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The latest legal news for Illinois schools
Jan 03 2022

Vermont Court Rules that Law School May Conceal Controversial Mural Without Violating Artist’s Rights

By Vanessa V. Clohessy News, The Extra Mile Newsletter

The U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont recently held that Vermont Law School could conceal two controversial murals without violating the artist’s rights under the Visual Artists Rights…

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Jan 02 2022

COVID-19 May Qualify as a “Disability” Under the ADA, Says Federal Court

By HLERK News News, The Extra Mile Newsletter

A federal court in Pennsylvania has ruled preliminarily that COVID-19 may be considered a disability under the ADA.  In Matias v. Terrapin House, Inc., an employee reported a positive test…

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Dec 30 2021

IDPH Adopts CDC’s Shortened Isolation/Quarantine Recommendations

By Jeffrey C. Goelitz News

Dec. 31, 2021 Update: Addressing speculation of what IDPH’s December 30 announcement means for schools, ISBE announced today that schools should continue to follow the current IDPH COVID-19 School Guidance,…

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Nov 19 2021

Six Hodges Loizzi Attorneys to Present at IASB Joint Annual Conference

By Michelle A. Todd, Jessica T. Nguyen, Barbara A. Erickson, Cynthia L. DeCola, Heather K. Brickman Events, News

The 2021 IASB Joint Annual Conference on November 20-21 will feature presentations by Barbara Erickson, Kaitlin Atlas, Michelle Todd, Jessica Nguyen, Heather Brickman, and Cindi DeCola.

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Nov 15 2021

Jeff Goelitz to Present “Social Media and Employee Discipline” at Illinois Public Sector Labor Relations Law Conference

By Jeffrey C. Goelitz Jeff Goelitz

Partner Jeff Goelitz and fellow panelists will share insights about social media and employee discipline at the 37th Annual Illinois Public Sector Labor Relations Law Conference on December 2. Jef

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Nov 09 2021

Governor Pritzker signs Senate Bill 1169 into Law, Clarifying the Health Care Right of Conscience Act (HCRCA)

By Christopher Hoffmann, Jason T. Manning, Jeffrey C. Goelitz News, The Extra Mile Newsletter

The Health Care Right of Conscience Act was enacted to permit medical professionals to refuse to receive or participate in healthcare services that are contrary to their personal beliefs.  However,…

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Nov 08 2021

ISBE Issues Emergency Rules on Recognition Status

By Heather K. Brickman, Vanessa V. Clohessy News, The Extra Mile Newsletter

On October 28, 2021, ISBE issued emergency rules revising the public and nonpublic school recognition process. Key issues in the revised process are as follows: The State Superintendent assigns recognition…

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Nov 08 2021

OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standard on Vaccination and Testing

By Barbara A. Erickson News, The Extra Mile Newsletter

On November 5, 2021, OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard on Vaccination and Testing became effective.  It requires private employers with 100 or more employees, and also public employers with 100 or…

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Nov 08 2021

School Insurer Not Obligated to Cover Sex Abuse Claim Under Claims-Made Policy

By Jason T. Manning, Pamela E. Simaga News, The Extra Mile Newsletter

In Freeburg Community Consolidated School District No. 70 v. Country Mutual Insurance Company; RSUI Indemnity Company, and John Doe 4, Freeburg School District 70 sued its policy carrier, RSUI Indemnity…

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Oct 28 2021

Important Update on TRS Supplemental Savings Plan

By Barbara A. Erickson, Heather K. Brickman Barb Erickson, Heather Brickman

TRS issued Employer Bulletin FY22-15 providing additional information on the new Internal Revenue Code Section 457(b) program that TRS has been establishing – the TRS Supplemental Savings Plan (“TRS Plan”), which is codified at Section 16-204 of the Illinois Pension Code. 

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