MLRI: Utilities--Advocacy for Low-Income Households in Massachusetts
- Product Number: 2250051WBA
- Publication Date: 1/16/2025
- Length: 2 hours CLE Credit Note
- Copyright: © 2025 MCLE, Inc.
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Product Description
Product Description
This training covers the broad range of topics that arise when lowincome households are trying to initiate or protect their utility service, as well as pay their non-utility energy bills (oil, propane). Topics include how to start service and protect service from termination, how to restore terminated service, how to get the lowincome discount rate, payment plans and arrearage management programs, funding sources that help pay utility bills, avoiding overpriced energy supply contracts, helping victims of domestic violence and crimes, and advocating for clients at the Department of Public Utilities.
Training materials include Utilities Advocacy for Low-Income Households in Massachusetts. All materials will be available on the National Consumer Law Center website.This training is designed for anyone working in the field and helping low-income clients with their utility problems, including social workers, housing search workers, elder advocates, immigration advocates, domestic violence program staff, community action program staff, and lawyers.
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Agenda
Agenda & Materials
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1:00pm - 1:05pm
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12:50pm - 1:10pm
Establishing Utility Service, Basic Rules
on demand video Add to CartAnnette R. Duke, Esq., MLRI , Boston
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1:05pm - 2:00pm
Overview of the Eviction Sealing Law and How to Seal
on demand video Add to CartAnnette R. Duke, Esq., MLRI , Boston
Susan Hegel, Esq., Cambridge & Somerville Legal Services,an office of Greater Boston Legal Services , Cambridge
Daniel R. Jacobson, Esq., Cambridge & Somerville Legal Services,an office of Greater Boston Legal Services , Cambridge
Todd S. Kaplan, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services , Boston
Prof. Ana M. Rivera, Esq., Boston College Law School , Newton Centre
Quinten Steenhuis, Esq., Suffolk University Law School , Boston
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1:10pm - 1:35pm
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1:35pm - 1:55pm
Reducing Utility Bills
on demand video Add to CartAnnette R. Duke, Esq., MLRI , Boston
Susan Hegel, Esq., Cambridge & Somerville Legal Services,an office of Greater Boston Legal Services , Cambridge
Daniel R. Jacobson, Esq., Cambridge & Somerville Legal Services,an office of Greater Boston Legal Services , Cambridge
Todd S. Kaplan, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services , Boston
Prof. Ana M. Rivera, Esq., Boston College Law School , Newton Centre
Quinten Steenhuis, Esq., Suffolk University Law School , Boston
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1:55pm - 2:00pm
Break
Todd S. Kaplan, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services , Boston
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2:00pm - 2:10pm
Break
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2:00pm - 2:15pm
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2:15pm - 2:40pm
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2:10pm - 2:40pm
Sealing Eviction Records: Demonstration of the Trial Court's Guided Interview
on demand video Add to CartPanel
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2:40pm - 3:00pm
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2:40pm - 2:55pm
Other Utility Issues, Including Water and Telecommunications
on demand video Add to CartTodd S. Kaplan, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services , Boston
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2:55pm - 3:15pm
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3:00pm - 3:30pm
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3:00pm - 3:30pm
Please Note
MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
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