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Discussing changes in the law and legal decisions that affect public agencies. *** Disclaimer: As the information contained herein is necessarily general, its application to a particular set of facts and circumstances may vary. For this reason, this document does not constitute legal advice. We recommend that you consult with your counsel prior to acting on the information contained herein. Copyright © 2019 Lozano Smith All rights reserved. No portion of this work may be copied, distributed, sold or used for any commercial advantage or private gain, nor any derivative work prepared therefrom, nor shall any sub-license be granted, without the express prior written permission of Lozano Smith through its Managing Partner. The Managing Partner of Lozano Smith hereby grants permission to any client of Lozano Smith to whom Lozano Smith provides a copy to use such copy intact and solely for the internal purposes of such client. By accepting this product, recipient agrees it shall not use the work except consistent with the terms of this limited license.

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Discussing changes in the law and legal decisions that affect public agencies. *** Disclaimer: As the information contained herein is necessarily general, its application to a particular set of facts and circumstances may vary. For this reason, this document does not constitute legal advice. We recommend that you consult with your counsel prior to acting on the information contained herein. Copyright © 2019 Lozano Smith All rights reserved. No portion of this work may be copied, distributed, sold or used for any commercial advantage or private gain, nor any derivative work prepared therefrom, nor shall any sub-license be granted, without the express prior written permission of Lozano Smith through its Managing Partner. The Managing Partner of Lozano Smith hereby grants permission to any client of Lozano Smith to whom Lozano Smith provides a copy to use such copy intact and solely for the internal purposes of such client. By accepting this product, recipient agrees it shall not use the work except consistent with the terms of this limited license.

    E73 Artificial Intelligence for Public Agencies and School Districts: Part 1 – AI Primer

    E73 Artificial Intelligence for Public Agencies and School Districts: Part 1 – AI Primer

    Dive into the evolving world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with the first episode in our new series, designed to cut through the hype and uncover the real impact of AI on public agencies. Lozano Smith's Managing Partner, Karen M. Rezendes, along with Lozano Smith attorneys Robert A. Lomeli, Karina Demirchyan, and Nicholas J. Clair, offer a foundational exploration of AI technologies like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini. This episode provides an accessible overview on how public employees are leveraging AI, the importance of keeping humans in the loop, and practical examples of AI in school environments and beyond. The team also addresses crucial concerns such as bias, accuracy, and the legal landscape surrounding AI, including copyright issues and cybersecurity risks. As we embark on this series, join us for essential insights and recommendations to navigate AI's promising yet challenging terrain in public agency operations.



    Show Notes & References



    2:39 – What is generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

    3:48 – Common AI platforms (ChatGPT, Anthropic Claude, Copilot, Bard/Gemini)

    5:29 – How to access AI

    9:44 – Observations on public employees using AI

    14:31 – Keeping humans in the loop

    16:17 – Examples of AI in a school environment

    18:22 – Other opportunities for AI use by public agencies

    21:18 – AI data privacy issues

    23:46 – Bias in AI

    24:49 – Accuracy issues and hallucinations

    28:07 – Risks of not understanding AI

    31:25 – Deepfakes and cybersecurity risks

    36:18 – Existing and forthcoming laws and regulations (https://www.lozanosmith.com/ai.php)

    39:03 – Copyright issues and The New York Times Company v. Microsoft Corporation, OpenAI Inc., S.D.N.Y, No. 1:23-cv-11195

    39:42 – Liability risks

    41:22 – Developing policies and parameters

    43:11 – General recommendations



     



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    • 47 min
    Episode 72 Getting Street Smart About Street Vendors

    Episode 72 Getting Street Smart About Street Vendors

    California’s vibrant food cultures and many days of sunshine means you have probably seen an individual selling food and goods from a sidewalk or street cart.  However, this entrepreneurship led to many debates about whether certain neighborhoods should be off-limits to street (or sidewalk) vendors, how many to allow, and whether brick-and-mortar businesses needed to give permission for these carts to operate nearby.  Thanks to new laws enacted in the past five years, local governments now have some answers on how they can and can’t limit these activities.  Lozano Smith attorneys Matthew M. Lear and Jack Jackson II join co-host Josh Whiteside as they cover the new laws and consider practical ways for local municipalities to interact with these vibrant vendors.



    Show Notes & References



    1:13 – What is a street (sidewalk) vendor?

    2:47 – Senate Bill (SB) 946 and the Safe Sidewalk Vending Act

    4:01 – Restrictions on regulating vendors

    4:37 – City of Los Angeles lawsuit (Community Power Collective, et al. v. City of Los Angeles (22STCP04289))

    5:34 – Health and safety inspections

    7:01 – Penalties for unpermitted vendors

    12:50 – Where to submit complaints

    14:32 – California Retail Food Code (Health & Safety Code § 113700, et seq.)

    15:21 – Compact mobile food operations (SB 972)



     



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    • 18 min
    Episode 71 Proper Procurement & Bidding

    Episode 71 Proper Procurement & Bidding

    In this episode, Lozano Smith Podcast co-host Josh Whiteside has invited attorneys Amanda Savage and James McCann to provide a helpful “how-to” guide for public agencies procuring and bidding for goods, services, and other contracted work. Topics include bidding thresholds, understanding the difference between maintenance and construction, as well as brief rules of the road for piggybacking, energy service contracts, and emergency contracts.



    Show Notes & References



    1:54 – Background

    6:20 – Municipal contracts

    7:50 – Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA)

    9:28 – Bidding thresholds and estimates

    10:18 – Special districts

    11:18 – Non-public work bidding for goods and services

    11:36 – Adopting procurement systems for cities and counties

    12:31 – Ordinances and procurement manuals and handbooks

    14:14 – Public transparency

    16:01 – Educational agencies

    17:31 – Cons of becoming a CUPCCAA district

    19:20 – Construction in public work projects

    19:59 – Maintenance vs. construction

    21:05 – Thresholds for public projects vs. maintenance projects

    24:16 – Other procurement methods (i.e. engineering or architectural services)

    26:30 – Finalizing selections after bidding process ends

    32:07 – Special services (i.e. legal, financial, etc.)

    34:14 – Piggybacking

    35:10 – Energy service contracts

    36:24 – Emergency contracting and what qualifies

    40:40 – Funding sources

    42:49 – Overall thoughts and guidance



     



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    • 46 min
    Episode 70 Winter 2023-2024 Student Issues Legislative Update

    Episode 70 Winter 2023-2024 Student Issues Legislative Update

    In this episode, Lozano Smith Podcast host Sloan Simmons discusses with Lozano Smith Student Practice Group Leaders Ruth Mendyk and Josh Whiteside important legislative updates regarding student matters resulting from the close of this year’s legislative session.



    Show Notes & References



    1:55 – Prohibition on removal of instructional materials/library books (Assembly Bill (AB) 1078) (Client News Brief 36 – November 2023)

    3:46 – Episode 63 Getting to Know and Understand the FAIR Act (listen here)

    4:59 – Consequences to not following AB 1078 guidelines

    9:40 – Suspension for defiance and disruption (Senate Bill (SB) 274) (Client News Brief 37 – November 2023)

    10:14 – Grounds for discipline (Education Code section 48900(k))

    14:17 – California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System (CALPADS)

    14:20 – Teacher suspension from class (Ed. Code section 48910)

    16:23 – Discipline and restorative justice practices (AB 1165) (Client News Brief 45 - December 2023)

    19:15 – Right to recess time and repeal of Ed. Code section 44807.5 (SB 291) (Client News Brief 45 - December 2023)

    23:48 – SB 291 and interaction with mealtime detentions

    26:15 – Other student related legislation impacting 2024



     



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    • 29 min
    Episode 69 Bargaining Basics – Meeting at the Table

    Episode 69 Bargaining Basics – Meeting at the Table

    Designed for new administrators and/or those new to the bargaining table, co-host Joshua Whiteside is joined by Lozano Smith attorneys Daniel McElhinney and Kara Walton to discuss the basics of bargaining.  Topics include figuring out who should be on the bargaining team, how to identify a lead negotiator, what type of contract negotiations can occur, and strategies to foster good processes and outcomes.



    Show Notes & References



    2:35 – Preparing for negotiations

    3:38 – Educational Employment Relations Act (EERA or Rodda Act)

    5:34 – New administrators joining the bargaining team

    8:02 – Superintendents in negotiations

    8:47 – Board members in negotiations

    10:41 – Identifying your lead negotiator

    11:43 – Open vs. closed contract negotiations; successor and reopener negotiations

    15:03 – Negotiations outside of the contract

    16:37 – Representing interests on both sides of the table

    19:13 – Strategies to foster good will

    21:36 – Labor management team meetings

    22:05 – The role of legal counsel

    23:39 – Final thoughts



     



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    • 26 min
    Episode 68 Citizen Bond Oversight Committees: A Primer for School Districts

    Episode 68 Citizen Bond Oversight Committees: A Primer for School Districts

    Join Lozano Smith Podcast host Sloan Simmons for a discussion with Partner attorneys Daniel Maruccia and Harold Freiman regarding Citizen Bond Oversight Committees. This podcast provides an insightful primer into such committees, including their purpose, applicable requirements, and commonly asked questions and issues.



    Show Notes & References



    1:47 – Overview of CBOCs (Citizen Bond Oversight Committees) and why they exist

    4:21 – Required minimum number of committee members

    5:59 – CBOCs and similarities to Brown Act committees

    7:59 – Prop 39 (2000) and passing bonds with 55% approval

    8:34 – Impact of Prop 39 on bond measure passage

    9:09 – Roles and responsibilities of CBOCs

    9:43 – Mission creep

    17:09 – Administrative and technical support for CBOCs

    19:23 – Contra Costa County Grand Jury Report and CBOCs going beyond their roles

    21:57 – Common issues and questions

    26:41 – Filling committee seats and member eligibility rules

    32:40 – Simultaneous bond measures

    36:30 – Bond program lengths and what happens to CBOCs after bond funds are spent

    39:33 – Closing thoughts



     



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    • 44 min

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