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Update on Recent Binding Opinions Issued by the Public Access Counselor Regarding the Open Meetings Act

June 10, 2026 Jared Costanzo Lindsay A. Hill Brian Crowley Emily Tulloch

Two recent decisions, one out of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the other issued by the Public Access Counselor for the Illinois Attorney General (“PAC”) address policies concerning decorum at open meetings and the sufficiency of agenda descriptions, […]

U.S. Department of Education Opens Title IX Investigations Into the Minnesota State High School League and the California Interscholastic Federation

February 17, 2025 Kristen Kinast John Swinney Jennifer Smith

Higher Education K-12 Education

Two recent decisions, one out of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the other issued by the Public Access Counselor for the Illinois Attorney General (“PAC”) address policies concerning decorum at open meetings and the sufficiency of agenda descriptions, […]

Ten Franczek Attorneys Named to 2022 Super Lawyers List

February 18, 2022

News & Announcements

Franczek P.C. is pleased to announce that the following attorneys have been included in the 2022 Illinois Super Lawyers list. No more than five percent of the lawyers in Illinois are selected by Super Lawyers. Shelli Anderson Dana Fattore […]

Illinois PAC Issues Binding Decision Authorizing Remote Meetings Under the OMA

January 31, 2022 Emily Tulloch Brian Crowley

Education K-12 Education

Two recent decisions, one out of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the other issued by the Public Access Counselor for the Illinois Attorney General (“PAC”) address policies concerning decorum at open meetings and the sufficiency of agenda descriptions, […]

Governor Pritzker Vetoes HB 2778; Announces Collaborative Initiative to Provide Paid Leave for Vaccinated School District, Public University and Community College Employees

January 25, 2022 Melissa Sobota Amy Kosanovich Dickerson

Education Higher Education

Two recent decisions, one out of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the other issued by the Public Access Counselor for the Illinois Attorney General (“PAC”) address policies concerning decorum at open meetings and the sufficiency of agenda descriptions, […]

New Staff or New Roles? Franczek P.C. Offers Updated Title IX Training for K-12 Administrators

July 29, 2021 Amy Kosanovich Dickerson Jennifer Smith

K-12 Education

Two recent decisions, one out of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the other issued by the Public Access Counselor for the Illinois Attorney General (“PAC”) address policies concerning decorum at open meetings and the sufficiency of agenda descriptions, […]

CDC Issues New Masking Guidance One Day After ISBE/IDPH Guidance Confirms Local Flexibility for Mitigation Measures in Schools

July 27, 2021 Jennifer Smith Amy Kosanovich Dickerson

K-12 Education K-12 Education

Two recent decisions, one out of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the other issued by the Public Access Counselor for the Illinois Attorney General (“PAC”) address policies concerning decorum at open meetings and the sufficiency of agenda descriptions, […]

Virtual Board Meetings may Soon be coming to an End

June 28, 2021 Brian Crowley

K-12 Education

Two recent decisions, one out of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the other issued by the Public Access Counselor for the Illinois Attorney General (“PAC”) address policies concerning decorum at open meetings and the sufficiency of agenda descriptions, […]

K-12 Education Posts

Update on Recent Binding Opinions Issued by the Public Access Counselor Regarding the Open Meetings Act

U.S. Department of Education Opens Title IX Investigations Into the Minnesota State High School League and the California Interscholastic Federation

Ten Franczek Attorneys Named to 2022 Super Lawyers List

Illinois PAC Issues Binding Decision Authorizing Remote Meetings Under the OMA

Governor Pritzker Vetoes HB 2778; Announces Collaborative Initiative to Provide Paid Leave for Vaccinated School District, Public University and Community College Employees

New Staff or New Roles? Franczek P.C. Offers Updated Title IX Training for K-12 Administrators

CDC Issues New Masking Guidance One Day After ISBE/IDPH Guidance Confirms Local Flexibility for Mitigation Measures in Schools

Virtual Board Meetings may Soon be coming to an End

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