California Lawyers Association
Public Law
Updates and events from the Public Law Section
Let’s take a look at how public agencies are faring in response to requests for public records in the possession of law enforcement agencies.
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Participants in this session will hear from records professionals from across the country who work in public agencies and are willing to share their best practices and innovations.
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Participants will learn how to comply with requests and produce records, including edited or deleted posts and comments, and how best to archive these records in accordance with current laws.
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After the Fowler case earlier this year, there are new rules and expectations about how to provide adequate notice for closed sessions. In this session, participants will learn the practical application to Fowler, while also getting a general update on The Brown Act and The Bagley-Keene Act.
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This session will explore best practices for public agencies conducting public meetings and closed sessions during the current state of emergency, including the safer-at-home orders.
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Join the virtual Open Meetings and Open Records Conference, May 11-15, all online!
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SB 54 (California Values Act), effective January 1, 2018, makes California a “sanctuary state” by prohibiting local and state law enforcement agencies from assisting federal immigration authorities (i.e., U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) to enforce Federal immigration laws.
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This course will navigate you through a successful receivership process and discuss the pros and cons of receiverships.
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Discussion will include such issues as invoking the critical incident protocol; issuing press releases and responding to media inquiries; dealing with elected officials; preparing for community protests and other actions; investigations by the District Attorney and the importance of coordination amongst involved agencies.
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This panel will begin with a brief overview of attorney-client privilege and attorney work product issues under the Public Records Act.
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