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Professor’s Complaint That University Demoted and Disciplined Him Because of His Anti-DEI Statements and Blog Post Turned Away by Supreme Court
By Samantha Kelly |
A professor was demoted and disciplined by his university for anti-DEI statements and blog posts. Read more about the case in our latest law alert.
Supreme Court Allows West Point to Consider Race In Its Admission Policy
By Samantha Kelly |
The Supreme Court has decided that West Point can continue to take race into account as a factor in its admission policy. Read more about the decision in our latest law alert.
Federal Judge Oral Argument Orders Challenges as Sex and Race Discrimination
By Samantha Kelly |
A judicial conduct complaint was recently filed against three federal judges alleging that their standings orders constitutes discrimination against race and sex. Read more about the case in our latest law alert.
Physical Agility Test Did Not Discriminate Against Women Firefighter Applicants
By Samantha Kelly |
The Seventh Circuit Court ruled in favor of the City of Madison, Wisconsin in a recent case regarding a female firefighter applicant claiming the physical agility test had a disparate impact on women. Read more about the case in our most recent law alert.
Higher Education Happenings, February 2024
By Samantha Kelly |
Higher Education Happenings is a complimentary newsletter published by our attorneys in the firm's higher education practice group. Read our latest edition here.
Proposed Amendment to Exclude School Districts and Park Districts from County Paid Leave Ordinance
By Samantha Kelly |
An amendment was recently proposed which, if passed, expressly excludes school districts and park districts from the Paid Leave Ordinance. Read more about the proposal in our latest law alert.
Legislature Extends School Code Provision on “Holidays” to Educational Support Personnel
By Samantha Kelly |
Public Act 103-0395 (eff. 1/1/24) has introduced new language expanding School Code provision on "Holidays" to educational personnel. Learn more about the update in our recent law alert.
West Point and the Naval Academy Defend Their Consideration of Race in Student Admissions
By Samantha Kelly |
On January 3, 2024, a federal judge rejected the Students for Fair Admissions' request to prevent the United States Military Academy at West Point from considering race in admission decisions. Read more about the decision in our latest law alert.
Appellate Court Says Privilege Can Apply When Narrow OMA Exceptions Do Not
By Samantha Kelly |
In a recent case, the Third District Appellate Court's decision offers crucial guidance for municipalities and public bodies navigating legal and labor relations implications
Legal Developments Regarding Property Tax Exemptions for Charitable Use
By Samantha Kelly |
The Illinois Second District Appellate Court issued a decision denying the American Academy of Pediatrics (“AAP”) a charitable use property tax exemption for its newly constructed administrative headquarters office building in Itasca. Read more about the case in our recent law alert.