Thu Aug 6, 2026 ‐ Municipal Law News
Geofence Warrants: The Tension Between Technological Progress and the Fourth Amendment
A modern tool in police investigations, “geofence warrants”, were challenged in Chatrie v. United States, 609 U.S., No. 25-112 (2026). The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision, written by Justice Kagan, limits law enforcement’s ability to obtain an individual’s cell phone records, […]Mon Aug 3, 2026 ‐ Labor & Employment Law News
Strickland v. City of Markham: What the 7th Circuit’s Split Decision on Claim Preclusion Means for Employers and Employees
Overview The Seventh Circuit affirmed in part and vacated in part the district court’s summary judgment ruling in favor of the City of Markham and Fire Chief Anthony Mazziotta in a civil rights action brought by former firefighter Vairrun Strickland. […]Thu Jul 30, 2026 ‐ Firm News
Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins Moves Its LaSalle County Office to Peru
Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins is pleased to announce that its LaSalle County office has relocated from Streator to Peru. The new office is located at 1701 Fourth Street, Suite 300B, Peru, IL 61354, The move positions the firm in the […]Tue Jul 28, 2026 ‐ General
Danville Public Library Appoints KTJ as General Counsel; Thomas M. Melody to Lead Representation
Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins is pleased to announce that the firm has been appointed as General Counsel to the Danville Public Library. Partner Thomas M. Melody will serve as the primary attorney handling the Library’s representation. KTJ’s Library Law Practice […]