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Mon Feb 21, 2022 ‐ Education Law News

Illinois Fourth District Appellate Court Rules Governor’s Appeal of School Mask and Exclusion Temporary Restraining Order is Moot

On February 17th, the Fourth District Appellate Court issued a Rule 23 Order, dismissing the State Defendants’ appeal as moot.  As a Rule 23 Order, this decision is limited and does not establish any legal precedent for any further legal […]
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Fri Jan 14, 2022 ‐ General

Supreme Court Blocks OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19 Vaccination and Masking

Last Friday, the Illinois Department of Labor adopted the large-employer COVID-19 emergency temporary standard (ETS) issued by the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). The Illinois rule on this ETS was scheduled to go into effect on January 24, […]
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Thu Jan 13, 2022 ‐ Education Law News

Updated IDPH/ISBE Isolation and Quarantine Guidance for K-12 Schools

As forecasted last week, the Illinois Department of Public Health and Illinois State Board of Education revised existing regulations and guidance documents regarding exclusion from P-12 schools in Illinois to align with the new CDC guidance. The updated guidance consists […]
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Wed Jan 12, 2022 ‐ General

Illinois Department of Labor Adoption of Federal OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard

Last Friday, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments regarding the Federal OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). On the same day, the Illinois Department of Labor adopted the federal ETS. The Illinois rule […]
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Mon Jan 10, 2022 ‐ Education Law News

Revised CDC Isolation and Quarantine Guidance for K-12 Schools

The CDC issued revised guidance for COVID-19 isolation and COVID-19 quarantine for K-12 schools on January 6, 2022. The Illinois Department of Public Health and Illinois State Board of Education announced on January 7, 2022 their intention to revise existing […]
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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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