Local Government Law

OH Specific

Ensuring Local Governments Comply With the Law - Ohio Guide

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Credit Status Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
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5 hours 47 minutes
R. Joseph Wessendarp
Steven Goodin
Benjamin Chojnacki
With R. Joseph Wessendarp from R. Joseph Wessendarp, Attorney at Law + 2 others
Recorded December 04, 2024
Product ID 99307

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Overview

Adeptly Handle Governmental Legal Matters

Are you up to speed on local government law? Examine the disputes and challenges municipalities are currently faced with and listen as experienced faculty share their strategies and techniques for dealing with them. Get the information you need to prevent and resolve government problems - register today!

  • Stay up to date on developing cases and legal issues in government law.
  • Ensure compliance with public records access and retention laws.
  • When do open meeting laws apply? Find out what situations and email communications constitute a public meeting.
  • Explore ways to prevent and resolve public contract disputes and bidding protests.
  • Avoid employment disputes: know what personnel policies municipalities should and shouldn't have.
  • Examine the ethical considerations involved in public disclosure of government actions.
  • Discuss the current challenges facing budget committees and the legalities surrounding creative cuts and allocations.
  • Know the laws regarding government immunity and employee protections from costly lawsuits.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Open Meeting Laws
  2. Public Records Issues
  3. Human Resources Issues
  4. Budgets and Local Government Legalities
  5. Public Contracts and Procurement
  6. A Current Look at Government Immunity
  7. Ethics

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Product ID 99307

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Open Meeting Laws

    1. Overview of the Law and to Whom It Applies
    2. Required Content of Meeting Notices
    3. Exceptions to the Rule
    4. Email Communications

  2. Public Records Issues

    1. The Public's Right to Access Records - and Exceptions to the Rule
    2. The Law Regarding Retention, Maintenance, and Disposing of Public Records
    3. Issues With Electronic Records Retention
    4. Developing a Public Records Policy

  3. Human Resources Issues

    1. New Developments in Employment Law
    2. Conducting Successful Employee Investigations
    3. Protecting Your Employees' Privacy Rights
    4. Improving Your Personnel Policies

  4. Budgets and Local Government Legalities

  5. Public Contracts and Procurement

    1. Bidding Requirements and Processes
    2. Procedures for Payment
    3. Bid Protest Procedures
    4. How to Prevent Common Contract Disputes
    5. How to Resolve Common Contract Disputes

  6. A Current Look at Government Immunity

    1. Overview of §1983 Litigation
    2. Types of Immunities
    3. Common Causes of Action
    4. Popular and Effective Defenses
    5. The Latest Evidentiary Considerations

  7. 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 basic-to-intermediate level online seminar is designed for:

  • Attorneys
  • Government Officials
  • Paralegals

Speakers

R. Joseph Wessendarp
R. Joseph
Wessendarp
R. Joseph Wessendarp, Attorney at Law
Steven P Goodin
Steven P.
Goodin
Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP
Benjamin G Chojnacki
Benjamin G.
Chojnacki
Roetzel & Andress
Speaker bio
R. Joseph Wessendarp

R. Joseph Wessendarp

R. Joseph Wessendarp, Attorney at Law
R. Joseph Wessendarp

is a solo practitioner in West Chester, who advises and defends private and public sector employers and businesses in labor and employment, workers' compensation, workplace health and safety regulatory compliance, discriminatory and retaliatory discharge, wage/hour issues, and collective bargaining. He practices before state and federal trial and appellate courts, administrative tribunals, and arbitrations. Mr. Wessendarp earned his B.A. degree from the University of Cincinnati and his J.D. degree from the University of Detroit.

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Steven P Goodin

Steven P. Goodin

Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP
Steven Goodin

is a partner in the Cincinnati office of Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP. He has had more than 20 years of experience in complex business litigation involving economic development, commercial real estate transactions and employment-related disputes. A former state and federal prosecutor, Mr. Goodin assists clients in inquiries by government agencies and has extensive experience conducting internal investigations. He also is well-versed in criminal defense, probate and securities-related litigation. Mr. Goodin earned his B.A. degree from Miami University and his J.D. degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. He is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, Cincinnati Bar Association and Federal Bar Association.

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Benjamin G Chojnacki

Benjamin G. Chojnacki

Roetzel & Andress
Benjamin Chojnacki

is a shareholder in the Cleveland office of Roetzel & Andress. He counsels municipalities, public entities, planning commissions and private corporations on all aspects of public law. Mr. Chojnacki currently serves as the law director for the Village of Cuyahoga Heights, law director for the City of Chardon, and village solicitor for the Village of Lakemore. He also maintains a litigation practice focused on labor and employment, land use, eminent domain, tort defense, and constitutional disputes. Mr. Chojnacki earned his B.A. degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and his J.D. degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. He is a member of the Northeast Ohio Law Directors Association, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Government Attorneys Section and Cleveland Association of Civil Trial Attorneys.

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