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 official duties from civil liability, even if such acts are malicious. The primary public policy
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Appellate Court Overturns Local Election Board’s Finding of a Pattern of Fraud and False Swearing on Nomination Papers
By Jim Hess
Just weeks before the April 1, 2025 election, an Illinois Appellate Court decision resulted in the reinstatement of a local township candidate’s name on the ballot. In the case of Bass v. Township Officers Electoral Board for Rich Township, the First District Appellate Court considered an appeal from Antoine Bass, a candidate for Rich…
Tressler LLP Honored with Elizabeth Campbell Community Service Award by F.O.C.U.O.S.
By Tressler LLP
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, Tressler will receive the Elizabeth Campbell Community Service Award.
The Tressler LLP legal team…
Illinois Supreme Court Reiterates the Importance of Timely Compliance With Deadlines Outlined in the Illinois Election Code
By Jim Hess
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 timeliness of filing election challenge petitions. Following the DuPage County Clerk’s certification of the…
2020 is Back Again
By Katie Ngo
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). (Link to full case below). As you may recall, the United States District Court for…
Updated Guidance from the Illinois Attorney General Regarding Dissemination of LEADS Data
By Megan Olson
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 status and history of a person’s driver’s license, title and registration. It also provides information…
2025 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference
By Tressler LLP
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…
Discretionary Immunity Remains Viable Defense for Illinois Public Schools
By Xander Landy
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 resulting from his act or omission when acting in the exercise of discretion, even though…
Megan M. Olson Joins Tressler’s Government Practice Group
By Tressler LLP
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 to providing general counsel, she provides guidance on establishing and drafting new ordinances…
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 mechanism through which a party to litigation can move to dismiss a lawsuit it feels…