November 13 - ContractsIntroduction to Project Risk Management Risk Management is not an optional activity; it is essential to successful project management and delivery. Regulators, clients and the general public are increasingly expecting high quality risk management to provide confidence and certainty in the design, delivery and operation of projects across the globe.  Join Eric and Richard as they demystify risk management by presenting the following topics:   What is risk management and why do I need it?  What effective risk...

November 14 - ManagementManaging Your Municipal Advisory Relationships *90 Minutes* The goal of this webinar is to provide practical information on managing municipal advisory relationships. The speakers will discuss the role of the municipal advisor, fiduciary duties, when those duties apply, and the sourcess of fiduciary duties. Speakers will also discuss the differences between solicitor and nonsolicitor advisors, the rights and protections under MSRB Rules G-17, G-20, G-37, G-42, and other municipal advisor regulations. Finally, speakers will discuss the scope...

December 3 - TelecommunicationsCell Antenna Leases and Sales in the 5G Era *120 Minutes*  What municipalities need to know about cell tower leases, 5G’s impact, and the sale of cell leases. This program provides municipalities (and all property owners) with the basics - - A to Z - - of cell tower leases on city property, such as a park, police station or city hall. It covers the impact of 5G service, which will require tens of thousands more cell...

December 4 - PreemptionRepealing Preemption *FREE LIVE FOR IMLA MEMBERS!  CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. As recent reports by the Local Solutions Support Center (LSSC) and the National Employment Law Project (NELP) have highlighted, state legislatures around the country are increasingly abusing their power to preempt local authority on a wide range of issues. In response to the recent onslaught of preemption, local officials, local residents, and advocates have mounted...

January 7 - Code EnforcementDemolition of Historic Structures *FREE LIVE FOR IMLA MEMBERS!  CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. This presentation will address the code enforcement aspects of historic preservation in terms of enforcing historic district ordinances and what to do if people violate historic district ordinances. Speaker: Janet Spugnardi Click here to register.

January 8 - Section 1983Defense Strategies for Litigating Section 1983 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 from this...

January 14 - Construction ContractsTricks, Traps, and Ploys in Construction Scheduling This presentation is intended to be a practical guide to managing and scheduling your construction projects to maximize efficiency and prohibit litigation that may arise from early problems. Contract provisions, scheduling methods, claims avoidance and dispute resolution are among the topics this webinar will cover. Additional topics may be added at a later date. Speakers: Brian Goodreau & Greg Holness Click here to register.

January 16 - PersonnelTitle VII Exemptions Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects employees against discrimination based on certain specified characteristics: race, color, national origin, sex, and religion. Areas that may give rise to violations include recruiting, hiring, promoting, transferring, training, disciplining, discharging, assigning work, measuring performance, or providing benefits. This webinar will cover the Title VII exemptions in the public employment context. Additional topics may be added. Speaker: Robin Cross Click here to register.

January 23 - Code EnforcementNon-Conforming Uses and Equitable Defenses After receiving a notice of violation from code enforcement, many homeowners respond by claiming, “But it’s been there forever!” This presentation will take a closer look at when such a defense is viable by analyzing non-conformities and equitable defenses like estoppel, vested rights, laches and impossibility with the goal of giving practitioners some takeaways on how to respond to or manage these defenses or raise them on behalf of a client. Speaker: Jerrod...

January 28 - Land UsePlanning and Zoning 101 This presentation aims to serve as an introductory primer to various planning and zoning issues local governments routinely encounter. Additional topics may be presented. Speakers: Kim Mickelson & David Silverman Click here to register.