2018 Legal Conference
 

LEGAL CONFERENCE

Event Details
2018 Legal Conference
02/07 - 02/09/2018
Marriott Cool Springs
Franklin, TN

The TVPPA Legal Conference is the premier legal meeting for attorneys, general managers, utility board members and other key staff from the Tennessee Valley electric systems. With more than two days packed full of sessions designed to provide information to both municipal and cooperative systems as well as simple opportunities for networking, this conference offers something for everyone. 

For system managers, the conference gives you a perspective of the issues that your legal counsel faces -- helping you guide your system through daily operations. 

For utility board members, knowing the important and often legal ramifications for decisions you are making at your local utility is extremely important and TVPPA's Legal Conference helps you make wiser, more informed decisions. 

For attorneys, the conference provides updates on key issues, a great way to connect with other utility legal experts and an enjoyable and cost-effective way to obtain your CLEs!

PRE-CONFERENCE OPTION: Once again, participants have the option to attend a valuable and well-regarded pre-conference session held on Wednesday afternoon. For details, select the pre-con agenda item from the full agenda tab. Additional fees may apply.

02/07/2018
LEGAL CONFERENCE
1:00 pm - 5:00 pmALL MEMBER MEETING
 
02/08/2018
7:30 amRegistration Open
7:30 am - 8:20 amComplimentary Buffet Breakfast
8:20 amWelcome Remarks
8:30 amFIRST GENERAL SESSION
8:30 am - 9:00 amTVPPA – The Year Ahead
9:00 am - 9:45 amTVPPA Washington Report
9:45 am - 10:30 amAPPA Report – The National Overview of Evolving Legal Issues
10:30 am - 10:45 amRefreshment Break
10:45 am - 11:30 amFederal Broadband Update
11:30 am - 12:15 pmState Broadband Update
12:15 pm - 1:30 pmLunch with Friends and Colleagues (on your own)
1:30 pmSECOND GENERAL SESSION
1:30 pm - 2:15 pmState Legislative Panel
2:15 pm - 3:15 pmDistributed Energy and "Behind the Meter" Resources – (Part 1) State Territorial and Wholesale Power Contract Considerations, (Part 2) Distributed Energy Resources – Local Power Company Projects
3:15 pm - 3:30 pmRefreshment Break
3:30 pm - 4:15 pmFranchising / One Touch
4:15 pm - 5:00 pmAvoiding Common Wage and Hour Mistakes
5:00 pm - 6:00 pmReception
 
02/09/2018
7:00 am - 8:00 amComplimentary Buffet Breakfast
7:30 amRegistration Open
8:00 amTHIRD GENERAL SESSION
8:00 am - 8:45 amCurrent Legal Developments in Labor & Employment
8:45 am - 9:30 amPole Attachment Update
9:30 am - 9:45 amRefreshment Break
9:45 am - 10:30 amCyber Attack! What To Do Next
10:30 am - 11:15 amRailroad Crossing Agreements and Easements
11:15 am - 12:30 pmLunch with Friends and Colleagues (on your own)
12:30 pmFOURTH GENERAL SESSION - Ethics & Professionalism
12:30 pm - 1:30 pmEthics and Client Confidentiality - Protecting Attorney-Client Work Product and Privileges
1:30 pm - 1:45 pmRefreshment Break
1:45 pm - 2:45 pmAttorney Client/Common Interest Privilege Considerations - Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests to TVA
2:45 pm - 3:45 pmPracticing Law Ethically in a Technological Environment and Other Trends
3:45 pmAdjourn