Wed Nov 1, 2023 ‐ General
Recent Seventh Circuit Opinion Reiterates Qualified Immunity As An Important Defense In Section 1983 Lawsuits
Qualified immunity has been a fixture of federal civil rights litigation, especially in the context of Section 1983 claims, since Pierson v. Ray was decided by the Supreme Court in 1967. The Court recognized the existence of “good faith and […]Fri Oct 27, 2023 ‐ Firm News
Illinois Library Association 2023 Conference
We are proud to announce that Tom Melody, Carmen Forte Jr., Mallory Milluzzi, and Anne Skrodzki presented at this year’s Illinois Library Association Conference, as well as sponsored the Trustee’s Luncheon. These great topics included: “Next Agenda Item…Public Comment” – […]Thu Aug 10, 2023 ‐ Education Law News
Federal Appeals Court Affirms Preliminary Order That Transgender Students Have Right to Access Facilities Consistent with Gender Id
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, the federal appellate court with jurisdiction over Illinois school districts, has affirmed the temporary decision of two lower federal district courts in Indiana. Those two lower federal district courts in Indiana each held that […]Tue Jan 24, 2023 ‐ Municipal Law News
New Paid Leave for All Workers Act
The Governor is expected to sign and enact the Paid Leave for All Workers Act (the “Act”), which will go into effect January 1, 2024. Senate Bill 208, which creates the Act, was passed by both houses on January 10, […]