Facebook and Online Threats - Major Court Decisions
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, in a lengthy 13-3 en banc decision, Bell v. Itawamba County School Board, ---F.3d. ---, 2015 WL 4979135 (5th Cir.
Teacher's Testimony at Trials
The U.S. Supreme Court held in Ohio v. Clark that a three-year-old's statements to his preschool teachers that his mother's boyfriend hit him could be admitted at trial even though the child did not testify. At issue is the "confrontation clause" of the Sixth Amendment, which states that a criminal defendant has the right "to be confronted with the witnesses against him."
Justice Department Releases Primer on ADA Title II
The U.S. Department of Justice has published an Americans With Disabilities Act Title II Primerfor state and local governments. The publication includes fundamentals and general guidelines for understanding and complying with the ADA.
New Partner Announcement
David J. Braun - Partner at Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller, Ltd.
Invitation - 2015 Firm Workshop
Workshop Invitation
Save the Date - April 10, 2015 - Annual Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller, Ltd. Legal Update and Firm Workshop
We cordially ask that you save the date of Friday, April 10, for the Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller, Ltd.
School Board Member Email Required Under New Law
Illinois Public Act 98-0930
Medical Marijuana Update
Districts have been "buzzing" with fear of a wave of medical marijuana prescriptions for students. The medical marijuana legislation taking effect in Illinois last year originally authorized medical marijuana for adults only. But parents of children with severe seizure disorders moved for a change in the law to allow minors to get the drug as well.