You would be forgiven if you can’t keep up with the many changes in the Illinois laws governing education at back-to-school time this year. As if Illinois special educators and administrators don’t have enough to do already, a significant number […]
NPR Calls on Franczek’s Jennifer Smith for Story on Out-of-State Residential Placements
August 22, 2019
We all know that out-of-state residential placements are a big deal in special education, because we work in schools every day and support these challenging decisions made by school personnel. Now, the issue is garnering attention outside of the schoolhouse. […]
Franczek P.C. Ranked in 2019 “Best Law Firms” and Two Attorneys Named to 2020 Best Lawyers® List
August 16, 2019
Franczek P.C. is pleased to announce that the firm has been ranked in the 2019 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list nationally in three practice areas and regionally in three practice areas. Receiving a tier designation reflects the high […]
Illinois State Law Protections for Transgender Students Increase As Slowdown in Federal Enforcement Continues
August 16, 2019
In a recent decision, the Illinois Human Rights Commission (IHRC) ruled that Illinois schools cannot limit transgender students’ unfettered access to the locker rooms that correspond to their gender identities. The decision was closely followed by a new Illinois law […]
In what is perhaps an agency first, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued a letter in response to a request from a concerned parent. The parent sought an opinion on whether the […]
Including Guest Author Tracey Truesdale One of the things we love the most about Franczek P.C. is the synergy that exists between our practice areas. A recent letter from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is one example in which the […]
On August 9, 2019, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued the first of its planned series of highly anticipated proposed amendments to its union election procedures. These proposed amendments follow the NLRB’s request for public input in December 2017 […]
OK to Deny FOIA Request for Nonexistent Records
August 13, 2019
In a recent decision, the Illinois Appellate Court held that the nonexistence of requested documents is an affirmative defense to a complaint grounded in the Freedom of Information Act. The court also clarified that public bodies do not need to […]