Me? Biased? How Biology and Psychology Affect Our Opinions and Actions So much of the practice of law involves decision-making, and convincing others to make better decisions based upon fact rather than emotion.  This course is intended to guide the attendees to appreciate how they involuntarily make decisions and guide them to recognize and prevent bias, and to know how to effectively communicate with persons whose bias affects others. Speaker: Claude E. Ducloux

Administrative Warrants: Getting the Code Officer’s Foot in the Door This webinar will discuss administrative warrants as a necessity for code enforcement inspections.  We will discuss the differences between an administrative warrant as opposed to criminal warrants.  Followed by a review of the case law requiring code enforcement officers to obtain one, the process, and scenarios. Speaker: Savita Rai & Samuel Adams

Navigating the Conflicts of Interest facing the Municipal Attorney Responsible for Police Misconduct Litigation In cases involving alleged police misconduct, civil suits seeking damages are usually brought against individual officers under Title 42, United States Code, section 1983, though sometimes units of local government employing the officers are also named as defendants. The unit of government that employs the officer is usually obligated to provide a defense for the officer-defendant, and to indemnify the officer for legal costs, including the...

What Happens Next: Enforcing (And Litigating) Short-Term Rental Regulations This webinar is a follow-up to a previous session on drafting enforceable short-term rental regulations. After the often rigorous procedure of adopting comprehensive short-term rental regulations, navigating the new enforcement landscape – and any resulting legal challenges – presents a new set of difficulties, particularly in light of the ever-changing nature of short-term rental operations and the continuing lack of definitive case law on key short-term rental issues. This presentation will...

Wellness in Law: Finding Harmony Between Personal and Professional Performance This session will tentatively cover the following topics: Explain the importance of attorney well-being as an integral aspect of fulfilling the duty of   competence Define the dimensions of Well-Being in Law Provide recommendations for positive change in attorney well-being Analyze a case study of a law firm as one of the best places to work Promote resources available to attorneys Speaker: Ken Nourse

Supreme Court Review for Local Governments: 2023-2024 Term This is NOT an IMLA webinar and CLE will not be offered by IMLA. Hosted by the Local Government Legal Center (LGLC), join legal experts in a discussion of the Supreme Court’s important decisions of the term impacting local governments. The Supreme Court heard several monumental cases this term, including cases related to: Homeless encampments First Amendment social media for government employees and officials An employment standard for transfers under Title VII...

Current Challenges and Trending Topics in Public Information Acts This CLE will focus on the current challenges faced by government lawyers assisting their clients in navigating their state’s public information act laws.  It will discuss trends and best practices for navigating this ever-changing field. Speaker: Hilary Ruley

Modern Franchising - Authority, Revenue, & Digital Equality This CLE will show how cable franchises are still important contracts for local governments, discuss the impact of streaming video on these contracts, and review recent litigation and legislation. We will discuss how modern broadband franchising could be used to best ensure equal access to broadband, including a review of current litigation, legislation, the BEAD program, the Internet Tax Freedom Act (ITFA), and FCC advocacy. We will also review the FCC's Digital...

IT’S A ZOO HERE! A practical guide on permitting Service Animals into the Workplace It is important to accommodate wherever possible any employee with a disability who needs the accommodation of a service animal.  As an employer, you need to understand what a service animal is, what is a reasonable expectation and request from you, and how to blend all of that.  Not always easy, but we have some suggestions.  Join us for the answers! Speaker: Joanie Winters

Critical Construction Contract Clauses and the Disputes that Often Arise from Them Construction contracts can be hundreds of pages. This presentation will identify and explain the handful of key clauses that are frequently central to disputes and litigation between contractors and public owners. The speakers will provide typical language, describe the intended purpose, give real world examples, and offer key take-aways for the following important contract provisions: differing site conditions, quantity variations, scheduling, time extensions, and compensation for delay. Speaker:...