Events

August 8 - Section 1983Tips For Successfully Litigating Qualified Immunity *FREE LIVE FOR IMLA MEMBERS!  CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply. This presentation will discuss tips for preparing the strongest possible motion for summary judgment on qualified immunity, with a focus on showing the absence of clearly established law, dealing with evidentiary issues, minimizing the significance of factual disputes and preservation of issues for further review. Speaker: Timothy Coates   Click here to register.

August 21 - Land UseReal Estate Manuals This presentation will discuss the benefits of adopting a uniform manual to guide municipal officials and staff in processing and approving land transactions. Discussion topics include types of public property; applicable law; acquisitions, disposition, leases, licenses, and permits; funding sources; relocation issues; approval authority; public process options; and drafting considerations. Speaker: Wynetta Massey

August 22 - Land UseUpdate: Drafting Land Use Ordinances You'll learn about: Legal issues in drafting regulations that are often overlooked, and how to recognize them: vagueness and over breadth, delegation of authority, constitutional issues. Identifying unclear language, and thinking ordinances through to avoid unintended consequences; How to better organize regulations. Writing in plain English; avoiding legalese and plannerese. Remember your audience. On a daily basis, planners at all levels and in all jobs are called upon to draft, use, and...