Supreme Court's 2024-2025 Term and Local Government: Key Cases, Anticipated Impacts
Course Details
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On-Demand
- signal_cellular_alt Difficulty Level
Intermediate
- work Practice Area
Government
- event Date
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
- schedule Time
1:00 p.m. ET./10:00 a.m. PT
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90 minutes
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This 90-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.5 CLE credits.
This CLE course will guide municipal and local government attorneys through the significant cases the U.S. Supreme Court will hear in the 2024-2025 term that have implications for local governments. The panel will explore the issues at stake, the potential impacts on local governance, and the challenges and opportunities these cases present.
Ms. VerGow is firmwide co-chair of the Securities Litigation and Financial Services Practice. A highly regarded litigator who assists clients with complex commercial litigation and class actions at the trial and appellate levels, she also counsels clients on legal, policy, and regulatory matters. Ms. VerGow is also a member of the firm’s Supreme Court and Appellate Litigation Practice, she has briefed and argued cases in federal and state trial and appellate courts across the US, and has obtained multiple unanimous Supreme Court victories. Ms. VerGow's strategic insights have supported a long record of judgments in her client’s favor. Her areas of focus include health care, administrative law, insurance law, federal jurisdiction and preemption, constitutional law, ERISA, and securities law. Ms. VerGow also maintains an active First Amendment practice.
The 2024-2025 U.S. Supreme Court term includes several cases that could significantly impact local governments. These cases cover a range of issues, including employment law, environmental regulations, firearms control, and civil rights. Local governments, as major employers and regulatory bodies, must stay informed about these developments to effectively navigate the legal landscape.
Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services will address whether a plaintiff from a majority group must show "background circumstances" to support claims of discrimination under Title VII, potentially affecting local government liability as employers. EMD Sales v. Carrera will determine the burden of proof for employers to demonstrate exemptions from overtime pay under the FLSA, with significant financial implications for local governments. Stanley v. City of Stanford will decide if former employees can sue under the ADA for discrimination in post-employment benefits, impacting how local governments manage these benefits. Lackey v. Stinnie addresses when attorney's fees can be awarded in civil rights cases under Section 1988, potentially reducing litigation costs for local governments.
Barnes v. Felix will consider whether a police officer's use of deadly force should be judged in light of all circumstances, impacting law enforcement practices and accountability. Garland v. VanderStok will decide if weapon parts kits that can be converted into firearms are regulated under the Gun Control Act, with significant public safety implications for local law enforcement and the regulation of "ghost guns."
City and County of San Francisco v. EPA involves the EPA's authority to impose generic prohibitions in NPDES permits, providing clarity on Clean Water Act requirements and reducing penalty risks for local governments. And Seven Court Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, Colo. will address the extent of local government authority in regulating infrastructure projects, potentially impacting local control over development and environmental protection
Listen as our panel provides insights into these critical cases and their potential impacts on local governments.
- Overview of key cases
- Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services
- EMD Sales v. Carrera
- Stanley v. City of Stanford
- Lackey v. Stinnie
- Barnes v. Felix
- Garland v. VanderStok
- City and County of San Francisco v. EPA
- Seven Court Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, Colo.
- Employment law implications
- Title VII discrimination claims
- FLSA exemptions and burden of proof
- ADA and post-employment benefits
- Environmental regulations
- Clean Water Act and NPDES permits
- Implications for local government compliance
- Public safety and firearms control
- Regulation of "ghost guns" under the Gun Control Act
- Impact on local law enforcement
- Civil rights and attorney’s fees
- Section 1988 and the definition of "prevailing party"
- Financial implications for local governments
The panel will review these and other key issues:
- What are the potential impacts of the Supreme Court's 2024-2025 term cases on local government operations and liability?
- How could these cases affect local governments' finances and obligations under federal statutes?
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