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Education Law News

• New Executive Orders, Emergency Rules and Guidance Issued by Governor, IDPH and ISBE Related to COVID-19 and Schools
• Students Allowed Up To 5 New Excused “Mental Health Days”
• School Code Amended to Require Formal Evaluation of Tenured Teachers Rated At Least Proficient At Least Once Every 3 Years
• Illinois State Board of Education Notice of Emergency Rule: Mandatory Vaccinations for School Personnel
• New Internet Accessibility Requirements for Disabled Students

Firm News

• Dennis G. Walsh Has Been Hired by Ogle County As Special Counsel for Environmental Matters
• 17 KTJ Attorneys Named 2021 Leading Lawyers and 2 Named Emerging Lawyers
• Michael Jurusik and Sheryl Churney Share Insights into Township Law at 113th Annual Township of Illinois Conference
• James V. Ferolo Named 2020 Leading Lawyer
• Michael T. Jurusik Joins Forces with Maywood to Develop New Building Project

General

• OSHA Issues COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)
• Updated Guidance on IEPs and Services For Disabled Students At Increased Risk of Serious Illness Due to COVID
• Transparency Reporter
• New Executive Orders, Emergency Rules and Guidance Issued by Governor, IDPH and ISBE Related to COVID-19 and Schools
• Illinois State Board of Education Notice of Emergency Rule: Mandatory Vaccinations for School Personnel

Labor & Employment Law News

• Thomas Melody Taught at 36th Annual Illinois Public Sector Labor Relations Law Conference
• New Enforcement Measures For Face Coverings and Gathering Size Limits
• Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Repeals Emergency Rule Change Related to COVID-19 Rebuttable Presumption
• UPDATE: Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Emergency Rule Change on Hold Due to Lawsuit by Trade Associations
• Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Enacts Emergency Rule Regarding COVID-19 Rebuttable Presumption

Legal Resources

• Freedom of Information Open Meeting Act

Library Law News

• Governor Issues Succession of Masking and Vaccination Orders for the Public, Educators and Healthcare Workers
• A State-Wide Labor Union Has Been Soliciting Library Employees to Unionize
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act
• Workplace Transparency Act
• Certain Independent Contractors and Volunteers Can Now Be Discussed In Closed Session

Municipal Law News

• PTELL Legislation Signed into Law which Automatically Captures Lost Refunds Effective 2021 Levy Year
• Governor Issues Succession of Masking and Vaccination Orders for the Public, Educators and Healthcare Workers
• Supreme Court Sets Guidelines for When Pursuing Police Officers Can Enter the Home of a Fleeing Misdemeanor Suspect Without a Warrant
• ISBE and IDPH Issue Updated Guidance in Light of Governor’s Mask Mandate
• Court Finds Local Election Official Authority Is Limited – Cannot Refuse Referendum Question Prohibited By Law When Same Referenda Was Proposed More Than Once In 23-Month Period

Wealth & Succession Planning News

• IRS Issues Guidance on 2020 Estimated Tax Payments
• CARES Act – Economic Impact Payments and Individual Tax Changes
• Tax Filing and Deadline Extension Updates
• Tax Filing Deadline Extension
• Tax Payment Deadline Extension