Events

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...

Federal Immigration and Local Governments This webinar will cover immigration laws and recent legal actions affecting local government.  The presentation will analyze recent lawsuits filed by the federal government against state and local governments, which will include a discussion of a) express preemption under 8 USC 1373; b) allegations of discrimination against the federal government; and c) conflict preemption regarding federal immigration enforcement.  The presentation will also discuss the withholding of funds and new grant conditions, which will include a...

Products Liability Law and Emerging Water Contaminants: Legal Strategies to Recover Regulatory Compliance Costs CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. This webinar will first provide a brief update on state and federal standards for contaminants in drinking water, wastewater, and biosolids, as well as the challenges and costs that recent and anticipated regulatory developments present for municipalities. Contaminants addressed may include PFAS, 1,4-dioxane, 1,2,3-TCP, perchlorate, and others pending legislation at...