In the aftermath of the horrible suffering from natural disasters like Katrina, Ike, Sandy, wildfires, tornadoes, and more, must we retreat from vulnerable areas where things not only will get bad again, but could get worse? What solutions exist for state and local governments? How can we build a safer, sustainable society with less misery and suffering from foreseeable natural events? This session will discuss why disasters are bad and getting worse, the need for higher building/rebuilding codes & zoning standards, prohibitions on rebuilding, the use of eminent domain, and planning for devastated communities. The session will also discuss post-disaster litigation, and litigation around flood control projects including the 2012 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Arkansas Game & Fish Commission v. United States.

More information is available at the ABA.

There is a tuition charged for the program, but scholarships are available. Click here to request a scholarship - note that the application must be submitted two weeks before the program

Tuition Fees:

$95 Section of State & Local Government Law, Section of Litigation Members, Young Lawyers Division Members
$150 ABA Members
$195 General Public
$99 Government Attorneys
$75 Each additional registrant at the same location