On June 9, 2023, Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill 40 into law. This new law states that beginning on January 1, 2024, if a single-family home or multi-unit residential building constructs a new parking lot, every parking space must be
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Updated Guidance from the Department of Education on Prayer and Religious Expression
On May 15, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education (“Department of Education”) released updated guidance on constitutionally protected school prayer and religious expression in the public school setting. This guidance was issued after the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, which…
Tressler Talks: The Elimination of Bias in Employment Law
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming virtual Tressler Talk:The Elimination of Bias in Employment Law
Join us for a special presentation on eliminating bias in employment law. Tressler’s experienced attorneys will discuss prohibited discriminatory conduct in…
Supreme Court Upholds Municipality’s Ability to Enforce Annexation Agreement on Successor Owners
A recent ruling from the Illinois Supreme Court has important implications for municipalities and developers that enter into annexation agreements and for those who purchase a portion of the property that was subject to the annexation agreement.
In Village…
California Employers Beware: California Supreme Court’s New Meaning of “Disclose” in Labor Code 1102.5(b) Whistleblowing Claims
On May 22, 2023, the California Supreme Court decided People ex rel. Garcia Brower v. Kolla’s, Inc. (SC S269456 5/22/23). The question presented was whether a report of unlawful activities made to an employer or agency that already knew…
Fifth District Appellate Court Reverses Circuit Court’s Decision Regarding Abandonment of Historic Danville Tower
In City of Danville v. C.A. Collins Enterprises, the Fifth District Appellate Court recently reversed the Circuit Court of Vermilion County’s issuance of a deed to the City of Danville, finding that the circuit court improperly interpreted section 11-31-1(d) of…
Plaintiff’s Failure to Show Actual or Constructive Notice Defeats a Premises Liability Case
In Ory v. City of Naperville, 2023 IL App (3d) 220105, the court provided further insight into the requirements of actual or constructive notice in a premises liability case. In Ory, the plaintiff brought claims sounding in negligence and…
Staff Spotlight: Amanda Sandrik-Carrillo
Amanda Sandrik-Carrillo is an administrator in the HOA Practice Group. Amanda has worked in Tressler’s HOA Practice Group since 2013 and is an integral part of our staff. She has a plethora of knowledge with regard to our collection practice…
To Disclose or Not to Disclose? Landlord Disclosure Obligations
By Adriana Bosco and Katerina Tsoukalas-Heitkemper
Landlords are responsible for providing a safe, clean and healthy living environment for tenants. Thus, there are certain disclosure obligations landlords must abide by to their current and potential new tenants regarding environmental toxins…
No More Adult Swim? Are Your Association Pool Rules Compliant with the Law?
Over the next few weeks, many Homeowner Associations will begin to reopen their swimming pools. Prior to opening the Association’s pool, it is important for the Board to review the Association’s Rules and Regulations to make sure that they adequately…