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How Absolute is Prosecutorial Immunity?

Government employees are afforded a variety of protections to allow them to perform their jobs without being subject to civil liabilities. Prosecutorial immunity mirrors the immunity afforded to judges, which protects prosecutors who are acting within the scope of their… Continue Reading →

Tressler LLP Honored with Elizabeth Campbell Community Service Award by F.O.C.U.O.S.

F.O.C.U.O.S., a non-profit organization rooted in empowering at-risk youth and underserved individuals through mentorship, education and skill-building opportunities, will honor Tressler at its Annual Gala on Friday, May 2. In recognition of the Tressler team’s outstanding contributions to the community,… Continue Reading →

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 →

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 →

Katie E. Ngo Joins Tressler’s Local Government Practice Group

Tressler is delighted to welcome Katie E. Ngo as senior counsel in our Local Government Practice Group. Katie concentrates her practice in all aspects of school law. She works directly with superintendents and administrators to ensure compliance with the Illinois School Code,… Continue Reading →

James J. Hess Promoted to Partner in Tressler’s Government Practice

Tressler LLP is proud to announce that James (“Jim”) Hess has been promoted to partner. Jim is a member of Tressler’s Local Government Practice Group based in Bolingbrook and Chicago, Illinois. Jim joined Tressler as senior counsel in 2020. “I am honored… Continue Reading →

If a Branch Falls in a Municipality, Does the Village Have Tort Immunity?

In Williams v. Village of Berkley, the First District Appellate Court considered whether the municipal defendant had sufficiently proven that it was immune from suit under Sections 2-109 and 2-201 of the Tort Immunity Act (745 ILCS 10 et seq). Section 2-201… Continue Reading →

Save the Date: 2024 IML Annual Conference

Tressler attorneys John M. O’Driscoll, Darcy L. Proctor, Molly E. Thompson, James J. Hess, Taylor A. Brewer, Jeyser G. Claudio and Drew J. O’Donnell have been selected to present at the Illinois Municipal League’s (IML) 111th Annual Conference at the Hyatt Regency Chicago on September… Continue Reading →

Charles A. LeMoine, John M. O’Driscoll and Darcy L. Proctor Recognized as 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers

We are proud to announce that Tressler local government attorneys Charles A. LeMoine, John M. O’Driscoll and Darcy L. Proctor have been selected as 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers. Learn more about these award-winning attorneys below. Congratulations to all! Charles A. LeMoine Partner clemoine@tresslerllp.com “Chuck”… Continue Reading →

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