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SUMMARY:Grant Terminations and DEI Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the New Legal Landscape in President Trump’s Second Term: DEI\, Federal Funding\, and Litigation Related to Contract and Grant Termination\nThe 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. \nThis webinar will provide municipal lawyers with an overview of: \n\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nRecent 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.\nThe 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.\nPractical 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.\n\nAttendees 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. \nSpeaker: Dominique Casimir & Sara Gerber
URL:https://imla.org/events/grant-terminations-and-dei-webinar-7-15-25/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T130000
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CREATED:20250513T164520Z
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SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence Webinar – Free Live For IMLA Members
DESCRIPTION:Ethical Legal Research with Generative AI\n\nSponsored by LexisNexis. \nCLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. \nThis 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. \nThe 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. \nThe 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. \nAfter completing this course\, you will: \n\nHave a better understanding of Extractive and Generative AI\nBe familiar with legal use cases for AI\nKnow how the ABA model rules are being applied to AI\nBe able to draft an ethical law firm AI use policy\nBe prepared to protect client data and work quality while taking advantage of AI\n\nSpeaker: Lisa Richardson
URL:https://imla.org/events/artificial-intelligence-webinar-7-17-25/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T140000
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CREATED:20250515T141312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T162227Z
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SUMMARY:LGLC Supreme Court Review for Local Governments: 2024-2025 - This is not an IMLA Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Supreme Court Review for Local Governments: 2024-2025\n\nThis is NOT an IMLA webinar and CLE will not be offered.\nKitchen Sink Subscribers will need to register for this program\, it will not be automatically sent. \nHosted 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: \n\nPublic safety.  These include regulations pertaining to “ghost guns” and law enforcement’s use of force and the “moment of threat” doctrine\nThe environment.  These include the Clean Water Act and NPDES permit requirements as well as requirements under NEPA.\nEmployment law.  These include majority group discrimination\, FLSA claims\, and claims relating to post-employment retiree benefits.\nNationwide or universal injunctions (which has direct implications for current litigation regarding grant funding and grant conditions)\n\nThe 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. \nSpeaker: Luke McCloud & Amanda Karras
URL:https://imla.org/events/lglc-supreme-court-review-for-local-governments-2024-2025/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T140000
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CREATED:20250618T201708Z
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SUMMARY:Municipal Finance Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of Municipal Finance and Borrowing\nMunicipal 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. \nSpeaker: Eric Shytle
URL:https://imla.org/events/municipal-finance-webinar-8-5-25/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T140000
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CREATED:20250623T135130Z
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SUMMARY:Homelessness Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Strategies for Addressing Homelessness 2025\nThis 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. \nSpeaker: Lucy Anderson & Michael Nichols
URL:https://imla.org/events/homelessness-webinar-8-12-25/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T130000
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SUMMARY:Cross Examination and Negotiation Skills Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Go-to Tips for Cross-Examination: Specific Tools You Can Use Today in Any Municipal Litigation\nThis 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. \nSpeaker: Ellie Neiberger
URL:https://imla.org/events/cross-examination-and-negotiation-skills-webinar-8-19-25/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T130000
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SUMMARY:First Amendment Webinar – Free Live For IMLA Members
DESCRIPTION:This Webinar Is Banned!\nCLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. \nThis 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. \nSpeaker: Roger Horner
URL:https://imla.org/events/first-amendment-webinar-8-21-25/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T140000
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SUMMARY:Legal Writing Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Legal Writing 101\nGet 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. \nSpeaker: Blithe Bock
URL:https://imla.org/events/legal-writing-webinar-8-26-25/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T140000
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SUMMARY:Land Use Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Regulation of Short Term Rentals: Issues and Considerations\nMany 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. \nSpeaker: Rob Bovett & Casey Burgess
URL:https://imla.org/events/land-use-webinar-12/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T130000
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SUMMARY:Construction Law Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Anatomy of the Life of a Typical Construction Dispute: Advice for Municipal Counsel to Navigate Each Step of the Process\nIn 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 \nSpeaker: Christopher Petrini & Roy Cooper
URL:https://imla.org/events/construction-law-webinar-9-2-25/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T130000
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SUMMARY:Municipal Defense Strategies Webinar – Free Live For IMLA Members
DESCRIPTION:Shielding the City: Key Considerations Before Filing an Answer\nCLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. \nJoin 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. \nSpeaker: Mike Lyles & Lynette Perez
URL:https://imla.org/events/municipal-defense-strategies-webinar-9-4-25/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T140000
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CREATED:20250729T165126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T165154Z
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SUMMARY:Code Enforcement Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Administrative Warrants: Getting the Code Officer’s Foot in the Door\nThis 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. \nSpeaker: Savita Rai & Samuel Adams
URL:https://imla.org/events/code-enforcement-webinar-9-10-25/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T140000
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SUMMARY:Municipal Gun Regulation Webinar – Free Live For IMLA Members
DESCRIPTION:Local Governments and Gun Violence Prevention 2025: Pathways for Municipal Regulation and Litigation \nCLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. \nThis 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. \nSpeaker: Janet Carter\, Bill Taylor\, Dana Mulhauser & Priyanka Sen
URL:https://imla.org/events/municipal-gun-regulation-webinar-9-16-25/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T140000
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CREATED:20250721T153226Z
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SUMMARY:Preemption/Artificial Intelligence Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the Regulation of Data Centers\nJoin us for a CLE webinar exploring the legal landscape of municipal regulation of data centers\, with a focus on how local governments can navigate this rapidly expanding sector. Topics will include land use and zoning regulations\, such as site selection\, permitting\, and managing community concerns\, including power and water supply concerns. We’ll also address environmental compliance at both the state and federal levels\, including obligations under the Clean Air Act and NEPA\, environmental impact assessments\, and strategies for incorporating sustainable practices. We will also provide an update on efforts at the federal level to limit state and local regulation of data centers and efforts implicating Artificial Intelligence.  The program will touch on construction contracts and liability\, particularly the legal considerations for municipalities that are not direct builders but have a regulatory or oversight role. Finally\, the webinar will examine a range of additional legal issues\, from negotiating utility agreements and leveraging tax incentives to resolving disputes and ensuring labor law compliance. \nSpeaker: Gerard Lederer\, Tillman Lay & Ana Schwab
URL:https://imla.org/events/preemption-artificial-intelligence-webinar-9-23-25/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T140000
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CREATED:20241115T213401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T161858Z
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SUMMARY:Contracts Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Municipal Airport Contracting \nIn 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. \nSpeaker: Jessee R. Dagen-Tillman & Ryan Albury Hanna
URL:https://imla.org/events/contracts-webinar-11-6-25/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T140000
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SUMMARY:Construction Law Webinar – Free Live For IMLA Members
DESCRIPTION:Construction Disputes in Motion: Speed\, Agility and Adapting to Change\nCLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. \nThis webinar highlights key trends shaping the construction dispute landscape\, including rising dispute volumes\, ongoing sector challenges\, and the growing impact of supply chain disruptions\, labor shortages\, and regulatory pressures. Industry participants were surveyed and anticipate more disputes in 2025 than in 2024\, signaling a continued need for strategic risk management and early intervention. The webinar emphasizes the importance of agility and collaboration in a rapidly transforming industry – one where digital innovation\, economic uncertainty\, and evolving project delivery models intersect. \nSpeaker: Mark Guevara\, David Lee & Charles Montgomery
URL:https://imla.org/events/construction-law-webinar-11-13-25/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190704
CREATED:20250722T160701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T160938Z
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SUMMARY:Ethics Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Ethical & Effective Generative AI for Municipal Lawyers: Enhancing Public Service and Managing Risk\nAs generative artificial intelligence moves from a theoretical concept to a practical tool\, it presents unique opportunities and challenges for public sector lawyers. This webcast is designed specifically for the municipal attorney\, focusing on how you can leverage AI to provide better\, faster\, and more efficient legal services to your community while carefully managing the inherent risks. Join our speaker\, Dr. Gleb Tsipursky\, for a session that cuts through the hype to deliver actionable strategies for your practice. \nAttending this program will equip you to dramatically increase your department’s efficiency by using AI to streamline the initial drafting of ordinances\, review common contracts\, and analyze complex public policies\, freeing up your time for high-level strategic counsel. You’ll learn how to protect your work product and professional reputation by applying proven techniques to identify and correct AI-generated errors\, from subtle inaccuracies to fabricated case citations. For city attorneys and department heads\, the session will cover how to implement effective oversight protocols to manage your team’s use of AI\, ensuring quality control and avoiding the ethical pitfalls that have led to sanctions in other jurisdictions. You’ll also learn how to safeguard sensitive municipal data and preserve attorney-client privilege by understanding how different AI tools handle your data and which questions to ask vendors. The program will help you develop a clear framework for creating an official AI use policy for your law department that ensures compliance\, manages liability\, and aligns with public records requirements. It will also address how to satisfy the duty of competence (ABA Model Rule 1.1) by understanding AI’s capabilities for streamlining ordinance drafting\, contract review\, and policy research. Strategies will be provided for mitigating the risks of AI “hallucinations” and fabricated citations to maintain the duty of diligence (ABA Model Rule 1.3) and avoid misleading a tribunal. Finally\, the session will examine the non-delegable duty of human oversight and verification\, analyzing recent attorney sanctions and connecting them to the responsibilities of supervisory lawyers (ABA Model Rules 5.1 and 5.3). \nFor those who wish to receive the presenter’s resources after the presentation\, such as in-depth case studies with guidance on how to adopt Generative AI in municipal law and his book on Generative AI strategies\, please visit: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/event. \nSpeaker: Dr. Gleb Tsipursky & Sean Cooley
URL:https://imla.org/events/ethics-webinar-11-19-25/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190704
CREATED:20250911T192035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T192035Z
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SUMMARY:First Amendment Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Viewpoint Discrimination Doctrines and Opposing Playbooks: From Mosely to the Ten Commandments\nQuickly spot unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination in disguise; accurately respond to crises on your watch when citizens force their inflammatory opinions; and beware of the unsettled status of town square cyber embodiments of civic life. Constitutional freedom of expression legal theory and application use Supreme Court precedent\, doctrines\, tests and citizen playbooks to deliver a memorable course. Attorney Martinez and Prof. Owsley examine two sides of the same expression coin as forced speech and viewpoint discrimination\, including recognition of and limitations in physical and cyber public forums.  Current activist Stevens details malicious compliance with Festivus Poles\, book bans\, and classroom “In God We Trust” and Ten Commandments signs. Historical civil rights activists\, Barnett and Hon. Hall\, impart their legal wisdom and recount their foundational Supreme Court companion cases of viewpoint discrimination in Police Dept. of City of Chicago v. Mosley\, 408 U.S. 92 (1972) and Grayned v. City of Rockford\, 408 U.S. 104 (1972)(also clarifying time\, place and manner regulation). Questions are recommended to be submitted in advance for inclusion. \nSpeaker: Chaz Stevens\, Teresa Martinez\, Harvey Barnett\, Hon. Sophia Hall & Brian L. Owsley
URL:https://imla.org/events/first-amendment-webinar-12-2-25/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190704
CREATED:20250730T135741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T135741Z
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SUMMARY:Police Liability & Section 1983 Webinar – Free Live For IMLA Members
DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Law Enforcement: Balancing Innovation\, Ethics\, and Risk Management For Municipal Lawyers\nCLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. \nArtificial intelligence (AI) offers transformative possibilities for law enforcement\, from streamlining administrative tasks to improving operational efficiency. When you mention AI in law enforcement\, many will think of facial recognition\, firearms detection systems\, document and video redaction\, and automated report writing. While all these are AI uses in law enforcement\, do you know how your police officers are managing them? Are they attempting to use AI Chatbots as an “easy button”? Are they aware of AI’s susceptibility to bias and the potential for bias and errors\, and how this can create increased risk in future litigation? \nLegal advisors must ensure that their police leaders are using AI ethically by providing robust oversight and clear communication about their applications to their members. By prioritizing ethical considerations and keeping humans at the center of decision-making\, law enforcement can navigate the complexities of AI while fostering public confidence and managing risk. Legal advisors will learn why a little preemptive interaction now may help prevent surprises in future litigation discovery. \nSpeaker: Chief (Ret.) Michael Ranalli
URL:https://imla.org/events/police-liability-section-1983-webinar-12-4-25/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190704
CREATED:20251028T142137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T142137Z
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SUMMARY:LGLC What to Expect from the Current Supreme Court Term: Cases Impacting Local Government - This is not an IMLA Webinar
DESCRIPTION:What to Expect from the Current Supreme Court Term: Cases Impacting Local Government\n\nThis is NOT an IMLA webinar and CLE will not be offered.\nKitchen Sink Subscribers will need to register for this program\, it will not be automatically sent. \nHosted by the Local Government Legal Center (LGLC)\, join legal experts in a discussion of the new Supreme Court term and what decisions local governments should watch. The Supreme Court will rule on several major cases this term\, including issues related to: \n\nWhether providing a former homeowner with the difference of the sales price and the tax debt after a tax foreclosure on real property instead of the fair market value and the tax debt constitutes either a Taking under the Fifth Amendment or an Excessive Fine under the Eighth Amendment\nThe standard under the Fourth Amendment for warrantless entries into a home for non-criminal emergencies\nA Second Amendment challenge to state laws that ban conceal carry permit holders from bringing firearms onto private property absent the property owners express consent\nPresidential authority to fire independent heads of agencies\n\nThe webinar will also discuss several cases of importance to local governments from the Court’s emergency order docket as well as other cases on the Court’s docket that may impact local governments’ finances and authority. 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. \nSpeaker: Amanda Karras\, Gregory G. Garre & Meaghan VerGow
URL:https://imla.org/events/lglc-what-to-expect-from-the-current-supreme-court-term-cases-impacting-local-government/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T130000
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CREATED:20250905T162830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T162830Z
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SUMMARY:Ethics Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Expectations for Attorney-Client Relationships: Establishing Clear\, Strong & Effective Commitments\nWhen representing local governments\, the Client is the entity (as an organization).  Elected officers\, appointed officials\, and staff members may be representatives of the Client. While the Attorney may work closely with those individuals\, they typically are not the Clients.  Nonetheless\, for purposes of this document\, representatives of the local government are referred to as “Clients.”  Although each arrangement will vary\, there are certain essential elements of successful Attorney-Client relationships that tend to provide a solid foundation.  This presentation outlines recommended mutual expectations between Attorneys and the local government Clients they serve. Its purpose is to promote professionalism\, accountability\, and effective collaboration in the delivery of municipal legal services. The presentation references the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct\, specifically 1.1\, 1.2\, 1.3\, 1.4\, 1.6\, 1.7\, 1.8\, 1.13\, 2.1\, 4.1\, and 8.4. \nSpeaker: Alan Bojorquez & Kuruvilla Oommen
URL:https://imla.org/events/ethics-webinar-12-9-25/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190704
CREATED:20250828T193113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T193113Z
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SUMMARY:Immigration Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Federal Immigration Policy Developments: Legal Implications for Local Governments\nThis webinar will provide an overview of recent federal immigration policy changes and their potential legal and operational impacts on local governments. Topics will include shifts in federal enforcement priorities\, emerging legal challenges affecting municipal policy\, and the City of Denver’s approach to policy in the shifting federal legal landscape. Attendees will gain insight into how evolving federal directives may influence local ordinances\, law enforcement practices\, and public service delivery. \nSpeaker: Atim Otii & Councilwoman Jamie Torres
URL:https://imla.org/events/immigration-webinar-12-11-25/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190704
CREATED:20250910T141039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T203230Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health/Substance Abuse Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Staying Safe and Sound for the Holidays – Strategies for the Legal Professional\nHolidays are often associated with joy and excitement\, but they can be stressful\, overwhelming\, and challenging as well. For some\, holidays bring up feelings of grief\, isolation\, disappointment\, and sadness. The holiday season can quickly bring increased stress and anxiety to members of the legal profession whose lives are already filled to the brim with those emotions. \nWith the alarming prevalence of substance use and mental health disorders in the legal profession\, it is imperative that we are all armed with the knowledge and insight of how to approach someone who may be struggling. Certain approaches yield greater results than others. The “Intervention” methods shown on television\, while often compelling\, don’t typically produce excellent results – especially with members of the legal profession. \nAs lawyers\, we all know that language is often the key to success. Why should we expect it to differ in the life and death struggle to help someone who suffers from alcohol or substance misuse or a mental health disorder? With the alarming number of suicides in our profession\, it tells us that people would rather die than ask for help – and this must stop. \nMr. Quinn will discuss: \n\nRecognize that one in three legal professionals will struggle with substance use and/or a mental health disorder at some point in their legal careers.\nSpot the signs of impairment and learn the “Motivational Interventions” approach that yields results and saves lives.\nThe confidential\, free\, safe\, and supportive services for lawyers\, judges\, their family members and law students that are available through Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers.\nThe barriers that exist that prevent lawyers and judges from asking for help with an alcohol/substance misuse or mental health disorder.\nIdentify the parameters of Rule of Professional Conduct 8.3 (c) – and the safe harbor that it provides to protect attorneys working with an approved lawyers assistance program or who contact a LAP on behalf of an attorney or judge who is struggling.\n\nSpeaker: Brian S. Quinn
URL:https://imla.org/events/mental-health-substance-abuse-webinar-12-16-25/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190704
CREATED:20251023T204052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T204052Z
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SUMMARY:Employment Law Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Sea-Change in Labor and Employment Law\nIn 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: \n\nWho are the new heads of the EEOC and the Department of Labor\, and what is their agenda\nThe EEOC’s initiatives to root out unlawful DEI programs and reverse discrimination and to further the religious rights of employees\nQuestions as to the extent of protections for transgender employees\nDOL’s agenda to lessen Biden-era requirements\nContinued impact of Supreme Court’s Muldrow decision and likely impact of Court’s decision on making it easier to pursue reverse discrimination claims\nCountering the discriminatory impact of AI\n\nSpeaker: Jonathan Mook
URL:https://imla.org/events/employment-law-webinar-1-6-26/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190704
CREATED:20251027T154249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T154505Z
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SUMMARY:Telecom Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Robocall Me Maybe? The Remix: How to Comply with Federal Law when your City Makes Automated Calls and Texts\nAs 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 Order on Reconsideration in 2020\, the FCC’s rule updates in 2023\, and recent court cases. Additionally\, this presentation describes practical considerations and best practices for cities to ensure compliance with federal law when contacting citizens by automated calls and texts\, including those related to telephone town halls\, municipal court cases\, and water utility service. \nSpeaker: David Johnson
URL:https://imla.org/events/telecom-webinar-1-13-26/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190704
CREATED:20251112T150628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T171115Z
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SUMMARY:ADA Website Compliance Webinar – Free Live For IMLA Members
DESCRIPTION:New Federal Rule for Digital Accessibility\nCLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. \nLearn 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. \nSpeaker: Zack Looney\, Megan Griffith & Kara Coustry
URL:https://imla.org/events/ada-website-compliance-webinar-1-15-26/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190704
CREATED:20251007T193628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T193628Z
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SUMMARY:Jail Administration Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Inmate Litigation – Techniques for Using the Prison Litigation Reform Act\nIn 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. \nSpeaker: Elmer Dickens
URL:https://imla.org/events/jail-administration-webinar-1-22-26/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190704
CREATED:20251028T205134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T205134Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Law/Compliance Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Navigating NEPA and ESA Compliance in a Changing Landscape\nThis 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. \nSpeaker: Gary M. Gold & Joseph Manalili
URL:https://imla.org/events/environmental-law-compliance-webinar-1-27-26/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190704
CREATED:20251103T205634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T184606Z
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SUMMARY:Election Law Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Election Law 2026: Legal Challenges and Readiness for the Midterms\nThe 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 election infrastructure. While elections are generally the purview of states and localities\, we will discuss federal-level legal issues that may affect how elections are conducted nationwide\, as well as legal and administrative strategies to prepare for challenges to election administration and the integrity of election results. We will also cover legal issues related to redistricting\, voter rolls\, and cybersecurity. \nSpeaker: Mike Haas
URL:https://imla.org/events/election-law-webinar-1-29-26/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190704
CREATED:20251002T185947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T210118Z
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SUMMARY:Environmental Law/PFAS Webinar – Free Live For IMLA Members
DESCRIPTION:Product Liability Law: Legal Strategies to Help Close Funding Gaps for PFAS and Perchlorate Contamination\nCLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. \nThis webinar will provide an overview of how legal action against polluting chemical manufacturers is providing significant funding for municipalities nationwide. Ken Sansone will first provide a brief update on state and federal standards for contaminants in drinking water\, wastewater\, and biosolids\, including the impact of recent changes to federal PFAS policy\, with a focus on the anticipated challenges and costs for local governments. The webinar will also address recent federal regulatory updates for perchlorate\, another water contaminant. Then\, Ken will discuss how municipalities affected by contamination have used product liability law to pursue legal action against the manufacturers responsible for pollution\, referencing case studies from cities that recovered funds in 2025 through the PFAS drinking water settlements. Ken 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 legal strategies may help local governments close funding gaps. \nSpeaker: Ken Sansone
URL:https://imla.org/events/environmental-law-pfas-webinar-2-3-26/
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