Technology Webinar
2025-01-28 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Public Safety Trainers, Educators, and Instructional Designers
Artificial 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!
As a public safety trainer, educator, supervisor, instructional designer, or expert witness, learn how to integrate cutting-edge technology into your education and training programs!
Here are some key topics discussed in this timely webinar:

Understanding 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.
Applying 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.
Incorporating 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.
Developing 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.
Demonstrating 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.
Discussing 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.
Summarizing 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.
Participants 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.

Stay 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.
Speaker: John G. Peters, Jr., Ph.D.

Professionalism & Ethics Webinar
2025-01-30 13:00 - 14:00
Managing the Minefield: Practical Approaches to Difficult Lawyers and Clients
This 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.
Learning Objectives:

Know the key ethics Rules and other resources that govern ethical and professional conduct in the practice of law
Identify bad behavior by other lawyers in any situation and develop strategies for dealing with it
Recognize that communication is the key to managing clients
Have a plan to take action when you encounter “bad behavior” whether from lawyers or clients

Main Texas Disciplinary Rules Covered:

Competent and Diligent Representation: Rule 1.01
Communication: Rule 1.03
Meritorious Claims and Contentions: Rule 3.01
Minimizing the Burdens and Delays of Litigation: Rule 3.02
Candor Toward the Tribunal: Rule 3.03 (and it’s 15 Comments)
Fairness in Adjudicatory Proceedings: Rule 3.04
Rule 4.01: Truthfulness in Statements to Others
Rule 4.04: Respect for Rights of Third Persons

Speaker: Jeanne M. Huey

Immigration Webinar – Free Live For IMLA Members
2025-02-18 13:00 - 14:00
Federal Immigration and Local Governments
This webinar will cover immigration laws and recent legal actions affecting local government. The presentation will analyze recent lawsuits filed by the federal government against state and local governments, which will include a discussion of a) express preemption under 8 USC 1373; b) allegations of discrimination against the federal government; and c) conflict preemption regarding federal immigration enforcement. The presentation will also discuss the withholding of funds and new grant conditions, which will include a review of what happened in the litigation concerning the Byrne Jag litigation during the first Trump administration. Additional topics may be added given the rapidly changing legal landscape.
Speakers: Rick Su & Amanda Karras

Environmental Webinar – Free Live For IMLA Members
2025-03-04 13:00 - 14:00
Products Liability Law and Emerging Water Contaminants: Legal Strategies to Recover Regulatory Compliance Costs
CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply.
This webinar will first provide a brief update on state and federal standards for contaminants in drinking water, wastewater, and biosolids, as well as the challenges and costs that recent and anticipated regulatory developments present for municipalities. Contaminants addressed may include PFAS, 1,4-dioxane, 1,2,3-TCP, perchlorate, and others pending legislation at the time of the webinar. Then, we will discuss how municipalities affected by contamination have used products liability principles to pursue legal action against the manufacturers responsible for pollution, referencing several case studies from successful litigation. Ken Sansone will explain the full legal process used in these cases, from initial detection of contaminants to the receipt of compensation. Attendees will gain a greater understanding of how local governments can reduce the financial impact of compliance with new water quality regulations by shifting the costs to manufacturers.
Speaker: Ken Sansone

Constitutional Law/Home Rule Webinar
2025-03-06 13:00 - 14:00
Constitutional Framework of the United States and the Role of Local Government Attorneys
This course will provide an overview of the governing structure in the United States (think Civics 101) and discuss how the dynamics of federalism and home rule authority impact the role of the local government attorney in the US.
Speaker: Katie Hodgdon

Religion Webinar
2025-03-11 13:00 - 14:00
Practical Implications of the Supreme Court’s Recent Free Exercise and Establishment Decisions
This webinar will address the practical implications of recent Supreme Court decisions about the Free Exercise and Establishment Clauses. Led by a practicing First Amendment lawyer and a First Amendment specialist at UVA Law School, it will cover religious exemptions from civil rights law, prayer in public schools, school funding decisions, and ways in which rhetoric about religious freedom can affect case outcomes. Both of the speakers have substantial expertise working with (and representing) local governments, and will aim to provide useful guidance to lawyers seeking to navigate the Supreme Court’s rapid transformation of the First Amendment
Speaker: Joshua Matz & Rich Schragger

Procurement & Contracting Webinar
2025-03-20 13:00 - 14:00
Advanced Contracting for Municipal Attorneys
This program will focus on the complexities of advanced public contract with value or qualification based procurement processes and alternative project delivery models becoming more common to sustainable govern programs, construction and climate response. Learn how to move from traditional, price based selection to advanced, performance based contracting that lends itself to both sustainable facilities and practices. Learn the traps for the unwary in P3 contracting and know how to protect your municipality while ensuring a deal that’s financeable.
Speaker: Steven “Tip” Torres

LGLC Impacts of Federal Immigration Policy on Local Governments - This is not an IMLA Webinar
2025-05-19 13:00 - 14:00
Impacts of Federal Immigration Policy on Local Governments (Part 2)

This is NOT an IMLA webinar and CLE will not be offered.
Hosted by the Local Government Legal Center (LGLC), join us for a second informational (not for CLE) webinar regarding the executive orders issued this year and federal policies in the area of immigration and how they may impact local governments and local government officials. Presenters will provide a high-level overview of the laws at issue and their impact on local government operations and duties.
The LGLC is a coalition of national local government organizations formed in 2023 by the National Association of Counties (NACo), National League of Cities (NLC) and International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA) to provide education to local governments regarding the Supreme Court and its impact on local governments and local officials and to advocate for local government positions at the Supreme Court in appropriate cases. Visit the Local Government Legal Center to learn more.

Grant Compliance Webinar – Free Live For IMLA Members
2025-05-20 13:00 - 14:00
From Confusion to Compliance: Grant Guidance in a Modern World
CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply.
The world of Grants can be a very rewarding yet complex place. From NOFO’S, terms and conditions, special terms and conditions, federal regulations, grant-specific guidelines and local laws and ordinances, grant guidance needs to be done with a keen eye towards compliance, and a watchful eye on federal, state, and local structural changes. Grant guidance and compliance is not a one-size-fits-all practice. Through this MCLE, you will learn the dos and don’ts of grant compliance and actual pitfalls that may subject your clients to potentially having to pay back three times the grant amount under the false claims act.
Speaker: Barak Vaughn

Animal Services Ordinance Webinar
2025-05-27 13:00 - 14:00
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 to learn how updating policies can empower staff, engage the community, save animal lives, and reduce financial strain on municipalities.
Speaker: Elise “Ledy” VanKavage & Scott Trebatoski

False Claims Webinar
2025-06-03 13:00 - 14:00
Navigating the False Claims Act: Compliance and Litigation
On January 21, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order entitled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” (the EO). In that EO, the head of every agency was directed to include a term requiring any party to a contract or grant with the federal government certify that it does not “operate any programs promoting DEI that violate any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws” and the grantee must agree that its “compliance in all respects with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws is material to the government’s payment decision” for the purposes of the False Claims Act. This webinar will explore legal issues surrounding the False Claims Act.
Key topics include:

Overview of the Executive Order (EO) and its implications
The False Claims Act (FCA) and its role in enforcement actions
Authority interpreting materiality requirements in similar contexts
The Baltimore case and its latest developments
Legal challenges to implementation and potential defenses
Historical support for similar programs in federal legislation, regulations, and court decisions

Speaker: Scott Crouch

Ethics Webinar
2025-06-05 13:00 - 14:00
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 Model Rule 1.4
Efficiency & Effectiveness: ABA Model Rule 1.15
Openness & Transparency: ABA Model Rule 1.6
Rule of Law: ABA Model Rules – Preamble
Ethical Conduct: ABA Model Rule 1.7
Competence & Capacity: ABA Model Rule 1.1
Innovation & Openness to Change: ABA Ethics Ops. 477R & 495

Speaker: Alan Bojorquez

Airport Law Webinar
2025-06-12 13:00 - 14:00
Navigating Changes to Nondiscrimination and Immigration Enforcement Requirements In Revised FAA Grant Agreement Template and Airport Sponsor Grant Assurances
FAA’s recent revisions to the Airport Sponsor Grant Assurances and grant agreement template form have raised questions from recipients of FAA grant funding regarding the legal implications of entering into new FAA grant agreements and potential retroactivity of the new requirements. Some of the recent changes appear to be designed to implement provisions of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, and can be understood by reference to the Act. However, several changes to the requirements regarding immigration laws and nondiscrimination laws are confusingly worded and may conflict with local, state, and federal laws and policies, in particular municipal and state DEI and sanctuary laws and policies.
This program, Presented by Slone Isselhard and Kirsten Crawford of Kaplan Kirsch LLP, will provide an overview of the changes to immigration and DEI laws and policies in the new FAA grant agreement template and Grant Assurances and the legal implications of such changes, particularly in light of the April 24, 2025 letter to DOT grant recipients issued by Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy. The discussion will include how “illegal DEI” and “cooperation” with ICE may be interpreted, the current state of the law on DEI and sanctuary laws and policies, and how grant recipients have challenged these and similar grant conditions during the Trump administration’s current and preceding term for violation of the U.S. Constitution and Administrative Procedures Act.
Speaker: Kirsten Crawford & Slone Isselhard

Land Use Webinar
2025-06-24 13:00 - 14:00
Land Use Law 101
Join experienced land use and local government law practitioner David Warner in this webinar as he explores property rights, regulation of private property, planning, zoning, subdivisions and other modern legal issues in land use law. For those new to land use law, this is a primer on the up-to-date basics you need to know to spot issues and to determine the appropriate course of action. For the experienced practitioner, this presentation not only serves as a refresher course, but also includes new points of law that have developed in recent years, which impact the basics.
Speaker: David Warner

Affordable Housing Webinar
2025-07-01 13:00 - 14:00
Accessory Dwelling Units: The Key to Unlocking Affordable Housing
This webinar focuses on Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) policy in Denton and Texas, with comparative insights from other states to highlight varying regulatory approaches and outcomes. Topics include the benefits and potential drawbacks of promoting ADU development, as well as impacts on neighborhoods, infrastructure, and housing affordability. The session also examines community sentiment, infill development opportunities, and trends in actual ADU construction by homeowners.
This presentation addresses both practical and legal considerations related to ADU implementation.
Speaker: Hilary McMahon

Construction Law Webinar
2025-07-08 13:00 - 14:00
Land Use, Zoning, and Affordable Housing: Current Policy and Practice
The affordability, availability, and accessibility of housing remains a critical issue across the US. New England states have not been spared in this equation. Recent state legislative action indicates an appetite for change which could spur long-needed construction and development. In this session, leading experts will discuss: the successes and challenges of state-level zoning requirements, balancing local and state control and the impact of state control on home rule, and the potential for federal action. Other state-level efforts for the planning and financing needed to activate housing choice will also be discussed.
Speaker: Katie Hodgon, Donna Brewer & Jennifer Raitt

Voting Rights Webinar
2025-07-10 13:00 - 14:00
Proof of Citizenship and Other Election Proposals Impacting Voter Access
This webinar examines key aspects of voting access and election administration in Arizona, focusing on proof of citizenship requirements and proposed changes to early voting procedures. The session will provide an overview of how Arizona enforces citizenship verification for voter registration, contrasted with current federal legislation and legal standards. It will also explore legislative proposals aimed at reducing the early voting period to expedite election result reporting, alongside concerns raised by voter rights advocates about potential disenfranchisement.
Speaker: Christina Werther

Grant Terminations and DEI Webinar
2025-07-15 13:00 - 14:00
Navigating the New Legal Landscape in President Trump’s Second Term: DEI, Federal Funding, and Litigation Related to Contract and Grant Termination
The second Trump administration has ushered in sweeping changes to federal policy on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), fundamentally altering the compliance landscape for municipalities, public agencies, and their partners. Through a series of executive orders, the administration has mandated the termination of DEI-related programs, contracts, and grants, and has introduced new certification requirements tying federal funding to strict compliance with anti-discrimination laws as interpreted by the current administration. These actions have triggered a wave of litigation, with courts across the country grappling with constitutional, statutory, and administrative challenges to the mass termination of federal funding and the imposition of new contract conditions.
This webinar will provide municipal lawyers with an overview of:

The key executive orders driving the rollback of DEI initiatives, including the termination of “equity-related” grants and contracts, and the new requirements for DEI certifications in federal agreements.
The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Fraud Initiative and the increased use of the False Claims Act to investigate and potentially penalize entities alleged to be in violation of the administration’s interpretation of civil rights laws.
Recent federal grant and contract terminations and the resulting legal challenges to the validity of these executive actions under the Administrative Procedure Act, including an overview of key cases.
The jurisdictional complexities of challenging federal grant and contract terminations, including the interplay between district courts and the Court of Federal Claims, and the implications for seeking injunctive or monetary relief.
Practical impacts for municipalities, including the risk of funding loss, program disruption, and increased litigation exposure, as well as strategies for compliance, risk mitigation, and advocacy.

Attendees will gain timely insights into the current and emerging legal risks associated with DEI programming and federal funding, as well as contract and grant termination litigation and related best practices for those navigating this rapidly changing environment. The session will be especially valuable for municipal attorneys advising on federal grants, contracts, civil rights compliance, and public policy.
Speaker: Dominique Casimir & Sara Gerber

Artificial Intelligence Webinar – Free Live For IMLA Members
2025-07-17 13:00 - 14:00
Ethical Legal Research with Generative AI

Sponsored by LexisNexis.
CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply.
This CLE presentation is for legal professionals who want a better understanding of the intersection between generative AI and legal ethics. Beginning with a foundational overview of AI and its generative capabilities, participants will explore the ethical implications as outlined by the American Bar Association (ABA) model rules. Key topics include maintaining competency (Rule 1.1), ensuring confidentiality (Rule 1.6), and effective supervision (Rule 5.1) in the context of AI use.
The course will also address potential sanctions for unethical AI practices and provide insights into the application of AI in legal research tools, emphasizing ethical principles and considerations. Participants will engage in discussions on specific ethical issues such as AI hallucinations, supervisory concerns, and confidentiality challenges.
The course concludes with a review of ethical AI use policies within law firms and an open discussion to consolidate learning and address participant queries. This course is designed to equip legal professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to ethically integrate AI into their practice.
After completing this course, you will:

Have a better understanding of Extractive and Generative AI
Be familiar with legal use cases for AI
Know how the ABA model rules are being applied to AI
Be able to draft an ethical law firm AI use policy
Be prepared to protect client data and work quality while taking advantage of AI

Speaker: Lisa Richardson

LGLC Supreme Court Review for Local Governments: 2024-2025 - This is not an IMLA Webinar
2025-07-28 13:00 - 14:00
Supreme Court Review for Local Governments: 2024-2025

This is NOT an IMLA webinar and CLE will not be offered.
Kitchen Sink Subscribers will need to register for this program, it will not be automatically sent.
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:

Public safety. These include regulations pertaining to “ghost guns” and law enforcement’s use of force and the “moment of threat” doctrine
The environment. These include the Clean Water Act and NPDES permit requirements as well as requirements under NEPA.
Employment law. These include majority group discrimination, FLSA claims, and claims relating to post-employment retiree benefits.
Nationwide or universal injunctions (which has direct implications for current litigation regarding grant funding and grant conditions)

The LGLC is a coalition of national local government organizations formed in 2023 by the National Association of Counties (NACo), National League of Cities (NLC) and International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA) to provide education to local governments regarding the Supreme Court and its impact on local governments and local officials and to advocate for local government positions at the Supreme Court in appropriate cases. Visit the Local Government Legal Center to learn more.
Speaker: Luke McCloud & Amanda Karras

Municipal Finance Webinar
2025-08-05 13:00 - 14:00
Fundamentals of Municipal Finance and Borrowing
Municipal attorneys are often asked, “Can we do this?”, when “this” relates to getting, spending, and borrowing money by their municipal clients. This session will consider the essential legal issues attendant to that question. We will discuss basic constitutional issues like public purpose, corporate purpose, and lending of the public credit; the theoretical distinction between taxes and fees; the legal ramifications of that distinction; and other limitations on the ways that municipalities can get and spend money. We will also briefly consider the role and types of municipal borrowing. Because the laws vary widely from state to state, the session will focus on issue spotting and general questions that the municipal attorney should consider when asked financial questions.
Speaker: Eric Shytle

Homelessness Webinar
2025-08-12 13:00 - 14:00
Strategies for Addressing Homelessness 2025
This CLE presentation explores how the City of Houston has used a combination of local ordinances, strategic partnerships, and federal frameworks to address homelessness. Since 2012, Houston has housed over 30,000 individuals, aided by targeted city ordinances regulating encampments, expanding access to emergency shelter, and facilitating supportive housing initiatives. The presentation also examines how the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act has shaped local responses, particularly in ensuring access to education and housing stability for homeless youth and families. Attendees will gain insight into how legal frameworks and policy tools have been effectively deployed to reduce unsheltered homelessness in the region.
Speaker: Lucy Anderson & Michael Nichols

Cross Examination and Negotiation Skills Webinar
2025-08-19 13:00 - 14:00
Go-to Tips for Cross-Examination: Specific Tools You Can Use Today in Any Municipal Litigation
This presentation will offer concrete techniques for crafting and conducting cross-examination of witnesses in any type of municipal litigation. Geared toward arming attorneys new to trial and evidentiary hearings with immediately usable tools, this session will focus on the mechanics of preparing cross-examination outlines and provide specific hip-pocket tips for maintaining witness control.
Speaker: Ellie Neiberger

First Amendment Webinar – Free Live For IMLA Members
2025-08-21 13:00 - 14:00
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 guidance on book banning dates back to 1982, the session will examine more recent lower court decisions with potential to influence current legal interpretations. Additionally, the webinar will analyze the wave of restrictions on drag performances and discuss recent and ongoing lawsuits challenging these regulations.
Speaker: Roger Horner

Legal Writing Webinar
2025-08-26 13:00 - 14:00
Legal Writing 101
Get valuable tips on writing — everything from an email to an appellate brief. Much of daily communication is the written word, and this seminar will teach you everything you need to know to make your communication clear and powerful.
Speaker: Blithe Bock

Land Use Webinar
2025-08-28 13:00 - 14:00
Regulation of Short Term Rentals: Issues and Considerations
Many communities are struggling with issues relating to short-term rentals, especially after the proliferation of vacation rental aggregation websites over the past couple decades. Examples of some of the issues that arise are pressures on workforce housing, regulatory takings, and public nuisances, such as trash and noise. Although the impacts of STRs are often heightened in regions that are desirable for vacation or recreational opportunities, the impacts of STRs can be felt across many different types of communities. This presentation will examine some of those challenges and how some communities and courts have responded.
Speaker: Rob Bovett & Casey Burgess

Construction Law Webinar
2025-09-02 13:00 - 14:00
Anatomy of the Life of a Typical Construction Dispute: Advice for Municipal Counsel to Navigate Each Step of the Process
In this seminar, experienced construction counsel and a construction claim expert will provide an overview of the typical life of a construction claim, with an eye towards helping municipal counsel navigate each step of the process. Presenters will provide practical advice enlivened punctuated by real-life examples. The seminar will address topics such as: 1) Ounce of Prevention: What counsel can do in advance to prevent or control construction disputes: Contract document preparation and careful documentation of issues which arise that may evolve into a dispute. The creator of the narrative often ends up as the victor. 2) What to do upon receipt of a claim, including assembly and review of documents, litigation hold notices, witness interviews, retention of experts. 3) early independent assessment of claims. 4) claim evaluation. 5) claim adjudication: litigation, arbitration, other. 6) dispute resolution tips
Speaker: Christopher Petrini & Roy Cooper

Municipal Defense Strategies Webinar – Free Live For IMLA Members
2025-09-04 13:00 - 14:00
Shielding the City: Key Considerations Before Filing an Answer
CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply.
Join IMLA for a timely webinar featuring legal leaders from Annapolis and Little Rock. This essential session walks through the strategic groundwork municipal attorneys should lay before answering a lawsuit—from identifying procedural defenses to assessing insurance coverage and coordinating with city leadership. Whether you’re new to public sector litigation or a seasoned municipal law expert, you’ll gain valuable insights to help shield your city from risk and ensure a strong legal response.
Speaker: Mike Lyles & Lynette Perez

Code Enforcement Webinar
2025-09-10 13:00 - 14:00
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

Municipal Gun Regulation Webinar – Free Live For IMLA Members
2025-09-16 13:00 - 14:00
Local Governments and Gun Violence Prevention 2025: Pathways for Municipal Regulation and Litigation
CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply.
This CLE presentation will explore the evolving landscape of gun violence prevention, focusing on the challenges and opportunities local governments face in enacting firearms ordinances and holding firearms industry members accountable when they jeopardize public safety. The session will focus largely on the Second Amendment and affirmative litigation strategies. It will review the Supreme Court’s text, history, and tradition test set out in NYSRPA v. Bruen and United States v. Rahimi and its impact on gun-safety laws, with a focus on defending local gun laws against Second Amendment challenges. It will also provide an overview of state firearm preemption statutes and their impact on local gun regulation. Finally, the session will discuss lawsuits against irresponsible members of the gun industry to remediate and reduce gun violence in local communities.
Speaker: Janet Carter, Bill Taylor, Dana Mulhauser & Priyanka Sen
