Events

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...

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...

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

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,...