Legal News & Updates

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Latest Updates & News

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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The Departments of Justice and Education Issue Guidance for Higher Education Institutions on Lawful Diversity and Equity Measures

The United States Departments of Justice and Education released written guidance to assist colleges and universities in understanding the decision to invalidate the use of race in student admissions. Read more here.

New School Year – New Teacher Rules

Read more about the recent modifications made to tenure qualifications for teachers here.

Bill Requiring Cash Reserve Reduction Plans Becomes Law

Public Act 103-0394 has recently been signed into law by Governor Pritzker. Read more here.

Governor Signs Legislation Allowing Certain Non-Citizens to Become Deputy Sheriffs and Police Officers in Illinois

Governor Pritzker has signed legislation that will allow certain non-citizens to become deputy sheriffs and police officers in Illinois. Read more here.

2023 Legal Update for Illinois Higher Education Institutions Virtual Conference

Join us on Thursday, September 14, 2023 for our annual Legal Update for Illinois Higher Education Institutions Virtual Conference.

Use of Race Conscious Measures in Student Admission Decisions are Unconstitutional…

The United States Supreme Court has declared the use of race conscious measures in student admission decisions as unconstitutional. Read more here.

Protections for Student Witnesses in Teacher Dismissal Hearings Signed into Law

Governor Pritzker has signed protections for student witnesses in teacher dismissal hearings into law. Read more about the update here.

Southeast Asian Heritage Month

Learn more abut Southeast Asian Heritage Month here.

2023 School Administrators’ Conference

In this era of rapid change, it is crucial for school districts to carefully consider the legal implications that affect decisions involving employees, students, and commercial transactions. Robbins Schwartz is excited to partner with LUDA to provide a full day of sessions on a range of legal issues facing school districts today.

2023 NAPIPA Leadership Conference

Robbins Schwartz is excited to sponsor this year's National Asian Pacific Islander Prosecutors Association (NAPIPA) annual conference. NAPIPA is a professional non-profit organization dedicated to promoting justice and advancing the interests of prosecutors of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage.