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David Silverman and Dan Bolin are back for a livestream of Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast to discuss the latest on accessory dwelling units in Illinois and recent constitutional challenges to local ordinances affecting homeless populations. They also review your questions on the latest legal issues affecting local governments. Email us your questions at podcast@ancelglink.com --- Resources --- Watch the Quorum Forum 45 Livestream at www.youtube.com/ancelglink CDC, [Interim Guidance on Unsheltered Homelessness and COVID-19 for Homeless Service Providers and Local Officials](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/homeless-shelters/unsheltered-homelessness.html) --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matthew T. DiCianni Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers

The American Planning Association, Illinois Chapter's virtual 2020 State Conference featured the APA-IL Planning Law Symposium presented by Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast. Trevor Dick from the City of Aurora joined Ancel Glink's ShawnTe Raines, David Silverman, and Dan Bolin for discussions on important legal issues affecting planners, including pandemic-time public meetings, economic recovery tools, defending religious land use cases, and more. Planners can register to watch and earn CM credits on the APA-IL Conference website, and everyone can listen to the APA-IL Planning Law Symposiumon the latest episode of Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast. Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matthew T. DiCianni Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers

Join us for a live recording of the latest episode of Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2020. Julie Tappendorf will join us to review a recent Illinois appellate court decision finding communications pertaining to public business in public officials’ personal text messages and e-mail accounts are public records subject to FOIA. Then, Kathy Kunkle explains what qualified immunity means for local governments in the ongoing national conversation about claims against police. Just visit www.youtube.com/ancelglink on Thursday at noon to listen and share your questions with us! --- Resources --- What the Quorum Forum 43 Livestream at [youtube.com/ancelglink](www.youtube.com/ancelglink) Municipal Minute, [1st District Issues Opinion On FOIA and Emails/Texts on Personal Devices](http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/08/1st-district-issues-opinion-on-foia-and.html) Municipal Minute, [Case Addresses Employee Termination and Political Affiliation](http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/08/case-addresses-employee-termination-and.html) Illinois Municipal League, [Qualified Immunity](https://www.iml.org/file.cfm?key=19367) --- Credits Producer: Matthew T. DiCianni Assistant Producers: Daniel J. Bolin Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers

We're celebrating summertime on Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast talking about sunshine laws with Eugene Bolotnikov, including the latest guidance from the Public Access Counselor on the Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act during the COVID-19 pandemic. Then, Catie Coghlan reviews how the State of Illinois and large counties are distributing CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Funds to local governments. How have your local government meetings changed during the pandemic? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! Watch the podcast at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlUnJjNRMQQ. ​--- Resources --- Municipal Minute, Updated PAC Guidance on OMA and FOIA During the COVID-19 Pandemic http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/07/updated-pac-guidance-on-oma-and-foia.html Municipal Minute, Court Rejects Bad Faith Claims in FOIA Dispute http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/07/court-rejects-bad-faith-claims-in-foia.html Municipal Minute, PAC Issues Binding Opinion Interpreting FOIA Exemption Regarding Fair Trial or Impartial Hearing http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/07/pac-issues-binding-opinion-interpreting.html DCEO Local CURE website https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/Pages/CURE.aspx Cook County: CARES Information for Local Governments https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/cares-act-information-local-governments Lake County: Lake County Forward https://www.lakecountyil.gov/4444/Lake-County-Forward DuPage County: Calendar and Minutes http://dupage.iqm2.com/Citizens/calendar.aspx Will County: CARES Act Information https://www.willcountyillinois.com/CARES-Act/CARES-Guidelines Kane County: Calendar and Minutes https://www.countyofkane.org/Pages/CountyBoard/committee.aspx?cID=2 Municipal Minute, Required Postings for the IMRF and Participating Municipalities http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/07/required-postings-for-imrf-and.html Workplace Report, Can Employers Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines?http://workplacereport.ancelglink.com/2020/07/can-employers-mandate-covid-19-vaccines.html Workplace Report, The Impact of Chicago's Travel Order on EPSLA http://workplacereport.ancelglink.com/2020/07/the-impact-of-chicagos-travel-order-on.html --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matthew T. DiCianni Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers

Timely issues affecting public and private employers are on the agenda for the latest episode of Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast. Matt DiCianni discusses whether employees risk discipline at work for participating in recent protests. Then, Mike Halpin reviews the Supreme Court’s recent decision on gay and transgender rights, and what it means for local governments and other employers. What issues are your employees facing this summer? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources Municipal Minute, Civil Rights Act Protects Against Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/06/civil-rights-act-protects-against.html Workplace Report, Supreme Court Decision http://workplacereport.ancelglink.com/2020/06/supreme-court-decision.html --- Credits Producer: Matthew T. DiCianni Assistant Producers: Daniel J. Bolin Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers

Polco/NRC recently assembled local government partners from across the country for the “Forward Together: Virtual Conference for Local Government.” Ancel Glink's Daniel J. Bolin proudly represented Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) and discussed emergency practices that are changing expectations for residents and local governments alike for local government meetings, work from home, and more! What are some "bells that can't be unrung" after COVID-19 in your community? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources What Will Be Different for Local Governments Long After COVID-19? https://www.n-r-c.com/different-local-governments-covid-19/ Forward Together: Virtual Conference Recordings https://www.n-r-c.com/forward-together-virtual-conference-localgov/ --- Credits Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Christy Michaelson, Matt DiCianni Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers

The Illinois General Assembly recently concluded a socially-distanced special session unlike any other, sending lots of legislation affection local governments to the Governor. Ancel Glink partner and State Rep. Chris Welch joins us to discuss local government funding, remote meeting attendance, cocktails to-go, and more! Share your questions about legislation affecting local governments at podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources --- Municipal Minute, Illinois Liquor Control Commission Releases Updated COVID-19 Guidance http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/06/illinois-liquor-control-commission.html Municipal Minute, General Assembly Sends Remote Meetings Bill to Governor http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/05/general-assembly-sends-remote-meetings.html http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/05/update-eo-2020-39-addresses-remote.html Municipal Minute, Illinois General Assembly Passes Legislation Affecting Local Governments http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/05/illinois-general-assembly-passes.html Municipal Minute, Governor Pritzker Issues New Disaster Declaration and Phase 3 EO http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/05/governor-pritzker-issues-new-disaster.html Municipal Minute, Municipalities Prepare for Outdoor Dining Under Phase 3 Guidance http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/05/municipalities-prepare-for-outdoor.html DCEO, Rebuild Illinois Programs https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/CommunityServices/CommunityInfrastructure/Pages/RebuildIllinois_Programs.aspx --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Christy Michaelson, Matt DiCianni Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers

In partnership with the APA-IL Legislative Committee, David Silverman and Greg Jones share ten best practices for virtual public meetings and ensuring due process during public hearings with limited physical attendance. Joined by hundreds of APA-IL chapter members and other local government professionals during a live web conference, we celebrate two years of Quorum Forum podcast and discuss important questions about managing land use applications during COVID-19. What questions do you have about remote public hearings? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com. Municipal Minute, Tips for Remote Zoning Hearings http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/05/tips-for-remote-zoning-hearings.html Forward Together: Virtual Local Government Conference Dan Bolin and ELGL, Bells That Can’t Be Unrung: Local Government Impacts May 12, 2020 at 11:00a https://elgl.org/event/forward-together-a-local-government-virtual-conference-day-one/ NPC20 @ Home David Silverman, Legal Issues Associated With Planning and Zoning Hearings in a Pandemic. Wednesday, April 29, 2020 from noon - 1:30 p.m. CDT https://planning.org/events/activity/9199190/ --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Christy Michaelson , Matt DiCianni Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers

Local governments are asking a lot of questions about the new federal legislation on sick leave and expanded FMLA. As a result, Ancel Glink's labor and employment team recently hosted a webinar on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act, and we're pleased to share it with you on Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast! Listen to Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Margaret Kostopulos, Chris Welch, and Matt DiCianni discuss common questions about new COVID19 leave laws, including: What local governments does this apply to? Which employees do these laws cover? Under what circumstances do we have to pay employees under these laws? How do these laws relate to our existing leave laws? How does this apply to first responders? How can we prevent abuses of these laws? What are the best practices? ...and more! What questions do you have about COVID19 leave laws? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources --- Webinar, COVID19 Leave Laws Presentation Slides http://ancelglink.com/Resource/Download/1268 Webinar, COVID19 Leave Laws Video https://bit.ly/3dTIVmE Municipal Minute, municipalminute.ancelglink.com Workplace Report, workplacereport.ancelglink.com --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matt DiCianni, Christy Michaelson Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers

Local governments are stepping up to the challenges presented by the ongoing pandemic, and we were fortunate to have many officials and staff join us to share their coronavirus response questions. State Rep. Chris Welch reviewed the state’s ongoing efforts to help local governments and businesses, while Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf, and Matt DiCianni covered questions about managing employees, open meetings, essential services, and the other COVID-19 issues facing local governments. Share your coronavirus response questions with us at podcast@ancelglink.com. --- Resources --- DCEO, Emergency Small Business Grants and Loans Assistance https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/SmallBizAssistance/Pages/EmergencySBAIntiatives.aspx DCEO, Non-Essential Business Complaints https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/da22b3bda11940338dc00628e56486fd IEMA, Public Assistance (PA) Eligibility https://www2.illinois.gov/iema/LocalEMA/Pages/PA_Eligibility.aspx Governor Pritzker, State and Local Officials Call Usually Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:30p Phone Number: (312) 535-8110 Access Code: 806 686 109# Municipal Minute, Conducting Meetings During COVID-19 http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/03/conducting-meetings-during-covid-19.html Workplace Report, FFCRA Applicability to Public Employers http://workplacereport.ancelglink.com/2020/03/ffcra-applicability-to-public-employers.html Workplace Report, FAQ’S on Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act with DOL Guidance http://workplacereport.ancelglink.com/2020/03/faqs-on-emergency-paid-sick-leave-act.html Workplace Report, FAQs on The Emergency Family Medical Leave Expansion Act http://workplacereport.ancelglink.com/2020/03/faqs-on-emergency-family-medical-leave.html Quorum Forum: Coronavirus Q&A Video https://youtu.be/_wF6pG1jTg4 --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matt DiCianni. Christy Michaelson Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers

The American Planning Association’s Chicago Metro Section and Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast were live at the Haymarket Pub & Brewery for the Fifth Annual Bar Exam Planning Law Session! Muse Community + Design’s Nina Idemudia and Ancel Glink’s Dan Bolin, Greg Jones, and Christy Michaelson joined planning professionals for a realistic law school simulation covering the year’s noteworthy land use cases on zoning, cannabis, short-term rentals and more. What do you think will be the biggest issues for planners this year? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources --- APA Chicago Metro Section https://www.ilapa.org/chicago-metro-section APA, People Behind the Plans podcast, Nina Idemudia https://www.planning.org/podcast/people-behind-the-plans-nina-idemudia-aicp/ Inclusionary Zoning, Cherk v. County of Marin https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=10556282075372991775&hl=en&as_sdt=6&as_vis=1&oi=scholarr Cannabis Use and Possession http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2019/12/cannabis-act-amendments-signed-by.html Homelessness, Martin v. Boise http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/01/supreme-court-refuses-to-hear-homeless.html Signs, American Beverage Association v. California State Outdoor Advertising Association http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2019/03/federal-court-limits-size-of-required.html Short-Term Rentals, Rosenblatt v. City of Santa Monica http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2019/10/ninth-circuit-upholds-citys-short-term.html Annexation Agreements, United City of Yorkville v. Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2019/04/subsequent-lot-owners-responsible-for.html Takings, Knick v. Township of Scott http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2019/07/supreme-court-strikes-down-30-plus.html Telecommunications, Labell v. City of Chicago http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2019/10/court-upholds-citys-amusement-tax-on.html --- Credits --- Producer: Dan Bolin Assistant Producers: Christy Michaelson, Michael Halpin, Rain Montero, Matt DiCianni Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Dan Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers

Recorded live at the Chicago Children's Museum, Ancel Glink attorneys join the Quorum Forum podcast to cover highlights from the IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference! Podcasting from the top of a fire truck, Adam Simon covers park district finance, and regulating cannabis use and other controversial activities in parks. Then, Matt DiCianni discusses what cannabis means for parks employees, while Ashton Tunk talks about recent changes to the Freedom of Information Act. What are your favorite parts of the park conference? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources --- Download the Cannabis Response Checklist for Parks: http://www.ancelglink.com/Resource Register for the Feb. 26 APA-CMS Bar Exam Planning Law Session: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planning-law-session-bar-exam-2020-tickets-88980520131 --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matt DiCianni. Christy Michaelson Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers

Quorum Forum 33: “Ring in the New Year” Caller Special Quorum Forum podcast welcomes Ancel Glink’s Adam Simon to celebrate the new year and his recent appellate court victory helping municipalities correctly collect cable franchise fees. Then, we ring in 2020 by taking calls and answering questions about public employees, public comment, cannabis, and more. What questions are you facing in the new year? Leave us a voicemail at 312.604.9178, or email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! Resources --- Municipal Minute Court Awards Cable Franchise Fees to Village over County: http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2019/11/court-awards-cable-franchise-fees-to.html Local Governments Prepare Responses to Cannabis Trailer Bill: http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2019/11/local-governments-prepare-responses-to.html PAC Provides Guidance on “General Subject Matter” for Agenda Items: http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2019/11/pac-provides-guidance-on-general.html New Public Labor Relations Law, (SB 1784, PA 101-620): http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/101/PDF/101-0620.pdf ELGL, Accessible Government Websites and Digital Services Webinar: https://elgl.org/rewind-accessible-government-websites-and-digital-services/ IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference, Jan. 23-25: https://www.ilparksconference.com/ ILCMA Winter Conference, Feb. 5-7: https://www.ilcma.org/conferences/ Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matt DiCianni, Christy Michaelson Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers.

It's a Quorum Forum podcast holiday special! Ancel Glink attorneys are telling Santa what local governments need to know for the holidays and beyond. Christy Michaelson discusses maintaining city sidewalks, busy sidewalks, while Aaron Bitterman talks recent tort immunity cases. Finally, Mark Heinle reviews new laws affecting local governments and employers in the new year, on topics ranging from sexual harassment to the minimum wage. What do you think local governments need to know for the new year? Email Santa at podcast@ancelglink.com! Resources --- IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference, Jan. 23-25: https://www.ilparksconference.com/ Credits --- Producer: Christy Michaelson Assistant Producers:, Matt DiCianni Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers

Ancel Glink litigation partner Ellen Emery joins us for a meeting at the dog park to preview the 2019 Illinois Association of Park Districts Legal Symposium and significant court decisions affecting your district’s day-to-day operations. Later, we adjourn to closed session to talk about what local governments should know about the Open Meetings Act exception for discussing litigation. What questions do you have about discussing litigation in closed session? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! Resources --- IAPD Legal Symposium, Nov. 14: https://www.ilparks.org/page/legalsymposium IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference, Jan. 23-25: https://www.ilparksconference.com/ ELGL Website Accessibility Webinar: https://elgl.org/is-your-website-accessible-to-those-with-disabilities-should-it-be/ Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matt DiCianni, Christy Michaelson Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith Audio effects courtesy of Klankbeeld: https://freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/ This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers

Join us for a special meeting of Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast recorded live from the Expo Stage at the American Planning Association, Illinois State Conference in Evanston! Kurt Asprooth and Dan Bolin answer questions from planners about the forthcoming introduction of recreational cannabis in Illinois. Do you have questions about recreational cannabis? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Christy Michaelson, Matt DiCianni Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers

The latest Quorum Forum podcast was recorded live from Kitty O’Shea’s at the 2019 Illinois Municipal League Conference! State Rep. Chris Welch and Kurt Asprooth join us to discuss sports betting and gaming, while Keri-Lyn Krafthefer talks about government transparency and watchdog groups. Finally, Matt DiCianni takes a look at the future of local government websites. What interesting things did you learn at IML this year? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matt DiCianni, Christy Michaelson Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers

Quorum Forum podcast is heading back to school at Nice Meeting University! Ancel Glink’s Stewart Diamond teaches us about rules for good local government meetings, while Ashton Tunk covers Open Meetings Act news. We also study hard seltzer consumers' claims of immunity from statutes and local ordinances, based on the theory "there ain't no laws when you're drinking claws." What tips do you have for good local government meetings? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! Learn More --- Interested in Diamond’s Rules of Order? Email sdiamond@ancelglink.com! Quorum Forum 10, Live from IML 2018! with Stewart Diamond http://quorumforum.ancelglink.com/2018/10/live-from-iml-2018.html Municipal Minute, Open Meetings Act “Personnel” Exemption Expanded http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2019/08/open-meetings-act-personnel-exemption.html Municipal Minute, Amendments to OMA Allow Alternative Training for Municipal Officials http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2019/08/amendments-to-oma-allow-alternative.html Municipal Minute, PAC Says Board Violated "Public Recital" Provision of OMA http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2019/05/pac-says-board-violated-public-recital.html Municipal Minute, 15 Minute Limit on Public Comment Violated OMA http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2019/01/15-minute-limit-on-public-comment.html Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matt DiCianni, Christy Michaelson Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers

How can employers avoid common mistakes? Employment litigator John Hayes tells us during a regular meeting of Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast, while law clerk Mike Halpin shares recent employment laws and cases that local governments and employers need to know. Does your organization have challenges with employees? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! Learn More --- Quorum Forum 6, What to do When Your Gov Gets Sued! https://bit.ly/2YxxJDh Bradley v. University Park: https://bit.ly/2ZloYND Cannici v. Melrose Park: https://bit.ly/2GFVNxB Illinois Workplace Transparency Act: https://bit.ly/2Kcvdx4 Illinois Minimum Wage Increase: https://bit.ly/2Zkqgsx Credits --- Producer: Christy Michaelson Assistant Producers: Matt DiCianni Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith This podcast is provided as a service to our public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to provide timely general information of interest, but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. Read our full disclaimer: ancelglink.com/disclaimers