yahoo! and Polaris Project to combat human trafficking by harnessing the power of the Internet to direct users to the national human trafficking hotline whenever certain terms related to human trafficking are searched through Yahoo!.
The goal of the initiative is to identify more victims of human trafficking by connecting survivors and community members to resources and support.
This program with Yahoo! and Polaris Project will provide Internet users with the National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) hotline number when they search for specific words or phrases.
If key search terms such as “human trafficking” are used when using Yahoo! Search, Internet users will see a banner that states: “Call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center at 1-888-373-7888 to report sex trafficking, forced labor, or to get help.”
The Attorney General’s Office has also made available a Web site widget for download so that operators of any Web site can display a similar banner, which can be found at http://oag.ca.gov/widgets/human-trafficking .
California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris on Monday announced an innovative program with Yahoo! and Polaris Project to combat human trafficking by harnessing the power of the Internet to direct users to the national human trafficking hotline whenever certain terms related to human trafficking are searched through Yahoo!.
The goal of the initiative is to identify more victims of human trafficking by connecting survivors and community members to resources and support.
This program with Yahoo! and Polaris Project will provide Internet users with the National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC) hotline number when they search for specific words or phrases.
If key search terms such as “human trafficking” are used when using Yahoo! Search, Internet users will see a banner that states: “Call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center at 1-888-373-7888 to report sex trafficking, forced labor, or to get help.”
The Attorney General’s Office has also made available a Web site widget for download so that operators of any Web site can display a similar banner, which can be found at http://oag.ca.gov/widgets/human-trafficking .
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Monday, June 11, 2012
Lake County Superior Court plans calendar changes; all criminal cases to move to Lakeport
Lake County Superior Court plans calendar changes; all criminal cases to move to Lakeport
The state judicial branch’s fiscal situation has resulted in the Lake County Superior Court making significant changes to its calendar, including moving all criminal matters to Lakeport, with traffic and small claims going to Clearlake.
Presiding Lake County Superior Court Judge David Herrick said the court calendar needed to be restructured in order to cope with continuing budget cuts.
The changes will go into effect Aug. 6, Herrick said.
The state judicial branch’s fiscal situation has resulted in the Lake County Superior Court making significant changes to its calendar, including moving all criminal matters to Lakeport, with traffic and small claims going to Clearlake.
Presiding Lake County Superior Court Judge David Herrick said the court calendar needed to be restructured in order to cope with continuing budget cuts.
The changes will go into effect Aug. 6, Herrick said.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
COURTS: Chief justice appoints new members to Judicial Council of California
COURTS: Chief justice appoints new members to Judicial Council of California
Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on Monday announced the appointment of ten Judicial Council members, including seven new members and three re-appointments.
All the appointments, except for one voting position, are effective Sept. 15.
Chaired by the chief justice, the Judicial Council is the administrative policy-making body of state courts.
The new voting members are Judge James R. Brandlin, Superior Court of Los Angeles County; Presiding Judge Sherrill A. Ellsworth, Superior Court of Riverside County;
Presiding Judge David Rosenberg, Superior Court of Yolo County,
and Judge David De Alba, Superior Court of Sacramento County.
Judges Rosenberg and De Alba now serve as advisory members.
New advisory members are Presiding Judge Laurie M. Earl, Superior Court of Sacramento County;
Judge Morris D. Jacobson, Superior Court of Alameda County;
Presiding Judge Brian L. McCabe, Superior Court of Merced County;
Mary Beth Todd, Court Executive Officer, Superior Court of Sutter County;
Judge Charles D. Wachob, Superior Court of Placer County;
and Judge Kenneth K. So, Superior Court of San Diego County.
Judge So, a current voting member, has been reappointed to a one-year term as an advisory member.
Presiding Judge McCabe and Judges Jacobson and Wachob will fill new advisory positions approved by the Judicial Council in May 2012 to expand the geographical diversity of the council and gain input from a wide spectrum of judicial officers.
Created by the state Constitution, the Judicial Council consists of the chief justice, as chair, of 14 judicial members appointed by the chief justice, four attorney members appointed by the State Bar Board of Governors, one member from each house of the Legislature, and nine advisory members. The Administrative Director of the Courts serves as secretary to the council.
Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye on Monday announced the appointment of ten Judicial Council members, including seven new members and three re-appointments.
All the appointments, except for one voting position, are effective Sept. 15.
Chaired by the chief justice, the Judicial Council is the administrative policy-making body of state courts.
The new voting members are Judge James R. Brandlin, Superior Court of Los Angeles County; Presiding Judge Sherrill A. Ellsworth, Superior Court of Riverside County;
Presiding Judge David Rosenberg, Superior Court of Yolo County,
and Judge David De Alba, Superior Court of Sacramento County.
Judges Rosenberg and De Alba now serve as advisory members.
New advisory members are Presiding Judge Laurie M. Earl, Superior Court of Sacramento County;
Judge Morris D. Jacobson, Superior Court of Alameda County;
Presiding Judge Brian L. McCabe, Superior Court of Merced County;
Mary Beth Todd, Court Executive Officer, Superior Court of Sutter County;
Judge Charles D. Wachob, Superior Court of Placer County;
and Judge Kenneth K. So, Superior Court of San Diego County.
Judge So, a current voting member, has been reappointed to a one-year term as an advisory member.
Presiding Judge McCabe and Judges Jacobson and Wachob will fill new advisory positions approved by the Judicial Council in May 2012 to expand the geographical diversity of the council and gain input from a wide spectrum of judicial officers.
Created by the state Constitution, the Judicial Council consists of the chief justice, as chair, of 14 judicial members appointed by the chief justice, four attorney members appointed by the State Bar Board of Governors, one member from each house of the Legislature, and nine advisory members. The Administrative Director of the Courts serves as secretary to the council.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Friday, June 1, 2012
CA: Medical marijuana regulation bill passes Assembly
STATE: Medical marijuana regulation bill passes Assembly
AB 2312 creates the Board of Medical Marijuana Enforcement within the California Department of Consumer Affairs to oversee and regulate the medical marijuana industry in California.
It also would authorize local governments to impose an excise tax.
Assemblyman Wesley Chesbro (D-North Coast), who represents Lake County in the Assembly, spoke in support of a bill on Thursday and was among the 41 Assemblymembers who voted for it. He also is a coauthor of the bill.
“I support this bill because it would establish a statewide regulatory system that would remove ambiguities between state law, federal law and local regulations,” Chesbro said in a statement on the Floor of the Assembly today when Ammiano presented the bill.
AB 2312 creates the Board of Medical Marijuana Enforcement within the California Department of Consumer Affairs to oversee and regulate the medical marijuana industry in California.
It also would authorize local governments to impose an excise tax.
Assemblyman Wesley Chesbro (D-North Coast), who represents Lake County in the Assembly, spoke in support of a bill on Thursday and was among the 41 Assemblymembers who voted for it. He also is a coauthor of the bill.
“I support this bill because it would establish a statewide regulatory system that would remove ambiguities between state law, federal law and local regulations,” Chesbro said in a statement on the Floor of the Assembly today when Ammiano presented the bill.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Veterans: Education Benefits online and more...
Veterans
New online service to speed up the applications for Education benefits plus more news for Vets and more links to subjects for Veterans.
New online service to speed up the applications for Education benefits plus more news for Vets and more links to subjects for Veterans.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
CA Trial Court System is going MORE public about the drastic cuts
http://tinyurl.com/79gbcla
"On May 17, the Judicial Council of California held an emergency session to meet with California Director of Finance Ana Matosantos about Gov. Jerry Brown’s new budget proposal, which called for a $544 million reduction to the judicial branch in fiscal year 2012-13 after four consecutive years of cuts totaling $653 million.
In order to cover the cuts, the courts must pull $300 million from trial court reserves, while $240 million would be realized from delays in court construction. Another $4 million will come from increased retirement contributions from state court employees.
Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, who chairs of the Judicial Council, called the proposed cuts “startling, harsh, immediate and shocking.”"
"On May 17, the Judicial Council of California held an emergency session to meet with California Director of Finance Ana Matosantos about Gov. Jerry Brown’s new budget proposal, which called for a $544 million reduction to the judicial branch in fiscal year 2012-13 after four consecutive years of cuts totaling $653 million.
In order to cover the cuts, the courts must pull $300 million from trial court reserves, while $240 million would be realized from delays in court construction. Another $4 million will come from increased retirement contributions from state court employees.
Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, who chairs of the Judicial Council, called the proposed cuts “startling, harsh, immediate and shocking.”"
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Gold Star Day
Gold Star Day: Officially enrolled at UC for the online Paralegal Certificate Program; adopted two 11 week old kittens; my Mom got to see her Mother's Day flowers even though she was leaving the country today.
Finally admitted defeat with a 'simple' project and asking for help instead of keeping it to myself. Byay!
Finally admitted defeat with a 'simple' project and asking for help instead of keeping it to myself. Byay!
Lake County Judicial Candidates’ Debate | Velocity Video | VelocityVideoOnline.com
Lake County Judicial Candidates’ Debate | Velocity Video | VelocityVideoOnline.com
Watch this before you vote for the June 5th Election.
This is the first time I have ever seen a debate of judicial candidates for a County as small as ours. While electing Supervisors are representing their area, the judges will be judging us all.
Watch this before you vote for the June 5th Election.
This is the first time I have ever seen a debate of judicial candidates for a County as small as ours. While electing Supervisors are representing their area, the judges will be judging us all.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
‘Oh Sh*t’: Attorney Faces Discipline for Allegedly Cursing in Court « Above the Law: A Legal Web Site – News, Commentary, and Opinions on Law Firms, Lawyers, Law School, Law Suits, Judges and Courts
‘Oh Sh*t’: Attorney Faces Discipline for Allegedly Cursing in Court « Above the Law: A Legal Web Site – News, Commentary, and Opinions on Law Firms, Lawyers, Law School, Law Suits, Judges and Courts
Talk about a benchslap. You know you’ve turned down the wrong path when the man presiding over your case seems to be judging your character more than your knowledge of the law.
Mike Frisch of the Legal Profession Blog wonders if the ethics complaint against Cesar is “a bit overcharged,” and we agree that it might be. Because when other lovely lady lawyers in the state stand accused of prostitution and baring their breasts for the world to see, what’s one little “oh sh*t” in open court?
Talk about a benchslap. You know you’ve turned down the wrong path when the man presiding over your case seems to be judging your character more than your knowledge of the law.
Mike Frisch of the Legal Profession Blog wonders if the ethics complaint against Cesar is “a bit overcharged,” and we agree that it might be. Because when other lovely lady lawyers in the state stand accused of prostitution and baring their breasts for the world to see, what’s one little “oh sh*t” in open court?
Friday, April 27, 2012
$ taken from the CA Courthouses to fill the gaps elsewhere...rant coming on...beware. - kathologist@gmail.com
" In the current fiscal year, the Legislature used $750 million in court construction funds to address
the state’s overall budget shortfall. This included loans from court construction funds totaling
$440 million and a one-time redirection of court construction funds to the General Fund—not the
courts—of another $310 million, equivalent to an entire year’s worth of SB 1407 program
revenues. In response, the council canceled two courthouse projects, reduced budgets on all
others, and delayed several projects. In addition, $213 million of court facilities funds—
originally budgeted for both construction and facility modifications—were redirected to trial
court operations in the current fiscal year. "
Poor Alpine & Sierra Counties. They got cut out altogether.
Taking the money out of the construction fund to the General Fund. Who knows when they will pay it back.
Another chunk of money to the trial courts-again, when is it going to be paid back. This is why people are disgusted with signing any petitions for ballot measures for bonds. The money gets taken and used to fill a hole somewhere else instead of getting management the training and tools to reduce cost and ineffectiveness in their departments. Yet more committees to review what we already know.
I know, most of you know this. Seeing it in black and white has affected me more than just talking about it.
Now back to our regulary scheduled program.
Have a good weekend
the state’s overall budget shortfall. This included loans from court construction funds totaling
$440 million and a one-time redirection of court construction funds to the General Fund—not the
courts—of another $310 million, equivalent to an entire year’s worth of SB 1407 program
revenues. In response, the council canceled two courthouse projects, reduced budgets on all
others, and delayed several projects. In addition, $213 million of court facilities funds—
originally budgeted for both construction and facility modifications—were redirected to trial
court operations in the current fiscal year. "
Poor Alpine & Sierra Counties. They got cut out altogether.
Taking the money out of the construction fund to the General Fund. Who knows when they will pay it back.
Another chunk of money to the trial courts-again, when is it going to be paid back. This is why people are disgusted with signing any petitions for ballot measures for bonds. The money gets taken and used to fill a hole somewhere else instead of getting management the training and tools to reduce cost and ineffectiveness in their departments. Yet more committees to review what we already know.
I know, most of you know this. Seeing it in black and white has affected me more than just talking about it.
Now back to our regulary scheduled program.
Have a good weekend
Thursday, April 12, 2012
California Courts - Law Day 2012
California Courts - Law Day 2012
May 1, 2012-Check it out, even if you are not going to actively participate.
May 1, 2012-Check it out, even if you are not going to actively participate.
Friday, April 6, 2012
Editorial: Justice is loser as courts drop computer plan - Editorials - The Sacramento Bee
Editorial: Justice is loser as courts drop computer plan - Editorials - The Sacramento Bee
Court watchers may regard the vote as a victory for dissident judges, who had criticized the project as a boondoggle. It is not a victory. The failure of the decadelong effort to wean the judicial branch of government from paper and bring it into the electronic age is a setback for the administration of justice in California.
Court watchers may regard the vote as a victory for dissident judges, who had criticized the project as a boondoggle. It is not a victory. The failure of the decadelong effort to wean the judicial branch of government from paper and bring it into the electronic age is a setback for the administration of justice in California.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
We are now ALL guilty until proven innocent.
majority opinion in the 5 to 4 ruling [PDF file of the ruling]
That's right. The conservatives on the court and the "swing vote" Justice Kennedy took away your civil rights giving law enforcement the ability to take you to jail for any real or perceived infraction. The case it is based not only involved wrongful arrest, but the man was strip searched, cavity searched and unable to contact the outside world nor let his status in the penal system be known for SIX DAYS. His infraction? Not DWB [Driving while Black/Brown] but just being in a CAR driven by his WIFE. He had been pulled over so many times that he kept the document explaining the false information of the old warrent for a minor infraction in the past on him for just this reason.
I hope you are good and properly outraged:
The way he was treated
The way his family was treated
The fact 5 unelected people were able to do this.
I say it over and over: Law and Justice are two different animals.
That's right. The conservatives on the court and the "swing vote" Justice Kennedy took away your civil rights giving law enforcement the ability to take you to jail for any real or perceived infraction. The case it is based not only involved wrongful arrest, but the man was strip searched, cavity searched and unable to contact the outside world nor let his status in the penal system be known for SIX DAYS. His infraction? Not DWB [Driving while Black/Brown] but just being in a CAR driven by his WIFE. He had been pulled over so many times that he kept the document explaining the false information of the old warrent for a minor infraction in the past on him for just this reason.
I hope you are good and properly outraged:
The way he was treated
The way his family was treated
The fact 5 unelected people were able to do this.
I say it over and over: Law and Justice are two different animals.
Is "Self-Help" a Good Thing Or a Bad Thing?
Is "Self-Help" a Good Thing Or a Bad Thing?
Basically, it comes down to perspective and how to adapt to current market needs.
Basically, it comes down to perspective and how to adapt to current market needs.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
The 3 Foot Radius of the Law Library
3 Geeks and a Law Blog: The 3 Foot Radius of the Law Library
When you have time to sit quietly for about 20 minutes, read this article and see if any of it resonates with you.
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My opinion of course is my own. The sentence that stood out for me was this:
"It is not about the space, but about the service."
My opinion is: The LCLL needs to reach out to patrons, rather than waiting for them to come to the physical location of the Law Library. That would be a separate position/consultant to have the time and materials to go out to the public and government offices to train others to help themselves. It is simply too much of a burden for the solo librarian to do both.
In the mean time, as I improve my skillset I will look into any possible grants for this kind of activity.
I would like to bring this issue up at the April 19th BOT Mtg. but I am uncertain that this is the appropriate time or that perhaps there is another step or two before the BOT can addess this as a whole working in tandem with the Law Librarian.
Anticipating future needs and purpose of the public law library and to what means they can be met needs to be addressed and given time to be pondered and thought out. The writing is on the wall: More pro se AND Bar members are needing the services the LCLL offers regardless of its ability to provide it.
When you have time to sit quietly for about 20 minutes, read this article and see if any of it resonates with you.
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My opinion of course is my own. The sentence that stood out for me was this:
"It is not about the space, but about the service."
My opinion is: The LCLL needs to reach out to patrons, rather than waiting for them to come to the physical location of the Law Library. That would be a separate position/consultant to have the time and materials to go out to the public and government offices to train others to help themselves. It is simply too much of a burden for the solo librarian to do both.
In the mean time, as I improve my skillset I will look into any possible grants for this kind of activity.
I would like to bring this issue up at the April 19th BOT Mtg. but I am uncertain that this is the appropriate time or that perhaps there is another step or two before the BOT can addess this as a whole working in tandem with the Law Librarian.
Anticipating future needs and purpose of the public law library and to what means they can be met needs to be addressed and given time to be pondered and thought out. The writing is on the wall: More pro se AND Bar members are needing the services the LCLL offers regardless of its ability to provide it.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Friday, March 30, 2012
Friday, March 23, 2012
All California Joint Institute PowerPoint
All California Joint Institute PowerPoint
Vanessa Christman from El Dorado County Law Library created this great presentation.
Vanessa Christman from El Dorado County Law Library created this great presentation.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
National Law Day on May 1 2012
National
Law Day is recognized on May 1 as a day that honors the role of law
in our nation. The 2012 Theme—No Courts, No Justice, No Freedom—is
focused on the important role the courts play in our lives. Open and
accessible courts are essential to maintaining the
American way of life.
Visit
www.courts.ca.gov/lawday.htm for resources, tools, and ideas on ways law libraries can celebrate Law Day.
The site includes:
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Publicity material templates to help you advertise events.
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Recommendations for Law Day book and resource displays for youth showcasing a court-related theme.
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Ideas
and resources to produce interactive, and entertaining Law Day Events
(Mock Trials, Law Day Film Festival, Careers in the Law
workshop, etc.)
For more information, please contact Deirdre Benedict, Court Services Analyst, Administrative Office of the Courts, at
deirdre.benedict@jud.ca.gov or 415-865-8915.
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Deirdre Benedict
Court Services Analyst
Court Programs and Services Division - PEP Unit
Judicial Council of California - Administrative Office of the Courts
415-865-8915
Deirdre Benedict
Court Services Analyst
Court Programs and Services Division - PEP Unit
Judicial Council of California - Administrative Office of the Courts
415-865-8915
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
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