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57: Sexual Harassment Oct 07, 2021

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The Workplace Transparency Act requires nearly all Illinois employers to give their employees sexual harassment prevention training every year. Ancel Glink's Amber Samuelson joins us to review the requirements and discuss what employers need to know to comply with the law. Email your questions to podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources --- Municipal Minute, Court Finds Sweepstakes Machines to be Video Gaming Terminals Under State Law http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/09/court-finds-sweepstakes-machines-to-be.html. GovLove, "Addressing Homelessness in Ten Global Cities with Linda Gibbs and Tamiro Mammo": https://elgl.org/podcast-addressing-homelessness-in-ten-global-cities-with-linda-gibbs-and-tamiru-mammo/ --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producer: Erin Monforti, Andrew Scott 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: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers

56: Vaccine Mandates Sep 02, 2021

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The FDA approved the first COVID-19 vaccine and Ancel Glink's Mike Halpin joins us to discuss what that means for employers considering vaccine mandates. Then, Andrew Scott tells about recent tort immunity cases local governments should know to avoid liability from lawsuits. Email your questions about immunity from COVID-19 or immunity from lawsuits to podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources --- Workplace Report EEOC Offers Long-Awaited Guidance on Vaccinations http://workplacereport.ancelglink.com/2021/06/eeoc-offers-long-awaited-guidance-on.html Federal Court Upholds Employer Mandate for the COVID-19 Vaccine http://workplacereport.ancelglink.com/2021/06/federal-court-upholds-employer-mandate.html Municipal Minute Illinois Appellate Court Rules on Tort Immunity Case http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/01/illinois-appellate-court-rules-on-tort.html County Dispatch Services Protected by Tort Immunity Act http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/12/county-dispatch-services-protected-by.html --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matt DiCianni, Andrew Scott Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Ricardo Perez, Matt Smith

55: Sunshine and Supreme Court Cases Aug 05, 2021

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It's summer, so that means it's time to review cases about sunshine laws, along with the significant U.S. Supreme Court cases affecting local governments. Ancel Glink's Eugene Bolotnikov and Dan James review important cases you should know, along with what the Governor's latest disaster declaration means for local government meetings under the Open Meetings Act. Send your questions to podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources --- Municipal Minute Appellate Court Rejects Deliberative Process and Attorney-Client Exemptions in FOIA Challenge http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/07/appellate-court-rejects-deliberative.html Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Digital Billboard Case http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/07/supreme-court-agrees-to-hear-digital.html Court Rules in Favor of Public Bodies in FOIA Case Involving Security Video Footage http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/07/court-rules-in-favor-of-public-bodies.html Supreme Court Finds in Favor of Cheerleader in Social Media Speech Challenge http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/06/supreme-court-finds-in-favor-of.html Court Authorizes Limited Disclosure of Medical Information Under FOIA http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/07/court-authorizes-limited-disclosure-of.html Supreme Court Issues Ruling in Warrantless Search Case http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/07/supreme-court-issues-ruling-in.html --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matt DiCianni, Andrew Scott 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: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers

54: Litigation and Legislation Jul 01, 2021

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Litigation and legislation are on the agenda for another regular meeting of Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast! Tom DiCianni joins us to talk about common questions local officials have about lawsuits they might encounter while serving the public. Then, Erin Monforti reviews legislation from the Illinois General Assembly's 2021 spring session. Send your questions about litigation and legislation to podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources --- Illinois General Assembly Update: OMA Edition http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/06/illinois-general-assembly-update-oma.html Bills Propose Changes to Employee-Related Legislation http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/06/bills-propose-changes-to-employee.html Bills Would Amend Land Use and Other Regulatory Statutes http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/06/bills-would-amend-land-use-and-other.html Legislature Sends Finance-Related Bills to Governor http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/06/legislature-sends-finance-related-bills.html Trailer Bill to SAFE-T Act Sent to Governor http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/06/trailer-bill-to-safe-t-act-sent-to.html Liquor Laws to Know for Phase 5 and Beyond http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/06/liquor-laws-to-know-for-phase-5-and.html Bill Would Amend Affordable Housing Laws http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/06/bill-would-amend-affordable-housing-laws.html IAPD Park Cast, Todd Tucker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51Swh0XSMX8 WBEZ, A Gardener Pushes For Legislation To Help Extend The Growing Season https://www.wbez.org/stories/a-gardener-pushes-for-legislation-to-help-extend-the-growing-season/8b4a5213-3c4e-4522-8944-7ea674ff4d40 Township Officials of Illinois Events https://www.toi.org/events/ New York Times, Florence Fabricant's Peach Upside-Down Cake https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/6355-peach-upside-down-cake?action=click&module=RecipeBox&pgType=recipebox-page&region=recently-viewed&rank=0 --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matt DiCianni, Andrew Scott 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: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers

53: Property Brothers: Park Edition Jun 03, 2021

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Put in your earbuds, take a walk in the park, and join the "Property Brothers" to learn the ins and outs of the purchase, sale, and lease of park property. This popular session from the 2021 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Virtual conference covers what park agencies need to know to evaluate property-related proposals from private and public sector entities alike, and how property transfers can help advance your organization's mission. What's happening in your parks this summer? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources --- Property Brothers: Park Edition - Video: www.youtube.com/ancelglink 2022 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Height Conference Call for Proposals https://www.ilparksconference.com/education/callforproposals/ PAC Again Wades Into First Amendment Territory in Public Comment Challenge http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/04/pac-again-wades-into-first-amendment.html --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matt DiCianni, Andrew Scott 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: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers city-park ambience spring summer zuiderpark.flac sound from http://www.freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/

52: Ethics for Newly Elected Officials May 06, 2021

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We're celebrating three years of Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast and, with so many newly elected officials starting their terms this month, we're celebrating responsibly by reviewing ethics and conflicts of interest with Keri-Lyn Krafthefer and the Illinois Association of County Board Members. What are some of your most common ethics questions? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources --- Illinois Association of County Board Members, Ethics - Video: http://youtube.com/ancelglink Ancel Glink's 2021 Newly Elected Official's Guide: http://ancelglink.com/resource Quorum Forum 51: Parliamentary Procedures http://quorumforum.ancelglink.com/2021/04/51-parliamentary-procedures-for-newly.html --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matthew T. 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: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers

51: Parliamentary Procedures for Newly Elected Officials Apr 01, 2021

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Newly-elected and not-so-newly elected officials are preparing for business after the local government elections. That's why Ancel Glink's Steve Mahrt and Eugene Bolotnikov joined the Illinois Association of County Board Members to review parliamentary procedures and other helpful tips for orderly local government meetings. What strategies does your organization use to promote civility at meetings? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources --- Illinois Association of County Board Members, Parliamentary Procedures - Video: youtube.com/ancelglink - Powerpoint: ancelglink.com/resource Ancel Glink's 2021 Newly Elected Official's Guide: ancelglink.com/resource APA-ISS Spring Conference: ilapa.org/post/2021-apa-iss-spring-conference --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matthew T. 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: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers

50: Sixth Annual APA-CMS Bar Exam Mar 04, 2021

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The American Planning Association's Chicago Metro Section and Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast hosted a live virtual happy hour for the Sixth Annual Bar Exam Planning Law Session! APA-IL President Elect Nina Idemudia and Ancel Glink's Dan Bolin, Greg Jones and Joyce Jezeer joined planning professionals for a realistic law school simulation covering the year's noteworthy cases on FOIA, zoning, short-term rentals and more for Quorum Forum's 50th episode. 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/ Upcoming APA-IL Events https://www.ilapa.org/illinois-planning-events Remote Meetings, P.A.C. Opinion 2020-07 http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/11/pac-interprets-new-remote-meeting.html Zoning, Frederick v. Gaca http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/10/homeowner-prevails-in-zoning-case.html Short term rentals, Stone River Lodge, LLC v. Village of North Utica http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/01/federal-court-addresses-challenge-to.html Remote Meetings, Evans v. City of Joliet http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/04/court-denies-tro-to-stop-remote-city.html Religion & Government, Woodring v. Jackson County http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/02/seventh-circuit-finds-nativity-scene-on.html Liquor Delivery, S.B. 54 http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/01/liquor-delivery-bill-passes-both-houses.html FOIA, Better Government Association v. City of Chicago http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/08/1st-district-issues-opinion-on-foia-and.html Website Accessibility, Robles v. Domino's Pizza https://www.adasoutheast.org/ada/publications/legal/Robles_v_Dominos-Pizza.php Solicitors, Dumiak v. Village of Downers Grove http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2021/01/content-based-regulation-of.html Haymarket Pub & Brewery: https://www.haymarketbeer.com/get-beer-and-more-to-your-door APA-CMS BAR EXAM DRINK PAIRINGS Course: Criminal Law Suggested Pairing: Beer - Modus Hoperandi (Ska Brewing) Course: Constitutional Law Suggested Pairing: Wine - The Federalist (ideally their Bourbon Barrel Aged Zinfandel or Red Blend) Course: Intellectual Property Suggested Pairing: The Bacardi Cocktail Ingredients: 2 oz Bacardi Ocho (or any Gold Rum), .75 oz fresh lime juice, .75 Grenadine Technique: Chill a coupe glass with ice and very cold water and put in freezer for 5 minutes; Add ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake until well chilled; Strain into chilled coupe; Repeat as necessary Course: State and Local Government Suggested Pairing: Beer - Haymarket Brewery's Harold's '83 Honey Ale

49: Not in my Park! Regulating Controversial Park Activities Feb 04, 2021

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Park agencies manage many acres of public space where sometimes controversial activities take place. What authority does your organization have to regulate protests, public art, and more, while respecting the individual rights of park patrons? Find out as Adam Simon and Dan Bolin discuss during "Not in my Park!" proudly presented by Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast at the IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights 2021 Virtual Conference! What controversial activities are impacting your parks? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matthew T. DiCianni Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Matt Smith, Ricardo Perez 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: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers

48: 20 Questions For 2021 Jan 07, 2021

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Local governments will face questions about vaccines, virtual meetings, cannabis licenses, and more in 2021. Ancel Glink's Jaime Such and Rain Montero join us to answer those questions and more to help you prepare for the new year. What are your local government questions for 2021? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! --- Resources --- 2021 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference https://www.ilparksconference.com Can Employers Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines? http://workplacereport.ancelglink.com/2020/07/can-employers-mandate-covid-19-vaccines.html PAC Interprets New Remote Meeting Procedures of OMA in Binding Opinion http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/11/pac-interprets-new-remote-meeting.html PAC Issues Binding Opinion on FOIA and Police Report Involving Juvenile Victim http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/12/pac-issues-binding-opinion-on-foia-and.html Public Body Did Not Waive Ability to Redact Records in FOIA Case http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/10/public-body-did-not-waive-ability-to.html Court Analyzes Subsidiary Body Factors Under FOIA http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/12/court-analyzes-subsidiary-body-factors.html Reminder: IMRF Website Posting Requirements Deadline of January 1, 2021 http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2020/11/reminder-imrf-website-posting.html Installation of New Municipal Elected Officials http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2017/04/installation-of-new-municipal-elected.html --- Credits --- Producer: Daniel J. Bolin Assistant Producers: Matthew T. DiCianni Executive Producers: Julie Tappendorf, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers: Matt Smith, Ricardo Perez 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: www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers

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