Next Week! Holiday Cheer (December 13, 2023)
Posted by Peel Law Association
on 6 December 2023
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| Posted in:PLA EVENTSNews and Updates |
Library Closing Early on Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Posted by Peel Law Association
on 5 December 2023
NOTICE OF CLOSURE
The PLA Library will be closing early on
Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 4:00 PM
as staff will be hosting a continuing professional development program.
Kindly note that staff will not be available to provide access to PLA Facilities.
If you need to return a book to the Library, you may do so using the book return box located by the intercom button.
The PLA Library will return to our regular business hours of 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
| Posted in:Library ClosureNews and Updates |
TODAY! Intersection of Family Law and Real Estate
Posted by Peel Law Association
on 5 December 2023
REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 12:00 PM TODAY
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Registration closes at 12:00 PM on December 5, 2023.
| Posted in:PLA CPDsNews and Updates |
Book Spotlight - Representing People with Dementia: A Practical Guide for Criminal Defense Lawyers
Posted by Peel Law Association
on 1 December 2023
Information provided on the American Bar Association's website:
There is a growing recognition that people with dementia become involved with the criminal justice system. Representing People With Dementia is a practical, easily digestible guide for lawyers working with this non-traditional type of criminal defendant.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- What Is Dementia? Dr. Marc Blatstein and Faye Spence, Esq.
- Competency, Dr. Kaustubh Joshi and Dr. Richard Frierson
- Restoration, Dr. Joette James and Dr. LaFaye Marshall
- Responsibility, Dr. Vivek Datta and Dr. Tianyi Zhang
- Testing, Margaret S. Russell, Esq. and Dr. Robert Ouauo
- Neuroimaging, Dr. Vivek Datta and Dr. Austin Blum
- Early Onset Dementia/Frontal Temporal Dementia, Dr. Hal Wurtzel
- How Can Lawyers Understand Medicine and Science? Dr. Cody Miller-Pyke
- Working with Clients with Dementia, Dr. Eric Y. Drogin
- Working a Case of a Client with Dementia, Allison Matthis, Esq.
- Representing People with Dementia on Death Row, Vicki Werneke, Esq.
- Working with the Expert, Dr. Jonathan DeRight and Dr. Elizabeth Vartkessian
- Jail and Prison Conditions, Dr. Marc Blatstein and Faye Spence
- The Reality of Daily Life in Prison for Someone with Dementia, Dr. Phillip Wise
- Guardianships, Conservatorships, and Related Proceedings for People with Dementia, Mary DeLeo, Esq.
- Dementia in the Legal Profession, Dr. Eric Y. Drogin
For more information about this resource, click here.
This item is available to PLA Members in good standing for sign-out. PLA Members can sign-out up to three items for overnight use for a seven day period. Overdue charges may be applicable to items that are not returned by their due date.
Not a member, but looking to become one? Please follow the link for the Membership Form and Fees. You may also contact the PLA Library Staff by email, and they will be happy to assist you. It only takes moments to join, and the PLA Library Staff can process memberships on the spot. Once payment is received, you can take advantage of all your PLA Membership Benefits, including discounts on CPD programs and social events.
As a friendly reminder, the Peel Law Association Library, Lawyers' Lounge and related services are open to all lawyers who are in good standing with the LSO, articling students, and LPP candidates.
| Posted in:Book SpotlightLibrary ServicesMembershipMember Benefits |
Library Closing Early on Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Posted by Peel Law Association
on 29 November 2023
NOTICE OF CLOSURE
The PLA Library will be closing early on
Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 4:00 PM
as staff will be hosting a continuing professional development program.
Kindly note that staff will not be available to provide access to PLA Facilities.
If you need to return a book to the Library, you may do so using the book return box located by the intercom button.
The PLA Library will return to our regular business hours of 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM on Thursday, November 30, 2023.
| Posted in:Library ClosureNews and Updates |
