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Fri Dec 6, 2019 ‐ Firm News

Lance C. Malina and James V. Ferolo Presented at IICLE Local Government Law Institute

Attorneys Lance Malina and James Ferolo presented at the IICLE Local Government Law Institute in Chicago, IL on December 4, 2019, for the seventh straight year. The Institute is an all-day seminar that covers hot topics for governmental practitioners.
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Mon Nov 11, 2019 ‐ Wealth & Succession Planning News

Potential Changes to Illinois income Tax

ALERT AS TO POTENTIAL CHANGES TO ILLINOIS INCOME TAX Currently, the Illinois Constitution imposes a “flat tax” on all income earners, which is currently at 4.95%.  Read more
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Thu Oct 31, 2019 ‐ Education Law News

Workplace Transparency Act

On August 7, 2019, the Governor signed Public Act 101-221, the Workplace Transparency Act, (hereinafter “the Act”).  Read more
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Mon Oct 28, 2019 ‐ Education Law News

Teachers Granted Right to Appeal an “Unsatisfactory” Performance Evaluation Rating

Public Act 101-0591 adds a new section to the School Code which gives a teacher the right to appeal an unsatisfactory performance evaluation.  Read more
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Mon Oct 14, 2019 ‐ Education Law News

Single Occupancy Restrooms Must Be Labeled As Gender-Neutral in Public Facilities

All single occupancy restrooms The Illinois Equitable Restrooms Act has been amended to require every single-occupancy restroom in a “place of public accommodation”.  Read more
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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

    • “Tammurra’s Act” Takes Effect January 1, 2027: How Public School Districts Can Prepare
    • Commenting Catastrophe: Manual Moderation and Inflexible Keyword Filters on University’s Social Media Posts Leads to First Amendment Violation
    • REMINDER: ISBE Guidance on Prohibited Summer Teacher Resignations
    • 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?

    Firm News

    • Carmen P. Forte Jr. and Mallory A. Milluzzi Lead Sessions on Open Meetings Act Compliance and Patron Conduct at ILA Annual Conference
    • KTJ Attorneys Secure Seventh Circuit Affirmation: Municipal Lease Decisions Are Not Subject to “Class-of-One” Equal Protection Review
    • Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins Moves Its LaSalle County Office to Peru
    • Mallory Milluzi to Present Lunchtime FOIA Series: Freedom of Information Act and Law Enforcement Records
    • KTJ Partners Michele Nierman and Dennis Walsh to speak on Digital Accessibility at the 2025 Illinois Library Association Conference

    General

    • Thomas M. Melody and Lily C. McKay Lead Session on New Hires and Probationary Periods at the Library Administrative Seminar
    • Mallory A. Milluzzi Provides Guidance on Digital Communications and Social Media at Municipal Clerks of Illinois
    • Carlos S. Arévalo and Megan E. Carlson Discuss IDHR and EEOC Discrimination Charges at Illinois Municipal League Annual Conference
    • Park Forest Public Library Selects KTJ as General Counsel; Thomas M. Melody to Lead Representation
    • Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins Seeks Litigation Associate for Westmont, Chicago or Orland Park Office

    Labor & Employment Law News

    • Strickland v. City of Markham: What the 7th Circuit’s Split Decision on Claim Preclusion Means for Employers and Employees
    • 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

    Legal Resources

    • 2023 FOIA and OMA Transparency Reporter
    • Freedom of Information Open Meeting Act

    Library Law News

    • Carmen P. Forte Jr. and Mallory A. Milluzzi Lead Sessions on Open Meetings Act Compliance and Patron Conduct at ILA Annual Conference
    • New 988 Posting Requirement for Illinois Public Libraries
    • New Law Requires Public Libraries to Stock and Train Staff on Opioid Antagonists
    • New Legislation Allows Libraries to Offer Quarterly or Biannual Payment Options for Non-Resident Fees
    • Illinois Library Association 2023 Conference

    Municipal Law News

    • Mallory A. Milluzzi and Kaylee M. Hartman Share Insights on FOIA Compliance for LaSalle County Township Officials
    • Thomas M. Melody and Troy P. Wallace Tackle Challenging Employee Situations at IPELRA Annual Training Conference
    • Michael T. Jurusik Discusses TIF Compliance, Case Law and Funding Options at IML Annual Conference
    • Seventh Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Chicago Officers in § 1983 False Arrest and Malicious Prosecution Claim
    • KTJ Attorneys Secure Seventh Circuit Affirmation: Municipal Lease Decisions Are Not Subject to “Class-of-One” Equal Protection Review

    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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