Join us for a timely webinar addressing the Top Ten Questions School Administrators Are Asking About Title IX. From identifying Title IX issues to understanding the nuances of report writing and team training, this session will provide up-to-date guidance on the […]
New Changes to Public Transparency Laws Set to Take Effect Beginning in the New Year
December 5, 2025
On November 21, 2025, the Governor signed into law a bill that modifies the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”), the Open Meetings Act (“OMA”), and the Local Records Act. Now referred to as Public Act 104-0438 (the “Act”), these changes […]
Trump Administration Announces New Agency Partnerships and Moves Key K-12 Education Programming to Department of Labor
December 3, 2025
On November 18, 2025, the Trump Administration announced that it will reassign some of the Department of Education’s key programs, including those involving K-12 education, to the Department of Labor. As described by the Trump Administration, this shift was a […]
Fifty Years of IDEA
December 3, 2025
Fifty years ago, millions of children with disabilities were excluded from public education. Today, how far have we come—and where do we go next? On November 29, 1975, President Gerald Ford signed the Education of All Handicapped Children Act (EHA) […]
Chicago Lawyer Features Franczek P.C. in Q&A with Partner Bill Pokorny
November 17, 2025
Chicago Lawyer recently featured Franczek P.C. partner Bill Pokorny in a Q&A titled “Back in Session.” In the article, Bill discusses Franczek’s growing education practice, including the firm’s expansion into central Illinois and the recent additions of David Braun, Ruchi […]
Ninth Circuit Weighs in on Constitutionality of NLRB, Teeing Up Likely SCOTUS Review
November 12, 2025
By Jennifer Dunn, Michael Warner, K. Hope Harriman, and Shoshanah Weinreich The constitutionality of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has taken center stage at the federal appellate courts for the second time this year. On October 28, 2025, the […]
Franczek P.C. Ranked in 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms®
November 6, 2025
Franczek P.C. is pleased to announce that Best Law Firms® has once again recognized the firm in its 2026 edition. The firm received both national and regional rankings for Labor and Employment law, earning a First-Tier ranking in Chicago and […]
James C. Franczek, Jr. Honored by Lawdragon, Michael Hernandez Named as American Bar Foundation Officer
November 5, 2025
Lawdragon Names James C. Franczek, Jr. to 2026 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers Guide Lawdragon recently named James C. Franczek, Jr., to their 2026 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers Guide. This prestigious list recognizes 500 exemplary corporate labor and employment […]