Quorum Forum

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

After a historic legislative session, Ancel Glink partner and State Rep. Chris Welch joins Kurt Asprooth for a special meeting to discuss a capital bill bringing new casinos, sports betting, and more video gaming terminals to Illinois communities. We also discuss “Tobacco 21,” a new Open Meetings Act exception, and more important legislation affecting local governments. Questions about new #localgov legislation? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Christy Michaelson, Matt DiCianni 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 Illinois General Assembly recently approved recreational cannabis and, with the Governor’s expected signature, the new law will bring sweeping changes to local governments and employers. Ancel Glink’s Adam Simon and Matt DiCianni discuss questions local governments will have about cannabis business regulations, personal use, possession, home cultivation, state and local taxes, prosecutions, expungements, and more! We also discuss how recreational cannabis will affect employers and employees in the workplace. Questions about the new law? Do you know who might have climbed in to our podcast studio? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com. Read more about recreational cannabis at Municipal Minute: https://bit.ly/2EVPeGj and Workplace Report: https://bit.ly/2XzOTk2. Credits --- Producer: Matt DiCianni Assistant Producers: Megan Mack, 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

It’s Quorum Forum podcast’s first birthday party! We’re celebrating with David Warner and recent annexation cases from Municipal Minute. Then, Derke Price reviews what newly (and not-so-newly) elected officials need to know about local government procurement. Questions about purchasing goods and services? Happy birthday wishes? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! Download Ancel Glink’s Newly Elected Official’s Guide: http://ancelglink.com/Resource/Download/174 Visit municipalminute.ancelglink.com or subscribe at: https://app.feedblitz.com/f/?sub=926673 Read more about the annexation cases from this episode: http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2018/10/homeowners-may-not-enforce-terms-of.html http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2019/04/subsequent-lot-owners-responsible-for.html http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2018/11/appellate-court-says-illegal-use.html

Make like a tree and leaf your headphones on for our Quorum Forum Arbor Day Special! Brandon Naser and Joe Hansen of Park Ridge's Forestry Division discuss Arbor Day in the City, and the important benefits trees provide the community. They also share important tree-sources from the Chicago Region Trees Initiative (www.chicagorti.org), including a their recent 2050 Master Plan (chicagorti.org/MasterPlan) and a video encouraging tree investment (chicagorti.org/ReduceCosts). How does your community celebrate Arbor Day? Tree-mail us at podcast@ancelglink.com! Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: David Warner, Matt DiCianni, Megan Mack, 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