As we discussed in a previous alert, the Biden administration recently released its proposed Title IX regulations. Today, the administration published the proposed regulations in the Federal Register, beginning the 60-day public comment period. Members of the public will have […]
Illinois Appellate Court Issues New FOIA-Related Ruling Regarding Unduly Burdensome Exemption
July 11, 2022
The Illinois Appellate Court recently issued a new decision regarding the FOIA. In Kraft v. Chicago Police Department, the Court ruled in favor of the police department, finding it properly exempted records as unduly burdensome under the FOIA. In Kraft […]
Originally posted to our Title IX Insights Blog. You may have noticed while skimming through the new Title IX proposed regulations that there are now seemingly two grievance procedures to address Title IX complaints instead of one. You’ll recall that […]
Chicago Employers, Today’s the Day: New Sex Harassment Posting, Policy Requirements Take Effect July 1
July 1, 2022
As previously reported, the City of Chicago has adopted several substantive amendments to the sexual harassment provisions of the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance, including new posting, policy and training requirements. The posting and policy language requirements take effect today, and […]
You may have noticed while skimming through the new Title IX proposed regulations that there are now seemingly two grievance procedures to address Title IX complaints instead of one. You’ll recall that the current 2020 regulations—which, it should be noted, […]
You may have noticed while skimming through the new Title IX proposed regulations that there are now seemingly two grievance procedures to address Title IX complaints instead of one. You’ll recall that the current 2020 regulations—which, it should be noted, […]
Franczek P.C. Welcomes Partner Kaitlin Atlas
June 30, 2022
Franczek P.C. is delighted to announce that Kaitlin Atlas has joined the firm as a partner. “Kaitlin has deep knowledge and experience in education law and is an accomplished speaker,” said Executive Committee Member Jennifer Smith. “She is a welcome […]
On Monday June 27, the Supreme Court issued their ruling in the case Kennedy v. Bremerton School District. (We previously reported on this case here, here, and here.) In a 6-3 decision penned by Justice Neil Gorsuch, the conservative majority […]