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Fri Sep 11, 2020 ‐ Legal Resources

Freedom of Information Open Meeting Act

Our firm protects municipalities and educational institutions At Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, Ltd., we have extensive experience assisting governing bodies and educational institutions with matters related to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Open Meetings Act (OMA). There […]
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Tue Sep 1, 2020 ‐ Municipal Law News

Executive Memo on Payroll Tax Deferral

On August 8th, 2020, President Trump signed an Executive Memorandum (“Memo”) directing the Secretary of the Treasury to defer the withholding, deposit, and payment of employee payroll/ Social Security taxes.  Read more
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Thu Aug 20, 2020 ‐ Education Law News

New Requirements and Procedures for Investigating Reports of Sexual Harassment Under Title IX

Title IX regulations have previously required schools to have a non-discrimination policy and to notify its students of the policy, have a grievance process that provides for the “prompt and equitable” resolution of sex discrimination complaints, and to designate at […]
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Thu Aug 13, 2020 ‐ Education Law News

IDPH Releases Updated FAQ for Schools

On August 12, 2020, the IDPH issued an updated FAQ for schools that covers the following topics:  Read more
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Wed Aug 12, 2020 ‐ Education Law News

Emergency Rules Requiring Schools to Follow Face Coverings, Gathering Size Limits and Enforcement

The Illinois Department of Public Health (“IDPH”) has adopted the following emergency rules, related to face coverings, gatherings, investigations and enforcement, applicable to schools, effective for the next 150 days (“Section 690.50 Pandemic or Epidemic Respiratory Disease – Emergency Provisions” […]
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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

    • Illinois General Assembly Clarifies Prohibition on Fines to Punish School Discipline Violations, Including Citations for Local Ordinance Violations
    • 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

    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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