Legal News & Updates
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Latest Updates & News
Gov. Pritzker Renews His Call to Ban Cell Phones in Illinois Classrooms
During his annual State of the State address, Governor Pritzker renewed his call to ban cell phone use during school hours, stating, “It’s time to get cell phones out of the classroom.” The Governor’s office cited research showing that “72% of high school teachers identified cell phone distraction as a ‘major problem’ in their classroom.”
ISSRA, Not FOIA: Clarifying Parents’ Avenue to Access Educational Records
Parents have the right to access their student’s educational records. However, there can be confusion as to which avenue under the law they can or should pursue for access to these student records.
Illinois PAC Issues Binding Opinion on Improper Restrictions on Public Comment
The Illinois PAC issued binding opinion 26-001, finding that the Village of Sauk Village violated the Open Meetings Act by impermissibly restricting a member of the public from addressing the Village Board during a committee meeting.
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We Will Continue to Be Available During the COVID-19 Crisis – How to Contact Us
As COVID-19 continues to impact our communities, our focus remains on supporting our clients and keeping our employees healthy. We want you to know that we are here for you…
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Update on Transportation Vendors’ Request for Shut-Down Payments
Several questions have arisen from ISBE’s March 17, 2020 webinar with respect to transportation vendors’ widespread requests to school districts for continued payments during the COVID-19 shutdown. Through recent communications,…
| COVID-19, In Brief
COVID-19: Updated Guidance on Preparedness and Response
Information surrounding COVID‐19 (Coronavirus) is constantly evolving as we continue to learn more about the virus including how it is transmitted, actions being taken to prevent its spread, and what…
| COVID-19, In Brief
Key Information about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
On March 11, 2020, the House of Representatives introduced the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Families First Bill”) which, if signed into law, provides FY2020 supplemental funding, emergency waivers,…
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Governor Suspends Physical Presence Requirements under the OMA and Imposes Further Limits on Public Gatherings
As the spread of COVID‐19 continues to grow, the Governor issued an Executive Order today to suspend the physical presence requirements under the Open Meetings Act (OMA) and to limit…
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COVID-19: Guidance on Preparedness and Response
Information surrounding COVID‐19 (Coronavirus) is constantly evolving as we learn more about the virus including how it is transmitted, actions that can be taken to prevent its spread, and what…
| Law Alerts
DOL Proposes New Overtime Rule
On March 7, 2019 the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced a proposed rule that would make more workers eligible for overtime. Under the current rule, employees with a salary…
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Flooring Bids and Bid Rigging Prosecutions: What You Need To Know
The U.S. Department of Justice is prosecuting certain individuals in the Northern District of Illinois in connection with an alleged conspiracy to suppress and eliminate competition through an agreement to…
