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Chris’ Recent Article in For the Defense

Defending Land-Use Cases When the Elected Official Is the Problem What to Do When They Say Something They Shouldn’t Have By Christopher D. Balch A well-conducted investigation will go a long way to helping a defense, but it is as much about public relations as about finding the truth and protecting public trust. Do the…

IMLA, Houston – Challenges at your Local Government Council Meeting: From the Elected Official to Disruptive Speakers
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IMLA, Houston – Challenges at your Local Government Council Meeting: From the Elected Official to Disruptive Speakers

Chris’ presented on the issue of disruptive speakers at local government council meetings, including a discussion of the Supreme Court’s recent case in Lozman v. City of Riviera Beach.

Professionalism & Crisis Management: Not losing your cool when all around you are losing theirs
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Professionalism & Crisis Management: Not losing your cool when all around you are losing theirs

Presented by Chris Balch at the 65th Annual City & County Attorneys Institute. University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, September 13 & 14, 2018 Seven years ago, when I first spoke on the topic of crisis management and the 24/7 news cycle, I focused on the outside risks of misfeasance coming to light: camera phones, investigative…