In a recent decision, the Public Access Counselor (PAC)—the division of the Attorney General that reviews appeals regarding the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Open Meetings Act (OMA)—found that a board of education did not impermissibly restrict public comment by limiting the duration […]
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In a recent decision, the Public Access Counselor (PAC)—the division of the Attorney General that reviews appeals regarding the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Open Meetings Act (OMA)—found that a board of education did not impermissibly restrict public comment by limiting the duration […]
Keep on Trucking: SCOTUS Decision Impacts Transportation Industry
January 22, 2019
On January 15, 2019, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous 8-0 decision in the matter of New Prime, Inc. v. Oliveira. Justice Kavanaugh took no part in the consideration or decision of the case. While this decision specifically applies to the […]
Complaints and Lawsuits Grind to a Halt as Shutdown Continues, Federal Court Funding About to Run Out
January 22, 2019
In a recent decision, the Public Access Counselor (PAC)—the division of the Attorney General that reviews appeals regarding the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Open Meetings Act (OMA)—found that a board of education did not impermissibly restrict public comment by limiting the duration […]
In a recent decision, the Public Access Counselor (PAC)—the division of the Attorney General that reviews appeals regarding the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Open Meetings Act (OMA)—found that a board of education did not impermissibly restrict public comment by limiting the duration […]
Restriction Friction: Illinois and New York Attorneys General Finalize Settlement with WeWork That Limits Noncompetition Provisions
September 27, 2018
In a recent decision, the Public Access Counselor (PAC)—the division of the Attorney General that reviews appeals regarding the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Open Meetings Act (OMA)—found that a board of education did not impermissibly restrict public comment by limiting the duration […]
Illinois Employers Now Required to Reimburse Employee Expenses
September 25, 2018
In a recent decision, the Public Access Counselor (PAC)—the division of the Attorney General that reviews appeals regarding the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Open Meetings Act (OMA)—found that a board of education did not impermissibly restrict public comment by limiting the duration […]
Out With the New and in With the Old? Board Issues Proposed Rule Which Would Restore Prior Joint-Employer Standard
September 17, 2018
In a recent decision, the Public Access Counselor (PAC)—the division of the Attorney General that reviews appeals regarding the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Open Meetings Act (OMA)—found that a board of education did not impermissibly restrict public comment by limiting the duration […]