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Amendment to Notice Requirements in Illinois Truth in Taxation Law: What You Need to Know
The Illinois General Assembly recently amended the notice requirements within the Truth in Taxation Law (the “Law”). 35 ILCS 200/18-55 et seq. The Law requires taxing districts to estimate the amount of money needed from property taxes at least 20 days prior to adoption of their final annual levy.
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Significant Amendment to Illinois Personnel Record Review Act Coming January 1, 2025
On August 2, 2024, Governor Pritzker signed into law Public Act 103-0727, which amends the Illinois Personnel Record Review Act. The amendment refines the requirements for making a valid personnel record request and expands employers’ obligations when turning over an employee’s personnel records. The amendment goes into effect on January 1, 2025. Read more here.
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Potential Cybersecurity Threat Linked to FOIA Requests
Several public bodies have received Freedom of Information (FOIA) requests from a business going by the name of FOIA Buddy. The requests typically reference staffing, budget, and other details of cyber systems. This company purports to be requesting information on behalf of a person named Frank Curry. However, the website for FOIA Buddy does not appear legitimate, and the contact information provided by Frank Curry does not lead to any actual person. Read more here.
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National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month – July 2024
Learn more about National Mental Health Awareness Month through our latest DEI spotlight.
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2025 Consolidated Primary and Consolidated Elections Dates
The Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE) recently released an Abbreviated Calendar of Dates for the 2025 Consolidated Primary Election and the 2025 Consolidated Election. Learn more here.
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Now Available: 2024 Title IX Regulations Compliance Package for Illinois Higher Education Institutions
We are pleased to announce that Robbins Schwartz Title IX attorneys have prepared a comprehensive Compliance Package to assist Illinois colleges and universities in preparing for implementation of new Regulations. The Compliance Package is now available for purchase. Learn more here.
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month – May 2024
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Guy C. Hall Has Been Appointed as a Member of the Illinois State Bar Health Care Section Council
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Catherine R. Locallo Named 1st Vice President of the Justinian Society of Lawyers
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Title IX Amendments Released, Effective August 1, 2024
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Robbins Schwartz is Pleased to Announce New Associate Attorneys
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PAC Provides Further Guidance on Unduly Burdensome FOIA Requests
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Earth Day/Climate Change Inequities – May 2024
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Schools and Park Districts Only Granted More Time to Comply with Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance
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International Women’s Day
