Local Government Law Legislative and Caselaw Update 2022

Covers updates on public/private partnerships; zoning code development; comprehensive plans; LaSalle factors; state and federal law considerations. Also offers insights into issues relating to drug rehabilitation centers, data centers, office to residential conversion projects; logistics facilties; renewable energy; and telecommunications.

Review the relevant statutes defining tort immunity and the extent to which these laws "immunize" units of local government from certain types of liability for claims relating to public property, police and fire services, and medical providers and facilities.

Contentious issues involving the Freedom of Information and Open Meetings Act can somedays feel like the “Municipal Attorneys Full Employment Act.” Questions such as those about personnel records, police videos, texts by elected officials, social media posts, unduly as well as not unduly but still tremendously burdensome requests, and remote meetings continue to pop up in our daily practices. This session will be devoted to addressing some of the more sticky and recurring sunshine law issues and the latest developments in those areas. Bring your questions and examples to share.