IMLA

Telecommunications Webinar
2020-05-18 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Cell Tower Leasing for Units of Government: Getting the Benefits, Avoiding the Pitfalls
Once your local government leases property for a cell tower or cell antenna, you will routinely receive offers to buy the cell tower lease for a lump sum payment (often plus a percentage of future revenues), coupled with a long term (or perpetual) easement. The most common question is whether these are good deals for governments. This program, taught by John Pestle, Esq. and Dr. Jonathan Kramer, Esq., both highly experienced local government telecommunications attorneys, covers (1) how to determine whether a sale of a cell lease and future leasing rights is in a municipality’s best interest, (2) descriptions of the non-binding bid process which will commonly lead to the best price and terms, (3) the significant legal issues, business issues and potential pitfalls involved in selling the lease, and (4) some of the traps hidden in the lengthy “Communications Easement” you will be asked to execute. This program will help you spot the major issues in the very one-sided documents typically offered by buyers. Key points to be addressed include (a) making sure the municipality is not hindered in using its property for its primary public use; (b) ensuring that future sums and duties promised by the purchaser in fact are performed; (c) unique insurance and bankruptcy issues; (d) special questions of municipal authority; (e) compliance with bond obligations and IRS tax-exempt bond regulations; (f) municipal finance/procurement statutes; and (g) prohibitions on waste. Extensive handouts in PDF format will be provided to participants, which commonly include local government attorneys, city managers and the real estate property managers working for local governments. A lively and interactive Question and Answer session will follow the presentation.
Speakers: John Pestle & Jonathan Kramer

COVID-19 Conference Call
2020-05-12 15:15 - 16:15, 2020-05-05 15:15 - 16:15, 2020-04-28 15:15 - 16:15, 2020-04-21 15:15 - 16:15, 2020-04-14 15:15 - 16:15, 2020-04-07 15:15 - 16:15, 2020-03-31 15:15 - 16:15, 2020-03-24 15:15 - 16:15
If you care to take part in this call, please email cstorer@imla.org.

Construction Contracts Webinar
2020-05-12 13:00 - 14:00
Construction Impacts and Disputes: Preparing to Resolve Claims and Resume Work after COVID-19
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are incalculable and continuing. This webinar discusses the possible consequences to affected construction projects and what owners and contractors may face when work can finally resume. We’ll explore the issues and approaches to enable project participants to resolve the construction impacts as effectively as possible — including steps you can take now to prepare.
Speakers: Joseph Seibold & Bryan Payne

Disaster Relief Webinar
2020-05-07 13:00 - 14:15
Legal Implications of COVID-19: What Local Governments Need to Know
(Non CLE Event – 2020 IMLA Mid-Year Virtual Seminar Registrants DO NOT register – information will be forwarded)
Shareholders from international law firm Greenberg Traurig return for a continuation of their IMLA Mid-Year Seminar presentation, Legal Implications of COVID-19: What Local Governments Need to Know, this time to discuss Price Gouging, Consumer Protection, Labor & Employment, and other issues facing state and local governments amid the Coronavirus pandemic. The presenters are members of the GT Health Emergency Preparedness Task Force.
Speakers: Greg Casas & Shira Yoshor

Code Enforcement Webinar
2020-05-05 13:00 - 14:00
Tiny Homes
With the rising cost of rent and homeownership and housing shortages, some have turned to living in tiny homes as their solution. For many, tiny houses represent a cheaper, eco-friendly option. For local governments, the growing popularity of tiny homes presents challenges from inspections to ensuring compliance with building and zoning regulations. This webinar is intended to aid local government attorneys navigate the complex array of issues tiny homes generate. Additional topics may be included.
Speakers: James McKechnie & Terry Floyd

Border Jurisdictions Conference Call
2020-04-30 13:00, 2020-04-16 13:00, 2020-04-02 13:00

Mid Year Seminar
2020-04-27 08:00 - 12:00, 2020-04-26 07:30 - 13:00, 2020-04-25 07:30 - 17:00, 2020-04-24 09:00 - 16:30

Opioid Litigation Work Group Call
2020-04-21 13:00, 2020-04-07 13:00

Disaster Relief Webinar
2020-04-15 13:00 - 14:00
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What Municipal Attorneys Need to Know
FREE LIVE FOR IMLA MEMBERS! CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply.
The coronavirus has wreaked havoc throughout the country, creating significant hardships on employees and employers alike. To provide some relief, Congress recently passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), which creates two new types of paid leave for employees: (1) Expanded Family and Medical Leave and (2) Emergency Paid Sick Leave. This webinar, presented by DiMuroGinsberg, P.C. attorney, Jonathan R. Mook, is designed to assist you in understanding the new paid leave requirements and to answer such questions as: (1) What municipalities are covered by the FFCRA? (2) Who is eligible for leave? (3) What are the qualifying reasons for leave? (4) What are the new paid leave entitlements? (5) How will the FFCRA be enforced? And (6) What notice must you provide your workforce? Please join us for this timely and informative webinar.
Speaker: Jonathan Mook

Code Enforcement Conference Call
2020-04-10 13:00

Sanctuary Jurisdiction Working Group Call
2020-04-09 13:00, 2020-03-26 13:00

Litigation Section Conference Call
2020-04-08 13:00

Personnel Webinar
2020-04-02 13:00 - 14:00
Medical Exams Under the ADA
This presentation will cover medical exams under the Americans with Disabilities Act and best practices and policies. Additional topics may be included.
Speakers: Lindsay Rose & Robin Cross

Code Enforcement Webinar
2020-03-31 13:00 - 14:00
Enforcing Quality of Life Laws After Martin v. City of Boise
Camping ordinances, sit and lie laws, and other quality of life laws were greatly impacted by the Ninth Circuit’s decision in Martin v. City of Boise. As a result of this decision, there are many questions around enforcement of these quality of life laws. This presentation will discuss not only the decision in Martin v. City of Boise, but also address its impact on other quality of life laws. Additional topics may be presented.
Speakers: Theane Evangelis & Joseph Tartakovsky

Land Use & Code Enforcement Webinar
2020-03-25 13:00 - 14:00
Mobile Homes
This presentation will address unique issues with code enforcement and land use involving mobile homes. Additional topics may be presented.
Speaker: Julian Grant

Fair Housing Webinar
2020-03-24 13:00 - 14:00
Tips and Defenses to FHA Violations when Adhering to State Zoning/Building Laws
This presentation will address how to defend and litigate Fair Housing Act Violations against your municipality. This presentation will provide a focus on such a defense while adhering to state building codes and other similar state requirements. Additional topics may be covered.
Speaker: Brian Connolly
