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Benefits Ensure nothing gets overlooked - get on the road to success in economic development financing. Join us for this must-attend seminar and get surefire techniques for overcoming challenges surrounding economic development financing. Gain winning strategies for navigating the labyrinth of tax increment financing issues. Solve your toughest problems regarding new market tax credits - without worry. Know what state and federal tax resources...

Benefits How can you keep up with changing election laws? Attend this innovative seminar and get up to speed on the latest election law issues. The changing landscape in voting and elections makes updated training a must. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding campaign finance and getting initiatives on the ballot. Find out exactly what the critical issues are and gain the practical insight you need to deal with any challenges that com...

Benefits Discover how to navigate the minefields of public contracting and procurement code with ease. Do you want to know how to minimize the looming pitfalls inherent in public contracting? Now you can - attend this seminar and enhance your knowledge of the complex and always changing system of laws and regulations involved in public contracting and procurement. You will find out not only how to effectively coordinate the public procurement...

Benefits Save money by avoiding costly mistakes in storm water management. From recent litigation to changing permitting standards, failing to stay on top of current issues related to storm water regulation is risky. In this seminar, you will get answers to all your questions, such as: What new case and policy decisions impact my practices? What are the latest trends in the water quality arena? Here is your chance to learn - in just one day -...

Benefits Are you tangled in a web of confusing election laws? California election law involves much more than voting. This seminar is a must-attend for any state or local official involved in elections of candidates or the administration of local ballot measures, nonprofit organizations involved in advocacy, and anyone interested in the recent developments in California election law. The faculty will cover the basic election laws in California...

Benefits Are you ready for the next rainy day? From recent litigation to changing permitting standards, failing to stay on top of current issues related to storm water regulation is risky. In this seminar, you'll get answers to all your questions, such as: What new case and policy decisions impact my practices? What are the latest trends in the water quality arena? Here is your chance to learn - in just one day - the facts about current legal...

Benefits 'In the space of two days I had evolved two plans, wholly distinct, both of which were equally feasible. The point I am trying to bring out is that one does not plan and then try to make circumstances fit those plans. One tries to make plans fit the circumstances.' - General George S. Patton, Jr., War as I Knew It, page 116 (1947) Those localities that have not planned for the current environment are experiencing a worse impact than t...

Benefits Uncertain how public records and open meetings laws apply to you? Find out what Louisiana law has to say about balancing the public's right to information with the individual's right to privacy. If you're involved with a public entity or if you represent the media, you need to know the ins and outs of public records and open meetings laws. Join us for this seminar and you will get updates on recent developments in the interpretation o...

Benefits Cities, states and the EPA are placing new emphasis on storm water discharges from industrial facilities, construction sites and municipalities. They are conducting storm water pollution prevention plan inspections at industrial facilities and construction sites. Some of these inspections have resulted in storm water violations with fines. Nationwide, storm water is a leading source of water pollution and consequently, EPA is moving f...