Short Term Rentals Webinar
2024-06-27 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
What Happens Next: Enforcing (And Litigating) Short-Term Rental Regulations
This webinar is a follow-up to a previous session on drafting enforceable short-term rental regulations. After the often rigorous procedure of adopting comprehensive short-term rental regulations, navigating the new enforcement landscape – and any resulting legal challenges – presents a new set of difficulties, particularly in light of the ever-changing nature of short-term rental operations and the continuing lack of definitive case law on key short-term rental issues. This presentation will discuss suggested approaches to enforcement, including coordination with code enforcement and prosecutors; options for neutralizing threats of litigation; and strategies for responding to common claims raised in short-term rental litigation.
Speaker: Rachel Raggio

Well-Being Webinar
2024-07-02 13:00 - 14:00
Wellness in Law: Finding Harmony Between Personal and Professional Performance
This session will tentatively cover the following topics:

Explain the importance of attorney well-being as an integral aspect of fulfilling the duty of competence
Define the dimensions of Well-Being in Law
Provide recommendations for positive change in attorney well-being
Analyze a case study of a law firm as one of the best places to work
Promote resources available to attorneys

Speaker: Ken Nourse

Counties Working Group Call
2024-07-03 15:00 - 16:00
If you care to take part in this call, please email cstorer@imla.org.

LGLC Supreme Court Review for Local Governments: 2023-2024 Term Webinar - This is not an IMLA Webinar
2024-07-08 13:00 - 14:30
Supreme Court Review for Local Governments: 2023-2024 Term

This is NOT an IMLA webinar and CLE will not be offered by IMLA.
Hosted by the Local Government Legal Center (LGLC), join legal experts in a discussion of the Supreme Court’s important decisions of the term impacting local governments. The Supreme Court heard several monumental cases this term, including cases related to:

Homeless encampments
First Amendment social media for government employees and officials
An employment standard for transfers under Title VII
Impact fees and more!

The LGLC is a coalition of national local government organizations formed in 2023 by the National Association of Counties (NACo), National League of Cities (NLC) and International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA) to provide education to local governments regarding the Supreme Court and its impact on local governments and local officials and to advocate for local government positions at the Supreme Court in appropriate cases. Visit the Local Government Legal Center to learn more.
Speakers: Theane Evangelis, John Korzen & Amanda Karras

Public Information Acts Webinar
2024-07-09 13:00 - 14:00
Current Challenges and Trending Topics in Public Information Acts
This CLE will focus on the current challenges faced by government lawyers assisting their clients in navigating their state’s public information act laws. It will discuss trends and best practices for navigating this ever-changing field.
Speaker: Hilary Ruley

World Cup Working Group Call
2024-07-10 14:00 - 15:00
If you care to take part in this call, please email amorris@imla.org.

Telecom Webinar
2024-07-11 13:00 - 14:00
Modern Franchising – Authority, Revenue, & Digital Equality
This CLE will show how cable franchises are still important contracts for local governments, discuss the impact of streaming video on these contracts, and review recent litigation and legislation. We will discuss how modern broadband franchising could be used to best ensure equal access to broadband, including a review of current litigation, legislation, the BEAD program, the Internet Tax Freedom Act (ITFA), and FCC advocacy. We will also review the FCC’s Digital Discrimination Order, municipal participation in the docket, and its appeal to the Eighth Circuit.
Speaker: Michael “Mike” Bradley

Small/Rural Communities Working Group Call
2024-07-15 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-16 14:00 - 15:00

Service Animals Webinar
2024-07-16 13:00 - 14:00
IT’S A ZOO HERE! A practical guide on permitting Service Animals into the Workplace
It is important to accommodate wherever possible any employee with a disability who needs the accommodation of a service animal. As an employer, you need to understand what a service animal is, what is a reasonable expectation and request from you, and how to blend all of that. Not always easy, but we have some suggestions. Join us for the answers!
Speaker: Joanie Winters

Police Alternatives Meeting
2024-07-16 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-20 14:00 - 15:00
If you care to take part in this call or working group, please email cstorer@imla.org.

Construction Webinar
2024-07-18 13:00 - 14:00
Critical Construction Contract Clauses and the Disputes that Often Arise from Them
Construction contracts can be hundreds of pages. This presentation will identify and explain the handful of key clauses that are frequently central to disputes and litigation between contractors and public owners. The speakers will provide typical language, describe the intended purpose, give real world examples, and offer key take-aways for the following important contract provisions: differing site conditions, quantity variations, scheduling, time extensions, and compensation for delay.
Speaker: Greg Holness, P.E., Esq. & Haswanth Venkatavijayan

Code Enforcement Working Group Call
2024-07-29 15:00

Environmental Webinar
2024-08-01 13:00 - 14:00
Water, Water everywhere in a Municipality; US v. Sackett, the Maui case and the EPA/ACOE WOTUS Rule
Join experienced environmental law practitioner Rich Glaze in this webinar as he explores the impacts of recent Supreme Court interpretations of what constitutes a “water of the United States,” how the EPA/ACOE WOTUS rule reflects these rulings and how (or if) these rulings affect municipalities.
Speaker: Rich Glaze

Homelessness Working Group Conference Call
2024-08-01 14:00 - 15:00

Diversity Webinar
2024-08-06 13:00 - 14:00
How to Advise Councilmembers Regarding DEI Initiatives (Even When They Are Against Them)
Join Jeannine Williams, Chief Assistant City Attorney for St. Petersburg, Florida, for an insightful discussion on advising council members on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. In this presentation, Jeannine will delve into the principles of accountable government and share strategies for tailoring your advice to council members while maintaining objectivity.
Attendees will also gain valuable insights into the various DEI initiatives successfully implemented by the City of St. Petersburg. These initiatives include conducting a structural racism study and a disparity study, undertaking affordable housing projects, and redeveloping the Historic Gas Plant District.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Jeannine’s expertise and learn how you can effectively guide your council members when implementing DEI initiatives within your community.
Speaker: Jeannine S. Williams

Police Advisors Working Group Call
2024-08-06 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-01 15:00 - 16:00

Short Term Rentals Webinar
2024-08-08 13:00 - 14:00
Regulating Short-term Rentals at the Local Level
The proliferation of the short-term rental industry has left local governments throughout the country contemplating how to balance protecting the character and integrity of their municipality while providing the necessary services resulting from increased traffic and tourism, among other things. This course will provide an overview of the tools available at the local level to regulate short-term rentals, as well as a case law overview analyzing how different jurisdictions treat short-term rentals. The session will conclude with tips on drafting local legislation that will survive court scrutiny (of course, results are not guaranteed).
Speaker: Katie Hodgdon

Ethics Webinar
2024-08-20 13:00 - 14:00
AI: The Future of Humanity or the End of Civilization
AI is more than a movie starring Haley Joel Osment from 2001, it’s a force that has the potential to drastically change the practice of municipal law. This session would examine the various ways A.I. can impact attorneys representing local government. Or, as AI put it: The presentation will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the legal profession and the justice system, by providing examples of current and emerging applications of AI in law, as well as discussing the ethical, legal, and social implications of AI in law.
Speaker: Darren Shulman

Regular Rates for the Annual Conference End
2024-08-23
2024 IMLA 89th Annual Conference
Orlando, FL: Wednesday, September 25 – Sunday, September 29, 2024
Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
Click here to learn more about the conference.

Section 1983 Webinar
2024-08-27 13:00 - 14:00
Section 1983 Update: What You Need to Know in 2024
This presentation will provide a case law update on Section 1983 cases in the last year and what to expect in 2024. The presentation will also serve as an overview of Circuit cases covering hot-button issues in today’s legal landscape. From COVID-19 mandates to wrongful conviction, the Section 1983 Update will cover what municipal lawyers and lawyers who represent municipalities should know and expect when facing Section 1983 cases in 2024.
Speaker: Staci J. Miller

2024 IMLA 89th Annual Conference
2024-09-25 08:00 - 2024-09-29 12:00
2024 IMLA 89th Annual Conference
Orlando, FL: Wednesday, September 25 – Sunday, September 29, 2024
Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
Click here to learn more about conferences.

IMLA in Italy
2024-10-16 08:00 - 2024-10-20 17:00
IMLA in Italy
Lake Como, Italy
October 16-20, 2024
Click here to learn more about the program.

Warrantless Searches Webinar
2024-10-22 13:00 - 14:00
Exceptions to the Fourth Amendment’s Warrant Requirement: Searches in Businesses and Schools
The Fourth Amendment generally requires law enforcement officials to obtain a warrant supported by probable cause before entering or searching a person’s private property. The Supreme Court has carved exceptions to this rule to allow warrantless searches in certain contexts, including regulated businesses and schools. This presentation will discuss the evolving contours of the warrantless search doctrine and offer tips for government lawyers to keep their law enforcement clients on the correct side of the law.
Speaker: Brandon Moulard & Bennett Bryan

Public Property Webinar – Free Live For IMLA Members
2024-10-24 13:00 - 14:00
Removing Individuals from Public Property
CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply.
Municipalities often must deal with members of the public who disrupt meetings, harass employees, or even threaten to harm elected officials. In such instances, officials may seek to temporarily remove that person from public property or ban them from re-entering the property. This presentation will cover the legal considerations for municipalities when removing or banning individuals from public property, including First Amendment implications, content-neutral justifications for removal, the importance of providing due process, and policy recommendations. Special focus will be given to removing disruptive individuals from administrative facilities and nonpublic forums.
Speaker: Michael Koss & Kirk T. Ridgway

Preemption Webinar – Free Live For IMLA Members
2024-10-29 13:00 - 14:00
Texas’ Super Preemption Legislation: The End of Home-Rule Authority in the State?
CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply.
In 2023, the Texas Legislature passed the Texas Regulatory Consistency Act, more commonly known as the super preemption bill, which purports to preempt municipalities and counties from regulating a broad range of conduct. This webinar will provide an overview of the law, discuss its legal and policy implications, and review the pending lawsuit challenging it on the ground that it violates the State constitution’s grant of home-rule authority.
Speaker: Mary Marrero

LGLC Supreme Court Preview for Local Governments: 2024-2025 Term Webinar - This is not an IMLA Webinar
2024-10-31 14:00 - 15:00
Supreme Court Preview for Local Governments: 2024-2025 Term

This is NOT an IMLA webinar and CLE will not be offered.
Hosted by the Local Government Legal Center (LGLC), join legal experts in a discussion of the new Supreme Court term and what decisions local governments should watch. The Supreme Court will rule on several major cases this term, including issues related to:

The Clean Water Act
So-called “ghost guns”
Title VII Claims and “majority discrimination”
Fourth Amendment claims and the “Moment of Threat” doctrine
The Fair Labor Standards Act, and
ADA claims involving post-retirement health benefits

Several other cases on the Court’s docket may impact local governments’ finances and obligations under various federal statutes.
The LGLC is a coalition of national local government organizations formed in 2023 by the National Association of Counties (NACo), National League of Cities (NLC) and International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA) to provide education to local governments regarding the Supreme Court and its impact on local governments and local officials and to advocate for local government positions at the Supreme Court in appropriate cases. Visit the Local Government Legal Center to learn more.
Speakers: Amanda Karras, Meaghan VerGow & Aileen McGrath

Legal Writing Webinar
2024-11-05 13:00 - 14:00
Drafting, Editing, and AI
This workshop gives you a chance to learn about the perils–and promise–of AI-assisted writing.
Speaker: Patrick Barry
