August 8 - Section 1983Tips For Successfully Litigating Qualified Immunity *FREE LIVE FOR IMLA MEMBERS!  CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. This presentation will discuss tips for preparing the strongest possible motion for summary judgment on qualified immunity, with a focus on showing the absence of clearly established law, dealing with evidentiary issues, minimizing the significance of factual disputes and preservation of issues for further review. Speaker: Timothy Coates   Click here to register.

August 21 - Land UseReal Estate Manuals This presentation will discuss the benefits of adopting a uniform manual to guide municipal officials and staff in processing and approving land transactions. Discussion topics include types of public property; applicable law; acquisitions, disposition, leases, licenses, and permits; funding sources; relocation issues; approval authority; public process options; and drafting considerations. Speaker: Wynetta Massey

August 22 - Land UseUpdate: Drafting Land Use Ordinances You'll learn about: Legal issues in drafting regulations that are often overlooked, and how to recognize them: vagueness and over breadth, delegation of authority, constitutional issues. Identifying unclear language, and thinking ordinances through to avoid unintended consequences; How to better organize regulations. Writing in plain English; avoiding legalese and plannerese. Remember your audience. On a daily basis, planners at all levels and in all jobs are called upon to draft, use, and...

August 27 - Qualified ImmunitySLLC Presents: SCOTUS: Attack on Qualified Immunity There have been many qualified immunity cases at the U.S. Supreme Court. This presentation covers recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions regarding qualified immunity as it applies to municipalities. Some topics may be added or removed from this presentation. Speaker: Lisa Soronen

August 28 - Section 1983Opening/Summation in a Federal Civil Rights Use of Deadly Force Case An opening and summation from a recently tried Federal Civil Rights case involving a police fatal shooting will serve as the backdrop for this one hour presentation exploring practice tips for trying these types of civil cases. Speaker: Patricia Miller

August 29 - PersonnelTraining Staff to Handle First Amendment Auditors Ease of access to cellphone cameras and video have made it easier for citizen videographers such as First Amendment Auditors to record. This trend in “First Amendment Auditing” often takes place in and around city halls, council chambers, and other public meetings. Due to the rise of these efforts, it is important to properly train staff on how to handle encounters with such groups. This webinar offers tips and recommendations...

October 8 - Section 1983ADA Claims Against Correctional Officers The increase in handling situations involving people with physical and mental disabilities has become a growing challenge for law enforcement. This presentation will address ADA claims against law enforcement in the context of correctional facilities. It will also discuss a recent case involving a mentally ill inmate who died in custody and the resulting Section 1983 claims that were brought against the nurses and the City for the inmate’s death. Tips on...

October 14 - Section 1983Trial Practice Tips The presentation will provide practical tips for Section 1983 trials including: final pretrial order, conference, jury selection, client witness preparation, punitive damages and pleading the Fifth; the significance of, and how to successfully develop a theme for your case that will connect with your jury; the need to specialize your trial team; devising jury instructions and verdict sheets; and motions practice within the trial. Some topics may be added or removed from this presentation....

October 16 - Section 1983Defense Strategies for Litigating Section 1983 Municipal Liability Claims Considering the wide scope of a Section 1983 municipal liability claim (“Monell Claims”) counsel can quickly find themselves overwhelmed in their efforts to defend these cases. This training session will cover strategies and nuts and bolts tips for dealing with a Monell case in an efficient and winning manner. Areas of discussion will include motions practice, bifurcation, discovery and trial strategy. Some topics may be added or removed...

October 17 - Section 1983Navigating Discovery in Section 1983 Police Misconduct Cases This presentation will focus on the following issues that arise in discovery in the context of alleged police misconduct: 1) the difference between discovery directed towards the officers themselves and discovery directed towards the municipality (and how to deal with those differences); 2) how to prepare an officer for a deposition (shifting their mindset from criminal to civil); and 3) how to conduct discovery with an eye towards summary...