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Code Enforcement Webinar
2020-03-31 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Enforcing Quality of Life Laws After Martin v. City of Boise
Camping ordinances, sit and lie laws, and other quality of life laws were greatly impacted by the Ninth Circuit’s decision in Martin v. City of Boise. As a result of this decision, there are many questions around enforcement of these quality of life laws. This presentation will discuss not only the decision in Martin v. City of Boise, but also address its impact on other quality of life laws. Additional topics may be presented.
Speakers: Theane Evangelis & Joseph Tartakovsky

Personnel Webinar
2020-04-02 13:00 - 14:00
Medical Exams Under the ADA
This presentation will cover medical exams under the Americans with Disabilities Act and best practices and policies. Additional topics may be included.
Speakers: Lindsay Rose & Robin Cross

Disaster Relief Webinar
2020-04-15 13:00 - 14:00
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What Municipal Attorneys Need to Know
FREE LIVE FOR IMLA MEMBERS! CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply.
The coronavirus has wreaked havoc throughout the country, creating significant hardships on employees and employers alike. To provide some relief, Congress recently passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), which creates two new types of paid leave for employees: (1) Expanded Family and Medical Leave and (2) Emergency Paid Sick Leave. This webinar, presented by DiMuroGinsberg, P.C. attorney, Jonathan R. Mook, is designed to assist you in understanding the new paid leave requirements and to answer such questions as: (1) What municipalities are covered by the FFCRA? (2) Who is eligible for leave? (3) What are the qualifying reasons for leave? (4) What are the new paid leave entitlements? (5) How will the FFCRA be enforced? And (6) What notice must you provide your workforce? Please join us for this timely and informative webinar.
Speaker: Jonathan Mook

Code Enforcement Webinar
2020-05-05 13:00 - 14:00
Tiny Homes
With the rising cost of rent and homeownership and housing shortages, some have turned to living in tiny homes as their solution. For many, tiny houses represent a cheaper, eco-friendly option. For local governments, the growing popularity of tiny homes presents challenges from inspections to ensuring compliance with building and zoning regulations. This webinar is intended to aid local government attorneys navigate the complex array of issues tiny homes generate. Additional topics may be included.
Speakers: James McKechnie & Terry Floyd

Disaster Relief Webinar
2020-05-07 13:00 - 14:15
Legal Implications of COVID-19: What Local Governments Need to Know
(Non CLE Event – 2020 IMLA Mid-Year Virtual Seminar Registrants DO NOT register – information will be forwarded)
Shareholders from international law firm Greenberg Traurig return for a continuation of their IMLA Mid-Year Seminar presentation, Legal Implications of COVID-19: What Local Governments Need to Know, this time to discuss Price Gouging, Consumer Protection, Labor & Employment, and other issues facing state and local governments amid the Coronavirus pandemic. The presenters are members of the GT Health Emergency Preparedness Task Force.
Speakers: Greg Casas & Shira Yoshor

Construction Contracts Webinar
2020-05-12 13:00 - 14:00
Construction Impacts and Disputes: Preparing to Resolve Claims and Resume Work after COVID-19
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are incalculable and continuing. This webinar discusses the possible consequences to affected construction projects and what owners and contractors may face when work can finally resume. We’ll explore the issues and approaches to enable project participants to resolve the construction impacts as effectively as possible — including steps you can take now to prepare.
Speakers: Joseph Seibold & Bryan Payne

Telecommunications Webinar
2020-05-18 13:00 - 14:30
Cell Tower Leasing for Units of Government: Getting the Benefits, Avoiding the Pitfalls
Once your local government leases property for a cell tower or cell antenna, you will routinely receive offers to buy the cell tower lease for a lump sum payment (often plus a percentage of future revenues), coupled with a long term (or perpetual) easement. The most common question is whether these are good deals for governments. This program, taught by John Pestle, Esq. and Dr. Jonathan Kramer, Esq., both highly experienced local government telecommunications attorneys, covers (1) how to determine whether a sale of a cell lease and future leasing rights is in a municipality’s best interest, (2) descriptions of the non-binding bid process which will commonly lead to the best price and terms, (3) the significant legal issues, business issues and potential pitfalls involved in selling the lease, and (4) some of the traps hidden in the lengthy “Communications Easement” you will be asked to execute. This program will help you spot the major issues in the very one-sided documents typically offered by buyers. Key points to be addressed include (a) making sure the municipality is not hindered in using its property for its primary public use; (b) ensuring that future sums and duties promised by the purchaser in fact are performed; (c) unique insurance and bankruptcy issues; (d) special questions of municipal authority; (e) compliance with bond obligations and IRS tax-exempt bond regulations; (f) municipal finance/procurement statutes; and (g) prohibitions on waste. Extensive handouts in PDF format will be provided to participants, which commonly include local government attorneys, city managers and the real estate property managers working for local governments. A lively and interactive Question and Answer session will follow the presentation.
Speakers: John Pestle & Jonathan Kramer

Code Enforcement Webinar
2020-05-20 13:00 - 14:00
Constitutional Risks in Inspections and Best Practices
This presentation will cover constitutional requirements, legal risks, and ways to minimize risk during and after an inspection. Additional topics may be included.
Speaker: Patricia “Trish” Link

Disaster Relief
2020-05-27 13:00 - 14:00
We Are Not Here To Make Friends; We Are Here To Save Lives In A COVID-19 World: Enforcement Of State And Local Stay-At-Home And Public Health Orders Against Faith-Based Groups And Institutions
The Riverside County Counsel’s Office will provide a summary of its enforcement efforts to move Faith-Based Groups to streaming or other technology to reach its congregants in lieu of in-person services and the constitutional issues attendant to responding to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Speaker: Kelly Moran & Ronak Patel

Telecommunications Webinar
2020-05-28 13:00 - 14:00
Update: FCC Cable Franchising Proceeding
In 2019, the FCC sought to further strip local governments of their authority over use of their rights of way as related to cable franchising. Last year, the FCC published a report and order entitled “Implementation of Section 621(a)(1) of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984 as amended by the Cable TV Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992”. This Order, among other things, significantly restricts a local government’s ability to impose franchise fees, and prohibits local government from regulating most non-cable services which includes broadband Internet services provided over a cable system. This webinar will cover the changes to local authority in cable franchising as a result of the Order as well as provide information as to litigation efforts. Additional topics may be covered.
Speaker: Gerard Lederer & Gail Karish

Construction Contracts Webinar
2020-06-03 13:00 - 14:00
Construction Contract Drafting & Litigation Strategies
This presentation will address construction contract drafting issues and how provisions of various contracts can mitigate your risk of liability in the event that your municipality faces suit. This presentation will also address when construction contracts go wrong and different litigation strategies. Additional topics may be included.
Speakers: Mary DeVuono Englund & Karl F. Oles

Personnel Webinar
2020-06-09 13:00 - 14:00
The Fourth Amendment and Drug Policies in the Workplace
It has often been said that one of the largest components of a local government’s budget is for personnel costs. While there are many similarities between guiding employers between the public and private sectors, public employers have some additional concerns not faced by their private employment counterparts. The goal of this presentation is to provide public sector employers, particularly local governments, guidance and roadmaps to navigate through the complex issue of drug policies in the workplace and related issues. Additional topics may be presented.
Speakers: Deidra Sullivan

Preemption Webinar - Free Live For IMLA Members
2020-06-11 13:00 - 14:00
Local Financing
CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply.
This presentation will discuss preemption of local financing such as taxation, fee generation, and other revenue raising functions. Additional topics may be presented.
Speaker: Erin Scharff

Transportation Webinar
2020-06-17 13:00 - 14:00
Transportation Oriented Development
This will be a comparative presentation on how Atlanta has handled transportation-oriented development in their communities. This presentation will explore legal issues associated with this type of development and highlight the benefits of thoughtful planning as it can support economic development. Additional topics may be included.
Speaker: Jonathan Hunt

Construction Contracts Webinar
2020-06-23 13:00 - 14:00
Change Order Management
Construction project change orders are common and can have the effect of slowing down your project as well as increasing project price from the original amount the construction contractor bid. This webinar will cover how to manage change orders to avoid unnecessary delays and cost increases. Additional topics may be covered.
Speakers: Mark Guevara & Brian Goodreau

Municipal Governance Webinar
2020-07-07 13:00 - 14:00
Public Information Acts and Their Application to Electronic Documents
Attorneys must interpret public records laws to determine if certain electronic documents must be disclosed. However, there is no consensus among the varying jurisdictions about which documents are subject to disclosure. Although we have some federal guidance, this guidance is not comprehensive as it does not address all aspects of electronic records. This presentation will discuss electronic records and provide guidance to local government attorneys for how to handle electronic documents.
Speaker: Hilary Ruley

Ethics Webinar
2020-07-14 13:00 - 14:00
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

Transportation Webinar
2020-07-16 13:00 - 14:00
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

Land Use Webinar
2020-07-22 13:00 - 14:00
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

Telecommunications Webinar
2020-07-23 13:00 - 14:30
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 effect and municipal responses.
Speakers: John Pestle & Jonathan Kramer

Technology Webinar - Free Live For IMLA Members
2020-08-04 13:00 - 14:00
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

Personnel Webinar - Free Live For IMLA Members
2020-08-06 14:00 - 15:00
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 “defund the Police” movement as it may affect Collective Bargaining.
Speakers: Rebecca Hayward & Robin Cross

Code Enforcement Webinar
2020-08-11 13:00 - 14:00
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

Personnel-Diversity Webinar
2020-08-12 13:00 - 14:00
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

Municipal Governance Webinar
2020-08-13 13:00 - 14:00
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 you face this situation.
Speaker: Chris Balch

Environmental Webinar - Free Live For IMLA Members
2020-10-20 13:00 - 14:00
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 enact their own ordinances. Additional topics may be presented.
Speaker: Amy E. Turner

Land Use Webinar
2020-10-22 13:00 - 14:00
Penn Central Regulatory Takings and Inverse Condemnation Part 2
This presentation will provide an in depth look into the nuances of a Penn Central taking, a discussion of why bulk/area zoning regulations should never give rise to a Penn Central taking claim, and examine the potential problems associated with Monterey as well as whether a moratorium can give rise to a takings claim. This presentation is the second of a two-part series on taking and condemnation.
Speaker: Jefferson L. Blomquist

Public Contracts Webinar
2020-10-28 13:00 - 14:00
Public Private Partnerships: The Answer to the U.S. Infrastructure Problem?
A discussion of the benefits and limitations of public private partnerships (P3s) as a method for local governments to develop infrastructure. The presentation will also discuss different P3 models of project delivery, the use of P3s to recycle or monetize existing infrastructure assets, and the issues governments should consider when determining whether a P3 is the best option for a particular project.
Speaker: Erlyne Nazaire

Preemption Webinar - Free Live For IMLA Members
2020-12-01 13:00 - 14:00
Structural Racism, Local Authority, and the Harmful Impacts of State Preemption in the South
CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply.
State interference in local democracy is embedded in a long history of events and actions that have sought to promote the interests of historically privileged property owners and perpetuate the South’s racist past. Across the region, the configuration of government, policies, and practices are rooted in earlier efforts to limit the rights and freedoms of Black people and entrench white supremacy during the dismantling of Reconstruction-era economic and political gains and the concurrent rise of Jim Crow–era state-sanctioned discrimination. Preemption as it is used today works to reinforce these inequalities when it is used to block local policies that promote racial and economic equity.
In fact, a new report documents the use of preemption laws in the South by overwhelmingly white male legislatures to keep Black-majority cities from passing the progressive policies their people need. For example, the Alabama legislature preempted Birmingham’s minimum wage increase; the Tennessee legislature preempted Nashville’s local hire law; and the Georgia legislature preempted Atlanta’s fair scheduling law.
This webinar will discuss the legal history of local government after the Civil War, the extent to which racial animus shaped and continues to shape local institutions and how state legislatures and the misuse of preemption continues to perpetuate inequities in the South. While the session discussion and research focus on the South, the impacts and lessons learned can be applied anywhere preemption and state-local conflicts block policies that promote racial and economic equity.
Speaker: Dan Farbman, Jaimie K. Worker & Julia Wolfe

First Amendment, Public Forum Webinar
2020-12-03 13:00 - 14:00
Public Forum Overview and Application to Running Public Meetings
A discussion of the different types of forums based upon Supreme Court and circuit court holdings, such as traditional, designated, limited public forums and non-public forums, and the real world interaction with public meetings when they are held to be either designated or limited, which affects the way speakers at these meetings can be regulated.
Speaker: Julian Grant
