IMLA

84th Annual Conference
2019-09-21 07:00 - 19:00, 2019-09-20 19:00, 2019-09-19 07:00 - 19:00, 2019-09-18 07:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)

Border Jurisdictions Conference Call
2019-09-05 13:00, 2019-08-22 13:00, 2019-08-08 13:00, 2019-07-25 13:00
If you care to take part in this call, please email cstorer@imla.org.

Sanctuary Jurisdiction Working Group Call
2019-08-29 13:00, 2019-08-15 13:00, 2019-08-01 13:00, 2019-07-18 13:00

Personnel Webinar
2019-08-29 13:00
August 29 – Personnel
Training Staff to Handle First Amendment Auditors
Ease of access to cellphone cameras and video have made it easier for citizen videographers such as First Amendment Auditors to record. This trend in “First Amendment Auditing” often takes place in and around city halls, council chambers, and other public meetings. Due to the rise of these efforts, it is important to properly train staff on how to handle encounters with such groups. This webinar offers tips and recommendations for training staff to handle these difficult situations while still comporting with relevant areas of law.
Speakers: Paul Martin & Robin Cross

Section 1983 Webinar
2019-08-28 13:00 - 14:00
August 28 – Section 1983
Opening/Summation in a Federal Civil Rights Use of Deadly Force Case
An opening and summation from a recently tried Federal Civil Rights case involving a police fatal shooting will serve as the backdrop for this one hour presentation exploring practice tips for trying these types of civil cases.
Speaker: Patricia Miller

Qualified Immunity Webinar
2019-08-27 13:00 - 14:00
August 27 – Qualified Immunity
SLLC Presents: SCOTUS: Attack on Qualified Immunity
There have been many qualified immunity cases at the U.S. Supreme Court. This presentation covers recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions regarding qualified immunity as it applies to municipalities. Some topics may be added or removed from this presentation.
Speaker: Lisa Soronen

Opioid Litigation Work Group Call
2019-08-27 13:00, 2019-08-13 13:00, 2019-07-30 13:00, 2019-07-15 13:00

Land Use Webinar
2019-08-22 13:00 - 14:00
August 22 – Land Use
Update: 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 interpret many types of documents. All of these documents and actions have legal implications that can land an issue before a Board of Adjustment, another internal appeals or hearing board, or a judge.
Little time in a planner’s education is often spent on the nuances of good writing, and the importance of clarity. In the day-to-day rush of getting work done, writing may end up rushed as well. The presenters will cover important issues in language usage, legislative drafting, and discuss specific legal issues that come up in the regulatory context, like delegation of authority, and vagueness, definitions, and the importance of findings and legislative history.
The presenters will use examples from their practices to discuss how planners and lawyers approach ordinance drafting differently, and how to achieve clear, enforceable, and defensible regulations.
Attendees will leave with practice tips on how to identify the legal issues, how to evaluate their documents for clarity and logical organization, and how to avoid the most common pitfalls int he drafting process.
Speakers: David Silverman & Kim Mickelson

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Land Use Webinar
2019-08-21 13:00 - 14:00
August 21 – Land Use
Real 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

Litigation Section Conference Call
2019-08-14 13:00

Code Enforcement Conference Call
2019-08-09 13:00, 2019-07-12 13:00

Section 1983 Webinar
2019-08-08 13:00 - 14:00
August 8 – Section 1983
Tips 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

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2019 University Cities Summit
2019-08-08 00:00, 2019-08-07 00:00
CLICK HERE to download the registration form and e-mail the completed form to info@imla.org.
CLICK HERE to register online.

The International Municipal Lawyers Association is hosting a full day summit to focus on issues unique to cities which are also the home to a college or university. This is an inaugural event that will allow local government attorneys to come together in an informal environment to share experiences and learn from the successes of peer cities in handling common challenges such as:

boom in “luxury” student housing construction
game day rentals (VRBO, AirBnB, HomeAway, etc.)
disruptive technology
controlled substance regulation/compliance/enforcement
parking, public transportation
free speech
historic preservation
density
affordable housing
resource sharing (police, fire, open space), etc.

The format will involve an evening reception on August 7th, followed by a full day of sessions on August 8th. Opportunities for networking and collaborative problem-solving will abound.

Affirmative Litigation Working Group Conference Call
2019-07-25 16:00

Land Use Webinar
2019-07-16 13:00 - 14:00
July 16 – Land Use
Fair Housing Ordinances and Local Governments
This presentation covers fair housing issues in local governance including different types of grants from HUD and administration of those grants. It will also cover best practices for local fair housing ordinances. Some topics may be added or removed from this presentation.
Speaker: Brian Connolly

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Personnel Webinar
2019-07-11 13:00 - 14:00
July 11 – Personnel
ADA – Reasonable Accomodations and Employment
This presentation will discuss ADA requirements in employments. Specifically, it will cover the reasonable accommodation requirements in employment settings using case studies to instruct municipal attorneys how to handle these requests considering the changes in the law. Some topics may be added or removed from this presentation.
Speakers: Jonathan Mook & Robin Cross

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