May 29, 2020 
Lisa J. Berns
by Lisa Berns The Missouri legislature's truncated and recently completed 2020 session did not produce as much legislation as is typical. Nonetheless one of the few bills that has made it out of the capitol has some terms that (assuming it is not vetoed by Governor...
May 28, 2020 
Melanie Gurley Keeney
Beginning June 4, 2020, certain USCIS field offices and application support centers will resume non-emergency face-to-face services to the public. USCIS field offices will send notices to applicants and petitioners with scheduled appointments and naturalization...
May 28, 2020 Melanie Gurley Keeney
by Kristine Nazir As you may have heard, President Trump has issued a proclamation suspending entry into the U.S. for any individual who has been in Brazil within 14 days immediately preceding their arrival to the U.S. The travel restriction does not apply to U.S....
May 26, 2020 
Merry Rhoades
by Merry Rhoades The Illinois General Assembly, at its May 22, 2020 Special Session, relieved administrative burdens on special educators. Below is a summary of changes to Sections 14-8.02f and 14-8.02h of the Illinois School Code: Changes to Section 14-8.02f...
On May 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education ("ED") released the final Title IX regulations ("Final Rule"). The implementation date for the Final Rule is August 14, 2020. While discussion about the Title IX regulations has largely centered on colleges and...
May 11, 2020 Merry Rhoades
On May 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education ("ED") released the final Title IX regulations ("Final Rule"). The implementation date for the Final Rule is August 14, 2020. While discussion about the Title IX regulations has largely centered on colleges and...
May 6, 2020 
Veronica E. Potter
by Veronica Potter On May 6, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education ("ED") released the final Title IX regulations ("Final Rule"). ED had previously issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ("NPRM") in November 2018. The NPRM was subject to notice and comment through...
by Elizabeth Kelly On April 30, 2020, Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-32, which formally extended Illinois' Stay-at-Home Order through May 30, 2020. Additionally, he issued Executive Order 2020-33, which extended previous executive order directives, such...
On March 24 and 26, 2020, the Department of Labor issued updated guidance regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act ("FFCRA"). Specifically, the guidance addresses how employers should handle employee leave under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act...
Mar 23, 2020 
Laura E. HemmerMerry RhoadesRobert L. Jackstadt
Executive Order 2020-07, issued on March 16, 2020, suspended key elements of the OMA regarding board member attendance and participation at public meetings. Normally, the Open Meetings Act requires that a majority of a quorum be physically present at all meetings....
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the "Families First Coronavirus Response Act." This law expands rights to Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") leave and provides paid leave for employees impacted by COVID-19. These provisions go into effect on...
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the "Families First Coronavirus Response Act." This law, among other provisions, expands rights to Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") leave and provides for paid leave for employees impacted by COVID-19. This...
