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Advanced Land Use and Zoning Disputes With Local Governments

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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 Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 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
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 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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Marshall Hevron
Thomas Mitchell
Ashley Ulbricht
Andrew Fede
Alan Fox
With Marshall A. Hevron from Adams and Reese LLP + 4 others

Tue, Aug 04, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

Product ID 102199

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Overview

A Practical Guide to Complicated Land Use and Zoning Challenges

Land use and zoning law is becoming increasingly complex. Are you up to date on new regulations affecting your practice? Join our seasoned faculty in this engaging and strategic program for expert insights on digital sign and billboard regulation, current land use challenges created by recent technologies, and much more. Hone your skills - register today!

  • Take a pulse on the latest legislative updates and case law developments.
  • Explore advanced issues related to variances.
  • Overcome hurdles in zoning ordinance litigation.
  • Gain tips for resolving complex eminent domain issues.
  • Develop sophisticated strategies for drafting development agreements.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Case Law Developments, Legislative Updates, and Hot Topics
  2. Variances: Advanced Issues and Answers
  3. When Zoning Ordinances Are Violated - Overcoming Key Hurdles
  4. Digital Sign and Billboard Regulation: Insights From Top Lawyers
  5. Eminent Domain - Key Challenges
  6. Advanced Development Agreement Drafting Techniques
  7. Legal Ethics

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Product ID 102199

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
AICP Approved 6 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 Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 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
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 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. Case Law Developments, Legislative Updates, and Hot Topics

    1. Marijuana Regulation: Expert Insights on Zoning for Recreational and Medicinal Uses
    2. 2026 Short-Term Rental Issues and Updates
    3. Balancing Property Rights and Police Power
    4. General Utilities Developments
    5. Advanced Public-Private Partnerships
    6. Affordable Housing; Homeless Housing
    7. Land Use Challenges Involving New Technologies
  2. Variances: Advanced Issues and Answers

  3. When Zoning Ordinances Are Violated - Overcoming Key Hurdles

    1. Setback and Height Ordinances That Invite Problems
    2. Dealing With Dimensional Zoning Violations
    3. Sustainability and Environmental Concerns
    4. Obstacles in Zoning Ordinance Litigation
      1. The Challenge of Marshalling the Facts
      2. Educating Judges Unfamiliar With Land Use Laws
      3. Proving/Disproving Ordinance Ambiguity
      4. Injunctive Relief: Getting Violators to Follow Through
  4. Digital Sign and Billboard Regulation: Insights From Top Lawyers

  5. Eminent Domain - Key Challenges

    1. When Condemnation Purpose Is Questioned
    2. When Authority Is Scrutinized
    3. Tackling Compensation and Valuation Issues With Finesse
      1. What Is Fair Market Value?
      2. Highest and Best Use Ambiguities
    4. Elimination of Blight and Heightened Judicial Scrutiny
    5. Public Use Takings; Right-of-Way Projects
    6. Temporary Takings and Just Compensation
  6. Advanced Development Agreement Drafting Techniques

  7. Legal Ethics

    1. Who Is the Client?
    2. Conflicts of Interest
    3. Confidentiality
    4. Administrative Land Use Matters
    5. Legislative Land Use Matters
    6. Ex Parte Contact With Decision Makers

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Municipal zoning professionals and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Marshall A Hevron
Marshall A.
Hevron
Adams and Reese LLP
Thomas M Mitchell
Thomas M.
Mitchell
Carothers & Mitchell, LLC
Ashley M Ulbricht
Ashley M.
Ulbricht
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Andrew T Fede
Andrew T.
Fede
Archer & Greiner, P.C.
Alan P Fox
Alan P.
Fox
Capehart & Scatchard, P.A.
Speaker bio
Marshall A Hevron

Marshall A. Hevron

Adams and Reese LLP
Marshall Hevron

is a partner in the law firm of Adams and Reese LLP, where he is an associate in the litigation practice group in the firm's New Orleans office. He has represented utility companies in numerous expropriations cases and individual landowners in property disputes; experienced working on commercial business disputes; advised clients on a number of government contracting issues; and assisted clients in complying with the Louisiana Public Bid Law and the Louisiana Ethics Code. Mr. Hevron earned his B A. degree from St. John's College, and his J.D. degree from Tulane University School of Law, where he also earned a Certificate in Civil Law Studies.

Speaker bio
Thomas M Mitchell

Thomas M. Mitchell

Carothers & Mitchell, LLC
Thomas Mitchell

is a partner of the law firm of Carothers & Mitchell, LLC, located in Buford. He serves as city attorney for Demorest and Hiawassee, while his firm represents several other cities. Mr. Mitchell represents various counties in the areas of civil rights, land use, eminent domain and nuisance. His litigation practice includes representation of numerous cities, as well as several small businesses and individuals. Mr. Mitchell also represents clients with regard to real estate, zoning and permitting, access and boundary disputes, construction, and foreclosure. He has spoken many times in the past on zoning and other land use issues. Mr. Mitchell earned his undergraduate degree, with distinction, from the University of Virginia and his J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Georgia Law School.

Speaker bio
Ashley M Ulbricht

Ashley M. Ulbricht

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Ashley Ulbricht

focuses her practice on representing clients in all aspects of municipal law. She has substantial background in handling land use and zoning, real estate, and general civil litigation matters, and advises her clients concerning public-private partnerships, development, municipal utility and telecommunications, construction project management and bid processes, code enforcement litigation, public safety discipline and investigations, §1983 litigation and public safety risk management, police and fire union contract negotiation, public law contract negotiation, and municipal employment law. Prior to joining Taft, Ms. Ulbricht served as city attorney for the City of Carmel, Indiana and general counsel to the Carmel Redevelopment Commission. She earned her B.S. degree from Saint Mary's College, University of Notre Dame and her J.D. degree from the Valparaiso University School of Law. Ms. Ulbricht is a member of the Indiana Municipal Lawyers Association, where she has previously served as a member of the Litigation Committee and AIM Utilities Policy Committee. She is also a member of the International Municipal Lawyers Association and serves as the Indiana state chair.

Speaker bio
Andrew T Fede

Andrew T. Fede

Archer & Greiner, P.C.
Andrew Fede

is of counsel with Archer & Greiner, P.C. He has more than 40 years of legal experience in practice areas including appellate litigation, commercial and governmental civil litigation, local government law, zoning and planning, employment law, estate planning and probate law, real estate law, real estate tax appeals, and constitutional law. He has served as the attorney for the Boroughs of Bogota, Maywood, and Norwood and as the attorney for the Township of Mahwah. Mr. Fede has been the planning board attorney, zoning board attorney, library board attorney, and special counsel in six other New Jersey municipalities. He has served as a certified mediator in the New Jersey Superior Court mediation program for civil, general equity, and probate cases; served as an arbitrator in the Bergen County Superior Court contract/commercial arbitration program; and has been appointed by several Superior Court judges to serve in cases as mediator, arbitrator, special master, and condemnation commissioner. Mr. Fede is an adjunct professor in the Department of Political Science and Law at Montclair State University and is the author of four books and many articles on legal topics. He is admitted to practice by the New Jersey Supreme Court, the United States Court for the District of New Jersey, the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. He has argued many times before the New Jersey Superior Court, Appellate Division, and five times before the New Jersey Supreme Court. Mr. Fede earned his B.A. degree from Montclair State and his J.D. degree from Rutgers University School of Law.

Speaker bio
Alan P Fox

Alan P. Fox

Capehart & Scatchard, P.A.
Alan Fox

is an attorney with Capehart & Scatchard, P.A. He is chair of Capehart Scatchard's alternative energy group, representing clients in various sectors, including shopping centers, public and private schools, retail, office buildings, warehouses, farming, and residential properties. Mr. Fox has experience handling transactions related to photovoltaic solar powered electricity production systems including PPA, obtaining permits and approvals for utility scale projects in southern New Jersey, and solar systems for owners of industrial and commercial properties. Additionally, he serves as co-chair of the firm's real estate and land use group, and is a shareholder in its commercial litigation, and business and tax groups. Mr. Fox's 35+ years of experience in these areas includes presenting land use applications before planning/zoning boards, litigating zoning matters at the trial and appellate levels, serving as solicitor to the Riverside Township Planning and Zoning boards for eight years, protecting creditors' rights, and performing as outside general counsel for various private companies with local, regional and national needs. He earned his B.A. degree from Rutgers College and his J.D. degree from California Western School of Law. Mr. Fox is admitted to practice law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, as well as before the U.S. District Courts for the districts of New Jersey, and Western and Eastern Pennsylvania.

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