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Thu Apr 22, 2021 ‐ Municipal Law News

Public Bodies Cannot Prohibit Expression of Opinions or Criticism of Public Officials During Public Comment Without Evidence of Disruption

The Public Access Counselor has determined that the Urbana City Council violated the Open Meetings Act when it muted a citizen during public comment because she criticized a decision made by the Mayor, and when the Council muted another speaker […]
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Thu Apr 15, 2021 ‐ Municipal Law News

The United States Supreme Court Rules That A Seizure Occurs When A Police Officer Shoots Someone Who Eludes Capture

The United States Supreme Court recently determined that a “seizure” occurs under the Fourth Amendment when police officers shoot persons with the intent to apprehend them, even if the individuals get away. In Torres v. Madrid, New Mexico State Police […]
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Fri Apr 9, 2021 ‐ Municipal Law News

Payroll Tax Credits Available to Local Governments under American Rescue Plan Act

With the passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) last year, public employers were specifically excluded from taxing any payroll tax credits in association with the mandatory benefits paid to their employees under the Emergency Family and Medical […]
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Mon Apr 5, 2021 ‐ Education Law News

School District Lacks Broad Authority to Discharge Educational Support Employee without Due Process

Taylorville Community School District #3 (“District”) terminated a computer systems administrative assistant.  The school administration was made aware of allegations of sexual harassment by a student. Based on the allegations, school administrators called the assistant into a meeting and terminated […]
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Wed Mar 31, 2021 ‐ Municipal Law News

Criminal Justice Reform Omnibus Act – House Act 3653 Statewide Use of Force Standardization Act – The Safe-T Act Public Act 101-0652

The Statewide Use of Force Standardization Act, Public Act 101-0652, (the “Act”) became law on February 22, 2021. This 764 page Criminal Justice Reform Omnibus Act will have an incredible effect upon law enforcement procedures, as well as criminal justice […]
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Categories

    Education Law News

    • Addition of Mental and Behavioral Health to the Sick Leave Provisions of the Illinois School Code
    • Court Supports Public Employer’s Authority to Require Vaccination or Regular Testing for COVID
    • COVID-19 Paid Administrative Leave for School Personnel
    • IDPH and ISBE Issue Updated COVID-19 Guidance
    • Contract Negotiations: Strategies, Economic Conditions, Trends

    Firm News

    • Dennis G. Walsh Has Been Hired by Ogle County As Special Counsel for Environmental Matters
    • 17 KTJ Attorneys Named 2021 Leading Lawyers and 2 Named Emerging Lawyers
    • Michael Jurusik and Sheryl Churney Share Insights into Township Law at 113th Annual Township of Illinois Conference
    • James V. Ferolo Named 2020 Leading Lawyer
    • Michael T. Jurusik Joins Forces with Maywood to Develop New Building Project

    General

    • Court Supports Public Employer’s Authority to Require Vaccination or Regular Testing for COVID
    • COVID-19 Paid Administrative Leave for School Personnel
    • IDPH and ISBE Issue Updated COVID-19 Guidance
    • Contract Negotiations: Strategies, Economic Conditions, Trends
    • Updated Masking Guidance from CDC and State of Illinois

    Labor & Employment Law News

    • Supreme Court Blocks OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19 Vaccination and Masking
    • Revised CDC Isolation and Quarantine Guidance for K-12 Schools
    • Thomas Melody Taught at 36th Annual Illinois Public Sector Labor Relations Law Conference
    • New Enforcement Measures For Face Coverings and Gathering Size Limits
    • Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Repeals Emergency Rule Change Related to COVID-19 Rebuttable Presumption

    Legal Resources

    • Freedom of Information Open Meeting Act

    Library Law News

    • 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
    • Governor Issues Succession of Masking and Vaccination Orders for the Public, Educators and Healthcare Workers
    • A State-Wide Labor Union Has Been Soliciting Library Employees to Unionize
    • Families First Coronavirus Response Act

    Municipal Law News

    • Court Supports Public Employer’s Authority to Require Vaccination or Regular Testing for COVID
    • Updated Masking Guidance from CDC and State of Illinois
    • Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act Requirements
    • Supreme Court Blocks OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19 Vaccination and Masking
    • Updated IDPH/ISBE Isolation and Quarantine Guidance for K-12 Schools

    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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