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Federally Subsidized Housing

Presented by Grant Beckwith


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An overview of the basics of subsidized housing laws, including the difference between Public Housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, Project-Based Rental Assistance, Rural Development and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, the admini READ MORE

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An overview of the basics of subsidized housing laws, including the difference between Public Housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, Project-Based Rental Assistance, Rural Development and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, the administering departments for each program, and the legal authorities establishing public housing entity, regulations, eligibility, and grievance procedures for each.
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Real Estate

Presented by Dan Moore


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An overview of how to effectively examine abstracts and write title opinions, including identifying acceptable abstracts, the mechanics of examining an abstract, the purpose of a title examination, determining whether a title READ MORE

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An overview of how to effectively examine abstracts and write title opinions, including identifying acceptable abstracts, the mechanics of examining an abstract, the purpose of a title examination, determining whether a title is marketable, liens against real estate and future unpaid installments, description of restrictive covenants, mortgage liens of record, quiet title actions for real estate formed by action of water, potential problems of environmental contamination, and more.
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Expungement

Presented by Phoebe Cooper


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An overview of racial disparities in the justice system, and how Iowa’s record clearance laws can help overcome them, including a discussion of the sealing of cases, record clearance options for juvenile cases, misdemeanor READ MORE

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An overview of racial disparities in the justice system, and how Iowa’s record clearance laws can help overcome them, including a discussion of the sealing of cases, record clearance options for juvenile cases, misdemeanor conviction expungement, dismissal or acquittal expungement, deferred judgements, and strategic considerations.
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Working with Victims of Domestic Abuse

Presented by Margaret Weirich


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A presentation on how to be an effective advocate when working with clients who are survivors of domestic violence, including an overview of the dynamics of domestic abuse, legal definitions of domestic violence, how the huma READ MORE

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A presentation on how to be an effective advocate when working with clients who are survivors of domestic violence, including an overview of the dynamics of domestic abuse, legal definitions of domestic violence, how the human brain processes trauma and how that impacts establishing your case, and practical tips for talking with survivors of domestic violence.
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Tips from the Bench for Family Law Cases

Presented by Judge Robert Tiefenthaler


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A discussion of court rules, family law requirements, effectively using discovery tools to help resolve your family law cases, and observations of the current litigation landscape from District Judge Robert Tiefenthaler. READ MORE

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A discussion of court rules, family law requirements, effectively using discovery tools to help resolve your family law cases, and observations of the current litigation landscape from District Judge Robert Tiefenthaler.
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Partition 101

Presented by Zachary Greder


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An overview of partition actions, including the types of partitions, a discussion of heir property and procedures for non-heir property, and the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act. READ MORE

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An overview of partition actions, including the types of partitions, a discussion of heir property and procedures for non-heir property, and the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act.
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Bankruptcy Issues

Presented by Martha McMinn


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An overview of the bankruptcy process from start to finish, including general practice tips, common terminology, and pitfalls to avoid. READ MORE

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An overview of the bankruptcy process from start to finish, including general practice tips, common terminology, and pitfalls to avoid.
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Disaster Legal Issues

Presented by Josh Gaul


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A review of the timeline of disaster legal response, how to address legal issues that frequently come about as a result of disasters, and details about insurance issues, FEMA benefits, and the Iowa Individual Disaster Assista READ MORE

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A review of the timeline of disaster legal response, how to address legal issues that frequently come about as a result of disasters, and details about insurance issues, FEMA benefits, and the Iowa Individual Disaster Assistance Program.
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Social Security Related Issues

Presented by Joe Basque


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A review of Social Security related issues, including Medicare and Medicaid, unemployment, general assistance, workers compensation, private disability pensions, student loans, family law, and probate issues. READ MORE

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A review of Social Security related issues, including Medicare and Medicaid, unemployment, general assistance, workers compensation, private disability pensions, student loans, family law, and probate issues.
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Social Security Auxiliary Benefits

Presented by Joe Basque


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A review of social security auxiliary benefits, including retirement, spousal benefits, children’s benefits, paternity issues, dependent survivor’s benefits, and lump sum death benefits. READ MORE

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A review of social security auxiliary benefits, including retirement, spousal benefits, children’s benefits, paternity issues, dependent survivor’s benefits, and lump sum death benefits.
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Social Security Overpayments

Presented by Joe Basque


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A review of Social Security Overpayments, including Appeals, Requesting Waiver, Fraud, and Collection Methods.

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A review of Social Security Overpayments, including Appeals, Requesting Waiver, Fraud, and Collection Methods.

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Social Security Disability Determination Process

Presented by Joe Basque


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An overview of the Social Security Disability Determination Process, including the definition of disability, the five-step sequential evaluation process, compassionate allowances, and cessation. READ MORE

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An overview of the Social Security Disability Determination Process, including the definition of disability, the five-step sequential evaluation process, compassionate allowances, and cessation.
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Social Security Primer

Presented by Joe Basque


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A general overview of Social Security benefits, including Title XVI, Title II, and the Administrative Appeals Process.

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A general overview of Social Security benefits, including Title XVI, Title II, and the Administrative Appeals Process.