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Local Regulation of Adult Business: Secondary Effects Evidence Under Attack
For years, local communities have relied upon evidence of adverse "secondary effects" to justify their adult business ordinances. But the evidentiary burden was a lenient one, with municipalities often citing evidence and studies that had been used by other jurisdictions.
Listen as our panel of local government and adult business law specialists discuss the potential after-effects of Daytona Grand and offer practical guidance on how to draft and defend your adult business ordinances.
Takings Law After Kelo, Lingle and San Remo
The real impact of the Supreme Court's decisions in Kelo, Lingle and San Remo -- and whether they broke any new ground, clarified or just confused matters -- has been the subject of heated public debate.
Listen as our panel of local government and property law specialists discuss the after-effects of Kelo, Lingle and San Remo, and offer guidance on moving forward with utilizing eminent domain to revitalize local economies.
Local Government Regulation of Sex Offenders
The February 2005 murder of 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford at the hands of a convicted sex offender who had failed to register with the Florida authorities ignited a debate in communities across the United States about the best way to help protect against the sexual predator threat.
Join IMLA and your colleagues across the country for a 90-minute telephone conference that will explore how communities can offer a measured and reasonable response to the threat posed by sex offenders.
Shielding Local Governments from Workplace Violence Liability
Liability for workplace violence is a growing concern for public employers. Local governments may be legally vulnerable for failing to have measures in place to maintain security in public buildings, such as the courthouse and city hall, as illustrated by the lawsuits stemming from the recent courthouse killings in Atlanta.
Listen as our authoritative panelists provide valuable insights on how local governments can protect against legal attack.
Kelo and Castle Rock: Implications for Local Governments
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled in several highly publicized cases of interest to IMLA members and other local governments. Listen and participate in this live 90-minute teleconference program as our authoritative panelists - who drafted amicus briefs in two of these cases -- offer their insights on the Court's words and the likely impact of these decisions on local governments.
Listen as our authoritative panelists answer your key questions.
The Phone Company Wants To Be Your Cable Company: Practical Guidance on Negotiating Cable Franchise Agreements with Phone Companies
As telephone companies begin to enter the cable business and approach municipalities for franchises, what are the challenges local governments and their attorneys need to be prepared to handle?
Listen as our authoritative panelists take you step-by-step through a standard franchising agreement and identify the problems to watch out for, including language on franchise fees, government channels, basic cable system definitions, and how to avoid waiving municipal rights.
HIPAA Compliance for Municipalities and Counties: Practical Guidance on Common Challenges
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has broad implications for handling private health information, reaching beyond just healthcare facilities to impact insurance and other benefits.
Although most of the major HIPAA deadlines have now passed, many local government attorneys and their clients are still wrestling with the complex and sometimes confusing array of compliance issues.
Ethical Issues in Your Municipal Practice: Addressing the unique challenges facing local government attorneys
Listen as our authoritative panelists examine the unique ethical questions that arise in local government law.
Examining the Washington Landscape: What lies ahead for local governments in the congress and federal agencies
Listen as as our expert panelists preview Congressional and regulatory actions that currently -- or are likely to -- impact local governments in the fall of 2004 and beyond.
Takings and RLUIPA: Understanding the complex land use issues facing your community
Listen as two leading authorities on Takings Law and the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) provide basic training and the latest updates.
Telecommunications Issues for Local Governments
Listen from your home, car or from your office as our expert panelists update you on the current state of the law and offer guidance to help protect your constituents’ interest in accessing these emerging technologies and prevent threats to critical local revenue sources.
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