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Telecommunications Webinar

May 13 - TelecommunicationsFCC 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...

Transportation Webinar

May 23 - TransportationLime 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 Click here to...

Preemption Webinar

May 30 - PreemptionSanctuary 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...

First Amendment Webinar

June 3 - First AmendmentCase 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   Click here to register.

Stormwater Webinar

June 4 - Health & EnvironmentStormwater 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   Click here to register.

Telecommunications Webinar

June 6 - TelecommunicationsUnderstanding 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,...

Preemption Webinar

June 11 - PreemptionGerrymandering 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...

Litigation Section Conference Call

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...

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Seminars
2025 IMLA Mid-Year Seminar
Washington, D.C.: April 25 – April 28, 2025
Omni Shoreham Hotel

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2026 IMLA Mid-Year Seminar
Washington, D.C.: April 10 – April 13, 2026
Omni Shoreham Hotel

Conferences
2025 IMLA 90th Annual Conference
New Orleans, Louisiana: Friday, October 17 – Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Hilton New Orleans Riverside

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2026 IMLA 91st Annual Conference
Salt Lake City, Utah: Wednesday, September 23 – Sunday, September 27, 2026
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City

2027 IMLA 92nd Annual Conference
Denver, Colorado: Thursday, October 14 – Monday, October 18, 2027
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center

Other Events
IMLA in Italy
Lake Como, Italy
October 16-20, 2024

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