As previously reported, the City of Chicago has adopted several substantive amendments to the sexual harassment provisions of the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance, including new posting, policy and training requirements. The posting and policy language requirements take effect today, and […]
Franczek P.C. is delighted to announce that Kaitlin Atlas has joined the firm as a partner. “Kaitlin has deep knowledge and experience in education law and is an accomplished speaker,” said Executive Committee Member Jennifer Smith. “She is a welcome […]
On Monday June 27, the Supreme Court issued their ruling in the case Kennedy v. Bremerton School District. (We previously reported on this case here, here, and here.) In a 6-3 decision penned by Justice Neil Gorsuch, the conservative majority […]
Originally posted to our Title IX Insights Blog. This week, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the landmark legislation signed into law on June 23 as part of the Education Amendments of 1972. Consisting of a mere 37 words—“No […]
Originally posted to our Title IX Insights Blog. Today, the Biden administration released its highly anticipated proposed Title IX regulations on the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX. The unofficial draft of the proposed rule can be found here. The Department also […]
On April 25, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, which we previously reported on here and here. As you may recall, the case involves a high school football coach, Joseph Kennedy, who was […]
On April 27, 2022, the Chicago City Council approved several substantive amendments to the sexual harassment provisions of the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance. The amendments impose new and expanded harassment training obligations for all employers operating in the City of […]
Originally posted to our Title IX Insights Blog. The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed that school districts may only be liable for employee sexual misconduct when a school official has actual notice of the conduct. In C.S. v. Madison Metropolitan School […]
