Events

Go-to Tips for Cross-Examination: Specific Tools You Can Use Today in Any Municipal Litigation This presentation will offer concrete techniques for crafting and conducting cross-examination of witnesses in any type of municipal litigation. Geared toward arming attorneys new to trial and evidentiary hearings with immediately usable tools, this session will focus on the mechanics of preparing cross-examination outlines and provide specific hip-pocket tips for maintaining witness control. Speaker: Ellie Neiberger

This Webinar Is Banned! CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. This webinar will explore the legal landscape surrounding two hot-button issues in the ongoing culture wars: book selections in public schools and libraries, and the regulation of drag performances. The presentation will look at trends in state laws and local government actions, providing a comprehensive overview of the legal challenges and considerations faced by government lawyers. While the Supreme Court's...

Legal Writing 101 Get valuable tips on writing — everything from an email to an appellate brief.  Much of daily communication is the written word, and this seminar will teach you everything you need to know to make your communication clear and powerful. Speaker: Blithe Bock

Regulation of Short Term Rentals: Issues and Considerations Many communities are struggling with issues relating to short-term rentals, especially after the proliferation of vacation rental aggregation websites over the past couple decades. Examples of some of the issues that arise are pressures on workforce housing, regulatory takings, and public nuisances, such as trash and noise. Although the impacts of STRs are often heightened in regions that are desirable for vacation or recreational opportunities, the impacts of STRs can be felt...

Anatomy of the Life of a Typical Construction Dispute: Advice for Municipal Counsel to Navigate Each Step of the Process In this seminar, experienced construction counsel and a construction claim expert will provide an overview of the typical life of a construction claim, with an eye towards helping municipal counsel navigate each step of the process. Presenters will provide practical advice enlivened punctuated by real-life examples. The seminar will address topics such as: 1) Ounce of Prevention: What counsel can...