Quorum Forum

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 mor...

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 podcas...

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 impor...

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 Ko...

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 emplo...

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 us...

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,...

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...

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 s...

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 questio...

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! Cr...

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 yo...

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 fo...

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 Wh...

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 #localg...

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, ex...

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 Elect...

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/Maste...

Prosecutions are on the agenda, as Aaron Bitterman joins us from Ancel Glink Defense E-News (emus?) with new and proposed rules affecting ordinance enforcement for local governments. Then, experienced litigator and former prosecutor Kathy Kunkle discusses ways local governments can avoid malicious prosecution claims. Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com to subscribe to Ancel Glink Defense E-News, an...

Tiny homes are a big trend, and Kurt Asprooth joins our regular meeting to discuss local regulations for these unique structures; but first John Reding and Ancel Glink's "In the Zone" land use newsletter bring us the latest on recreational cannabis proposals in Illinois. Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com to subscribe to In the Zone, and stay up to date on important land use news! Credits --- Prod...

Join Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast for a special meeting recorded live at Haymarket Pub & Brewery from the APA-CMS Bar Exam Planning Law Session, a realistic law school simulation for planners and land use professionals hosted by the American Planning Association's Chicago Metro Section. Ancel Glink's Greg Jones and Megan Mack discuss some of the audience's favorite planning law topics, inclu...

The "Silver Tsunami" has arrived for employers and local governments, so management of increasing numbers of older employees is on the agenda. Matt DiCianni joins us from Ancel Glink's Workplace Report to discuss the latest age discrimination cases. Then, Jim Rock talks retirement, IMRF, and his time at the 2019 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference. How is your organization helping its most...

Nearly all employers have workers' compensation claims, but how are they different for local governments? Experienced attorneys Britt Isaly and Greg Rode join us for a special meeting to discuss things local officials and staff might not know about worker's compensation, including common defense strategies, the advantages and disadvantages of settlement, and a recent law providing new benefits to...

We're staying warm this winter with sunshine laws! Erin Pell talks about managing requests for public records under the Freedom of Information Act, while Ancel Glink Today's David Warner brings us recent updates from the Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor. Then, Julie Tappendorf joins us from the popular Municipal Minute blog with top tips for holding legal meetings under the Open...

Election season isn't just for candidates! Local election officials and electoral boards have many responsibilities to make elections happen. Meanwhile, local governments are asked to enforce political sign regulations and electioneering laws. Sometimes local governments get involved in elections themselves with their own referenda and public questions. With so many election-related issues, Ancel...