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University Professionals of Illinois Files Unfair Labor Practice Over Institutions’ COVID-19 Response
By Maritza Guevara |
On August 13, 2020, the University Professionals of Illinois (the “Union”) announced its filing of unfair labor practice charges with the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board (“IELRB”) against Eastern and Western Illinois Universities relative to the institutions’ back-to-campus in-person learning plans.
Appellate Court Clarifies Contiguity Requirements for TIF Districts
By Maritza Guevara |
Tax increment financing (“TIF”) is a legal mechanism which helps municipalities redevelop a “blighted area” by using property taxes from properties in a defined area (the TIF district) that are redirected away from other taxing districts.
Available Now: Title IX Toolkit and Training for K-12 School Districts
By Maritza Guevara |
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) rules, which go into effect on August 14, 2020, require significant revisions to school districts’ policies and grievance procedures, as well as training for district personnel who are involved in the Title IX investigation and grievance process. To assist your school district in preparing for implementation of the new Rules, our attorneys have developed a Toolkit of required forms and notices for use by districts in processing Title IX sexual harassment reports and complaints. Our team is also offering a comprehensive, three-hour in-service training for your school district Title IX personnel.
SECOND UPDATED: Return to Campus Supply Kit
By Shari Leming |
UPDATED Supply Kit: Our attorneys have developed a COVID-19 Return to Campus Supply Kit for higher education institutions as of November 23, 2020. The Supply Kit contains various forms, notices and other documents for use by higher education institutions.
UPDATED: Back to School Supply Kit
By Shari Leming |
We have been closely monitoring the guidance from ISBE, IDPH and the CDC. In light of the new guidance received over the last week from ISBE, IDPH and the CDC, we have updated several of our forms to ensure you have the most current and up-to-date information for your school community.
UPDATED: COVID-19 Decision Making Resources
By Shari Leming |
UPDATED 8/3/2020: We are pleased to continue to provide COVID-19 resources to our Robbins Schwartz community.
Slow Down, Kids at Play? Illinois Limits Youth and Adult Sports
By Maritza Guevara |
Written by Matthew M. Swift On Wednesday the Governor’s Office released detailed restrictions and guidance for youth and adult sports that it developed in coordination with the Illinois Department of…
#BeSafeChicago
By Maritza Guevara |
We are excited to announce that Robbins Schwartz achieved the “Be Safe. Chicago” badge of approval for our reopening business plan in line with the City of Chicago guidelines put…
NJCAA Updated Plan of Action for 2020–21 Moves Several Sports to the Spring
By Maritza Guevara |
Written by Frank B. Garrett and John “Jack” Klinker On July 13th, the NJCAA announced its updated plan of action for the 2020–21 sports seasons based upon recommendations from the…
Federal Government Rescinds Policy Restricting International Students’ Ability to Remain in the U.S. if Taking only Online Courses
By Maritza Guevara |
Written by Frank B. Garrett and John “Jack” Klinker On July 14th, the federal government decided to rescind a policy whereunder international students would be required to leave the United…