Local Government Law Legislative and Caselaw Update 2022

Contentious issues involving the Freedom of Information and Open Meetings Act can feel like the “Municipal Attorneys' Full Employment Act.” Questions about personnel records, police videos, texts by elected officials, social media posts, unduly (as well as not unduly but still tremendously burdensome) requests, and remote meetings continue to pop up in daily practice. This session addresses some of the more sticky and recurring sunshine law issues and the latest developments in those areas.

Covers updates on public/private partnerships; zoning code development; comprehensive plans; LaSalle factors; state and federal law considerations. Also offers insights into issues relating to drug rehabilitation centers, data centers, office to residential conversion projects; logistics facilties; renewable energy; and telecommunications.

Review recent ARDC Annual Report statistics on mental health and attorney wellness. Tips will be presented for practicing law and self-care and for dealing with stress and depression. The role of colleagues, peers, mentors and of attorney regulation will be discussed as a way of providing meaningful help.