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Illinois Supreme Court Reiterates the Importance of Timely Compliance With Deadlines Outlined in the Illinois Election Code

A recent Illinois Supreme Court case underscores the importance of meeting deadlines outlined in the Illinois Election Code when it comes to filing election challenges. In the case of Ontiveroz v. Khokhar, the Supreme Court considered a dispute over the… Continue Reading →

2020 is Back Again

On January 31, 2025, the Office for Civil Rights of the United States Department of Education released a Dear Colleague letter regarding the enforcement of Title IX following Tennessee v. Cardona, No. CV 2:24-072-DCR, 2025 WL 63795, (E.D. Ky. 2025)…. Continue Reading →

Updated Guidance from the Illinois Attorney General Regarding Dissemination of LEADS Data

The Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (“LEADS”) has long served as a critical resource for Illinois law enforcement and the criminal justice system. It provides information on an individual’s criminal history, Firearm Owners Identification status and data as to the… Continue Reading →

2025 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference

Tressler attorneys John M. O’Driscoll, Andrew S. Paine, James J. Hess, Darcy L. Proctor,  Elizabeth F. Wagman, Kathleen M. Gibbons, Jeyser G. Claudio, Drew O’Donnell and Michael Vargas have been selected to present at the 2025 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference scheduled at the Hyatt Regency Chicago from January 23-25, 2025. We hope to see you there! When: January… Continue Reading →

Discretionary Immunity Remains Viable Defense for Illinois Public Schools

The Local Governmental and Governmental Employees Tort Immunity Act (“Tort Immunity Act”) in Illinois is codified as 745 ILCS 10. One of the enumerated immunities is discretionary immunity. This states that a public employee is not liable for an injury… Continue Reading →

Megan M. Olson Joins Tressler’s Government Practice Group

Tressler is excited to welcome Megan M. Olson as a partner in our Government Practice Group in our Bolingbrook office. Megan focuses her practice on serving cities, villages, townships, library districts, road districts, park districts and other local government entities. In addition… Continue Reading →

Illinois Supreme Court Clarifies Analysis on Anti-SLAPP Dismissals 

Strategic lawsuits against public participation (also known as “SLAPP” suits) are lawsuits intended to censor, intimidate and silence critics by burdening them with the cost of legal defense until they abandon their criticism or opposition.  735 ILCS 110/15 provides a… Continue Reading →

John M. O’Driscoll, Katie E. Ngo and Caitlin Frenzer Selected to Speak at the 2024 IASB IASA IASBO Joint Annual Conference

Tressler attorneys John M. O’Driscoll, Katie E. Ngo and Caitlin Frenzer have been selected to speak at the IASB IASA IASBO Joint Annual Conference on November 23, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago. We hope to see you there! Click here to… Continue Reading →

Federal Court Strikes Down DOL Overtime Rule

On November 15, 2024, a federal court in Texas struck down the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) rule that aimed to expand the scope of overtime eligibility to workers across the country. For certain executive, administrative or professional employees to… Continue Reading →

Save the Date: 2025 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference

Tressler attorneys John M. O’Driscoll, Andrew S. Paine, James J.Hess, Darcy L. Proctor,  Elizabeth F. Wagman, Kathleen M. Gibbons, Caitlin A. Frenzer, Drew O’Donnell and Michael Vargas have been selected to present at the 2025 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference scheduled at the Hyatt Regency Chicago from January 23-25, 2025. We… Continue Reading →

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