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,...

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

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...

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 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

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

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....

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