May and June Free Programs

Save some room in your calendar for the Law Library in May and June – we have a wide range of free programs coming up over the next two months, covering topics from how to conduct California legislative research to legal artificial intelligence:

May

Wednesday, May 8
Noon to 12:30pm Pacific
LexisNexis Digital Library Training Event (non-MCLE)
Advance registration required: to receive program registration link, Email Name and CA Bar # to sflawlibrary@sfgov.org by noon the day before the program.
*Download Flyer Here*

Wednesday, May 15
Noon to 1:00pm Pacific
Trellis MCLE: State Trial Court Research & Analytics – Tips & Best Practices!
1 hour of free Participatory California MCLE credit
from Trellis
Advance registration required: Register Here
*Download Flyer Here*

Wednesday, May 22
Noon to 1:00pm Pacific
Lexis Virtual MCLE: Online Legal Research and Resources
1 Hour free Participatory CA MCLE Credit from Lexis
Advance registration required: to receive CA CLE  and program link, Email Name and CA Bar # to sflawlibrary@sfgov.org by noon the day before the program.
*Download Flyer Here*

Wednesday, May 24
Noon to 1:00pm Pacific
Virtual MCLE: Conducting California Legislative History and Intent Research
1 Hour free Participatory
MCLE Credit
This is a repeat of the 11/4/21 program.
Advance registration required: to receive CA CLE and program registration link,
Email Name and CA Bar # to sflawlibrary@sfgov.org by noon the day before the program.
*Download Flyer Here*

June

Tuesday, June 11
Noon to 1:00pm Pacific
Introduction to Westlaw
1 Hour free Participatory CA MCLE Credit
Advance registration required: to receive CA CLE  and program link, Email Name and CA Bar # to sflawlibrary@sfgov.org by noon the day before the program.
*Download Flyer Here*

Wednesday, June 12
Noon to 1:00pm Pacific
What is Legal Artificial Intelligence (AI) And Who is Regulating It?
1 Hour free Participatory CA MCLE Credit from Lexis
Advance registration required: to receive CA CLE  and program link, Email Name and CA Bar # to sflawlibrary@sfgov.org by noon the day before the program.
*Download Flyer Here*

See all events on our website, or sign up for our monthly newsletter to get a first look at upcoming programs and events.

“Changes in the Global Workplace” by Kay Lucas – A Review

During the pandemic, remote work emerged as a convenient solution for employees and employers. Yet now, four years later, this workplace shift has resulted in more questions than answers. If you work remotely, are you paying taxes twice – once for the state you live in, and again for the state where your company is incorporated? Or, if you are suing your employer, do you sue in your state of residence, or the corporation’s home state? Attorney, and long-time SF Law Library Board Trustee, Kay Lucas addresses these novel issues and more in her recent article “Changes in the Global Workplace: Legal and Cultural Consequences of the New ‘Workplace,’” published in The Trial Lawyer. Covering remote work in the US and the UK, this thought-provoking and timely article highlights the unintended, and as yet unresolved, consequences arising from the new normal of remote work, such as a remote employee’s reduced access to information about their employer’s plans that might affect their positions. Lucas also addresses proposals made by conservative leaders in both countries which have the potential to reduce employment regulations and weaken policies that have traditionally protected employees.

The long-lasting and far-reaching repercussions of remote work on employment law and workplace regulation make this article an important (and interesting) read for anyone at home, at work, or at home/work. You can find the full article on The Trial Lawyer website by selecting the Winter 2024 issue from the list.

Free Cryptocurrency MCLE Wednesday March 27

Virtual Speaker Series:
Cryptocurrency Overview: Concerns, Regulations & Resources
1 Hour Free Participatory CA MCLE Credit from Lexis
Advance registration required to receive CA CLE from Lexis and program link
Email Name and CA Bar # to sflawlibrary@sfgov.org by noon the day before the program

This course will get you up to speed on the latest cryptocurrency concerns as well as teach you
how to find current resources and regulations to increase your knowledge. The goal of this course is
to support attorneys in understanding what cryptocurrency is, what are the statutes and legislation that
currently govern cryptocurrency, and the various in-depth resources regarding cryptocurrency that
research platforms provide to attorneys and support staff.

The learning objectives are to:

• understand the history of cryptocurrency as well as common vocabulary associated with
  cryptocurrency
• discover methods for conducting research with different full cryptocurrency citations and
  sample news searches
• establish the multiple ways to filter your searches before and after searching for specific
  terms
• gain an understanding of how online platforms have been enhanced to predict what you’re
  looking for; ascertain the multiple resources available on search platforms to learn about
  cryptocurrency regulation and current Department of Justice litigation involving
  cryptocurrency
• organize and save items found conducting online legal research.

The program is presented by Stephan Shields of Lexis Nexis. Download the flyer here.

Primary Election Results

Greetings, San Franciscans!

Are you wondering where you can find the Primary Election results?

Well, look no further!

SFGOV has created a handy website that outlines the result percentage for each representative and measure.

Although these initial results are subject to change, the information will give you a sketch of possible outcomes.

For more detailed information, visit sfelections.org to download your own result report.

If you’re curious about the process and scheduling of the Primary Election results, please visit sfelection.org for more information.

For California statewide contests, visit electionresults.sos.ca.gov to see unofficial election results. The Secretary of State will certify the results on April 12, 2024.

As always, if you have any further questions, the San Francisco Law Library provides election resources for the Presidential Primary Election.