Events

Are You Ready for This Year’s Employment Law Challenges? New employment laws and recent decisions include everything from the new Pregnancy Fairness Act, the Supreme Court's recent expansion of the rights of religious employees to reasonable accommodation and using AI in the workplace. If ensuring compliance with those was not enough, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Labor are now expected to implement a slew of worker-friendly priorities. This webinar will address the significant labor and employment...

Land Use 101  Join experienced land use and local government law practitioner David Warner in this webinar as he explores property rights, regulation of private property, planning, zoning, subdivisions and other modern legal issues in land use law. For those new to land use law, this is a primer on the up-to-date basics you need to know to spot issues and to determine the appropriate course of action. For the experienced practitioner, this presentation not only serves as a refresher...

Artificial Intelligence, Attorney Ethics, and City Policies An introduction to what Artificial Intelligence is and how its use intersects with the ethics of the legal profession. Discussion includes ABA model rules: 1.1“Competence” (Comment 8 addresses use of technology). 1.4 “Communication.” 1.6 “Confidentiality of Information.” 3.1 “Meritorious Claims and Contentions.” 3.2 “Expediting Litigation.” 3.5 “Impartiality & Decorum of the Tribunal.” 4.1 “Truthfulness in Statements to Others.” The topic also covers what elements to include in a city policy on the use...

Creating A Workplace Culture of Wellness and Inclusion  CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. This webinar will cover strategies and insights for attorneys to create a culture of wellbeing in the workplace that is inclusive and psychologically safe for everyone. This includes acknowledging that different people have different needs and can be accomplished by encouraging collaboration, safe and transparent communication, setting clear expectations and being flexible about accommodations. The benefits...