Join Franczek on June 24th at 12 p.m. as we will be providing a 2026 legislative update webinar, covering K-12 education law-related bills that were passed in the recent legislative session and reviewing some of the key legislative changes in […]
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Franczek P.C. Lauded as One of Illinois’ Elite Labor & Employment Firms by Chambers for 2026
June 9, 2026
We are delighted to announce that Franczek P.C. once again has been recognized by Chambers and Partners as one of the elite Labor & Employment law firms in Illinois. As in prior years Franczek is the highest ranked firm that […]
Supreme Court Declines Review In Case Involving Teacher Fired Over Disruptive Facebook Posts
May 18, 2026
In August 2025, we reported on a victory for Township High School District 211 in former teacher Jeanne Hedgepeth’s case challenging her dismissal over divisive comments posted on her social media account. (School District Wins Appeal in Teacher’s First Amendment […]
Franczek partner, Jason Patterson will speak at the 2026 National Academy of Arbitrators Conference, taking place May 20 – 23, in Chicago, Illinois. The conference includes three days of learning and professional development for advocates and arbitrators. It features keynote […]
The Nineteenth Edition of the Illinois School Law Survey authored by David J. Braun and published by the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) is now available for purchase exclusively through the IASB Bookstore. The Nineteenth Edition reflects legislation and court decisions […]
The DOJ issued regulations which were set to take effect in April 2026 requiring state and local government bodies – including public schools – to make their websites and mobile content accessible for people with disabilities. Late last month, the […]
Insights from the Department of Education’s Title IX Resolution Agreement regarding Faulkner University
April 17, 2026
The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, on March 26, 2026, resolved a case with Faulkner University. This is a timely reminder for school administrators preparing student handbooks for the 2026-2027 school year, reviewing Board policies, and updating websites. […]
NLRB Maintains McLaren Severance Agreement Standard for Now, But Board Nomination Signals Potential Shift
April 14, 2026
On April 7, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board issued its decision in Prime Communications, LP, reaffirming the Board’s 2023 decision in McLaren concerning severance agreement confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions. While the decision reinforces existing substantive law, the key takeaway […]