by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Nov 30, 2025 | Civil Rights, Employment Law
The Illinois legislature has recently passed sweeping legislation affecting workplace policies, including adding new protected classes. As of January 1, 2025, Illinois now protects employees who provide family care from discrimination in the workplace. The law means... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Nov 24, 2025 | Disability Law, Local News
The expertise of our founding attorney at Kennedy Hunt P.C., Tom Kennedy III, was recently featured in Fox 2 coverage on controversial lawsuits that may or may not improve accessibility. “They’re very controversial,” Kennedy told Fox 2. “The question is, what good do... 
by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Mar 8, 2021 | Disability Law
In December 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation passed new regulations restricting the type of support animals allowed on commercial airline flights. The Air Carrier Access Act revisions state that only “a dog, regardless of breed or type, that is individually... by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Feb 12, 2018 | Civil Rights, Disability Law, Local News
On February 8th, 2018, Thomas Kennedy, III argued in front of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago, Illinois. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of individuals with disabilities who reside in a group home in Springfield, Illinois. The lawsuit alleges that a... by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Oct 20, 2017 | Disability Law, Local News
In September 2016, Thomas E. Kennedy, III was nominated to join the subcommittee charged with drafting updates to the Seventh Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions in ADA/ADAAA cases. The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Americans With Disabilities Amendments...