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Amendment to Notice Requirements in Illinois Truth in Taxation Law: What You Need to Know

The Illinois General Assembly recently amended the notice requirements within the Truth in Taxation Law (the “Law”). 35 ILCS 200/18-55 et seq. The Law requires taxing districts to estimate the amount of money needed from property taxes at least 20 days prior to adoption of their final annual levy.

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Significant Amendment to Illinois Personnel Record Review Act Coming January 1, 2025

On August 2, 2024, Governor Pritzker signed into law Public Act 103-0727, which amends the Illinois Personnel Record Review Act. The amendment refines the requirements for making a valid personnel record request and expands employers’ obligations when turning over an employee’s personnel records. The amendment goes into effect on January 1, 2025. Read more here.

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Potential Cybersecurity Threat Linked to FOIA Requests

Several public bodies have received Freedom of Information (FOIA) requests from a business going by the name of FOIA Buddy. The requests typically reference staffing, budget, and other details of cyber systems. This company purports to be requesting information on behalf of a person named Frank Curry.  However, the website for FOIA Buddy does not appear legitimate, and the contact information provided by Frank Curry does not lead to any actual person. Read more here.

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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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Six Attorneys Named in Leading Lawyers Magazine

Six RSNLT attorneys have been named in the current edition of Leading Lawyers Magazine, as a result of being recommended by their peers as the top lawyers in Illinois. The…

Joseph J. Perkoski Serves as Moderator and Panelist at Law Bulletin Conference

Partner Joseph J. Perkoski served as moderator and panelist at the 5th Annual Employment Law Conference sponsored by the Law Bulletin, September 16, 2010. Joseph Perkoski served as facilitator and…

Heidi A. Katz & Maryam T. Brotine present at Clinical Faculty Academy

Heidi A. Katz & Maryam T. Brotine presented “Legal Issues in Clinical Education” at the Clinical Faculty Academy, put on by the Metropolitan Chicago Healthcare Council. Heidi A. Katz &…

Robbins Schwartz Nicholas Lifton & Taylor, Ltd. Named as one of the 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in Chicago

This award was established to honor companies in each market that recognize employees as their greatest asset. These companies work with imagination and conviction to create organizational value and business…