Tue Aug 27, 2019 ‐ Education Law News
Certain Independent Contractors and Volunteers Can Now Be Discussed In Closed Session
Section 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act has been amended, effective August 26, 2019, to provide that a public body may hold a closed meeting. Read moreMon Aug 26, 2019 ‐ Municipal Law News
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals Holds Exclusive Agreements And Direct Connect Ordinances for Fire Alarm Systems Do Not Violate Anti-Trust Laws
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals held in Alarm Detection Systems, Inc. v. Village of Schaumburg and Alarm Detection Systems, Inc. v. Orland Fire Protection Dist. Read moreWed Jul 24, 2019 ‐ Education Law News
Limits on “Censoring” Access to Twitter or Social Media Platforms Used For Public Business
The federal 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals has concluded that once an elected official determines to use a social media platform as a channel for communicating and interacting with the public about government business, the official may have created a […]Thu Jun 13, 2019 ‐ Labor & Employment Law News
Illinois Legislature Passes New Wave of Labor and Employment Legislation in 2019
The Illinois legislature concluded a busy session on June 2, 2019, after passing a variety of labor and employment legislation that will have notable impacts on public employers throughout the state. Read more