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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 2, 2013 | Firm News

New Laws Effective 1.1.2013

The following laws have an effective date of January 1, 2013. School Districts Public Act 97‐0704 – Requires ISBE to coordinate, adapt and develop middle and high school mathematics curriculum models to…
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Jan 1, 2013 | Firm News

Five Robbins Schwartz Attorneys Named in Illinois Super Lawyers

Robbins Schwartz is pleased to announce that five attorneys have been recognized in the 2013 edition of Illinois Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers selects only 5 percent of all lawyers in…
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Dec 20, 2012 | Law Alerts

Federal Court of Appeals Determines That Village May Be Liable for $80 Million for Placing Personally Identifiable Information on Parking Tickets

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Senne v. Village of Palatine, Illinois, 695 F.3d 597 (7th Cir. 2012) (en banc), determined that the Village of Palatine may have violated the…
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Dec 14, 2012 | Law Alerts

Correction to 2013 Consolidated Election Calendar

The 2013 Consolidated Election Calendar incorrectly identified Thursday, February 7, 2013 as the last day for local election officials to certify to the election authority all public questions to be…
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Dec 14, 2012 | Law Alerts

Illinois Supreme Court Rejects Latest Challenge to the Illinois Public School Funding System

In February 2012, we issued a Law Alert regarding the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision to hear an appeal in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state’s education funding system. On November…
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Dec 3, 2012 | Law Alerts

Public Act 97-1134 Relieves Local Government Clerks and School and College Board Secretaries of Election Duties on Christmas Eve

On December 3, 2012, Governor Quinn signed into law Public Act 97-1134, amending Section 1-4 of the Illinois Election Code to provide much sought-after relief to school and college board…
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Dec 1, 2012 | Firm News

Robbins Schwartz Named to 2013 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” for Construction Law

Robbins Schwartz’s has received a Tier 1 ranking in the 2013 Edition of the U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” for Construction Law. This ranking was derived from…
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Nov 19, 2012 | Firm News

“Addressing Students Facing Criminal Charges for Off-Campus Misconduct”

Maryam T. Brontine authored “Addressing Students Facing Criminal Charges for Off-Campus Misconduct” published in the November 2012 issue of National School Boards Association’s (NSBA) Inquiry & Analysis. Maryam discusses that…
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Nov 15, 2012 | Firm News

Maryam Brotine Authors Article Published in ISBA November Newsletter

Maryam T. Brotine authored the article “Will someone please think about the children: Where can divorced parents with joint custody send their children to school?” published in the Illinois State…
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Nov 14, 2012 | Law Alerts

Compliance Reminder: Training Requirements for FOIA Officers, OMA Designees, and Elected Officials

The Open Meetings Act (OMA) and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) mandate training for FOIA Officers, OMA Designees, and elected/appointed officials. With a new year on the horizon, the various training requirements are…
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