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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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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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Juneteenth – June 19, 2024

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

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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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Jan 26, 2024 | Law Alerts,  News

Proposed Amendment to Exclude School Districts and Park Districts from County Paid Leave Ordinance

An amendment was recently proposed which, if passed, expressly excludes school districts and park districts from the Paid Leave Ordinance. Read more about the proposal in our latest law alert.
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Jan 18, 2024 | Law Alerts,  News

Legislature Extends School Code Provision on “Holidays” to Educational Support Personnel

Public Act 103-0395 (eff. 1/1/24) has introduced new language expanding School Code provision on "Holidays" to educational personnel. Learn more about the update in our recent law alert.
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Jan 16, 2024 | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,  Law Alerts,  News

West Point and the Naval Academy Defend Their Consideration of Race in Student Admissions

On January 3, 2024, a federal judge rejected the Students for Fair Admissions' request to prevent the United States Military Academy at West Point from considering race in admission decisions. Read more about the decision in our latest law alert.
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Jan 10, 2024 | Law Alerts,  News

Appellate Court Says Privilege Can Apply When Narrow OMA Exceptions Do Not

In a recent case, the Third District Appellate Court's decision offers crucial guidance for municipalities and public bodies navigating legal and labor relations implications
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Jan 9, 2024 | Law Alerts,  News

Legal Developments Regarding Property Tax Exemptions for Charitable Use

The Illinois Second District Appellate Court issued a decision denying the American Academy of Pediatrics (“AAP”) a charitable use property tax exemption for its newly constructed administrative headquarters office building in Itasca. Read more about the case in our recent law alert.
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Jan 9, 2024 | Law Alerts,  News

College’s DEI Measures Clash with Professor’s Free Speech Rights

A college professor has been granted a recommended injunction preventing the enforcement of the college's DEI policies in relation to his work. Learn more about the case in our latest law alert.
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Jan 8, 2024 | Law Alerts,  News

PAC Opinion Reminds Public Bodies to Approve Closed Minutes in Open Session

The Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor (PAC) recently issued a binding opinion regarding a violation against the Open Meetings Act. Read more about the issue in our latest law alert.
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Jan 8, 2024 | Law Alerts,  News

Reminder of Bidding Threshold Change Under Illinois School Code

Review the recent changes to the competitive bidding threshold through our latest law alert.
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Jan 5, 2024 | Law Alerts,  News

New Bonding and Retainage Requirements under the Public Construction Bond Act

The Public Construction Bond Act, 30 ILCS 550/1 et seq. (the “Bond Act”) was recently amended by Public Act 103-570, effective January 1, 2024. The Bond Act requires all public bodies to provide performance and payment bonds on public works projects of a certain amount. 
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Jan 2, 2024 | Firm News

Robbins Schwartz is Pleased to Announce New Partner

Robbins Schwartz is pleased to announce our newest Partner, Christopher R. Gorman.
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