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
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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In Overturning $45M Jury Verdict, Court Finds No Leaks in Village’s Immunity Defense
In the recent case of Endbridge Energy v. Village of Romeoville, et al., 2020 IL App (3d) 180060 (3d Dist. 2020), the Third District Appellate Court overturned a jury verdict…
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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Update from Illinois Department of Human Rights
On January 31, 2020, the Illinois Department of Human Rights (“IDHR”) released long-awaited guidance on the Workplace Transparency Act (“WTA”), ending nearly six months of uncertainty for Illinois employers struggling…
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The Latest on Mandated Reporter and Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Requirements
As we previously noted in an August 2019 In Brief, sweeping legislation to combat sexual harassment now requires employers to implement an annual sexual harassment prevention training for all of its employees.…
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Property Tax Relief Task Force Circulates Draft Report
In 2019, the General Assembly formed a Property Tax Relief Task Force for the purpose of studying and recommending changes to the Illinois property tax and local government funding system.…
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Governor Signs Police and Firefighter Pension Consolidation Legislation
On December 18, 2019, Governor Pritzker signed into law SB 1300 (Public Act 101-610) amending the Illinois Pension Code. Public Act 101-610 amends the Pension Code by, among other things,…
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Recommendations and Best Practices for Drug Testing Clinical Students in 2020
On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (the “Act”) becomes effective, legalizing the recreational use and sale of marijuana in Illinois. As the effective date nears, we continue to…