In this episode, we share Ancel Glink attorney Melissa Hall's recent ILCMA presentation, "Digital Decisions: Navigating AI's Impact on the Modern Workplace." Mysi examines the current legal landscape surrounding the use of artificial intelligence in labor relations and employment practices.

Highlights:

• The Legal Landscape: Overview of federal and state regulations, including EEOC guidelines on Title VII and the ADA.
• Illinois Specifics: A look at the AI Video Interview Act (AIVIA) and the 2026 amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act.
• Bias and Mitigation: Understanding automation bias, selective adherence, and real-world examples of algorithmic discrimination.
• Labor Relations: How major unions (ILA, SAG-AFTRA, AFL-CIO) are negotiating AI safeguards and transparency.
• Best Practices: Practical steps for employers, including the NIST Risk Management Framework and the importance of human oversight.

Upcoming Presentation:

• The Legacy of Euclid 100 Years On: See Ancel Glink's David S. Silverman at the 2026 National Planning Conference in Detroit on April 26, 2026, at 10:30 AM.

Resources:

• Presentation Slides: Digital Decisions: Navigating AI's Impact on the Modern Workplace
• Municipal Minute: The New Year Countdown – Public Safety
• Coalition Resource: San Jose Government AI Coalition

Credits:

• Featured Guest: Melissa A. Hall
• Producer/Chair: Daniel J. Bolin
• Executive Producer: Keri-Lyn J. Krafthefer
• Engineer: Rick 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.

We have a quorum! In this special 100th episode, we celebrate a major milestone by hosting a special live recording from Ancel Glink's Chicago headquarters. Our featured guest is our esteemed friend and colleague, Julie Tappendorf, who joins us on the eve of her retirement to reflect on her distinguished career in local government law. Julie is a prolific writer and counselor helping local governments across Illinois with land use, social media, legal compliance, and more. In this career retrospective, Julie shares the professional lessons she learned along her journey—from her early days in military intelligence to becoming a leading local government lawyer.

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Episode Highlights

• From Cryptology to Codes: Julie reflects on her eight years as a Korean cryptologic-linguist in the U.S. Army and how the discipline of military intelligence prepared her for legal practice.

• The Land Use Landscape: We review the evolution of development and annexation agreements. Julie explains how these contracts reduce adversarial friction and why formal agreements are critical for risk management.

• Municipal Minute: Julie shares the origin story of her award-winning blog, Municipal Minute, which has registered over 3.3 million visits. She discusses her foresight in identifying social media as a legal issue for local governments as early as 2011.

• Social Media After Lindke: What the Supreme Court's ruling in Lindke v. Freed means for local officials. Julie provides essential advice on maintaining separate personal and official accounts and navigating the "actual authority" test.

• The Future of the Field: A candid discussion on the next "tweeting into trouble" moment—Artificial Intelligence. Julie warns about the risks of AI "hallucinations" and the importance of verifying legal output.

• Public Comment Segment: Ancel Glink attorneys share the most impactful lessons they have learned from Julie over the years, ranging from effective meeting procedures to the "gold standard" of responsiveness.

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Contact Us

How has the Municipal Minute blog or the Quorum Forum podcast helped your organization? We want to hear from you!

• Email: [email protected]

• Hotline: 312.604.9185

• Website: quorumforum.ancelglink.com

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Resources

• Municipal Minute

• Development by Agreement: A Tool Kit for Land Developers and Local Government, Second Edition

• Social Media and Local Governments: Navigating the New Public Square, Second Edition

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Credits

• Producer: Daniel J. Bolin

• Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf

• Chair: Daniel J. Bolin

• Co-Hosts: Erin Monforti, Katie Nagy, Tyler Smith

• Engineer: Rick Perez (behind the glass for our protection)

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Disclaimer

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 at www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers.

Farewell, 2025—and a warm welcome to the New Year! In this holiday episode, the Quorum Forum podcast hosts its annual tradition of revisiting new legislation and case law that local government listeners should know for 2026. Ancel Glink attorneys Erin Monforti, Katie Nagy and Alexis Carter captained teams of Ancel Glink attorneys in a competition to leave the most messages about new laws on the Quorum Forum hotline. Who will win? Our listeners, of course! The episode provides critical updates on laws taking effect (or possibly taking effect) in 2026, including Open Meetings Act amendments, Freedom of Information Act amendments, a law restricting local parking requirements near transit, and more! Email your questions to [email protected]. Happy Holidays!

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Resources

• Illinois General Assembly Passes Bill Amending OMA and FOIA

• In the Zone: General Assembly Sends "People Over Parking Act to the Governor

• Public Act 104-0078: Amendments to Military Leave Act

• Public Act 104-0171: Amendments to Victims' Economic Security and Safety Act

• Public Act 104-0076: Amendments to Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act

• Public Act 104-0193: Amendments to Employee Blood and Organ Donation Leave Act

• Public Act 104-0259: Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act

• Bitner v. City of Pekin

• Workers Compensation Benefits Barred Where Pension Board Denied Line-of-Duty Benefits

• Public Act 104-0364: Amendments to Interstate Mutual Emergency Aid Act

• Public Act 104-0097: Amendments to Counties Code, Municipal Code

• Bill Requiring Local Libraries to Stock "Opioid Antagonists" Passes Both Houses of General Assembly

• Narcan in Libraries

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Credits

Producer: Daniel J. Bolin

Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf

Chair: Erin M. Monforti

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

In this episode, Ancel Glink's Tyler Smith and Eugene Bolotnikov discuss options for local governments to navigate the current regulatory landscape of e-bikes and e-scooters. The discussion aims to help communities address concerns regarding public safety while providing some clarity to the owners and operators of these vehicles. Tyler and Eugene recently presented on this topic at the 2025 APA-IL State Conference, delving into the regulatory options available to communities in Illinois.

Special Segment: Public Comment Live from the APA-IL Conference

• The episode includes a public comment segment featuring a live question and answer session focused on e-bike and e-scooter regulations, recorded live at the 2025 APA-IL State Conference.
• Participants ask questions about communities shifting regulation away from state-defined classes (such as regulating by wattage instead), the inconsistency of regulations between neighboring communities, and the overlapping jurisdiction of municipalities and park districts.
• The presenters note that there has been a significant rise in regulatory attention in Illinois, especially in Cook County suburbs, following high-profile, fatal collisions involving e-bikes and vehicles.

Department of Public Works

Ancel Glink attorneys will be presenting at several upcoming events:

• Ancel Glink equity partner Julie Tappendorf will be presenting on the First Amendment in public forum spaces at the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education's Local Government Law Institute conference on December 5th, 2025.
• Many Ancel Glink attorneys, including Eugene Bolotnikov, will have sessions at the IAPD/IPRA 2026 Soaring to New Heights Conference, which runs from January 25th, 2026 to January 27, 2026.

Contact Us

How are e-bikes and e-scooters affecting your community? Email us at [email protected] or call the Quorum Forum hotline at 312-604-9185.

Credits

• Chair: Tyler J. Smith
• Guest: Eugene Bolotnikov
• Producer: Daniel J. Bolin
• Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf
• Engineers: Ricardo Perez

This podcast is provided as a service to public and private sector clients and friends. It is intended to offer timely general information of interest but should not be considered a substitute for legal advice. The full disclaimer can be reviewed at www.ancelglink.com/disclaimers.

In this episode, Ancel Glink Partner David S. Silverman, FAICP, provides an in-depth breakdown of the essential components and negotiation strategies for drafting effective Redevelopment Agreements (RDAs) from his presentation at the Southland Development Authority's TIF Talk training session. David explains that the RDAs serve as a clear roadmap for the project, governing everything from development specifics to the flow of incentives and guarantees, requiring an internal logic that ensures it remains understandable for potentially decades. How is your organization approaching economic development agreements? Email us at [email protected]!

Resources:

Ancel Glink at the APA-IL State Conference

• "Municipal Initiated Upzonings: Lessons Learned" featuring Tyler Smith on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

• "Injunctions & Dragons: Planning Law Fantasy Adventure" featuring Dan Bolin, along with Erin Monforti and Trevor Dick, FAICP (Village of Lombard) and Phil Green, AICP (Village of Hoffman Estates) on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

• "GovLove + APA-IL Live Podcast: Award-Winning Planners" featuring Dan Bolin and Andy Cross, AICP (The Lakota Group) on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

• "Small But Mighty: ADUs, Tiny Homes & Cottage Communities" featuring David Silverman, FAICP, Greg Jones, AICP, and Erin Monforti, alongside Angela Mesaros, AICP (Village of Homewood), Falon Young (City of Chicago), and Samar Jha (AARP) on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

• "Watt" A Ride: Navigating the Regulatory Landscape of E-Bikes and E-Scooters" featuring Eugene Bolotnikov and Tyler Smith on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

• "E-Scooters, E-Bikes & Public Camping Regulations: Strategies for Municipal Planners to Avoid Legal Roadblocks" featuring Megan Mack and Tyler Smith on Friday, October 10, 2025.

Municipal Minute, City Could Withhold Employment Taxes from PEDA Benefits

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Credits

Producer: Daniel J. Bolin

Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf

Chair: Daniel J. Bolin Engineers:

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.

On the latest episode of Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast, Dan Bolin and Alex Cambiazo put their case law update to the test in "Artificial Intelligence v. Alex Intelligence!" Dan plays AI-generated summaries of recent cases affecting local governments and employers, and Alex provides insights, corrections, and key takeaways from her own legal summaries. How are these legal issues affecting your organization? Email us at [email protected]!

Cases Discussed:

• Undercover Officer Misconduct: Veronica Hinton v. The City of Chicago – Clarifying when an officer's private actions fall "under color of state law" and the implications for municipal liability.

• Municipal Impoundment Fees: Matthew E. Carter v. The City of Alton – Examining the constitutionality of administrative fees for vehicle impoundment related to criminal offenses and the importance of administrative remedies.

• FOIA & Body Camera Footage: NBC Subsidiary (WMAQ-TV) LLC v. The Chicago Police Department – Understanding law enforcement exemptions under FOIA and the "reasonable expectation of privacy" for body camera recordings of victims and witnesses.

• Employment Discrimination: Kara Mitchell v. Exxon Mobil Corporation – Highlighting the importance of clear, consistent, and well-documented performance review systems in defending against sex discrimination claims.

Also in this Episode:

• A Public Comment segment addressing school flyers and free speech limitations in limited public forums, drawing on E.D. v. Noblesville School District.

• The Department of Public Works discusses Ancel Glink's sessions at the APA-IL State Conference.

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Credits:

• Producer: Daniel J. Bolin

• Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf

• Chair: Daniel J. Bolin

• Engineer: 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/disclaimer

To celebrate the release of the 2025 Newly Elected Officials Guide, we're re-releasing one of our most popular episodes, "Tips for Newly Elected Officials"!

"The Quorum Forum hotline is open and Ancel Glink attorneys called with their tips and congratulations for newly and not-so-newly elected local government officials in Illinois. Adam Simon, Erin Monforti, Derke Price, Julie Tappendorf, and Dan Bolin shared helpful tips on local government meetings, public comment, working with staff, and more! What tips do you have for newly elected officials? Call us at 312.604.9185!"

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Producer: Daniel J. Bolin

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

The General Assembly recently concluded its spring session and Ancel Glink's Eugene Bolotnikov joins us to talk about recent legislation local government should know, including updates on veteran housing, grant opportunities for libraries, law enforcement hiring practices and more . What new laws are you following? Email us at [email protected]!

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Producer: Daniel J. Bolin

Executive Producers: Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Julie Tappendorf

Chair: Tyler J. Smith

Engineers: 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

How can decisions issued by the nation's highest court impact community development at the local level? Find out as Megan Mack and Erin Monforti join the APA-ISS Spring Planning Conference to discuss two recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions, City of Grants Pass v. Johnson and Sheetz v. County of El Dorado. Email your questions to [email protected]!

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Resources

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Supreme Court Upholds Ordinance Prohibiting Camping & Sleeping on Public Property

http://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/07/supreme-court-upholds-ordinance.html

Supreme Court Holds that Legislatively Enacted Impact Fees are Not Exempt from Nollan and Dolan

https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2024/05/in-zone-supreme-court-holds-that.html

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Credits

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Producer: Daniel J. Bolin

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

The American Planning Association Chicago Metro Section recently teamed up with Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast for the 10th annual "Bar Exam" planning law session. This event is a realistic simulated law school experience testing planners and land use professionals on important planning law cases on group housing, short-term rentals, and more! The 2025 session featured in this episode was recorded live at One Lake Brewing in Oak Park. As is tradition, everyone literally "passed the bar" after attending this session. This episode also marks seven years of Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast! Email your land use and zoning questions to [email protected]!

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Producer: Daniel J. Bolin

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