On November 21, 2025, the Governor signed into law a bill that modifies the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”), the Open Meetings Act (“OMA”), and the Local Records Act. Now referred to as Public Act 104-0438 (the “Act”), these changes […]
On November 18, 2025, the Trump Administration announced that it will reassign some of the Department of Education’s key programs, including those involving K-12 education, to the Department of Labor. As described by the Trump Administration, this shift was a […]
Fifty years ago, millions of children with disabilities were excluded from public education. Today, how far have we come—and where do we go next? On November 29, 1975, President Gerald Ford signed the Education of All Handicapped Children Act (EHA) […]
Chicago Lawyer recently featured Franczek P.C. partner Bill Pokorny in a Q&A titled “Back in Session.” In the article, Bill discusses Franczek’s growing education practice, including the firm’s expansion into central Illinois and the recent additions of David Braun, Ruchi […]
By Jennifer Dunn, Michael Warner, K. Hope Harriman, and Shoshanah Weinreich The constitutionality of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has taken center stage at the federal appellate courts for the second time this year. On October 28, 2025, the […]
Franczek P.C. is pleased to announce that Best Law Firms® has once again recognized the firm in its 2026 edition. The firm received both national and regional rankings for Labor and Employment law, earning a First-Tier ranking in Chicago and […]
Lawdragon Names James C. Franczek, Jr. to 2026 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers Guide Lawdragon recently named James C. Franczek, Jr., to their 2026 500 Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers Guide. This prestigious list recognizes 500 exemplary corporate labor and employment […]
Franczek P.C. is pleased to welcome Lindsay Hill as an associate in the firm’s Chicago office. Lindsay concentrates her practice in education law with specific experience in litigation and labor and employment matters, drawing on previous experience at education-focused firms. […]
