We wanted to share a quick update that the final Title IX rules are now set to be released sometime in March 2024. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) just updated the final release dates on the Reginfo.gov […]
We wanted to share a quick update that the final Title IX rules are now set to be released sometime in March 2024. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) just updated the final release dates on the Reginfo.gov […]
Franczek Attorney Jennifer Dunn Named Notable Leader in Employment and Labor Law by Crain’s Chicago
November 21, 2023
Franczek P.C. is pleased to announce that partner Jennifer Dunn has been recognized as a Notable Leader in Employment and Labor Law by Crain’s Chicago Business. Crain’s is honoring 40 Employment and Labor attorneys for their demonstrated legal skills; dedication to their clients; and […]
OCR Releases “Dear Colleague Letter” on School Responsibilities to Address Title VI Discrimination and Harassment
November 15, 2023
On November 7, 2023, the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a “Dear Colleague Letter” (DCL) that reminds schools of their Title VI obligations to provide all students with a learning environment free from discrimination. The DCL […]
Franczek’s Bullying Response Toolkit Now Available
October 30, 2023
As a follow up to our recent on-line training on amendments to the Illinois bullying prevention statute, “Responding to Bullying: New and Old Requirements for Legally Compliant Responses”, we have created a set of forms to assist public and non-public […]
PAC Finds OMA Violation Where Public Comment Impermissibly Limited
October 16, 2023
In a recent binding opinion, the PAC found a public body in violation of the Open Meetings Act (OMA) for restricting the content of public comment where a member of the public attempted to discuss the District’s hiring policies. Before […]
Jim Franczek Selected as “Hall of Fame” Attorney for Lawdragon’s 500 Employment Lawyers
September 26, 2023
Please join us in congratulating Jim Franczek on his selection to Lawdragon’s Top 500 Employment Lawyers and for his inclusion in it’s highly selective “Hall of Fame”. Nationally, 69 attorneys were selected for Lawdragon’s “Hall of Fame”, and only 4 […]
Hospital Charitable Tax Exemption Upheld by Illinois Appellate Court
September 12, 2023
Last month, in the case Carle Foundation v. Dept. of Revenue, the Fourth District Court of Appeals issued its latest decision regarding hospital property tax exemptions. The Court upheld a trial court judgment awarding the Carle Foundation Hospital system charitable […]