Ordinance Drafting for Local Government Attorneys  City attorneys draft many kinds of important documents for their client - from contracts, policies and procedures, resolutions, to ordinances. This session will review the most common, basic elements of municipal ordinances. We'll take a look at best practices for ordinance titles, legislative findings, statutorily required provisions, common boilerplate provisions, and clear and concise legislative drafting. This session will also review some of the key sources of model ordinances and useful resources for tips...

New PFAS Regulations and What’s Ahead Sponsored by Stag Liuzza. CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. This webinar offers a deep dive into the current regulatory framework governing PFAS, focusing on the impact of new EPA regulations for municipal water systems. Learn about the latest EPA mandates and what new regulatory issues may be ahead for public wastewater and other contaminated municipal properties. Speaker: Michael G. Stag & Ashley M....

Tackling Section 1983 Monell Claims in Police Litigation The presentation on defending Monell claims in Section 1983 police litigation will delve into the intricacies of establishing a solid defense to Monell claims faced by a municipality. It will cover the legal standards and strategies for countering claims based on alleged policy or custom violations, using case examples from police shootings, reversed convictions, and deaths in custody. Additionally, it will provide guidance on leveraging client documents and expert testimony to demonstrate...

Keeping Pace with Employment Law New employment laws and regulations as well as recent court decisions include everything from the Pregnancy Fairness Act and the EEOC’s regulations, the Supreme Court's recent expansion of what constitutes an adverse employment action, and using AI in the workplace. If ensuring compliance with these developments is not enough, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is preparing to implement a slew of worker-friendly priorities if a new administration does not get in the way. Address the...

The Attorney's Guide to Stress Mastery: Evidence-Based Strategies for Resilience Legal professionals operate in high-stress environments, where stress management and resilience are crucial for success. This workshop offers evidence-based strategies such as mindfulness, cognitive restructuring, and self-care, validated to reduce stress and enhance well-being. Gain valuable tools to find more productivity, more income, and most importantly more peace. Participants will gain insights into the impact of chronic stress on legal professionals, emphasizing the significance of resilience. Through interactive discussions and...

Public Comment – The Good, The Bad, and The Legal As Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) from the show Parks and Rec humorously stated: “What I hear when I’m being yelled at is people caring loudly at me.” This presentation will explore the benefits of public comment, some of the issues commonly associated with public comment, and what you can do to address those issues. Speaker: Randall “Randy” Van Vleck, Todd Sheeran & Neal Falgoust

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...

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:...

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...

Professionalism: Engaging With People With Disabilities in the Legal Field In the practice of law, attorneys may have relationships with clients, peers, and opposing counsel who have disabilities. Join Christina Wieg, who will share her own experience as an attorney with a hearing disability.  The program will explore ways to help all parties succeed in the legal arena when disabilities are involved. Speaker: Christina Wieg