Become an Illinois Bar Foundation ChampionBy Jessica R. DurkinNovember 2024At least twice a year at ISBA Annual and Midyear Meetings, we are pitched by colleagues and the Illinois Bar Foundation to become a “Champion.” But what is a Champion really, and what’s in it for us?
A Decision That Transcends the Fishing IndustryBy Maura AsheAugust 2024In June, the U.S. Supreme Court published a landmark decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, which effectively reversed the long-standing decision of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. NRDC.
Family Matters: Expanding Horizons in the Illinois Human Rights ActBy Nicholas CorrellAugust 2024House Bill 2161 amends the Illinois Human Rights Act, making it a civil rights violation for any employer to engage in discrimination based on family responsibilities in employment.
Getting Help: It’s OKAugust 2024Resources for lawyers who are struggling with substance abuse issues or mental health conditions.
Illinois Personnel Records Review Act: A New Era of Transparency and AccessBy Nicholas CorrellNovember 2024Changes to the Personnel Records Review Act take effect January 1, 2025. The Act applies to employers who have at least five employees or more and allows employees to review their personnel records. Changes to the Act will allow an employee the right to not only inspect their personnel records, but they may also make and receive copies of various documents.
New Department of Justice Local Government Website RulesBy Phillip LenziniNovember 2024On April 24, 2024, the Department of Justice published its final rule updating the regulations under Title II of The Americans with Disabilities Act. This is the critical date for determining the compliance date. The rule has specific requirements to ensure that web content and mobile apps of units of government are accessible to people with disabilities.
Roz Kaplan Government Service Award Call for NominationsBy Lindsay M. BentivegnaNovember 2024The Standing Committee on Government Lawyers annually awards one government lawyer with the Roz Kaplan Award for outstanding government service. Please consider nominating a deserving government lawyer. The deadline for award submission is Monday, March 3, 2025.
What Is Civility Anymore in Government Practice?By Angela Fyans-JimenezNovember 2024Civility in government practice is crucial for fostering trust, collaboration, and effective communication among officials, constituents, and stakeholders. It involves respectful dialogue, transparency, and a commitment to ethical behavior. If, we, as government practitioners plant the seeds of civility at our level, the hope is that it will grow through multiple levels of governance.
