NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE - The 2016 Summer Workshop is being held at
Great Wolf Lodge in Mason, Ohio.

The agenda is attached, but unfortunately many of the details of the meeting have not been finalized. However, the cutoff date of May 9th for guest suites is fast approaching, hence we are making this abbreviated listing. Check the agenda and if you are interested in attending, make your room reservation ASAP as Summer Workshop rooms are usually in short supply. Complete information on the type of guest suites available, and reservation information follows the agenda. A full agenda will be mailed as soon as we can nail down all of the outstanding details. It should be soon!

THURSDAY, JUNE 9

2:00 - 5:00 Registration

TBA Committee Meetings

FRIDAY, JUNE 10

8:00 - 12:00 Registration

CRIMINAL TRAINING

8:00 - 9:00 Continental Breakfast

9:00 - 10:00 Child Victim – Testimony, Preparation, and Presentation
This discussion will include strategies for the preparation of child witnesses for courtroom testimony, accommodations based upon the child’s age and other courtroom issues.
Ronald L. Welch, Assistant Prosecutor
Muskingum County Prosecuting Attorneys Office

10:00 - 10:15 Break

10:15 - 12:00 Bitcoin Facilitated Illicit Finance and the Darknet Marketplaces
This discussion will include an overview of the TOR based anonymized and encrypted marketplace websites, including methods of targeting criminal organizations operating on the darknet marketplaces and federal resources available to assist in these investigations. These marketplaces function through the use of the Bitcoin cryptocurrency. The discussion will also include current emerging trends in Bitcoin-based illicit finance, bulk currency smuggling implications and the targeting of “Peer-to-Peer” Bitcoin exchangers.
Jared F. Gabbay, DEA Task Force Officer
United States Department of Justice
Orlando, Florida

CIVIL TRAINING

8:00 - 9:00 Continental Breakfast

9:00 - 9:45 Doug Link v. Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company
What prosecutors and county officials need to know about Ohio law requiring a public utility to re-locate utility poles during a road widening project and the aftermath of the Ohio Supreme Court’s decision in Doug Link v. Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company.
Frank J. Reed, Member
Frost, Brown, Todd LLC
Columbus

9:45 - 10:00 Break

10:00 - 11:00 Understanding Qualified Immunity When Officers Allegedly Use Excessive Force
The police use of force is in the national news and police officers are the target of civil litigation whenever they use force to make an arrest. The United States Supreme Court has recently ruled on numerous cases involving qualified immunity involving the police. In this interactive presentation we will review the Fourth Amendment issues that are raised in civil litigation filed against police officers and how government entities can use qualified immunity to avoid liability. We will also review specific police use of lethal force cases involving the mentally ill and determine if there is a Fourth Amendment violation and whether the officer should obtain immunity.
Philip D. Bogdanoff
Retired Career Prosecutor
Copley, Ohio

11:00 - 12:00 Common Errors in the Administration of Construction Manager at Risk and Design-Build Projects
Having served as legal counsel on a number of Construction Manager at Risk and Design-Build projects, the speaker has seen how the construction industry’s lack of familiarity with proper administration of public Construction Manager at Risk and Design-Build projects can adversely affect the owner. This presentation will cover some of the more common mistakes and will detail the proactive steps owners and their legal counsel can take during the procurement process and during the project to make sure all required documentation and processes are followed.
Jack Rosati, Jr., Partner
Bricker and Eckler, LLP
Columbus

SATURDAY, JUNE 11

8:00 - 12:00 Registration

CRIMINAL TRAINING

9:00 - 10:00 Winning Strategies to Prevent Evidence From Being Suppressed
In professional sports, rules insure an orderly process when playing the game. In baseball, three strikes and you’re out. In football, four downs to obtain a first down or touchdown. These rules insure basic fairness in sports. Similarly, the Ohio Supreme Court has set forth certain rules in determining whether a court should grant a motion to suppress. It is essential that the prosecutor, defense attorney and courts follow these rules to insure an orderly process and a fair playing field when deciding constitutional issues. In this presentation prosecutors will review how to respond to motions to suppress and strategies to insure that evidence will not be suppressed.
Philip D. Bogdanoff
Retired Career Prosecutor
Copley, Ohio

10:00 - 10:15 Break

10:15 - 12:00 Cross-Examination: To Cross or NOT to Cross
This presentation is designed to give prosecutors a fundamental knowledge of the importance and techniques necessary to conduct an effective cross examination of defense witnesses. Part of the lecture will focus on how technology can be used to enhance the message during cross examination. Through lecture, video, discussion, and scenarios the attendees will be able to identify the principles of good and ethical cross examination that will enable them to better seek the truth.
Michael R. Moore, State’s Attorney
Beadle County South Dakota

CIVIL TRAINING

9:00 - 10:00 Local Government (non-school) Fiscal Emergency and Dissolving Villages
Survey of local government fiscal emergency and the legal options for and implication of dissolution of a village.
Rebecca C. Princehorn, Partner and
Jacqueline R. Lewis, Associate
Bricker and Eckler, LLP
Columbus

10:00 - 10:15 Break

10:15 - 11:15 Library Law: Open Book or Tangled Web?
Although open to all, public libraries are governed by multiple laws, and face numerous challenges, to provide invaluable services to their communities. Also, public libraries continue to be fertile ground for First Amendment issues. For example, internet usage and limitations on patron access raise unsettled First Amendment concerns. The presenters will untangle the web of library law in order to promote the effective representations of public libraries.
Benjamin S. Albrecht, Partner and
Frank D. Hatfield, Associate
Fishel, Hass, Kim and Albrecht, LLP
Columbus

11:15 - 12:00 County & Township Roads: Navigating Bumpy Roads on the Way to Easy Street
Country Road Take Me Home, On the Road Again, Hit the Road Jack, there are countless road songs, but even more laws governing county and township roads. Maintenance, widening, liability, and owner compensation are but a few issues facing counties and townships regarding their roads. We will travel with you in the express lane to resolving roadway issues.
Benjamin S. Albrecht, Partner and
Frank D. Hatfield, Associate
Fishel, Hass, Kim and Albrecht, LLP
Columbus

WE HAVE APPLIED TO THE SUPREME COURT
FOR 5.50 GENERAL OHIO CLE CREDIT HOURS

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GUEST ROOMS

The cut-off date for our block of suites is May 9th.

Following is the list of suites blocked for OPAA:
Family Suite: 2 queen beds and a pullout sofa.
King Business Suite: One king bed and a pullout sofa.
Queen Sofa Suite: 1 queen bed and a pullout sofa.

All suites are priced at $129.00 (plus tax). Suites accommodate four (4) persons. There is a charge of $40.00 for each additional person. There is also a Resort Fee of $19.99 per day. This covers wireless internet service; USA Today newspaper; local and outgoing “800" phone calls; in-room coffee; Iron Horse Fitness Center; incoming and outgoing fax service; parking; and life jackets and towels in the water park. All reservations must be accompanied with a first night’s deposit or a credit card guarantee. Cancellations can be made up to 72 hours prior to arrival time, with a $40.00 cancellation fee. If cancellation is made within 72 hours of arrival time, 100% of the first nights rate, plus tax will be charged.

Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-954-9793 or 1-866-954-9653; or using the website www.greatwolf.com/mason. Either way use the discount code #1606OHIO.

TAX EXEMPTION FORMS
If you wish to claim tax exemption, please use the attached form. Use a separate form for each person registered. You can only claim tax exemption if rooms are paid for with an office check or office credit card. Under Ohio law if a personal check or credit card is used, with the expectation of later being reimbursed, tax exemption cannot be claimed.

If any person registering has special dietary needs,
it is important that they contact Delores at 614-221-1266,
so that advance arrangements can be made with the hotel.