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ISBE Model Bullying Prevention Policy Now Available
By Samantha Kelly |
Public Act 103-0047 was recently passed, adding new requirements to schools' bullying prevention and response obligations. Read more about the update in our latest law alert.
Refresher on Educational Support Staff RIF Procedures and Updates to Teacher Non-Renewal/RIF Deadlines
By Samantha Kelly |
As the conclusion of the 2023-2024 school year quickly approaches, school districts are gearing up for staffing needs in 2024-2025 and beyond. Check out our latest in brief for a refresher on educational support staff RIF procedures and more.
Professor’s Complaint That University Demoted and Disciplined Him Because of His Anti-DEI Statements and Blog Post Turned Away by Supreme Court
By Samantha Kelly |
A professor was demoted and disciplined by his university for anti-DEI statements and blog posts. Read more about the case in our latest law alert.
Supreme Court Allows West Point to Consider Race In Its Admission Policy
By Samantha Kelly |
The Supreme Court has decided that West Point can continue to take race into account as a factor in its admission policy. Read more about the decision in our latest law alert.
Federal Judge Oral Argument Orders Challenges as Sex and Race Discrimination
By Samantha Kelly |
A judicial conduct complaint was recently filed against three federal judges alleging that their standings orders constitutes discrimination against race and sex. Read more about the case in our latest law alert.
Physical Agility Test Did Not Discriminate Against Women Firefighter Applicants
By Samantha Kelly |
The Seventh Circuit Court ruled in favor of the City of Madison, Wisconsin in a recent case regarding a female firefighter applicant claiming the physical agility test had a disparate impact on women. Read more about the case in our most recent law alert.
Higher Education Happenings, February 2024
By Samantha Kelly |
Higher Education Happenings is a complimentary newsletter published by our attorneys in the firm's higher education practice group. Read our latest edition here.
Our Chicago Office Location Has Moved!
By Samantha Kelly |
Robbins Schwartz is pleased to announce our Chicago office has relocated!
Proposed Amendment to Exclude School Districts and Park Districts from County Paid Leave Ordinance
By Samantha Kelly |
An amendment was recently proposed which, if passed, expressly excludes school districts and park districts from the Paid Leave Ordinance. Read more about the proposal in our latest law alert.