Legal News & Updates
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Latest Updates & News
The Future of the 2024 Title IX Regulations: What to Do Now and What to Expect
On April 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education under President Biden’s Administration released its regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The 2024 Regulations, which went into effect on August 1, 2024, significantly changed the Title IX regulations that were implemented under President Trump’s Administration in 2020. Given the results of the Presidential election, the 2024 Regulations face an uncertain future.
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Appellate Court Clarifies 2016 School Code Changes in Property Detachment Evidence
In 2016, significant statutory changes were made to how certain evidence is to be considered in situations where property owners seek to detach their property from one school district and annex to another.
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New Amendment to Illinois Joint Purchasing Act Gives Public Bodies More Flexibility with Cooperative Purchasing
The Governmental Joint Purchasing Act in Illinois has been amended by Public Act 103-0865, effective January 1, 2025, to provide governmental units greater flexibility and ease compliance when engaging in cooperative purchasing programs by allowing vendor selection based on qualifications and suitability rather than solely on competitive bidding rankings. Read more here.
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Nationwide Hold on DOL’s Increases to Minimum Salary for Overtime Exemption
Early this year, the Department of Labor (DOL) revised the regulations issued under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) implementing the exemptions from overtime pay for executive, administrative, and professional employees.
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2024 Legislative Roundup for Higher Education
This publication summarizes key changes in the law that are relevant to higher education institutions, with an emphasis on new and enhanced protections for employees in the workplace. As always, please contact your Robbins Schwartz attorney with questions about how these new laws may affect your organization.
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Illinois Public Board Issues Leave Notification Memo
In August 2024, the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board issued a memo outlining new reporting requirements for law enforcement employers, including municipalities and colleges, when officers take military or medical leave of 30 days or more. Read more in our latest law alert.
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Robbins Schwartz is Pleased to Announce New Partner
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White Former Employee of City of Springfield Wins Workplace Discrimination Trial
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Cook County Adopts Its Own Paid Leave Ordinance Covering School Districts, Community Colleges, Park Districts, and Units of Local Government
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Federal Scholarship Program Geared Toward Low-Income, First Generation and Underrepresented College Students Challenged as Discriminatory
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Native American Heritage Month
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2024 General Primary and General Election Calendar
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Do Not Forget Your DEI Mission Statement and Related Communications When Conducting a Compliance Review and Assessment
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Department of Labor’s Proposed “Overtime Rule” Will be Costly and Potentially Disruptive for Higher Education Institutions
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Supreme Court Signals That An Employer is Entitled to Ultimate Discretion in Deciding What is Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Under the ADA
