We are delighted to announce that Franczek P.C. once again has been recognized by Chambers and Partners as one of the elite Labor & Employment law firms in Illinois. As in prior years Franczek is the highest ranked firm that […]
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In August 2025, we reported on a victory for Township High School District 211 in former teacher Jeanne Hedgepeth’s case challenging her dismissal over divisive comments posted on her social media account. (School District Wins Appeal in Teacher’s First Amendment […]
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Franczek partner, Jason Patterson will speak at the 2026 National Academy of Arbitrators Conference, taking place May 20 – 23, in Chicago, Illinois. The conference includes three days of learning and professional development for advocates and arbitrators. It features keynote […]
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The Nineteenth Edition of the Illinois School Law Survey authored by David J. Braun and published by the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) is now available for purchase exclusively through the IASB Bookstore. The Nineteenth Edition reflects legislation and court decisions […]
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The DOJ issued regulations which were set to take effect in April 2026 requiring state and local government bodies – including public schools – to make their websites and mobile content accessible for people with disabilities. Late last month, the […]
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The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, on March 26, 2026, resolved a case with Faulkner University. This is a timely reminder for school administrators preparing student handbooks for the 2026-2027 school year, reviewing Board policies, and updating websites. […]
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