Amendment Telephone Seminars

Intellectual Disabilities and Employer ADA Obligation ...on of the American With Disabilities Act (ADA) by the ADA Amendment Act of 2008 (ADAAA) and the EEOC's ADAAA final regulations effective as of May 24, 2011, ADA claims are skyrocketing. A great many of the burgeoning claims concern matters formerly called mental disabilities and which are now called intellectual disabilities. Intellectual disabilities, which may include the ability to think,  more...

Understanding the Durbin Amendment's Impacts and Implications ...Amendment was game-changing legislation for the debit card industry. Certain Durbin Amendment impacts have been immediate but the industry will continue to evolve for some time in response to the longer-term implications of these new requirements. Attendees at this live audio conference will engage with the speaker on an overview of the various provisions of the Durbin Amendment and the  more...

Options Under Section 504 ...l pull together the statutory provisions and their recent amendment, relevant regulations and case law regarding the obligations of educational institutions to disabled employees and students, providing cogent and succinct guidance on how to best ensure compliance. Comply with these obligations and avoid liability under this statute. Learning Objectives - You will be able to identify the  more...

K9 Case Law Update BenefitsThe use of canines in law enforcement continues to increase in criminal investigation, detection and apprehension. Canine encounters have potential implications for prosecuting attorneys, criminal defense attorneys, civil litigation attorneys and labor law attorneys. This teleconference will provide you with an update of case law that addresses the issues that arise from the use of canines  more...

Political Law Update: The Latest Developments in Election Law, Lobbyist Regulation and Political Activity Compliance ...k decision in Citizens United v. FEC recognized the First Amendment right of business corporations to expressly advocate the election or defeat of candidates; state regulation of procurement lobbying is on the rise; state and local pay-to-play laws prohibiting or limiting political contributions from government contractors are expanding; federal prosecutors are increasingly using the honest  more...

Current Issues in Qualified Immunity for Law Enforcement Officials BenefitsPlaintiffs see suits against individual officers as a way to recover monetary damages because Monell claims against municipalities are often too difficult or expensive to litigate effectively. From strip searches to excessive force claims, qualified immunity is a powerful defensive tool. This teleconference will help you identify current trends in qualified immunity doctrine in some of the  more...

Major Issues in WiMAX Tower Leases and Zoning ... land for them, WiMAX raises the issue of whether a lease amendment with increased rent is required to add the WiMAX antennas. WiMAX has unique zoning issues, due to not getting the special treatment granted phone companies. In California and states with similar laws, required environmental reviews may have to examine the entire proposed WiMAX antenna network. WiMAX companies may raise  more...