Illinois Appellate Court Affirms Transgender Individuals Are Protected Under the IHRABy Ronald S. LangackerNovember 2021The appellate court recently found that Hobby Lobby discriminated against employee Meggan Sommerville on the basis of her gender identity by denying access to the women’s restroom throughout her employment in Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. v. Sommerville.
Illinois Criminal Justice Reform BillBy Ronald S. LangackerMarch 2021In January, the Illinois Legislature passed a sweeping criminal justice package that resulted in dramatic changes in police discipline, standards of conduct, and more.
