Dear Federal Listserv: For those that have not yet registered for the IMLA Seminar in DC, you can still register for in person or virtual attendance (all sessions are being offered virtually and both in person and all attendees get access to every recorded session). We pulled some sessions from the Seminar that we thought would be of particular interest to this group. They are all listed below! You can see the full program and register for the in person or virtual Seminar here: https://imla.org/seminars/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__imla.org_seminars_&d=DwMFAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=OM6AT8pTuz5S8ww7_RxgPA&m=qWviW9MIfJjopvj-qM6yUscarMR2RI2KgiR0NwoYOPo&s=7zinpRwS_VnzbP3mYNg-ijq7m8YJ8SRX8cWqD_TqsxM&e=>. The current rates for the virtual attendees go up after this week, so now is a good time to register if you haven't. Friday 4/8 Section 1983: GPS Chipping Your Employees and Other 4th Amendment Concerns In today's world of rapidly evolving technology, it has become increasingly easy to track your employees. This CLE will look at various 4th amendment concerns and other HR considerations that should be considered as new technology is adopted and policies are updated Speakers: Amanda Stanley & John Goodyear Section 1983: Success on Appeal in Section 1983 Cases This presentation will provide practice pointers, strategy and guidance on addressing some of the unique issues that arise in litigating qualified immunity, Monell liability and the merits of constitutional issues on appeal in section 1983 cases. Speakers: Timothy Coates & Ted Xanders How to Conduct Effective Discovery in a Section 1983 Case In this presentation we will discuss how to properly scope and conduct discovery in a Section 1983 case. We will provide a roadmap for the proper phasing of discovery; where to identify discoverable information about plaintiff; what documents and information to seek from plaintiff based on the facts and claims alleged; what discovery demands should be expected from plaintiff and how to respond; how to effectively use written discovery demands to preclude claims and limit damages; when to assert privileges and objections to plaintiff's demands; when to seek confidentiality agreements, protective orders and redaction to limit the scope of production; and how to balance the often disproportionate burden placed upon municipal defendant during discovery. Speaker: Beth Hoffman Saturday 4/9 Section 1983: Experts The first presentation will provide practice pointers on the effective use of medical experts/review of medical records in Section 1983 litigation. The second presentation will discuss the trend of plaintiffs' use of experts to support the argument that police have a code of silence and cover up internal investigations. This presentation will discuss how to exclude this testimony under Daubert. Speakers: Jenna Jankowski & Robert Higgason Section 1983: Cross Examination Practice Pointers This presentation will provide strategies and practical tips for handling cross examination of witnesses during a Civil Rights trial. Speakers: Patricia Miller & Melanie Speight Litigating Reverse Conviction Claims Pursuant to § 1983 The first presentation will summarize the types of wrongful conviction claims and the constitutional amendments that are implicated when Section 1983 suits are brought against police officers and municipalities stemming from criminal convictions. The presentation will include affirmative defenses, immunities from suit, and procedural bars to wrongful conviction suits as well as examples of wrongful conviction cases and recent jury verdict awards and settlements. The second presentation will provide a brief overview of litigation practices and strategy in reverse conviction cases pursuant to § 1983, alleging police misconduct. In particular, this presentation will focus on how to address some of the unique discovery challenges posed by reverse convictions. Speakers: Lisa Maki & Hannah Faddis Section 1983: The Law Enforcement Response to Assemblies/Protests/Unlawful Assemblies/Riots Over the past ten years law enforcement has routinely been found at the center of protests, unlawful assemblies, and riots. A dynamic that is present since the Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson, is that law enforcement is the topic of the protest. This dynamic means that law enforcement, the target of the protest, is thrust into the protest/unlawful assembly/riot to ensure control and safety. In many cases these assemblies have turned violent and led to a law enforcement response which includes use of riot batons, shields, pepper-spray, pepper-ball, 40 mm munitions and various other law enforcement tools. In numerous local governments around the country, restraining orders have been sought by protest groups to enjoin law enforcement from the use of some of these use of force mechanisms. This session will focus on law enforcement policy and training with respect to the response to these events and the parameters on use of force mechanisms and constitutional deployment. Speaker: Jack Ryan Sunday 4/10 Section 1983: Practical Considerations for Motion Practice This presentation will discuss strategy around motion practice in Section 1983 cases including common abstention issues, removal, bifurcation, and some practical tips or considerations on Rule 12 motions and post-trial motions. Speakers: Meghan Riley & Jessica Battle Section 1983: Qualified Immunity Update This presentation will cover three areas in the land of Qualified Immunity: (1) a review of recent QI decisions; (2) a discussion of qualified immunity in motion practice; and (3) a discussion on how District Court Judges are addressing the QI defense during jury trials. Speakers: Brachah Goykadosh & Elissa Jacobs Monday 4/11 First Amendment Liability Concerns for Disruptive Public Meetings This presentation will discuss First Amendment liability concerns for public meetings in terms of both members of the public and council members. 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