Attorney-Client Privilege The bounds of the attorney-client relationship can be complicated for those who represent government entities, including local governments. This webinar will focus on the parameters of the attorney-client relationship when the organization is the client and on the attorney-client privilege in the government context. ABA Model Rule 1.6  and ABA Model Rule 1.13 will be covered during this webinar. Speaker: Henry Bernstein

Planning for Autonomous Vehicles This presentation will discuss how to prepare your locality for the eventual launch of autonomous vehicles. It will also cover the current legal landscape and prospective changes on the horizon. Additional topics may be presented. Speaker: Crista Cuccaro

Penn Central Regulatory Takings and Inverse Condemnation Part 1 This presentation will provide an overview of property law and of takings law discussing the differences between a Lucas taking, a Penn Central taking; and the exaction cases Nolan and Dolan and the elements of an inverse condemnation claim. This presentation is the first of a two-part series on takings and condemnation. Speaker: Jefferson L. Blomquist

New FCC Order Mandating Approval of Cell Tower Changes The program will cover a new FCC order that expands the types of changes to radio, TV and cell towers that municipalities must approve. Important provisions include the continued need for code compliance, changes in shot clocks and height increases, and narrowing local authority regarding concealed or “stealth” towers.  A related rule-making considers mandating local approval of expansions outside the current tower site.  The program will cover these points, their practical...

Social Media Policy CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. This webinar will cover IMLA’s Social Media Policy in depth to provide guidance on how a local government should handle a wide range of scenarios involving social media use. Additional topics may be covered. Speaker: Chuck Thompson

Arbitrating Collective Bargaining Agreement Issues with Police and Fire during COVID-19 CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. This presentation will address arbitration with police and fire.  As part of the webinar, the discussion will include topics relating to recent issues relating to COVID-19, such as hazard pay, scheduling, shift exchanges, sick leave, and various grievances inspired by the pandemic; Zoom disciplinary proceedings due to Covid-19, and discussion regarding the recent...

Regulating Short Term Rentals The rising popularity of Airbnb and other such platforms had led to a significant increase of availability in short term rental properties. Among these properties are those that do not meet code requirements, which, in many jurisdictions, do not allow short term rentals in certain areas. This webinar will cover effective regulation of short-term rentals with real world examples of existing code enforcement efforts. Speakers: Cathy Cunningham & Roger Horner

How to Build a Police Workforce that Reflects Your Community Now more than ever it is important that municipalities, especially law enforcement agencies, reflect the communities they serve, which encompasses employing more women and people of color.  This session will explore actions your municipality can take to diversify its police force and incorporate race equity in the workplace. Speaker: Jana Sullivan

When the Elected Official is the Problem Often we find ourselves scratching our heads at what some of our elected or appointed government officials say whether it’s on social media or in a public meeting. In those moments, what is left on the record are damaging at best and horrific at worst. It falls upon the local government attorneys to protect the client despite these damaging statements. This webinar’s goal is to provide practical recommendations on what to do when...

Municipal Bans on Natural Gas Hook-Ups CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. Over 50 municipalities nationwide have considered or enacted all-electric requirements for new construction. These bans are in line with local climate action planning and municipal goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These bans give rise to new legal questions and challenges. This webinar will cover these legal issues and attempt to provide practical recommendations to those seeking to...