Modernizing Animal Care: Updating Ordinances to Empower Communities and Save Lives As animal care and control agencies evolve into Pet Resource Centers, the role of ordinances in shaping community success has never been more critical. Outdated laws—some still referencing "dog catchers"—fail to address the modern approach to animal welfare. Data-driven decision-making now plays a key role in improving service delivery and enabling objective ordinance analysis. Are there provisions in your local laws that are ineffective or unenforced? Join this webinar...

Ethics of Good Governance: Europe’s 12 Principles of Good Democratic Governance as Applied in the U.S. American cities can adopt a fresh perspective on evaluating their overall performance by considering Europe's 12 Principles of Good Democratic Governance. As municipal attorneys, understanding these principles can enhance ethical standards and further democracy at the local level. This webinar will explore how these principles align with the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and their application in governance. Key topics include: Responsiveness: ABA...

Municipal Airport Contracting  In 2025, the City of Atlanta celebrates its 100-year anniversary as owner and operator of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world’s busiest and most efficient airport. The presentation will provide a brief overview of the City of Atlanta’s procurement laws (local public contracting).  In more detail the presentation will discuss the incorporation of local procurement laws with federal contract requirements for municipalities that own commercial airports. Speaker: Jessee R. Dagen-Tillman

This Webinar Is Banned! CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. This webinar will explore the legal landscape surrounding two hot-button issues in the ongoing culture wars: book selections in public schools and libraries, and the regulation of drag performances. The presentation will look at trends in state laws and local government actions, providing a comprehensive overview of the legal challenges and considerations faced by government lawyers. While the Supreme Court's...