In Brief
We cultivate a collaborative, inclusive culture where our team shares knowledge and stays informed on legal developments. We value diversity, as different perspectives strengthen our ability to solve problems and advocate effectively. Beyond our legal services, we prioritize building relationships through internal events that promote camaraderie and a positive environment. This culture empowers us to deliver exceptional legal services and contributions to our clients and communities.
In Brief
New IL Supreme Court Case Heightens Need For Municipal Vigilance In Intervening On Pension Board Proceedings
By Robbins Schwartz |
In its latest ruling on the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act (PSEBA), 820 ILCS 320/10, the Illinois Supreme Court strengthened its prior ruling on the finding of a “catastrophic” injury for purposes…
SB 100 Significantly Alters School Districts’ Authority and Procedures for Issuing Exclusionary Discipline
By Robbins Schwartz |
On August 24, 2015, Senate Bill 100 (“SB 100”) was signed by Governor Rauner into law as Public Act 99-456. Effective September 15, 2016, SB 100 fundamentally alters the authority of…
Legislature Overhauls Concussion Education, Oversight and Protocols for School Districts
By Robbins Schwartz |
Despite, and without amending, existing laws in Illinois related to concussion and head injury prevention and detection, the legislature passed a law which adds a new Section 22-80 to the Illinois…
Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act Imposes Even More Requirements than Title IX
By Robbins Schwartz |
Following considerable advocacy by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and rapid progress through the Illinois Legislature, Governor Rauner signed Public Act 99-426 into law. The majority of PA 99-426 consists of the…
Educational Support Staff RIF Checklist
By Robbins Schwartz |
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…
New FOIA Amendments to Ease Burden on Public Bodies
By Robbins Schwartz |
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…
Appellate Court Rules Against High School in Crystal Lake Zoning Case
By Robbins Schwartz |
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.…
EEOC Issues First New Pregnancy Discrimination Guidance in 30 Years
By Robbins Schwartz |
On July 14, 2014, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued its first enforcement guidance in more than thirty years on pregnancy discrimination. The Guidance addresses employers’ obligations to…
School District’s PTAB Appeal Results in Increased Tax Revenues
By Robbins Schwartz |
As most taxing district officials know, when a taxpayer wins a property tax appeal at the State of Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board (“PTAB”), that taxpayer receives a refund that…