On February 26, 2026, the National Labor Relations Board issued a final rule rescinding its 2023 joint employer regulation and formally reinstating its 2020 joint employer rule. In practical terms, the rule largely confirms the existing legal framework, as the […]
Join us on March 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM for the next webinar in our “Title IX: Top 10” series. Save your Spot – Register Here This time, we will focus on decision-making under the 2020 Title IX Regulations and the essential elements […]
As we start a new calendar year, Illinois employers need to be aware of several new laws that took effect on January 1, 2026. A PDF version of the “L&E Laws Taking Effect on January 1, 2026” is available here. […]
Late last year a federal judge ruled that the tax sale system used by Cook County is unconstitutional, violating both the Fifth Amendment and Eighth Amendment. Cook County conducts an annual sale for properties with delinquent or unpaid property taxes, […]
As covered in our prior alert, the NLRB recently returned to full operational capacity following confirmations that restored a quorum and installed a new General Counsel. Two recent agency communications provide early insight into how the General Counsel’s office may […]
Takeaway: Public bodies should treat a FOIA request as “received” the moment it enters their email system, not when it is discovered after being quarantined, filtered, or otherwise delayed internally. To avoid missing statutory deadlines or forfeiting available exemptions, public […]
If you thought the holidays were the only season to watch for, think again—school districts across Illinois are entering another critical season—dismissals and reductions in force (RIFs) season. And due to those 2023 legislative changes, the rules for these critical […]
Takeaway: The PAC held that a village board violated the Open Meetings Act by improperly interfering with a resident’s public comment, including by prohibiting her from naming trustees and prematurely cutting off her remarks. The Illinois Attorney General’s Public Access […]
