Dirty laundry and county board meetings - what do these have in common? Both could be subject to the Freedom of Information Act. Whether and when electronic communications such as emails, text messages, social media posts and tweets are subject to public records laws is a confusing and challenging question for public officials and journalists alike. Learn when such electronic communications must be disclosed and when they may remain confidenti...

Gain a better understanding of the most pressing Virginia employment laws and keep your company compliant. Too often employers in Virginia are blindsided by legal action as a result of seemingly routine personnel processes such as the classification of workers as independent contractors or employees, the application and interview process, and disciplining employees, among others. This topic will familiarize you with common mistakes made by emp...

Understand the scope of Wisconsin's Public Records and Open Meeting Laws and get to the information you desire. State and local government impacts everyone's lives. Wisconsin's Public Records Law and Open Meetings Law are designed to allow the public to obtain "the greatest possible information regarding the affairs of government," yet many people, private individuals and governmental officers and employees alike frequently misunderstand the s...

Get up to speed on the most significant Maryland employment law and labor issues. While federal law controls a wide variety of labor and employment issues, state law frequently imposes additional requirements, in most cases more generous to the employee. This topic will address the areas where Maryland law does just that. If you are not aware of special Maryland state and local employment laws, you run the risk of claims and lawsuits that coul...

Turning trash into treasure - discover the methods, technologies and economic expectations of converting waste into usable energy. Receive a brief overview of the North American solid waste management landscape, followed by a review of how energy from waste has evolved since the 1970s. Receive an update on the status of waste-to-energy and conversion technologies including the latest information on technologies, players, and costs. You will be...

Gain a refresher on Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law. Decrease time and expense when responding to requests. The Right-to-Know Law has impacted every Commonwealth and local agency since passage in 2009. The law requires agencies to promptly respond to requests for public records, and gives requesters administrative and judicial remedies if agencies fail to comply. This topic is designed to inform agencies how to reduce time and expense in resp...

Keep your company compliant and get the latest information on Tennessee Employment law. Tennessee state and federal laws have changed. The Tennessee Human Rights Act has been amended and the attorney general has weighed in on some employment law issues. Tennessee state and federal courts have also been making decisions that may affect day-to-day operations for some companies. Human resource professionals need to know the latest updates in orde...

Be prepared for an inspection and know your reporting requirements to avoid costly penalties. In today's business world, we all wear many hats and business owners, managers, engineering, and line personnel often become responsible for matters that they have little practical experience /training or do only occasionally. This includes organizing and participating in company mandated environmental inspections or audits as well as working effectiv...

Understand open meetings law in Missouri. Be able to adhere to and use the Sunshine Law and stay compliant. Attorneys, journalists, and government officials use the sunshine law every day. The Sunshine Law is the tool in Missouri for participating in the government process. To use this tool most effectively it is important to know how the Sunshine Law works, what rights it gives and what information it protects. This information will cover bot...

Gain a better understanding of the top issues faced in Texas employment law. Technology continues to change the practice of law and the way employers conduct business. Social media presents new issues in the workplace. Employers need be aware of and begin to understand how to identify potential problems stemming from technology and social media. They should also be able to assess the risk versus any potential benefit in utilizing social media....