Don't miss IMLA's August Webinars! August 1st webinar, Water, Water everywhere in a Municipality; US v. Sackett, the Maui case and the EPA/ACOE WOTUS Rule. Click here to register.<https://members.imla.org/integratedEvents/home/EE3ADF53-1BCA-4FDA-80AC-253D9246F272> Join experienced environmental law practitioner Rich Glaze in this webinar as he explores the impacts of recent Supreme Court interpretations of what constitutes a "water of the United States," how the EPA/ACOE WOTUS rule reflects these rulings and how (or if) these rulings affect municipalities. Speaker: Rich Glaze August 6th webinar, How to Advise Councilmembers Regarding DEI Initiatives (Even When They Are Against Them). Click here to register.<https://members.imla.org/integratedEvents/home/87480CA6-0677-4356-95A0-A9D02544E1C1> Join Jeannine Williams, Chief Assistant City Attorney for St. Petersburg, Florida, for an insightful discussion on advising council members on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. In this presentation, Jeannine will delve into the principles of accountable government and share strategies for tailoring your advice to council members while maintaining objectivity. Attendees will also gain valuable insights into the various DEI initiatives successfully implemented by the City of St. Petersburg. These initiatives include conducting a structural racism study and a disparity study, undertaking affordable housing projects, and redeveloping the Historic Gas Plant District. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Jeannine's expertise and learn how you can effectively guide your council members when implementing DEI initiatives within your community. Speaker: Jeannine S. Williams August 8th webinar, Regulating Short-Term Rentals at the Local Level. Click here to register.<https://members.imla.org/integratedEvents/home/2024-AUGUST-8-SHORT-TERM-RENTALS-WEBINAR> The proliferation of the short-term rental industry has left local governments throughout the country contemplating how to balance protecting the character and integrity of their municipality while providing the necessary services resulting from increased traffic and tourism, among other things. This course will provide an overview of the tools available at the local level to regulate short-term rentals, as well as a case law overview analyzing how different jurisdictions treat short-term rentals. The session will conclude with tips on drafting local legislation that will survive court scrutiny (of course, results are not guaranteed). Speaker: Katie Hodgdon August 20th webinar, AI: The Future of Humanity or the End of Civilization. Click here to register.<https://members.imla.org/integratedEvents/home/2024-AUGUST-20-ETHICS-WEBINAR> AI is more than a movie starring Haley Joel Osment from 2001, it's a force that has the potential to drastically change the practice of municipal law. This session would examine the various ways A.I. can impact attorneys representing local government. Or, as AI put it: The presentation will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the legal profession and the justice system, by providing examples of current and emerging applications of AI in law, as well as discussing the ethical, legal, and social implications of AI in law. Speaker: Darren Shulman August 27th webinar, Section 1983 Update: What You Need to Know in 2024. Click here to register.<https://members.imla.org/integratedEvents/home/2024-AUGUST-27-SECTION-1983-WEBINAR> This presentation will provide a case law update on Section 1983 cases in the last year and what to expect in 2024. The presentation will also serve as an overview of Circuit cases covering hot-button issues in today's legal landscape. From COVID-19 mandates to wrongful conviction, the Section 1983 Update will cover what municipal lawyers and lawyers who represent municipalities should know and expect when facing Section 1983 cases in 2024. Speaker: Staci J. Miller Click here<https://imla.org/webinar-schedule/> for more details on the webinar and our entire 2024 calendar. Please let me know if you have any questions or I can be of any assistance! [logo]<https://imla.org/> [facebook icon]<https://www.facebook.com/InternationalMunicipalLawyersAssociation/>[twitter icon]<https://twitter.com/imlalegal>[linkedin icon]<https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-municipal-lawyers-association-inc./> Caroline Storer (she/her) Marketing Director International Municipal Lawyers Association P: (202) 466-5424 x7104 D: (202) 742-1384 51 Monroe St. Suite 404 Rockville, MD, 20850 Plan Ahead! See IMLA's upcoming events<https://imla.org/events/>, calls and programming.