by Ryan R. Morton Among the many advantages of forming a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization is the freedom to collect income without paying federal or state taxes. That tax-exempt status is not guaranteed, however. Not-for-Profits (NFPs) must be wary of certain activities that could result in losing that financially beneficial status. Private Benefit Since the 501(c)(3) designation often attaches to churches, …

by Michael Castaldo, Jr. and Megan Lamb The massive Police Reform Bill (P.A. 101-0652) that was adopted in the waning hours of the last legislative session involves numerous changes to the way policing is handled in Illinois. One of the most significant provisions is the mandatory use of body cameras by all law enforcement officers. That change could become a …

by Maureen A. Lemon and Megan Lamb In the waning days of the Trump administration, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) issued a memo stating that Title IX anti-discrimination protections do not apply to gender identity or LGBTQ status. President Biden immediately reversed course, issuing an executive order requiring government agencies to apply all anti-sex discrimination laws …

by Michael B. Weinstein In the year since Public Act 101-0610 (S. B. 1300) became effective, much has been accomplished, at least with respect to downstate firefighter pension funds.1 The Firefighters Pension Investment Fund (FPIF) transition board set three priorities for its first year of existence. First, was the hiring of an Executive Director and other important staff. Thus, William …