Legal News & Updates

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DEI Updates: Understanding the Pending Litigation and New OCR FAQs

The DEI landscape has changed once again. In the past two weeks, a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction temporarily halting certain provisions of the Trump Administration’s executive orders related to DEI.

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Black History Month – 2025

Learn more about Black History Month in our latest DEI Spotlight.

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Federal Government Issues New Guidance on DEI Enforcement

On February 14, 2025, the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), released a Dear Colleague letter to state and local educational institutions. The guidance and important implications are analyzed below. 

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Now Available: 2025 Title IX Toolkit for Higher Educational Institutions

Robbins Schwartz is proud to offer our 2025 Title IX Toolkit for Higher Educational Institutions to assist institutions in implementation of the 2020 Title IX regulations. Learn how to purchase the toolkit here.

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Federal Government Issues Executive Order on Student Athletics and Sues Chicago, Cook County and Illinois Over Immigration Enforcement 

Read our latest law alert summarizing new executive order developments and their implications for institutions, including key timelines to note.

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Now Available: 2025 Title IX Toolkit for K-12 Educational Institutions

Robbins Schwartz is proud to offer our 2025 Title IX Toolkit for K-12 Educational Institutions to assist schools in implementation of the 2020 Title IX regulations. Learn how to purchase the toolkit here.

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Sep 16, 2024 | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,  Firm News

Hispanic Heritage Month – September 2024

Join us in celebrating the diverse culture, traditions, and achievements that enrich our communities this Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Sep 13, 2024 | In Brief,  News

2025 Consolidated Election Calendar

Recent changes to the Election Code by Public Acts 103-0586 and 103-0600 have moved up or shifted the filing periods and timelines leading up to the Consolidated Election. For candidates, the period to begin obtaining nominating petition signatures began August 20, 2024, a month earlier than in previous election cycles.
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Sep 9, 2024 | Law Alerts,  News

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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Aug 20, 2024 | Law Alerts,  News

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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Jul 24, 2024 | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,  Firm News

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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Jul 18, 2024 | In Brief,  News

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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Jun 20, 2024 | Firm News

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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Jun 20, 2024 | Firm News

Now Available: 2024 Title IX Regulations Compliance Package for K-12 School Districts

We are pleased to announce that Robbins Schwartz Title IX attorneys have prepared a comprehensive Compliance Package to assist school districts in preparing for implementation of the new Regulations. The Compliance Package is now available for purchase. Learn more here.
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Jun 19, 2024 | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,  Firm News

Juneteenth – June 19, 2024

This Juneteenth, we reflect on freedom, resilience, and embracing unity.
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Jun 11, 2024 | Law Alerts,  News

PTAB Rejects Taxpayer Efforts to Keep Taxing Districts Out of Property Tax Appeals

The Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) recently rejected a taxpayer’s efforts to dismiss taxing districts from a property tax appeal. Read more about this update in our latest law alert.
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