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Telecommunications Webinar
2019-05-13 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
May 13 – Telecommunications
FCC Changes to Cable Franchising
2019 finds local governments fighting to preserve their property rights and management authority over use of their rights of way. One example of this struggle can be seen at the FCC where local governments are in a battle to preserve non-financial obligations found in cable franchises negotiated locally or pursuant to state laws. The FCC released a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that, if adopted, would permit a cable operator to reduce its franchise fees in an amount equivalent to what the cable operator values those services and use a cable franchise as the legal justification for deploying non-cable assets in your rights-of-way. Estimated franchise fee range from 30 to 70 percent, depending on the number of cable operators that are in your community.
Speakers: Gerard Lederer, Nancy Werner and Negheen Sanjar

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Transportation Webinar
2019-05-23 13:00 - 14:00
May 23 – Transportation
Lime Presents: Scooter Regulations
*FREE LIVE FOR IMLA MEMBERS! CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply.
In this presentation Lime’s counsel will be joined by the City Attorney of San Antonio, Texas to discuss working through sensible scooter regulation and partnership between scooter companies and cities to promote effective, convenient public transportation. Some topics may be added or removed from this presentation.
Speakers: Ashley Scott & Andy Segovia
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Preemption Webinar
2019-05-30 13:00 - 14:00
May 30 – Preemption
Sanctuary Policies
*FREE LIVE FOR IMLA MEMBERS! CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply.
Since the 1980s, cities have adopted various “sanctuary policies” setting out when and in what circumstances local officials participate in federal immigration enforcement. In recent years, however, these policies have come under unprecedented attack. As the federal government has become more dependent on local participation, federal policies have begun targeting local jurisdictions that withhold their cooperation. At the same time, states are passing laws that outright ban local sanctuary policies, with some going further to mandate local involvement in immigration enforcement efforts directly.
Eight states have adopted anti-sanctuary legislation in the last three years. Anti-sanctuary bills have been introduced in at least eighteen other states. Moreover, because of the extensive power that states have traditionally exercised over their localities, these state laws are broader, more coercive, and more punitive than those that have been pursued at the federal level.
Speaker: Rick Su

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First Amendment Webinar
2019-06-03 13:00 - 14:00
June 3 – First Amendment
Case Law Update: Post Reed
Reed v. Town of Gilbert, 135 S.Ct. 2218 (2015) not only changed the law of sign regulation, but also had ripple effects throughout many First Amendment doctrines affecting local government. This webinar will update attendees on the key developments in sign law, summarize developments in other caselaw affecting local governments, and offer some suggestions for how to approach regulations affecting First Amendment rights in the post-Reed era.
Speaker: Susan Trevarthen

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Stormwater Webinar
2019-06-04 13:00 - 14:00
June 4 – Health & Environment
Stormwater Update
Municipal stormwater management can pose a challenge to municipalities. One of the main concerns is pollution and treating stormwater to avoid the negative effects of such contamination. This presentation aims to discuss updates to stormwater management, the legal issues in this area, and best practices. Some topics may be added or removed from this presentation.
Speaker: Andre Monette

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Telecommunications Webinar
2019-06-06 13:00 - 14:00
June 6 – Telecommunications
Understanding the FCC’s 2014 Order Implementing Section 6409(a)
The webinar covers the FCC’s 2014 Wireless Siting Order that preempts state and local approval for many changes to communications towers and antenna sites. In a new update, it will cover the Order’s relation to and conflicts with the FCC’s September 2018 5G/Small Cell Order intended to aid the installation of thousands of small cell sites in rights of way. The webinar should be of interest to many municipalities, because the Order covers all communications towers, including those for AM, FM, TV and cell towers, among others.
Specifically the webinar will describe the many legal and technical issues under the Wireless Siting Order, including describing the types of “Qualifying Changes” for which zoning approval is pre-empted, BUT the Order’s preservation of (i) safety code compliance, (ii) local zoning approval for camouflaged towers and (iii) zoning approval for towers on municipal property. It will go into detail on the differing rules for different types of “Eligible Facilities” such as small cell sites, antennas on buildings, antennas on highways, and on camouflaged sites. It will describe the Order’s application process, the 60-day shot clock to act on “Qualifying Changes” and the “deemed granted” remedy.
Also covered will be Federalism and Commerce Clause bases for questioning and challenging the Order and its application, such as due to blurring the lines of political accountability by making local governments take the heat for what in fact is Federal action.
Finally, the webinar will include numerous pictures of cell antennas and towers, to give participants a better sense of its practical impact and the types of problems it can create.
Speakers: John Pestle & Jonathan Kramer

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Preemption Webinar
2019-06-11 13:00 - 14:00
June 11 – Preemption
Gerrymandering and Local Governance
*FREE LIVE FOR IMLA MEMBERS! CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply.
With the 2020 census approaching, states will soon begin the process of redrawing Congressional and state legislative districts. In many states, this process has become increasingly politicized and has led to gerrymandered districts. Because state legislatures often exercise broad control over cities and counties, gerrymandering has significant implications for local governance. Learn about the legal challenges that have been brought against gerrymandering and other efforts underway to reform the districting process.
Speakers: Paul Diller

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Litigation Section Conference Call
2019-06-12 13:00
Please join us on Wednesday, 6/12 at 1 pm eastern for a call to discuss a recent Eighth Circuit decision. The issue is whether government defendants may be held liable under section 1983 for inaccurately determining that a man encountered during a winter emergency response was dead rather than suffering from hypothermia, and so informing subsequent Emergency Responders arriving at the scene? We will discuss whether this scenario fits the several narrow exceptions ( such as Special Duty Rule, or creating/enhance danger) warranting jury consideration of municipal liability. The decision can be found here: http://imla.org/images/links/136-Order-12b6_motion_dismiss.pdf
Our speaker for this conversation is Cliff Greene with Greene Espel: https://www.greeneespel.com/people/CliffordMGreene.

Border Jurisdictions Conference Call
2019-06-13 13:00, 2019-07-11 13:00, 2019-07-25 13:00
If you care to take part in this call, please email cstorer@imla.org.

Code Enforcement Conference Call
2019-06-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2019-07-12 13:00

Opioid Litigation Work Group Call
2019-06-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2019-07-15 13:00, 2019-07-30 13:00

University Cities Working Group Call
2019-06-20 13:00 - 14:00
If you care to take part in this call or join the University Cities Working Group, please email cstorer@imla.org.

Personnel Webinar
2019-06-27 13:00 - 14:00
June 27 – Personnel
Workplace Investigations
It’s inevitable that employers must investigate one or more of their employees, and a thorough investigation means leaving no stone unturned. Whether it’s for alleged substance abuse, job safety violations, workplace theft, discrimination or harassment, a properly-conducted investigation can be a powerful tool for discovering workplace problems and mitigating or even preventing related liability.
As an employer, it’s important to understand investigation best practices, including interview techniques, proper documentation and reporting, communication dos and don’ts and records retention. At the end of the day, proper investigations protect employers and lay the foundation for the defense of litigation.
Specific topics included:

Investigation best practices
Witness interview techniques
Proper documentation
Safeguarding employee privacy
Related state and federal laws

Speakers: Robin Cross & Audrey Forbush

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Sanctuary Jurisdiction Working Group Call
2019-07-04 13:00, 2019-07-18 13:00, 2019-08-01 13:00

Homelessness Webinar
2019-07-08 13:00 - 14:00
July 8 – Homelessness
The Do’s and Don’ts of Homelessness Ordinances and Policy
Homelessness is not a novelty issue for local governments, but surges in addiction have exacerbated the issue. Cities are grappling with managing the various issues homelessness brings. This webinar is aimed to discuss best practices when crafting ordinances and policies addressing homelessness. Some topics may be added or removed from this presentation.
Speakers: Gita O’Neill & Meghan Claiborne

Finance Webinar
2019-07-09 13:00 - 14:00
July 9 – Finance
Municipal Bonds
This presentation will explain the different roles and duties of municipal lawyers, bound counsel, issuer’s counsel, disclosure counsel and registered municipal advisors in public finance transactions. This presentation will also explain municipal bonds generally and touch on navigating through the course of investigation. Some topics may be added or removed from this presentation.
Speakers: Paul Maco & David A. Rogers

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Litigation Section Conference Call
2019-07-10 13:00

Law Enforcement Webinar
2019-07-10 13:00 - 14:00
July 10 – Law Enforcement
SLLC Presents: Supreme Court Police Cases
*FREE LIVE FOR IMLA MEMBERS! CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply.
The Supreme Court decided no shortage of police cases this term. Topics covered range from forfeitures to fabrication of evidence to First Amendment retaliatory arrest. Join Lauren Kuley, Squire Patton Boggs, who wrote the SLLC/IMLA amicus brief in a Fourth Amendment impaired driving case and Spencer Driscoll, Sidley Austin, who wrote the SLLC/IMLA amicus brief in a case involving the double jeopardy’s “separate sovereigns” exception in a discussion of the impact of all the police cases on states and local governments.
Speakers: Spencer Driscoll, Lauren Kuley & Lisa Soronen

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Personnel Webinar
2019-07-11 13:00 - 14:00
July 11 – Personnel
ADA – Reasonable Accomodations and Employment
This presentation will discuss ADA requirements in employments. Specifically, it will cover the reasonable accommodation requirements in employment settings using case studies to instruct municipal attorneys how to handle these requests considering the changes in the law. Some topics may be added or removed from this presentation.
Speakers: Jonathan Mook & Robin Cross

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Land Use Webinar
2019-07-16 13:00 - 14:00
July 16 – Land Use
Fair Housing Ordinances and Local Governments
This presentation covers fair housing issues in local governance including different types of grants from HUD and administration of those grants. It will also cover best practices for local fair housing ordinances. Some topics may be added or removed from this presentation.
Speaker: Brian Connolly

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Affirmative Litigation Working Group Conference Call
2019-07-25 16:00

2019 University Cities Summit
2019-08-07 00:00, 2019-08-08 00:00
CLICK HERE to download the registration form and e-mail the completed form to info@imla.org.
CLICK HERE to register online.

The International Municipal Lawyers Association is hosting a full day summit to focus on issues unique to cities which are also the home to a college or university. This is an inaugural event that will allow local government attorneys to come together in an informal environment to share experiences and learn from the successes of peer cities in handling common challenges such as:

boom in “luxury” student housing construction
game day rentals (VRBO, AirBnB, HomeAway, etc.)
disruptive technology
controlled substance regulation/compliance/enforcement
parking, public transportation
free speech
historic preservation
density
affordable housing
resource sharing (police, fire, open space), etc.

The format will involve an evening reception on August 7th, followed by a full day of sessions on August 8th. Opportunities for networking and collaborative problem-solving will abound.
