by Randal Birkey | Dec 11, 2015 | Brad Stewart, Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
On Monday, the United States Supreme Court declined to take the appeal of the case of Friedman v. City of Highland Park. We previously reported on this case and its impact on several Illinois municipalities, as well as similar firearm regulations in several other...
by Randal Birkey | Dec 10, 2015 | Local Government Law Bulletin, Timothy J. Clifton, Uncategorized
In the summer of 2015, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) indicated proposed changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) concerning overtime exemption regulations. Specifically, the DOL proposed doubling the minimum salary requirement for an employee to be exempt...
by Randal Birkey | Dec 7, 2015 | Brad Stewart, Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
Today, the Illinois Legislature passed Public Act 99-0491, allowing for the disbursement of much needed funds for municipalities. Specifically, hundreds of millions of dollars will be released for areas that are of particular importance for local governments. The...
by Randal Birkey | Nov 24, 2015 | Jonathan M. Feinstein, Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
The nation’s first class-action lawsuit against a state sports governing body, the Illinois High School Association (“IHSA”), was recently dismissed by Cook County Judge Leroy Martin Jr. The Plaintiffs in the case, who filed suit on behalf of players, wanted court...
by Randal Birkey | Nov 13, 2015 | Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
Last week, the Illinois First District Appellate Court reversed a conviction for aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer based upon what the officer was wearing. The statute, which was the basis of the Court’s decision, requires that police officers...
by Randal Birkey | Nov 13, 2015 | David W. McArdle, Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
This week, the Illinois House of Representatives passed a bill allowing for the release of funds owed to municipalities. Specifically, the Bill makes appropriations to the Department of Transportation from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund for specified payments to local...
