The Sea-Change in Labor and Employment Law In just the first year of President Trump’s second term, he has totally refashioned the labor and employment law landscape not only from that of his predecessor, but also from that of prior Republican administrations. This session will highlight the changes that have occurred as well as those that are on the horizon. Topics to be discussed include: Who are the new heads of the EEOC and the Department of Labor, and what...

Robocall Me Maybe? The Remix: How to Comply with Federal Law when your City Makes Automated Calls and Texts As cities seek to streamline processes and efficiently utilize funds in continually decreasing budgets, automated phone calls and text messages (“robocalls” and “robotexts”) may appear to be a cost‐effective option to communicate with citizens. This presentation discusses the applicable federal laws and regulations that govern automated calls, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) Broadnet...

New Federal Rule for Digital Accessibility CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. Learn more about the fast-approaching, digital compliance requirement for all government entities and special districts. How will this impact your cities websites, online documents, and mobile applications? Unwrap the minimum accessibility standard, what it means to cities, common pitfalls, and helpful resources for accomplishing compliance. Speaker: Zack Looney, Megan Griffith & Kara Coustry

Inmate Litigation – Techniques for Using the Prison Litigation Reform Act In this presentation, we will cover the background of the PLRA, and explore multiple ways that the PLRA can be used to successfully defend inmate litigation.  We will look at procedural hurdles, limitations on recovery, and the critical importance of having a well-crafted inmate grievance process. Speaker: Elmer Dickens

Navigating NEPA and ESA Compliance in a Changing Landscape This panel of environmental law experts will unpack recent and proposed changes to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA). With a new focus on streamlining and flexibility, Federal reforms are reshaping timelines, processes, and standards. Municipal agencies face new challenges and opportunities in land use planning, infrastructure development, water supply planning, and conservation. Speaker: Gary M. Gold & Joseph Manalili

Election Law 2026: Legal Challenges and Readiness for the Midterms The 2026 mid-term elections are fast approaching amidst a continually changing environment of Presidential Executive Orders, litigation affecting voting rights and procedures, and concerns regarding the security of the nation’s elections infrastructure. While elections are generally the purview of states and localities, we will discuss the status of legal issues that may affect how elections are conducted around the country, as well as strategies for being prepared for challenges to...