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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.

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.

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.

Juneteenth – June 19, 2024

This Juneteenth, we reflect on freedom, resilience, and embracing unity.

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.

Feb 22, 2024 | Law Alerts, News

ISBE Model Bullying Prevention Policy Now Available

Public Act 103-0047 was recently passed, adding new requirements to schools' bullying prevention and response obligations. Read more about the update in our latest law alert.

Feb 15, 2024 | In Brief, News

Refresher on Educational Support Staff RIF Procedures and Updates to Teacher Non-Renewal/RIF Deadlines

As the conclusion of the 2023-2024 school year quickly approaches, school districts are gearing up for staffing needs in 2024-2025 and beyond. Check out our latest in brief for a refresher on educational support staff RIF procedures and more.

Feb 13, 2024 | Law Alerts, News

Professor’s Complaint That University Demoted and Disciplined Him Because of His Anti-DEI Statements and Blog Post Turned Away by Supreme Court

A professor was demoted and disciplined by his university for anti-DEI statements and blog posts. Read more about the case in our latest law alert.

Feb 9, 2024 | Law Alerts, News

Supreme Court Allows West Point to Consider Race In Its Admission Policy

The Supreme Court has decided that West Point can continue to take race into account as a factor in its admission policy. Read more about the decision in our latest law alert.

Feb 5, 2024 | Law Alerts, News

Federal Judge Oral Argument Orders Challenges as Sex and Race Discrimination

A judicial conduct complaint was recently filed against three federal judges alleging that their standings orders constitutes discrimination against race and sex. Read more about the case in our latest law alert.

Feb 2, 2024 | Law Alerts, News

Physical Agility Test Did Not Discriminate Against Women Firefighter Applicants

The Seventh Circuit Court ruled in favor of the City of Madison, Wisconsin in a recent case regarding a female firefighter applicant claiming the physical agility test had a disparate impact on women. Read more about the case in our most recent law alert.

Feb 1, 2024 | Education, Firm News, News

Higher Education Happenings, February 2024

Higher Education Happenings is a complimentary newsletter published by our attorneys in the firm's higher education practice group. Read our latest edition here.