I am forwarding this brief to you as Amanda is probably snow bound in the DC area. As you can see we have filed a brief in this important case and we are quite proud of the work of the Emory team on it. Thank you for your support of IMLA and our efforts to support local governments in the courts. Chuck Attached please find Brief Amicus Curiae of the International Municipal Lawyers Association in Support of Petitioner in 15-824, Wayne Blanchard v. Nancy Brown, individually and as the Special Administrator for the Estate of John Brown, Deceased. Copies are being sent to Court and Counsel today January 22, 2016, via Federal Express Next Day. The Brief is also being sent via e-mail this 22nd day of January, 2016, to the following parties listed below. Case No. and title: Brief Amicus Curiae of the International Municipal Lawyers Association in Support of Petitioner in 15-824, Wayne Blanchard v. Nancy Brown, individually and as the Special Administrator for the Estate of John Brown, Deceased