Are you ready for one of the biggest changes in collection law affecting Illinois condominium and homeowners’ associations? Beginning January 1, 2027, Illinois associations will need more than unpaid assessments and a governing declaration before pursuing collection litigation. Under SB
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Nothing is Certain but Debt and Taxes: Supreme Court Finds that Tax Auctions Generate Sufficient Compensation for Homeowners
By Tressler LLP
In May 2023, the Supreme Court decided Tyler v. Hennepin County, 598 U.S. 631 (2023). Tyler involved a challenge to the Minnesota property tax collection program. In Minnesota, if a homeowner fell behind on their property taxes, the County was…
Understanding the CROWN Act
By Tressler LLP
National CROWN Day is July 3. This article gives a brief summary of the CROWN Act and its significance to employers. California passed the first CROWN (The Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Act in 2019, which amended California Section 212.1 of the Education…
The Seventh Circuit Clarifies the Retroactive Application of the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act
By Tressler LLP
On April 1, 2026, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision concerning the retroactive application of the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act, 740 ILCS 14/15 (“BIPA”). This decision arises out of three (3) separate interlocutory appeals from the United…
Supreme Court Rejects FAAAA Preemption Defense in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC
By Tressler LLP
In a unanimous decision, the United States Supreme Court held that the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (“FAAAA”), Pub. L. No. 103-305, 108 Stat. 1569 (1994), codified in relevant part at 49 U.S.C. § 14501(c), does not preempt state-law negligent…
N.Y. Federal Court Limits Montreal Convention Reach in Air China Passenger Suit
By Tressler LLP
A federal court in New York recently allowed a lawsuit against Air China to proceed after the airline allegedly refused to allow a father and his infant daughter to board an international flight because the child had epilepsy. The decision,…
Airplanes and Potholes and When “Regardless of Whether” Creates Coverage
By Tressler LLP
The United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts recently addressed whether a “Designated Ongoing Operations” exclusion in a commercial general liability policy applied to coverage for damage to an aircraft operated by a third party. In Vineyard Aircraft…
What School Districts Need to Know About Abuse Claims, Documentation, and Insurance
By Tressler LLP
Rise of Nuclear Verdicts Nuclear verdicts – a term used to refer to jury awards that exceed $10 million or more levied against defendants for an alleged wrongdoing – are on the rise. These verdicts are often talked about in…
Past-Due Assessments? A Three-Step Guide for Illinois HOAs
By Tressler LLP
Unpaid assessments affect all types of community associations in Illinois, including homeowners, townhome, and condominium associations. The owner’s non-payment of assessments can directly impact the Association’s ability to serve its members, maintain property values, and fund day-to-day operations such as…
Flying Clubs, Renter Pilots, and Insurance Ambiguity: Fifth Circuit Opines on When a Pilot is Covered – or Not
By Tressler LLP
Flying clubs often market themselves as a practical middle ground between sole ownership and traditional aircraft rental. Insurance policies, however, are not always drafted with that middle ground in mind. A recent Fifth Circuit decision shows what can happen when…