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SUMMARY:Police Liability Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Tackling Section 1983 Monell Claims in Police Litigation\nThe presentation on defending Monell claims in Section 1983 police litigation will delve into the intricacies of establishing a solid defense to Monell claims faced by a municipality. It will cover the legal standards and strategies for countering claims based on alleged policy or custom violations\, using case examples from police shootings\, reversed convictions\, and deaths in custody. Additionally\, it will provide guidance on leveraging client documents and expert testimony to demonstrate sound policies and practices\, emphasizing the importance of a robust defense framework. \nSpeaker: Avi Kamionski & Shneur Nathan
URL:https://imla.org/events/police-liability-webinar-1-7-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T130000
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SUMMARY:Employment Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Keeping Pace with Employment Law\nNew employment laws and regulations as well as recent court decisions include everything from the Pregnancy Fairness Act and the EEOC’s regulations\, the Supreme Court’s recent expansion of what constitutes an adverse employment action\, and using AI in the workplace. If ensuring compliance with these developments is not enough\, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is preparing to implement a slew of worker-friendly priorities if a new administration does not get in the way. Address the significant labor and employment law developments that are\, and will be\, affecting your operations and the landscape of employment law. \nSpeaker: Jonathan Mook & Roberta “Robin” Cross
URL:https://imla.org/events/employment-webinar-1-24-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250121T130000
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SUMMARY:Wellness Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Attorney’s Guide to Stress Mastery: Evidence-Based Strategies for Resilience\nLegal professionals operate in high-stress environments\, where stress management and resilience are crucial for success. This workshop offers evidence-based strategies such as mindfulness\, cognitive restructuring\, and self-care\, validated to reduce stress and enhance well-being. Gain valuable tools to find more productivity\, more income\, and most importantly more peace. \nParticipants will gain insights into the impact of chronic stress on legal professionals\, emphasizing the significance of resilience. Through interactive discussions and practical exercises\, attendees will learn to integrate stress-reducing habits into their daily routines\, supported by scientific research and real-life case studies. \nSpeaker: Brooke Walker
URL:https://imla.org/events/wellness-webinar-1-21-25/
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SUMMARY:Public Comment Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Public Comment – The Good\, The Bad\, and The Legal\nAs Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) from the show Parks and Rec humorously stated: “What I hear when I’m being yelled at [during a public meeting] is people caring loudly at me.” This presentation will explore the benefits of public comment\, some of the issues commonly associated with public comment\, and what you can do to address those issues. \nSpeaker: Randall “Randy” Van Vleck\, Todd Sheeran & Neal Falgoust
URL:https://imla.org/events/public-comment-webinar-1-22-25/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T130000
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SUMMARY:Technology Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Public Safety Trainers\, Educators\, and Instructional Designers\nArtificial Intelligence (AI) is here and is not something futuristic. AI will not take away your job\, but someone who knows how to use AI will take it! \nAs a public safety trainer\, educator\, supervisor\, instructional designer\, or expert witness\, learn how to integrate cutting-edge technology into your education and training programs! \nHere are some key topics discussed in this timely webinar: \n\nUnderstanding AI Basics and Applications: Gain insights into what AI is\, its current applications in various fields\, and why it’s becoming increasingly relevant in educational contexts.\nApplying AI to Public Safety Training: Explore specific ways AI can be leveraged to enhance public safety training and instructional design\, potentially improving efficiency and effectiveness.\nIncorporating AI Tools into Training Programs: Learn practical methods to integrate AI tools into existing training programs to achieve better learning outcomes. This could include using AI for content creation\, lesson planning\, quizzes\, scripting\, voice generation\, and more.\nDeveloping Effective AI “Prompts”: Understand how to create prompts or cues that effectively guide AI systems to produce desired outputs\, enhancing the usability of AI tools in training.\nDemonstrating AI Tools: Get hands-on demonstrations of select AI tools for content creation and learner data analysis. This can include creating lesson outlines\, generating lesson plans\, analyzing quiz results\, and utilizing AI for scripting and voice generation tasks.\nDiscussing Ethical Issues and Agency AI Policy: Address the ethical considerations of using AI in public safety training\, focusing on privacy\, security\, and fairness. Understand the importance of developing clear agency policies regarding AI usage to mitigate potential risks.\nSummarizing AI Copyright and Legal Limitations: Learn about the legal aspects of AI usage in educational contexts\, including copyright issues related to AI-generated content. Understand your rights and limitations when using AI tools for content creation.\nParticipants can expect to gain practical knowledge on how to integrate cutting-edge AI technology into their educational and training programs\, potentially revolutionizing how they develop\, deliver\, and update their curriculum. This session promises to be a valuable\, non-technical opportunity for anyone looking to stay ahead in educational technology and innovation within the realm of public safety training.\n\nStay ahead of the AI technology curve! Equip yourself with the knowledge to leverage AI in your field while discovering innovative ways to improve training effectiveness and efficiency. \nSpeaker: John G. Peters\, Jr.\, Ph.D.
URL:https://imla.org/events/technology-webinar-1-28-24/
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SUMMARY:Professionalism & Ethics Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Managing the Minefield: Practical Approaches to Difficult Lawyers and Clients\nThis program will tackle the complex ethical challenges posed by bullying and uncivil behavior in the legal profession—not only from colleagues but also from clients. In addition to addressing how bullying and harassment among lawyers can undermine ethical practice\, harm workplace culture\, waste the client’s time and resources\, and compromise mental health\, the program will explore situations where clients pressure their attorneys to act aggressively or unprofessionally. We will discuss the relevant Texas disciplinary rules and look at some real-world examples to learn how to identify and respond to both peer and client-driven bullying and unprofessional expectations\, equipping you with strategies to maintain your ethical obligations. This program emphasizes the importance of being prepared to manage difficult behaviors without compromising your professional integrity. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nKnow the key ethics Rules and other resources that govern ethical and professional conduct in the practice of law\nIdentify bad behavior by other lawyers in any situation and develop strategies for dealing with it\nRecognize that communication is the key to managing clients\nHave a plan to take action when you encounter “bad behavior” whether from lawyers or clients\n\nMain Texas Disciplinary Rules Covered: \n\nCompetent and Diligent Representation: Rule 1.01\nCommunication: Rule 1.03\nMeritorious Claims and Contentions: Rule 3.01\nMinimizing the Burdens and Delays of Litigation: Rule 3.02\nCandor Toward the Tribunal: Rule 3.03 (and it’s 15 Comments)\nFairness in Adjudicatory Proceedings: Rule 3.04\nRule 4.01: Truthfulness in Statements to Others\nRule 4.04: Respect for Rights of Third Persons\n\nSpeaker: Jeanne M. Huey
URL:https://imla.org/events/professionalism-ethics-webinar-1-30-25/
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