Municipalities have a vested interest in maintaining the health, safety, and welfare of their citizens. One of the most effective ways to meet this goal is through the passage of city ordinances that govern the day-to-day...
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No Relief, No Fees: California Court of Appeal Clarifies Whistleblower Retaliation Remedies in Lampkin
Aug 28, 2025
California courts have long wrestled with what happens when a whistleblower proves retaliation was a factor in an adverse employment decision, but the employer also proves it would have made the same decision for legitimate...
Empowering Libraries to Save Lives
Aug 14, 2025
On August 1, 2025, Governor Pritzker signed House Bill 1910 (HB1910) into law, which amends the Local Library Act, 75 ILCS 5, et seq., to equip public libraries with the necessary resources and training to respond effectively
Sound the Alarm: Local Ordinance Limiting Fire Alarm Transmission Methods Sparks Legal Battle
Aug 12, 2025
The Seventh Circuit just affirmed summary judgment for the Village of Schaumburg in a constitutional case brought by fire alarm companies. Alarm Detection Systems Inc v. Village of Schaumburg, No. 24-3163 (7th Cir. July 22,...
California’s Application of the Blue Ridge Rule
Aug 7, 2025
On May 21, 2025, the United States District Court for the Central District of California applied California’s Blue Ridge rule to resolve the issue of whether an insurer should accept a demand to settle within its limits if
Free speech for public employees can be tricky. In the spring of 2022, Ms. Marissa Darlingh, an elementary school counselor for the Milwaukee Public School system, gave an impromptu and impassioned speech at a rally in...