Civil Justice and the Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition invites you to a screening of the powerful documentary "Stealing Trust" on December 3rd, 5pm-7pm at the AFI Silver Theater in Silver Spring.  "Stealing Trust" is a film that shows Marylanders speaking out on frauds, scams and financial abuses.  Through the voices of victims of financial abuse, this film, produced by MCRC, depicts the devastating human toll of predatory practices on individuals and families.  It makes clear the necessity to protect working families in these tough economic times, with 14 million Americans jobless and more than 10 million families having lost their homes to foreclosure.  Following the film, there will be a discussion regarding moving forward, and what actions will better protect consumers.

Tickets for the event are $10 per person.  Click here for a flyer on the screening.  For additional information and how to purchase tickets, please call Erica Evans at 410-706-0174 or email eevans@civiljusticenetwork.org. 

Civil Justice and Allegany Law Foundation are presenting a CLE course entitled Maryland Foreclosure Mediation and Mortgage Fraud Prevention Act on Thursday, December 1, 1p.m. to 4p.m. at the Allegany College Continuing Education Building in Cumberland.    The training will cover the Maryland Foreclosure Mediation law and regulations, and share real life mediation experiences from the perspectives of secured parties, homeowners and other interested parties. This portion of the class will be presented by Jeff Nadel, Esq., and Phillip Robinson, Esq.  The second portion of the training will cover litigating mortgage servicing claims under the Maryland Mortgage Fraud Prevention Act.  Sample pleadings, Discovery, Motions, and Attorneys Fees will be reviewed.  This portion of the class will be presented by Phillip Robinson, Esq.

This training is free with a pro bono commitment.  Please click here for additional information.

Civil Justice's latest CLE offering, Defending Criminal Felony Cases in Federal v. State Court, will be held December 7, 2011 at 9:50 a.m. at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law.  This seminar will examine the fundamental difference between felony trial practice in federal and state court.  The course will take a look at the differences in the courthouse culture as well as pre-trial and post trial procedural steps and processes unique to each jurisdiction.  This class is a must for attorneys to efficiently advocate for their clients as they go through the different possible proceedings.  To register for this class, or for additional information, please click here.

Award Winning, Cutting Edge Non-Profit Legal Services Organization Seeks Executive Director 

Civil Justice, Inc., a nationally recognized legal services organization in Maryland, seeks applications for Executive Director.  CJ serves moderate and low income clients directly and through a network of solo and small firm lawyers.  Candidates should have significant litigation (preferably consumer) and law office management experience, be licensed in Maryland or willing to apply for admission, and be a strong leader.  For a complete position announcement, please click here.