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Law Alerts
Recent Amendment to the Local Government Wage Transparency Act
By Robbins Schwartz |
A one-sentence amendment to the Local Government Wage Increase Transparency Act (the “Act”) was signed into law on August 9, 2019, which states: “’Disclosable payment’ also includes accumulated sick leave.”…
New Legislation Creates Appeal Process for Unsatisfactory Ratings
By Robbins Schwartz |
On August 27, 2019, Governor Pritzker signed legislation that requires Illinois school districts to create an appeals process for teachers who receive “unsatisfactory” ratings on their performance evaluations. Governor Pritzker…
Tort Immunity Act Decision
By Robbins Schwartz |
The First District Appellate Court of Illinois recently issued a decision with regard to Section 4-106(b) of the Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act. In Townsend v. City of…
Seventh Circuit Holds Chicago’s Impounding Practices Violate Bankruptcy Automatic Stay
By Robbins Schwartz |
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued a decision with regard to the City of Chicago’s practice of holding a bankrupt debtor’s motor vehicle until the outstanding parking tickets…
Governor Pritzker Signs Additional Immigration Protections into Law
By Robbins Schwartz |
On June 21, 2019, Governor Pritzker signed the Keep Illinois Families Together Act, Public Act 101-0019, which took effect immediately. The legislation provides that no law enforcement agency or official in…
Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act Zoning Implications
By Robbins Schwartz |
On May 31, 2019, the Illinois General Assembly passed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (the “Act”). The Act is expected to be signed into law by Illinois Governor J.B.…
Status Update: Legislative Action to Revert to 6% Rule is Now Imminent
By Robbins Schwartz |
On April 16, 2019, we issued a Law Alert to inform school districts and community colleges about three bills introduced by the legislature to amend the TRS and SURS Articles…
Governor Pritzker “Inks” Return to 6% Limit on End-of-Career Earnings Increases
By Robbins Schwartz |
On June 5, 2019, Governor Pritzker signed the Budget Implementation Bill (“BIMP”) into law as Public Act 100-010. As we previously reported here.The BIMP included amendments to the TRS and…
Intended and Permitted Use of Streets
By Robbins Schwartz |
A recent First District Appellate Court decision has been issued in favor of a city defending an injury lawsuit that was filed as a result of a pedestrian’s fall in…
Truth in Taxation Law
By Robbins Schwartz |
The Second District Appellate Court recently issued a decision in favor of taxing districts, confirming that the Truth in Taxation Law only applies if the proposed levy exceeds 105% of…