IMLA

Personnel Webinar
2018-11-01 00:00 (America/New_York)
Personnel
Mediation
Description forthcoming.

Speakers: Carla Cotropia & Robin Cross

Sanctuary Jurisdiction Working Group Call
2018-10-25 13:00, 2018-10-11 13:00, 2018-09-27 13:00, 2018-09-13 13:00
If you care to take part in this call or join the Sanctuary Jurisdiction Working Group, please email akellar@imla.org.

Disruptive Transportation Technology Working Group Call
2018-10-24 13:00, 2018-10-03 13:00, 2018-09-19 13:00, 2018-09-05 15:00
If you care to take part in this call or join the Disruptive Transportation Technology Working Group, please email cstorer@imla.org.

83rd Annual Conference
2018-10-21 08:00 - 20:00, 2018-10-20 20:00, 2018-10-19 20:00, 2018-10-18 08:00 - 20:00, 2018-10-17 08:00 - 20:00
2018 Annual Conference

Code Enforcement Conference Call
2018-10-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2018-09-14 13:00 - 14:00
If you care to take part in this call or join the Code Enforcement working group, please email cstorer@imla.org.

Litigation Section Conference Call
2018-10-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2018-09-12 13:00 - 14:00
If you care to take part in this call or join the litigation section, please email cstorer@imla.org.

eDiscovery-Legal Hold Working Group Conference Call
2018-10-08 13:00, 2018-09-10 13:00
If you care to take part in this call or join the eDiscovery-Legal Hold Working Group, please email pete@texasmunicipallawyers.com and cstorer@imla.org.

Personnel Webinar
2018-10-04 13:00 - 14:00
PersonnelWorkplace Investigations
In light of highly publicized sexual harassment allegations and the seemingly endless news coverage of high-profile cases, workplace investigations are under increasing scrutiny. While an effective workplace investigation can help protect an organization from liability, a weak investigation can increase legal exposure and reputational damage. This webinar will highlight the key challenges employers face when responding to misconduct complaints and provide in-house counsel with practical guidance on how to effectively oversee the investigative process.
Speakers: Daphne Anneet & Robin Cross
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Telecommunications Webinar
2018-10-02 13:00 - 14:30
Telecommunications
New FCC Small Cell Zoning Rules**90 Minutes** **Date subject to change depending on new FCC rule issuance on small cells in the rights of way and zoning**
The FCC will soon be issuing orders regarding “small” cell towers and towers in the rights of way, and to some extent cell tower zoning generally. Municipal rights and authority are expected to significantly affected. The program will provide a summary of the orders with suggestions on how to proceed from John Pestle, Esq. and Jonathan Kramer, Esq., both highly experienced local government telecommunications attorneys.
Among the items the FCC has under consideration are:– All shot clocks 60 days– Deemed granted remedy for exceeding 60 days– Moratoria prohibited– Consideration of alternative sites limited – Limiting aesthetic conditioning or denials– Utility undergrounding laws preempted– Few, low or no fees to use rights of way, public property – “Clarification” of the FCC’s 2014 Wireless Siting Order on modifications to existing cell sites.
Handouts will include PowerPoints and copies of the relevant FCC orders. A lively and interactive Question and Answer session will follow the presentation.

Speakers: John Pestle & Jonathan Kramer
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Small & Rural Communities Committee Conference Call
2018-09-27 14:00 - 15:00
If you care to take part in this call or join the Small & Rural Communities Committee, please email cstorer@imla.org.

Land Use Webinar
2018-09-27 13:00 - 14:00
Land Use Land Use 101
*FREE FOR IMLA MEMBERS! CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply.
Description forthcoming.

Speaker: Susan Trevarthen
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Personnel Webinar
2018-09-26 13:00 - 14:00
Personnel
Public Pensions
Speaker will provide updates on pension reform efforts around the country with particular emphasis on “hot spots” Illinois and Kentucky.

Speaker: Steve Goodin
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Opioid Litigation Work Group Call
2018-09-25 13:00, 2018-09-11 13:00
If you care to take part in this call or join the Opioid Litigation Work Group, please email eeiselt@imla.org.

Health and Environment Webinar
2018-09-20 13:00 - 14:00
Health and Environment
When the Sheriff Arrives: Effective Municipal Defense of Private “Citizen Suits” under Federal Environmental Statutes (Clean Water and Clear Air Actions)
*FREE FOR IMLA MEMBERS! CLE available to Kitchen Sink Subscribers and in some cases to others but fees may apply.
The changing regulatory, enforcement and permitting standards surrounding the EPA and “Delegated States” implementation of the Clean Water and Clean Air Acts [“Acts”] have repercussions for municipal practitioners. If regulatory parameters and enforcement are curtailed through administrative policy or decision making, the result may be a plethora of new or revival of existing private “citizen” suits allowed under these Acts. This program will introduce municipal practitioners to the private enforcement provisions of these acts and the subject matter jurisdiction courts have to maintain suits. The procedures, requirements and essential elements for successful and sustainable citizen suits will be discussed. The procedural requirements of the Acts and “traps for the unwary” will be outlined. Essential affirmative defenses, litigation strategies and case assessment will be taught using real suits.Program takeaways:1. Participants will understand the subject matter jurisdiction of the courts and administrative agencies under the citizen suit provisions of the Acts.2. Participants will understand procedural and substantive prerequisites for citizen suits, and how to use Plaintiff missteps in compliance with the Acts detailed requirements to sustain dispositive motion practice.3. Participants will learn the most effective defenses to proffer in response to a citizen suit.4. Participants will learn how to develop case valuation and assessment in response to these complex actions.

Speakers: Steven “Tip” Torres & Jillian Jagling
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Erich Eiselt Speaking at ACCG
2018-09-13 00:00

CCDI Call
2018-09-06 13:00
CCDI provides IMLA members with a forum to engage in substantive discussions regarding effective terms and conditions in construction contracts for public projects. Members who participate in monthly CCDI teleconferences become part of a “Working Group” that will discuss and draft contract forms for the construction manager at risk (CMAR) delivery method. The core drafting committee will present the final revisions to the membership at the Annual Conference in Houston, TX and the resulting sample documents will be available exclusively to IMLA members as an invaluable resource when drafting and negotiating construction contracts. Please mark your calendars and join us for these discussions!
If you would like to take part in these calls, please email ccutchin@imla.org.
