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Temporary Restraining Order in K-12 School Covid-19 Cases Does Not Apply to Colleges and Universities

As many of you are aware, on February 4, 2022, a Circuit Court Judge in Sangamon County issued a temporary restraining order (“TRO”) affecting certain K-12 school districts in Illinois…

Judge Grants TRO in School COVID-19 Litigation

At approximately 5:00 p.m. on February 4, 2022, Judge Grischow issued a 29-page order granting plaintiffs’ motions for a temporary restraining order in both the student and employee cases in…

No Ruling Today…

Judge Grischow has not issued any rulings on either the motion for a temporary restraining order related to masking and exclusion of students or the motion for a temporary restraining order relating to employee testing/vaccination and masking.

Update on School TRO Litigation

Read our Law Alert about the temporary restraining order in Allan v. Pritzker, et al.

Supreme Court’s Decision to Hear Harvard University Lawsuit Signals an End to Affirmative Action in College Admission Decisions

Read our Law Alert about the Supreme Court's decision to hear Harvard University Lawsuit.

State Lawsuits Challenging State’s COVID-19 Protocols for Schools: TRO Arguments Concluded – No Ruling Yet

Read our Law Alert about the recent developments in the State Lawsuit relating to TRO.

EEOC Clarifies When COVID-19 May be Covered under the ADA

Read our Law Alert about the recent EEOC clarification on the applicability of COVID-19 under the ADA.

Supreme Court Ruling: OSHA Exceeded its Authority by Issuing Vaccination Requirement for Large Employers

Read our Law Alert about the recent Illinois Department of Labors' adoption of Federal OSHA ETS Requirements for COVID-19.

Illinois Department of Labor Adopts Federal OSHA ETS Requirements for COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing

Read our Law Alert about the recent Illinois Department of Labors' adoption of Federal OSHA ETS Requirements for COVID-19.

Revised ISBE and IDPH Quarantine and Isolation Guidance for K-12 Schools

Read our Law Alert about the recent ISBE and IDPH Joint Guidance on Isolation for K-12 Schools
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