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 […]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 […]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 […]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 […]