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Higher Salary Thresholds Coming for FLSA Exemptions

On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) announced a new Final Rule updating and revising minimum wage and overtime pay regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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EEOC Issues Updated Harassment Guidance on LGBTQ+ Workers, Pregnancy Status, Remote Work and More

On Monday, April 29, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published its long-awaited updated guidance on workplace harassment. Learn about the key facts and updates here.

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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month – May 2024

Join us in embracing the beauty of diversity, traditions, and achievements in the communities around us this month.

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Guy C. Hall Has Been Appointed as a Member of the Illinois State Bar Health Care Section Council

Robbins Schwartz is pleased to announce Guy C. Hall has been appointed to serve as a Member of the Illinois State Bar Association Health Care Section Council.

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Catherine R. Locallo Named 1st Vice President of the Justinian Society of Lawyers

Catherine R. Locallo has been named 1st Vice President of the Justinian Society of Lawyers.

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Title IX Amendments Released, Effective August 1, 2024

The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has issued its final Title IX regulations, which will go into effect on August 1, 2024. Read more about their guidance in our recent law alert.

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Jan 27, 2015 | Firm News

Seven Robbins Schwartz Attorneys Named in 2015 Illinois Super Lawyers

Robbins Schwartz is pleased to announce that seven attorneys have been recognized in the 2015 edition of Illinois Super Lawyers. Only five percent of the lawyers in the state of…
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Jan 6, 2015 | Firm News

Robbins Schwartz Announces Partner Promotion

Robbins Schwartz is pleased to announce that associate Samuel B. Cavnar has been named partner.
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Jan 5, 2015 | In Brief

Educational Support Staff RIF Checklist

A RIF of ESPs occurs whenever a district decides to decrease the number of ESPs employed by the school board or to discontinue a particular type of support service.  A…
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Dec 4, 2014 | In Brief

New FOIA Amendments to Ease Burden on Public Bodies

On December 3, 2014, the Illinois General Assembly voted to override Governor Quinn’s veto of legislation amending FOIA to reduce some of the burdens faced by public bodies in responding…
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Dec 1, 2014 | Firm News

Robbins Schwartz Welcomes Partner James S. Boan

Robbins Schwartz is pleased to welcome James S. Boan as a Partner.  James S. Boan’s career of public service spans nearly 40 years, including superintendent and director positions with the Bolingbrook Park…
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Oct 10, 2014 | Firm News

Nine Robbins Schwartz Attorneys Become Certified to Conduct Leadership Training Activities for School Board Members in Illinois

Robbins Schwartz is pleased to announce that nine of the firm’s attorneys are now certified by the Illinois State Board of Education to provide school board member leadership training required…
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Sep 19, 2014 | In Brief

Appellate Court Rules Against High School in Crystal Lake Zoning Case

The Second District Appellate Court in a recent case, Gurba v. Community High School District No. 155, 2014 IL App (2d) 140098 (2d Dist. 2014), ruled that Community High School District No.…
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Sep 19, 2014 | Firm News

Scott L. Ginsburg Authors “Chicago Bears Football Club v. The Cook County Department of Revenue, 2014 IL App (1st) 122892”

Scott L. Ginsburg authored “Chicago Bears Football Club v. The Cook County Department of Revenue, 2014 IL App (1st) 122892” which was published in the September 2014 issue of the…
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Sep 15, 2014 | Law Alerts

Legislature Mandates Mechanism for Two-Way Communication Between the Public and Elected Officials

Beginning January 1, 2015, units of local government and school districts are required to “post a mechanism, such as a uniform single email address, on its Internet website for members…
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Sep 5, 2014 | In Brief

2015 Consolidated Election Calendar

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