Subject Index Civil Rights

llinois Civil Rights Act amended to protect against gender discrimination. PA 0 95-0541

November
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 576
The Illinois General Assembly has amended Section 5 of the Illinois Civil Rights Act of 2003 to prohibit gender discrimination. 740 ILCS 23/5.

Race-Based School Assignments After Parents Involved in Community Schools

By Mark E. Wojcik
October
2007
Article
, Page 526
The Supreme Court struck down a pair of race-based plans for assigning students to public schools. So what kinds of plans do pass constitutional muster?

Slavery reparations claims dismissed by 7CA

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
April
2007
LawPulse
, Page 170
The court held that slave descendants' section 1982 claims are, inter alia, too speculative and the claimants too far removed from the wrong of slavery.

The Dream and the Dreamkeeper(s)

By Irene F. Bahr
March
2007
Column
, Page 116
Lawyers stand at the gates to challenge tyranny and abuse of power.

Separate but equal grooming standards okayed

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
June
2006
LawPulse
, Page 278
Requiring female but not male bartenders to wear makeup does not violate Title VII, the ninth circuit rules. 

What’s crude talk among Friends?

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
June
2006
LawPulse
, Page 278
Sexually charged talk in the workplace doesn't always equal sexual harassment, the California Supreme Court says. 

How Illinois’ New Gay Rights Law Affects Employers and Workers

By Bryan P. Cavanaugh
April
2006
Article
, Page 182
"Sexual orientation" is now a protected status in the Illinois workplace. Here's what that means for your clients.

Is Your Law Practice ADA Compliant?

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
April
2005
Article
, Page 188
Every private practice is a "public accommodation" under the ADA. Are you meeting your obligations to clients and others with disabilities?

Illinois Attorney General may bring actions for civil rights violations PA 093-1017

February
2005
Illinois Law Update
, Page 68
Whenever the Illinois Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe a person or group of persons is engaged in a pattern and practice of discrimination prohibited by the Illinois Human Rights Act.

When Are Supervisors Personally Liable for Employment Law Violations?

By Jane M. McFetridge & Grace Hwang Lee
December
2004
Article
, Page 628
Can employees recover from a misbehaving supervisor in addition to the company? Sometimes yes, sometimes no.

Civil rights claims under the Illinois Civil Rights Act of 2003 may now be heard in federal courts P.A. 093-0750

September
2004
Illinois Law Update
, Page 456
Effective on January 1, 2005, any party aggrieved by conduct that violates the Illinois prohibition on excluding a person from participation in, or denying a person the benefits of, any program or activity on the grounds of that person's race,

All civil rights claims, whether based on federal or state law, shall be prosecuted in an administrative forum, as required by the Illinois Human Rights Act

July
2004
Illinois Law Update
, Page 340
On April 12, 2004, the Fifth District Appellate Court held that the Circuit Court of St. Clair County did not have subject matter jurisdiction over an employee's Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) claim.

Brown v Board and the ISBA Board

By Terrence J. Lavin
March
2004
Column
, Page 116
Americans are great about celebrating anniversaries. We celebrate the anniversary of heroic or tragic national events. 

Demystifying the USA PATRIOT Act

By William F. Zieske
February
2004
Article
, Page 82
Have you wondered what this massive, controversial Act is really all about? Here's a summary and review.

Counseling gay couples

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
November
2003
LawPulse
, Page 544
While the issues that arise in gay relationships are familiar, the legal framework is different. It's a difference that family practitioners and estate planners should learn to navigate.

Little-noted Illinois Civil Rights Act takes effect January 1

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
October
2003
LawPulse
, Page 486
Among other things, the new law allows attorney-fee awards to prevailing claimants.

Correspondence from Our Readers

June
2003
Column
, Page 270
More on "the perniciousness of racism".

A Guide to EEOC Mediations

By Mary B. Manzo
November
2002
Article
, Page 607
Pointers about the EEOC program from the Chicago office's ADR coordinator.

Department of Corrections did not violate state Religious Freedom Restoration Act when it confiscated religious pamphlet that contained inflammatory language about correction officers

October
2002
Illinois Law Update
, Page 512
On August 13, 2002, the Appellate Court of Illinois, Fifth District, affirmed the ruling of the circuit court of Randolph County, and granted the Illinois Department of Corrections' (DOC) motion to dismiss this case.

Defendant’s failure to assign plaintiff tasks that were given to more experienced employees did not constitute a materially adverse employment action under Title VII

September
2002
Illinois Law Update
, Page 454
On July 12, 2002, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed the grant of summary judgment to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) in a suit brought by an employee under Title VII.

Correspondence from Our Readers

July
2002
Column
, Page 334
Put family first.

Correspondence from Our Readers

June
2002
Column
, Page 278
Medicare liens; a clarification.

The ABCs of the ADA

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
May
2002
LawPulse
, Page 226
Every lawyer should know something about this far-reaching statute.

No honor in “redskins,” says Native American bar group

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
April
2002
LawPulse
, Page 168
"Redskins" is hate speech and not fit for use as a sports mascot, according to the Illinois Native American Bar Association.

Governor links motorcyclist, gay anti-discrimination measures

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
October
2001
LawPulse
, Page 510
Governor Ryan refuses to approve the Motorcyclist Public Accommodation Act unless the legislature passes a similar measure banning discrimination against gay men and women.

When direct evidence of discriminatory intent in denying job training is present, plaintiff need not show that the denial was materially adverse to employment

October
2001
Illinois Law Update
, Page 516
On July 3, 2001, the seventh circuit court of appeals affirmed in part and vacated in part the lower court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Caterpillar, Inc.

The Lawyer’s Journal

By Bonnie C. McGrath
September
2001
Column
, Page 450
Two years and time's up for legal malpractice; nightshift-assignment doesn't constitute sex discrimination; and more.

Sports and the ADA After PGA Tour v Martin

By Kelly Collier Cleland
September
2001
Article
, Page 480
The U.S. Supreme Court struck the right balance in golfer Casey Martin's case, this author opines.

The Lawyer’s Journal

By Bonnie C. McGrath
August
2001
Column
, Page 394
Name-calling brief writers get a pass; Gramm-Leach-Bliley may require lawyers to send privacy notices; and more.

The Lawyer’s Journal

By Bonnie C. McGrath
July
2001
Column
, Page 338
Golfers in the (legal) news; capital punishment and the mentally retarded; and more.

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