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College’s DEI Measures Clash with Professor’s Free Speech Rights
By Samantha Kelly |
A college professor has been granted a recommended injunction preventing the enforcement of the college's DEI policies in relation to his work. Learn more about the case in our latest law alert.
PAC Opinion Reminds Public Bodies to Approve Closed Minutes in Open Session
By Samantha Kelly |
The Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor (PAC) recently issued a binding opinion regarding a violation against the Open Meetings Act. Read more about the issue in our latest law alert.
Reminder of Bidding Threshold Change Under Illinois School Code
By Samantha Kelly |
Review the recent changes to the competitive bidding threshold through our latest law alert.
New Bonding and Retainage Requirements under the Public Construction Bond Act
By Maritza Guevara |
The Public Construction Bond Act, 30 ILCS 550/1 et seq. (the “Bond Act”) was recently amended by Public Act 103-570, effective January 1, 2024. The Bond Act requires all public bodies to provide performance and payment bonds on public works projects of a certain amount.
White Former Employee of City of Springfield Wins Workplace Discrimination Trial
By Samantha Kelly |
A federal district court jury recently ruled in favor of a former Springfield employee regarding her workplace discrimination complaint. Learn more about the case through our latest Law Alert.
Cook County Adopts Its Own Paid Leave Ordinance Covering School Districts, Community Colleges, Park Districts, and Units of Local Government
By Samantha Kelly |
The Cook County Board of Commissioners recently adopted a Paid Leave Ordinance, which closely mirrors the State’s Paid Leave for All Workers Act. Learn more about this update in our recent Law Alert.
Federal Scholarship Program Geared Toward Low-Income, First Generation and Underrepresented College Students Challenged as Discriminatory
By Samantha Kelly |
A federal scholarship program administered through the University of Colorado is facing a complaint of unlawful discrimination and civil rights violation before the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”). Read our recent Law Alert on the complaint here.
Native American Heritage Month
By Samantha Kelly |
Learn more about Native American Heritage Month here.
2024 General Primary and General Election Calendar
By Samantha Kelly |
The General Primary Election on March 19, 2024 will see candidates for State Senator and Representatives in the General Assembly nominated as well as candidates for county office. Those nominated will stand for election on November 5, 2024. Read more here.
Do Not Forget Your DEI Mission Statement and Related Communications When Conducting a Compliance Review and Assessment
By Samantha Kelly |
Institutions should include their DEI mission statements and related communications when conducting a compliance review and assessment. Read more here