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Now Available: Preparation for Immigration Enforcement Toolkit for Illinois Higher Education Institutions

Robbins Schwartz is proud to offer our guidance documents and templates to assist Illinois higher education administrators in navigating interactions with immigration officials, in accordance with the executive order titled “Protecting the American People Against Invasion.” Learn more here.

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Now Available: Preparation for Immigration Enforcement Toolkit for K-12 School Districts

Robbins Schwartz is proud to offer our guidance documents and templates to assist K-12 school district administrators in navigating interactions with immigration officials, in accordance with the executive order titled “Protecting the American People Against Invasion.” Learn more here.

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Executive Orders Impacting Educational Institutions… What You Need to Know

Within hours of taking office, President Trump issued executive orders impacting educational institutions. Robbins Schwartz attorneys are closely monitoring the executive actions, and have identified two orders that administrators should be aware of.

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2024 Title IX Regulations Struck Down

On January 9th, a federal district court in Kentucky invalidated the 2024 Title IX regulations nationwide, ruling them unlawful for exceeding the Department of Education’s authority, violating the Constitution, and being arbitrarily and capriciously enacted. Read more here.

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Electronic Bidding for Construction Contracts Now Permitted Under Recent Amendment to the Public Community College Act

The Illinois General Assembly amended Section 3-27.1 of the Public Community College Act to permit electronic submission of sealed construction bids, provided they comply with bid document authorization, electronic security measures, and secure receipt procedures. Read more here.

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Robbins Schwartz Attorneys Recognized as a Leading Lawyer for 2025

Congratulations to Robbins Schwartz attorneys for being recognized as Leading Lawyers for 2025.

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Jan 10, 2025 | Law Alerts,  News

2024 Title IX Regulations Struck Down

On January 9th, a federal district court in Kentucky invalidated the 2024 Title IX regulations nationwide, ruling them unlawful for exceeding the Department of Education's authority, violating the Constitution, and being arbitrarily and capriciously enacted. Read more here.
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Jan 7, 2025 | Law Alerts,  News

Electronic Bidding for Construction Contracts Now Permitted Under Recent Amendment to the Public Community College Act

The Illinois General Assembly amended Section 3-27.1 of the Public Community College Act to permit electronic submission of sealed construction bids, provided they comply with bid document authorization, electronic security measures, and secure receipt procedures. Read more here.
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Jan 6, 2025 | Firm News

Robbins Schwartz Attorneys Recognized as a Leading Lawyer for 2025

Congratulations to Robbins Schwartz attorneys for being recognized as Leading Lawyers for 2025.
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Dec 17, 2024 | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,  Firm News,  News

Robbins Schwartz Achieves Mansfield Certification for the Second Consecutive Year

Robbins Schwartz is committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion where everyone feels respected, is treated fairly, and has the opportunity to succeed.
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Dec 6, 2024 | Law Alerts,  News

The Future of the 2024 Title IX Regulations: What to Do Now and What to Expect

On April 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education under President Biden’s Administration released its regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The 2024 Regulations, which went into effect on August 1, 2024, significantly changed the Title IX regulations that were implemented under President Trump’s Administration in 2020. Given the results of the Presidential election, the 2024 Regulations face an uncertain future.
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Dec 5, 2024 | Law Alerts,  News

New Amendment to Illinois Joint Purchasing Act Gives Public Bodies More Flexibility with Cooperative Purchasing

The Governmental Joint Purchasing Act in Illinois has been amended by Public Act 103-0865, effective January 1, 2025, to provide governmental units greater flexibility and ease compliance when engaging in cooperative purchasing programs by allowing vendor selection based on qualifications and suitability rather than solely on competitive bidding rankings. Read more here.
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Dec 5, 2024 | In Brief,  News

Appellate Court Clarifies 2016 School Code Changes in Property Detachment Evidence

In 2016, significant statutory changes were made to how certain evidence is to be considered in situations where property owners seek to detach their property from one school district and annex to another.
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Nov 19, 2024 | Law Alerts,  News

Nationwide Hold on DOL’s Increases to Minimum Salary for Overtime Exemption

Early this year, the Department of Labor (DOL) revised the regulations issued under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) implementing the exemptions from overtime pay for executive, administrative, and professional employees.
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Nov 19, 2024 | In Brief,  News

2024 Legislative Roundup for Higher Education

This publication summarizes key changes in the law that are relevant to higher education institutions, with an emphasis on new and enhanced protections for employees in the workplace. As always, please contact your Robbins Schwartz attorney with questions about how these new laws may affect your organization.
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Nov 4, 2024 | Law Alerts,  News

Illinois Public Board Issues Leave Notification Memo

In August 2024, the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board issued a memo outlining new reporting requirements for law enforcement employers, including municipalities and colleges, when officers take military or medical leave of 30 days or more. Read more in our latest law alert.
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