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6 hours
M. Jackson Nichols
Eric Weisenburger
Steven Barshov
Scott Burns
With M. Jackson Nichols from The Law Office of Jack Nichols + 3 others

Tue, Jun 02, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

Product ID 101950

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Overview

Open Meetings, Public Records and Contracts, Section 1983, and More

Learn how to conduct open meetings, maintain and respond to public record requests, better understand Section 1983 claims and government liability, handle zoning ordinance violations, and so much more! In this comprehensive course, experienced faculty will go over these key elements of municipal law and give you the tools you need to be able to assist your clients with confidence. Register today!

  • Conduct open meetings and craft meeting minutes with confidence.
  • Learn how to file, process, and respond to record requests.
  • Prepare bids and requests for proposal.
  • Prove/disprove key Section 1983 claim elements.
  • Handle zoning ordinance violations properly.
  • Find out how to investigate misconduct allegations.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Conducting Open Meetings: Requirements, Exceptions, and More
  2. Public Records: Maintaining and Responding to Requests
  3. Public Contracts and Procurement: Representing Municipalities
  4. Section 1983 Claims and Government Liability
  5. Land Use, Annexation, and Zoning How-Tos
  6. Ethics

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Product ID 101950

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Pending 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Pending 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Pending 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 7 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Conducting Open Meetings: Requirements, Exceptions, and More

    1. Determining When a Meeting Is a Meeting
    2. Crafting Meeting Notices
    3. Making Meeting Materials Available to the Public
    4. Closing Meetings: Attorney-Client Privilege and Other Concerns
    5. Using Email and Electronic Communications: Best Practices

  2. Public Records: Maintaining and Responding to Requests

    1. The Public's Right to Access Records - and Exceptions
    2. Record Requests: Filing, Processing, and Responding
    3. Developing a Public Records Policy
    4. Retaining Public Records: Electronic and Paper
    5. Disposing of Public Records

  3. Public Contracts and Procurement: Representing Municipalities

    1. Preparing Bids and Requests for Proposal
    2. Reviewing and Analyzing Bids
    3. Disqualifying Bidders
    4. Defending Bid Challenges and Protests
    5. Awarding Contracts
    6. Making Contract Payments
    7. How to Prevent and Resolve Common Contract Disputes

  4. Section 1983 Claims and Government Liability

    1. Section 1983 Liability Under Federal Law
    2. Proving/Disproving Key Claim Elements
    3. Individual vs. Official Capacity
    4. Investigating Misconduct Allegations
    5. Using Qualified Immunity and Other Defenses
    6. Limiting Municipal Exposure

  5. Land Use, Annexation, and Zoning How-Tos

    1. Crafting Land Use Regulations: Constitutional Concerns and More
    2. Granting Variances: The 3 Main Criteria
    3. Conditional Use Permits: Granting and Revoking
    4. Handling Zoning Ordinance Violations
    5. Annexing Land and Resolving Issues

  6. Ethics

    1. Privileged vs. Public Communications
    2. Conflicts of Interest
    3. Whistleblowing: Duty to Report?
    4. Representing Clients After Public Service

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

M. Jackson Nichols
M. Jackson
Nichols
The Law Office of Jack Nichols
Eric Weisenburger
Eric
Weisenburger
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Steven Barshov
Steven
Barshov
SBarshovLaw PLLC
Scott D Burns
Scott D.
Burns
County of Gloucester
Speaker bio
M. Jackson Nichols

M. Jackson Nichols

The Law Office of Jack Nichols
M. Jackson Nichols

is a sole practitioner as The Law Office of Jack Nichols, where his main areas of practice are public policy, administrative, labor and employment, occupational and professional licensing, regulatory and compliance, government, and commercial litigation. A formerly elected Wake County Court commissioner (1990-1994), he is admitted to practice before the North Carolina State Bar; Fourth Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals; U.S. District Court Eastern, Eastern, Middle and Western districts; and U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Nichols is a member of the North Carolina and Wake County bar associations. He earned his B.A. degree from Davidson College, his M.P.P.S degree from Duke University and his J.D. degree from Wake Forest Law School. He is an adjunct professor of Campbell Law School and teaches administrative law.

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Eric Weisenburger

Eric Weisenburger

Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Eric Weisenburger

is a partner in Dorsey & Whitney LLP's Minneapolis office. He represents clients in complex and high-stakes commercial litigation and government contracting matters. Mr. Weisenburger has advised clients in the full range of government contracting issues, from helping them navigate the federal acquisition regulations during the process of acquiring government contracting firms, to conducting bid protests nationwide. He also helps government contractors ensure compliance with the complex network of federal and state rules to maintain eligibility, while competing for and performing public contracts. Mr. Weisenburger earned his bachelor's degree, cum laude, from Drake University; and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from University of Minnesota Law School. He also maintains a pro bono practice including representing veterans and their families that were denied benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs at the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Mr. Weisenburger is licensed to practice law in Minnesota, and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and U.S. Court of Federal Claims.

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Steven Barshov

Steven Barshov

SBarshovLaw PLLC
Steven Barshov

is the founder of SBarshovLaw PLLC. He focuses his practice in land use law, environmental law, local government law, real estate, as well as related litigation. Having represented numerous developers, businesses, municipalities, and community organizations in more than 40 years of practice, Mr. Barshov has handled projects of all sizes, from a large master planned community of 1195 units with a commercial center, to a small 3-unit subdivision both inside and outside New York City. He has litigated in the United States Supreme Court in federal courts in the Second, Fifth and Tenth circuits, at the New York Court of Appeals, Appellate Divisions, and trial courts in multiple counties. Mr. Barshov has been qualified as a land use law expert witness in Supreme Court, Nassau County. He brings to any project a wide range of skills, including drafting complex real estate transactional documents, obtaining land use and related project approvals, undertaking required environmental analysis, and culminating in litigation when necessary. Mr. Barshov has written and lectured extensively in his areas of expertise. He was an adjunct professor of law at Brooklyn Law School, where he taught land use law, state and local government law, and real estate practice. Mr. Barshov earned his B.A. degree from Colgate University and his J.D. degree from Brooklyn Law School.

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Scott D Burns

Scott D. Burns

County of Gloucester
Scott Burns

is assistant county counsel for County of Gloucester in New Jersey. His practice currently focuses on government law, providing guidance and advice in matters of statute interpretation, preparation of contracts and other legal instruments, legal research, preparation of legal briefs and opinions, and trial practice. Specifically, Mr. Burns is Gloucester County Planning Board solicitor, Construction Board of Appeals solicitor, Gloucester County Solid Waste Advisory solicitor, and vice president of the Gloucester County Insurance Commission. He also practices in State Tax Court, representing municipalities in property tax appeals. Mr. Burns began his career in private practice, representing clients in all aspects of civil, criminal, and family law litigation. He also served as municipal prosecutor in several New Jersey municipalities. Mr. Burns earned his undergraduate B.A. degree in history and political science from Villanova University, and his J.D. degree from Widener University in Delaware. He is licensed to practice in New Jersey.

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