Legal News & Updates
We monitor legal developments to provide timely, insightful guidance, keeping our clients informed of the latest changes in laws, regulations, and industry trends. Our team stays engaged in the evolution of the law, enabling us to proactively address emerging issues and offer strategic counsel for both current and future challenges.
Latest Updates & News
DOJ Extends ADA Title II WCAG Web Accessibility Deadlines
Effective today, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) extending the compliance deadlines for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) web and mobile application accessibility requirements.
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.
| COVID-19, Law Alerts, News
Governor Signs Paid COVID-19 Leave into Law for Vaccinated School and College Employees
Public Act 102-0697, requires schools and colleges to provide paid leave to their vaccinated employees for reasons related to COVID-19 during a public health emergency. If a school or college requires vaccinated employees to also participate in COVID-19 testing, they must also participate in the mandated testing to be eligible for the paid leave.
| Education, Law Alerts, Municipal Law
Illinois General Assembly Considering Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act Funding Bill
The Illinois General Assembly is considering new legislation that would provide critical funding to Illinois public colleges and universities to implement the Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act. Read more below!
| Education, Law Alerts, Municipal Law
United States Supreme Court Unanimously Affirms Right of Public Body to Verbally Censure Board Members
The Supreme Court affirmed the long-held practice of censuring, which permits a public body to publicly express its disapproval of members whose conduct the body finds to be objectionable.
| Education, Law Alerts, Municipal Law
Illinois Secretary of State Releases Guidance on Statement of Economic Interest Form
Check out our new law alert on the Illinois Secretary of State's Latest Guidance!
| Education, Law Alerts, Municipal Law
Illinois Supreme Court Affirms Ruling that Home Rule Ordinances May Not Contravene Prior Court Interpretations of State Statutes
Check out our new law alert on the Illinois Supreme Court Rulings on Home Rule Ordinances!
| COVID-19, Education, Law Alerts
An Anticlimactic End For Masking
Not the end of masking that we were expecting, but an end nonetheless. Check out our Law Alert to see how this will impact your organizations.
| COVID-19, Education, Law Alerts
Appellate Court Dismisses TRO Appeal as Moot
The Fourth District Appellate Court issued an order holding that the appeal of the TRO issued by Judge Grischow on February 4 is moot.
| Education, Law Alerts
HB 1167 to Provide Paid COVID-19 Leave for “Fully Vaccinated” School District and Community College Employees
Check out our Law Alert on the HB 1167!
| Education, Law Alerts
New Statement of Economic Interests Form for 2022. Stay Tuned for Critical Written Guidance from the Secretary of State’s Office
Check out our Law Alert on the New Form for Statements of Economic Interests!
| COVID-19, Education, Law Alerts
IDPH Request to Reissue Emergency Rules Rejected by JCAR
Check out our Law Alert on the emergency rules that have expired.