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Thu May 22, 2025 ‐ Library Law News

New Legislation Allows Libraries to Offer Quarterly or Biannual Payment Options for Non-Resident Fees

On May 21, 2025, the Illinois General Assembly passed House Bill 42 (HB42), a legislative amendment affecting both the Illinois Local Library Act and the Public Library District Act of 1991. This bill introduces an important change for public libraries […]
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Fri Apr 11, 2025 ‐ Education

Illinois State Board of Education’s April 9, 2025 Response to U.S. Department of Education

On April 9, 2025, Dr. Tony Sanders, State Superintendent of Education, on behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education (“ISBE”), responded to the U.S. Department of Education’s (“Department”) April 3, 2025, request for certification regarding Title VI antidiscrimination practices. […]
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Thu Apr 10, 2025 ‐ Firm News

Michael Jurusik Becomes President of Board of Directors

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Mon Apr 7, 2025 ‐ General

U.S. Department of Education Requirement of Compliance with Federal Law Pertaining to Discrimination

April 3, 2025 Department of Education Letter On April 3, 2025 the U.S. Department of Education (“Department”) sent a letter to State Commissioners who oversee K-12 State Education Agencies (“SEA”) requiring them to certify that they comply with federal antidiscrimination […]
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Fri Apr 4, 2025 ‐ General

Seventh Circuit Holds that There is No Due Process Claim for Unduly Suggestive Identifications Against Police Officers Under § 1983

The Seventh Circuit reversed a district court decision denying the defendant officers’ motion for summary judgment based on qualified immunity. The Seventh Circuit held that there is no due process claim against a police officer for an unduly suggestive identification, […]
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Categories

    Education

    • Illinois State Board of Education’s April 9, 2025 Response to U.S. Department of Education
    • Update on Recapture Certificate under PTELL

    Education Law News

    • Federal Judge Strikes Down 2024 Title IX Rule: What Comes Next?
    • Federal Appeals Court Affirms Preliminary Order That Transgender Students Have Right to Access Facilities Consistent with Gender Id
    • Cash Reserve Balance Disclosure Requirements During School District Levy and Budget Hearings
    • ISBE/IDPH Guidance Regarding COVID Practices for School Districts for Fall 2022
    • ILLINOIS FIREARMS RESTRAINING ORDER ACT: LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION

    Firm News

    • Michael Jurusik Becomes President of Board of Directors
    • KTJ Wins Big on Section 1983 Unreasonable Seizure and Monell, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, and Malicious Prosecution Complaint at Summary Judgment
    • Congratulations to KTJ’s 2025 Leading/Emerging Lawyers!
    • Anthony Becknek and Anne Skrodzki Become Partners at KTJ!
    • KTJ Selected by Village of La Grange Park, Illinois as its New Legal Counsel

    General

    • U.S. Department of Education Requirement of Compliance with Federal Law Pertaining to Discrimination
    • Seventh Circuit Holds that There is No Due Process Claim for Unduly Suggestive Identifications Against Police Officers Under § 1983
    • September 2024 through March 2025 Transparency Reporter – Recent IAG/PAC Opinions, Judicial Decisions, and Legislation Regarding FOIA and OMA
    • Tenth Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Officer’s Use of Deadly Force When in Dangerous Circumstances
    • Karina’s Law, aimed at safeguarding victims of domestic violence, goes into effect May 11, 2025

    Labor & Employment Law News

    • Illinois Laws Effective January 1, 2025, that Employers Need to Know About
    • Job Postings Will Need To Include Pay Scales/Benefits
    • U.S. Department of Labor Final Rule: Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (89 FR 1638) and Reporting Newly Hired Employees (Public Act 103-0343)
    • Transportation Benefits Program Act Going into Effect on January 1, 2024
    • Paid Leave for All Workers Act Takes Effect January 1, 2024: What Local Government Employers Need to Know

    Legal Resources

    • 2023 FOIA and OMA Transparency Reporter
    • Freedom of Information Open Meeting Act

    Library Law News

    • New Legislation Allows Libraries to Offer Quarterly or Biannual Payment Options for Non-Resident Fees
    • Illinois Library Association 2023 Conference
    • ILLINOIS FIREARMS RESTRAINING ORDER ACT: LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION
    • Court Supports Public Employer’s Authority to Require Vaccination or Regular Testing for COVID
    • A Public Body Has Discretion to Determine Whether to Hold Remote Meeting During a Public Health Emergency

    Municipal Law News

    • Changes in Illinois Cannabis Law Heightens Probable Cause Requirements
    • Reasonable Infrastructure Inspection Plan Key to Limit Liability for Injury on Public Premises
    • Appellate Court Upholds Pension Board’s Determination that Applicant Who Unreasonably Refused to Undergo Treatment was Disqualified from Disability Pension
    • Arguable Probable Cause for Arrest in Student-Teacher Altercation
    • When Courts Can Consider Video Evidence at the Motion to Dismiss Stage: Two Different Approaches and a Future That May Allow an Additional Tool to Defeat Allegations Clearly Opposite of Video Evidence

    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

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