Wed Dec 11, 2024 ‐ Firm News
KTJ Selected by Village of La Grange Park, Illinois as its New Legal Counsel
Klein, Thorpe and Jenkins, Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has been selected by the Village of La Grange Park, Illinois as its new legal counsel. Michael Jurusik will serve as the Village Attorney and handle economic development and […]Mon Dec 2, 2024 ‐ General
Village Immune Due To Inadequate Proof Of Awareness Of Defect That Causes Injury
A plaintiff sued his Village after a limb of a Village owned tree broke and fell onto him and his dog. The plaintiff suffered injuries from the tree and his dog died. The Illinois Appellate Court in that matter concluded […]Tue Nov 26, 2024 ‐ Labor & Employment Law News
Illinois Laws Effective January 1, 2025, that Employers Need to Know About
Employers should be aware of several Public Acts regarding discrimination, retaliation, personnel records, pay stubs, privacy and E-Verification that become law starting January 1, 2025. These Public Acts amended the Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/), Personnel Record Review Act […]Mon Oct 28, 2024 ‐ Municipal Law News
Changes in Illinois Cannabis Law Heightens Probable Cause Requirements
In the recent years, Illinois has faced many changes in its laws that regulate the use and possession of cannabis. Cannabis is legal in the state, but there are still certain restrictions in place for when, where, and how one […]