Local and State Government Law Section Fall 2024 Meeting
Date: Friday, October 25 – Sunday, October 27, 204
Location: Beekman Arms & Delamater Inn
Join us for the Local & State Government Law Section 2024 Fall Meeting, an essential gathering for legal professionals and public administrators focused on the latest developments and pressing issues in local and state government law.
Event Highlights:
- So What's New at PERB?: Gain insights into recent changes and updates from the Public Employment Relations Board, including key decisions and their implications for public sector labor relations.
- FOIL/Open Meetings: Explore the latest updates and best practices for the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) and open meeting regulations, ensuring transparency and public access in government operations.
- Emergency Medical Services: Discuss the legal framework and challenges surrounding emergency medical services, including regulatory issues and policy considerations.
- Cyber Security: Delve into the critical aspects of cyber security for government entities, addressing strategies to protect sensitive information and mitigate risks.
- Employment Discrimination: Examine recent developments in employment law and discrimination cases affecting public and private sector employees.
- SCOTUS Decisions: Review significant Supreme Court decisions impacting local and state governance and understand their broader implications.
- Diversity: Engage in discussions on promoting diversity within government structures and addressing related legal challenges and opportunities.
- AI: Investigate the role of artificial intelligence in government operations and its legal implications, including data management and ethical considerations.
Location: The historic Beekman Arms in Rhinebeck, NY, provides a charming and convenient setting for this year's Fall meeting. Enjoy the scenic beauty and rich history of the Hudson Valley while engaging with peers and experts in the field.
Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and network with fellow professionals dedicated to advancing local and state government law. We look forward to welcoming you in Rhinebeck!
Registration:
Main Conference Registration (inclusive of 10.0 CLE credits, breakfast (Friday-Sunday), coffee breaks, and a Friday evening welcome reception)
- $315 – Local & State Government Law Section Member
- $360 – NYSBA Member
- $415 – Non-NYSBA Member (lawyers)
- $250 -1st time attendee of the Local & State Fall meeting (Section members Only)
- $150 – Spouse/Guest
- $150 – Friday Only (Transitional)
- $150 – Saturday Only
Policies:
Cancellation Notice: Notice of cancellations must be received by Monday, October 7th in order to obtain a refund of fees.
Note: We do NOT accept on-site registrants.
Accommodation:
Beekman Arms & Delamater Inn
6387 Mill St Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Hotel Information and Policies:
- Cut-off Date: Sunday, September 15th
- The room rate of $299 per night + tax.
- Complimentary self-Parking
- Check In/Out: Check-In time is any time after 3:00 pm, Check Out by 11am. Early Check-Ins are not guaranteed.
Reservation Link: Beekman Arms Reservation Link
OR
PHONE: Calling Beekman Arms direct at 845-876-7077- Select Option 1
Website: www.beekmandelmaterinn.com
Select the reservation dates and Enter the Group ID 110744
Questions/Assistance:
For registration questions or assistance, please reach out to our Member Resource Center (MRC) at [email protected] or at 800-582-2452/518-463-3724
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Agenda
Friday October 25, 2024
12:00 p.m. Conference Check-in and CLE Registration
12:30 - 12:40 p.m. Welcome and Introduction - Wayfarer Ballroom
Speakers:
Steven G. Leventhal, Esq., Section Chair, Leventhal, Mullaney & Blinkoff, LLP, Roslyn, NY
Chris G. Trapp, Esq., Program Co-Chair, Greco Trapp, PLLC, Buffalo, NY
12:40 - 1:30 p.m. So What's New at PERB?
This presentation will bring you up to speed on recent developments at the NYS Public Employment Relations Board affecting collective bargaining and day-to-day employment relations in public sector workplaces.
Speaker:
James D. Bilik, Esq., Arbitrator & Mediator, Albany, NY
1.0 MCLE Credit in Areas of Professional Practice
1:30 - 2:20 p.m. FOIL/Open Meetings Law
Speaker:
Kristin O'Neill, Esq., NYS Department of State
1.0 MCLE Credit in Areas of Professional Practice
2:20 - 2:35 p.m. Break
2:35 p.m. - 3:25 p.m. Taxation of Solar and Wind Energy Projects - A Primer for Local Governments
As large-scale renewable energy projects continue to site throughout New York in furtherance of the state's Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act goals, localities are left grappling with how to appropriately tax these entities that severely impact their community. This session will provide an overview of the taxing jurisdiction's authority in the siting process (alternative title: so you've been pre-empted), as well as the taxation options available under Real Property Tax Law section 487 in conjunction with the adoption of the standard appraisal methodology of solar and wind energy projects in 2022. As the default in the law exempts these projects from taxation, a discussion on negotiating Payments in Lieu of Taxes, including working together with other taxing jurisdictions to ensure a mutually agreeable PILOT agreement, will conclude the session. Questions are welcome and encouraged!
Speaker:
Kathleen N. Hodgdon, Esq., Association of Towns of the State of New York, Albany, NY
1.0 MCLE Credit in Areas of Professional Practice
3:25 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Artificial Intelligence
Speaker:
Professor Catherine M. Sharkey, Esq., NYU Law School, New York, NY
1.0 MCLE Credit in Areas of Professional Practice
4:15 P.M. - 4:25 P.M. Closing Remarks
Speaker: Joseph G. Trapp, Esq., Program Co-Chair
4:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Reception - Wayfarer Ballroom
Saturday, October 26, 2024
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. CLE Sign in and Registration
8:30 a.m. - 8:40 a.m. Welcome and Introduction
Speakers: Steven G. Leventhal, Esq., Section Chair, Roslyn, NY
Chris G. Trapp. Esq., Program Co-Chair, Buffalo, NY
8:40 a.m. - 9:55 a.m. SCOTUS Update
This presentation will provide a brief overview of the Supreme Court and its most recent term, with an emphasis on decisions that affect state and local government operations and liability.
Speaker: Professor Vincent Bonventre, Esq., Albany Law School, Albany, NY
1.5 MCLE Credits in Areas of Professional Practice
9:55 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Cyber Security
Speakers: Scott M. Lupiani, Esq., The Beckage Firm, Buffalo, NY
Scott Morris, CISM, CISSP, The Beckage Firm, Buffalo, NY
1.0 MCLE Credit in Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Protection-General
10:45 a.m. - 10:55 a.m. Coffee Break
10:55 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Employment Discrimination
Speakers: Josephine A. Greco, Esq., Greco Trapp, PLLC, Buffalo, NY
Sharon N. Berlin, Esq., Principal Member, Keane & Beane, P.C., Melville, NY
1.0 MCLE Credit in Diversity, Inclusion & Elimination of Bias
11:45 a.m. - 12:35 p.m. EMS in Crisis: Potential Impacts on Local Governments
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is in crisis across New York and maybe in your community. The EMS system has been challenged by a variety of factors in the last five years including COVID, a shortfall in funding, increasing call volume driven by an aging population, volunteers leaving the field and a lack of qualified providers - paid or volunteer. During this presentation, we will discuss the current factors impacting EMS systems and how local governments often get involved in ensuring this vital service is provided. We will review the steps to setting up a special ambulance district, common characteristics of service contracts with EMS agencies, a brief overview of the process of starting a municipal ambulance service and key questions that every municipality should ask their ambulance service.
Speakers: Paul A. Bishop, MPA, Principal, CGR, Rochester, NY
Chris G. Trapp, Esq., Greco Trapp, PLLC, Buffalo, NY
1.0 MCLE Credit in Areas of Professional Practice
12:35 p.m. - 12:40 p.m. Closing Remarks
Speaker: Chris G. Trapp, Esq., Program Co-Chair
Sunday, October 27, 2024
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. CLE Sign in and Registration
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Executive Committee Meeting (Exclusive to members of the Local and State Government Law Section Executive Committee)
8:30 a.m. - 8:40 a.m. Welcome and Introduction
Speaker: Chris G. Trapp, Esq., Program Co-Chair
8:40 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Diversity
Speakers: Kimberly Wolf Price, Esq., Chief Strategy & Diversity Officer, Bond, Schoeneck & King LLP, Syracuse, NY
Kate I. Reid, Esq., Member, Bond, Schoeneck & King, Syracuse, NY
1.0 MCLE Credit in Diversity, Inclusion & Elimination of Bias
9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. Ethics
Speaker: Professor Richard Briffault, Columbia Law School, New York, NY
1.0 MCLE Credit Ethics and Professionalism
10:20 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Closing Remarks
Speakers: Steven G. Leventhal, Section Chair
Joseph G. Trapp, Program Co-Chair
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