Legal News & Updates
Legal Updates
July 14, 2025 | Law Alerts
Seventh Circuit Upholds Termination of School Counselor for Anti-Transgender Speech
In 2022, school guidance counselor Darlingh gave a profanity-filled speech at a Madison, Wisconsin rally criticizing transgender rights. She publicly identified her role in the District and declared that no student would transition under her watch. The speech was recorded and later shared on YouTube.
July 10, 2025 | Law Alerts
Summer in Springfield: Special Education Policy Round-Up
The 104th General Assembly wrapped up its spring session in May, advancing a number of special education bills. In addition to legislative developments, ISBE
recently implemented regulatory changes that will also shape school district practices in the coming school year.June 27, 2025 | General Updates
Supreme Court Clarifies Disability Discrimination Claim Requirements for Retired Employees
On June 20, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court released its decision in the case of Stanley v. City of Stanford, Florida. Read more in our latest law alert
June 6, 2025 | General Updates
Supreme Court Reverses “Reverse Discrimination” Employment Law Standard
On June 4, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court released its decision in the case of Ames v. Ohio Dept. of Youth Services.
May 27, 2025 | General Updates
“First Amendment Audits” Test Boundaries at Public Institutions
Public institutions are seeing a rise in “First Amendment audits,” where private citizens enter public spaces, record video, and often request documents under Illinois FOIA. Read more in our latest law alert.
April 1, 2025 | General Updates
2025 Elections Infographic
Stay informed! Learn more about key dates and requirements for elected officials here.
February 18, 2025 | General Updates
Federal Government Issues New Guidance on DEI Enforcement
On February 14, 2025, the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), released a Dear Colleague letter to state and local educational institutions. The guidance and important implications are analyzed below.
January 31, 2025 | General Updates
More Executive Orders and Federal Guidance Impacting Educational Institutions
Read our latest law alert about additional executive orders and federal guidance affecting educational institutions.
January 21, 2025 | General Updates
Executive Orders Impacting Educational Institutions… What You Need to Know
Within hours of taking office, President Trump issued executive orders impacting educational institutions. Robbins Schwartz attorneys are closely monitoring the executive actions, and have identified two orders that administrators should be aware of.
January 10, 2025 | General Updates
2024 Title IX Regulations Struck Down
On January 9th, a federal district court in Kentucky invalidated the 2024 Title IX regulations nationwide, ruling them unlawful for exceeding the Department of Education’s authority, violating the Constitution, and being arbitrarily and capriciously enacted. Read more here.
