Co-produced with the Administrative & Local Government Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin

Can the government really do that?

Can the government force a restaurant to shut its doors? Who has the authority to enforce mask mandates? Should the state be allowed to share the names of businesses and establishments connected to multiple coronavirus cases?

The coronavirus pandemic is a global issue, but it’s raised a lot of questions at the state and local levels. Local Government in the Time of COVID will highlight issues that have been brought to the forefront due to the public health crisis, explore the legal implications of those issues, and finally, offer guidance for addressing these challenges. A panel of attorneys will discuss:

• How power is divided in local government
• Legal bases for local public health orders and challenges to them
• Citizens’ rights to information during a public health emergency
• Ethical responsibilities when advising government or corporate clients

From public meetings to public health orders, understand how local government plays a part in the ongoing pandemic with Local Government in the Time of COVID.

Can the government really do that?

Can the government force a restaurant to shut its doors? Who has the authority to enforce mask mandates? Should the state be allowed to share the names of businesses and establishments connected to multiple coronavirus cases?

The coronavirus pandemic is a global issue, but it’s raised a lot of questions at the state and local levels. Local Government in the Time of COVID will highlight issues that have been brought to the forefront due to the public health crisis, explore the legal implications of those issues, and finally, offer guidance for addressing these challenges. A panel of attorneys will discuss: