Land use litigation is like no other in its intricacy and the plethora of shifting variables involved in each case. What should be included in the administrative record? What time limitations apply? What parties and elements of influence can dramatically alter the case outcome? Before you take on a zoning amendment or permit dispute, take this essential course on the nuts and bolts of land use litigation. Veterans in the field will help you navigate the procedural requirements and share their time-tested tips for avoiding potentially fatal mistakes. Don't miss this opportunity to build your skills. Order today!

1. Fundamentals: Enabling Legislation and Local Enactments
2. Types of Land Use Actions and Disputes
3. View From the Local Zoning Office
4. Ethics: The Lawyer's Obligations During Land Use Disputes
5. Disputes at the Local Government Level
6. Appeals From Local Zoning Decisions
7. Current Issues

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1. FUNDAMENTALS: ENABLING LEGISLATION AND LOCAL ENACTMENTS
   9:00 - 10:00, James H. Isonhood
   1. State-Level Enabling Legislation
   2. Essentials for Local Government Enactments
   3. How Much Flexibility do Local Governments Have?
   4. Comprehensive Plan Adoption and Amendments
   5. Common Pitfalls at the Local Level
   6. Federal Land Use Laws
2. TYPES OF LAND USE ACTIONS AND DISPUTES
   10:15 - 11:15, James H. Isonhood
   1. Basic Permitting and Regulation at the Local Level
   2. Special or Conditional Use Permits
   3. Variances
   4. Zoning Amendments – Text and Map Changes
   5. Distinctions Between Variances and Amendments
   6. Planned Unit Developments (PUD) and “Overlay” Approaches
   7. Impact of Other Regulation (Historical Preservation, Open Space, Subdivision Ordinances, etc.)
   8. Impact of Comprehensive Plan on Zoning Decisions
3. VIEW FROM THE LOCAL ZONING OFFICE
   11:15 - 12:00, Lisa A. Reppeto
4. ETHICS: THE LAWYER'S OBLIGATIONS DURING LAND USE DISPUTES
   1:00 - 2:00, Lisa A. Reppeto
   1. Bad Faith
   2. Ex Parte Contacts
   3. Conflicts of Interest
      1. Based on Community Involvement
      2. Based on Familial Relationships
      3. Based on Financial Interests
   4. Bias and Prejudgment
5. DISPUTES AT THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEVEL
   2:15- 3:00, James W. Gladden Jr.
   1. Administrative Zoning Disputes
   2. Building the Record
   3. Use of Experts
   4. The First “Appeal” to the Governing Authority
   5. Tips to Help You Avoid Litigation
6. APPEALS FROM LOCAL ZONING DECISIONS
   3:00 - 4:00, James W. Gladden Jr.
   1. Procedural Requirements
   2. Components of an Effective Appeal
   3. Hearing at the Circuit Court Level
   4. Subsequent Appellate Review
7. CURRENT ISSUES
   4:00 - 4:30, Lisa A. Reppeto
   1. Manufactured Housing
   2. Modular Housing
   3. Annexation
   4. “Smart Code”
   5. Recent Cases

JAMES W. GLADDEN JR. is an attorney with Gladden Law Office, PLLC, where his practice focuses on real estate, zoning, planning, land use law and family law. He has lectured previously for National Business Institute and various other professional groups on real estate, zoning and land use law issues. Mr. Gladden is a member of The Mississippi Bar, the Alabama State Bar and the American (member, State and Government Law Section) Bar Association. He earned his A.B. and M.S. degrees from the University of Alabama and his J.D. degree from Mississippi College.

JAMES H. ISONHOOD is a Special Assistant Attorney General for the state of Mississippi assigned to represent the Mississippi Transportation Commission. His work for the Mississippi Transportation Commission includes representation of the maintenance division, environmental division, and asset management division, as well as two of the state districts. Mr. Isonhood is a former registered professional engineer (P.E.) and he has spoken at a number of national conferences, including at the Outdoor Advertising Association of America in 2007 and 2008. He currently teaches business law and math at Hinds Community College, where he has taught for more than 20 years. Mr. Isonhood has published in the Mississippi Oil and Gas Law Journal, and has presented papers at the National Transportation Research Board, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) subcommittee on Right of Way, the National Association of Highway Beautification Agencies (past chair of board)(NAH-BA). He earned his B.S. degree from Mississippi State University and his J.D. degree from Mississippi College School of Law. Mr. Isonhood is a member of the National Association of Highway Beautification Agencies (former chair), the Transportation Research Board (chair of Eminent Domain and Right of Way Committee, Right of Way Technical Committee, Legal Subcommittee), the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (Outdoor Advertising Technical Committee under the Right of Way Subcommittee), the Society of Petroleum Engineers (former member) and The Mississippi Bar.

LISA A. REPPETO is a shareholder in the Jackson office of Watkins Ludlam Winter & Stennis, P.A., where she practices in the areas of outdoor advertising law, products liability defense, eminent domain, real property litigation, commercial litigation and zoning law. Ms. Reppeto is a member of the Outdoor Advertising Association of America, The Mississippi Bar, the Hinds County Bar Association and the International Council of Shopping Centers. She earned her B.B.A. degree from Millsaps College and her J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Mississippi.

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