Law Alerts
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Law Alerts
Illinois General Assembly Considering Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act Funding Bill
By Maritza Guevara |
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!
United States Supreme Court Unanimously Affirms Right of Public Body to Verbally Censure Board Members
By Maritza Guevara |
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.
Illinois Secretary of State Releases Guidance on Statement of Economic Interest Form
By Maritza Guevara |
Check out our new law alert on the Illinois Secretary of State's Latest Guidance!
Illinois Supreme Court Affirms Ruling that Home Rule Ordinances May Not Contravene Prior Court Interpretations of State Statutes
By Maritza Guevara |
Check out our new law alert on the Illinois Supreme Court Rulings on Home Rule Ordinances!
An Anticlimactic End For Masking
By Maritza Guevara |
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.
Appellate Court Dismisses TRO Appeal as Moot
By Maritza Guevara |
The Fourth District Appellate Court issued an order holding that the appeal of the TRO issued by Judge Grischow on February 4 is moot.
HB 1167 to Provide Paid COVID-19 Leave for “Fully Vaccinated” School District and Community College Employees
By Maritza Guevara |
Check out our Law Alert on the HB 1167!
New Statement of Economic Interests Form for 2022. Stay Tuned for Critical Written Guidance from the Secretary of State’s Office
By Maritza Guevara |
Check out our Law Alert on the New Form for Statements of Economic Interests!
IDPH Request to Reissue Emergency Rules Rejected by JCAR
By Maritza Guevara |
Check out our Law Alert on the emergency rules that have expired.
Lifting of Illinois’ Indoor Mask Mandate Effective February 28 Not Applicable to Schools
By Maritza Guevara |
Check out our Law Alert on the Mask Mandate being Lifted for certain settings!