Robbins Schwartz

Annual Legal Update for Illinois Colleges Virtual Conference
2020-09-11 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
Join us for comprehensive, high-level seminars on frequently asked questions facing Illinois Higher Education Institutions.

Time: 8:30 A.M. – 2:30 P.M.

Conference Seminar Descriptions

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RECORDED WEBINAR: Should I Stay or Should I Go? Legal Considerations of Increasing Remote Learning
2020-07-27 09:30 - 11:00
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contact: Carolyn Riehle, criehle@robbins-schwartz.com

This webinar outlines and discusses frequently asked questions on the legal considerations of increasing remote learning in return to school plans.

Many school districts are weighing whether to modify return to school plans given the increasing pressure to provide effective instruction in a safe and healthy environment amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. School districts are faced with competing demands from the state, local communities, parents, labor unions and staff on how to begin the 2020-2021 school year.

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SuperintendentsSpecial Education AdministratorsHuman Resources AdministratorsSchool Business OfficialsPrincipalsOther School Administrators

Recorded Webinar: Returning to Campus During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Interpreting IBHE and ICCB Joint Guidance
2020-07-09 10:00 - 11:30
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Webinar Request: Returning to Campus During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Interpreting IBHE and ICCB Joint Guidance

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Contact: Maritza Guevara, mguevara@robbins-schwartz.com

This 90-minute webinar will provide guidance to higher education institutions on returning to campus this Fall and answer questions related to IBHE/ICCB joint guidance issued on June 23, 2020. An experienced panel of Robbins Schwartz attorneys will address legal and practical considerations related to the return of staff and students, health and safety considerations, including screening and protective measures and changes and modification to campus. The panel will also address potential bargaining implications and duties related to COVID-19 changes. Join us as we walk through these challenging issues and answer your questions.

Who Should Attend/Target Audience:

PresidentsVice PresidentsHuman Resources PersonnelDeans and DirectorsManagers and SupervisorsFacilities Directors

Recorded Webinar: Frequently Asked Questions on Interpreting the ISBE/IDPH Joint Guidance on the Return to School
2020-07-01 14:30 - 16:00
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Webinar Request: Frequently Asked Questions on Interpreting the ISBE/IDPH Joint Guidance on the Return to School

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CompanyJob TitleUntitledIt was our pleasure to host the July 1, 2020 complimentary webinar “Frequently Asked Questions on Interpreting the ISBE/IDPH Joint Guidance on the Return to School.” We recognize the benefit of having access not only to our recorded webinar, but also the written FAQ with answers from the webinar. We plan to continue to host webinars and provide resources as school districts continue to plan for starting the 2020-2021 school year. Should you have questions specific to your school district, please feel free to contact any Robbins Schwartz attorney.

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Contact: Maritza Guevara, mguevara@robbins-schwartz.com

Topic Description:

A continued the discussion related to the return to school, including the ISBE/IDPH June 23, 2020 Joint Guidance, as well as ISBE’s June 25, 2020 FAQ and School Reopening Toolkit. We also looked at the reaction to the Joint Guidance by schools and unions. This webinar will include a panel discussion on legal and practical considerations related to face covering requirements, symptom self-certification options, social distancing, bargaining implications, and instruction. This webinar is structured in a question and answer format. If you were unable to attend our previous June 17 and June 25, 2020 return to school webinars, you can access such on our here.

Who Should Attend/Target Audience:

SuperintendentsSchool Business OfficialsSpecial Education AdministratorsHuman Resources AdministratorsPrincipalsOther School Administrators

Webinar: Frequently Asked Questions on Interpreting the ISBE/IDPH Joint Guidance on the Return to School
2020-07-01 14:30 - 16:00
Please join us as we continue the discussion related to the return to school, including the ISBE/IDPH June 23, 2020 Joint Guidance, as well as ISBE’s June 25, 2020 FAQ and School Reopening Toolkit. We will also look at the reaction to the Joint Guidance by schools and unions. The webinar will include a panel discussion on legal and practical considerations related to face covering requirements, symptom self-certification options, social distancing, bargaining implications, and instruction. This webinar will be a structured question and answer format. If you were unable to attend our June 17 and June 25, 2020 return to school webinars, you can access such on our website. Please submit any questions for the panel by 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 30th at mguevara@robbins-schwartz.com

Contact: Maritza Guevara, mguevara@robbins-schwartz.com

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Who Should Attend/Target Audience:

SuperintendentsSchool Business OfficialsSpecial Education AdministratorsHuman Resources AdministratorsPrincipalsOther School Administrators

Recorded Webinar: NEW ISBE & IDPH JOINT GUIDANCE
2020-06-25 10:00 - 11:30
A Legal Panel Q&A: Fall Return to School Transition Guidance and Discussion

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Contact: Maritza Guevara, mguevara@robbins-schwartz.com

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Panel discussion on frequently asked questions related to returning to school including ISBE’s June 23, 2020 Joint Guidance and Senate Bill 1569. The webinar will include legal considerations related to staffing, bargaining implications, attendance, special education, and how to safely transition back to school. The panel will also touch on what social distancing or other restrictions may look like in the school setting to ensure the safety of all individuals as we transition back to the classroom.

Webinar: NEW ISBE & IDPH JOINT GUIDANCE - PART 3
2020-06-25 10:00 - 11:30
A Legal Panel Q&A: Fall Return to School Transition Guidance and Discussion

Please join us as we discuss and answer frequently asked questions related to return to school including ISBE’s June 23, 2020 Joint Guidance and Senate Bill 1569. The webinar will include a panel discussion on legal considerations related to staffing, bargaining implications, attendance, special education, and how to safely transition back to school. The panel will also touch on what social distancing or other restrictions may look like in the school setting to ensure the safety of all individuals as we transition back to the classroom. This webinar will be a question and answer format. If you were unable to attend our first return to school webinar on June 17th, you can access such on our website.

Contact: Maritza Guevara, mguevara@robbins-schwartz.com

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Who Should Attend/Target Audience:

SuperintendentsSchool Business OfficialsSpecial Education AdministratorsHuman Resources AdministratorsPrincipalsOther School Administrators

Recorded Webinar: Return to School: Legal and Practical Considerations
2020-06-17 12:30 - 14:00
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Contact: Maritza Guevara, mguevara@robbins-schwartz.com

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This session will guide school districts as we look toward a return to school in the fall; either remotely, in-person or through a blended model. We will address necessary preparations and legal considerations related to staffing, bargaining implications, student attendance, gaps in student learning and how to safely transition back to school. The presentation will also touch on what social distancing or other restrictions may look like in the school setting to ensure the safety of all individuals as we return to school buildings under new norms.

Who Should Attend/Target Audience:

SuperintendentsSchool Business OfficialsSpecial Education AdministratorsHuman Resources Administrators Principals and Other School Administrators

Recorded Webinar: Preparing for Implementation of the New Title IX Regulations
2020-05-28 12:30 - 13:45
Recommendations for Higher Education Institutions

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Contact: Maritza Guevara, mguevara@robbins-schwartz.com

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This webinar offers a comprehensive analysis of the new Regulations released by the U.S. Department of Education as they pertain to Title IX in Higher Education institutions. It also provides helpful tips for institutions to prepare for implementation of the new Rules in the coming months.

Who Should Attend/Target Audience:

Title IX Coordinators, investigators, decision-makers and informal resolution facilitatorsCollege administrators responsible for student and/or employee investigations and discipline

Recorded Webinar: Preparing for Implementation of the New Title IX Regulations
2020-05-27 12:30 - 13:45
Recommendations for K-12 School Districts

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Contact: Maritza Guevara, mguevara@robbins-schwartz.com

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This webinar offers a comprehensive analysis of the new Regulations released by the U.S. Department of Education as they pertain to Title IX in K-12 schools. It also provides helpful tips for school districts to prepare for implementation of the new Rules in the coming months.

Who Should Attend/Target Audience:

Nondiscrimination and Title IX CoordinatorsComplaint managers and investigatorsSuperintendents, principals, assistant principals and other district administrators responsible for student and/or employee investigations and discipline

Cancelled: Purchasing and Construction Conference
2020-05-15 12:00 - 16:00, 2020-04-17 12:00 | Thelma Keller Convention Center, 1202 N Keller Dr, Effingham, IL, 62401, United States
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Cancelled: Employee Benefits Conference
2020-05-15 08:30 - 12:00 | Thelma Keller Convention Center, 1202 N Keller Dr, Effingham, IL, 62401, United States
For more information, contact Maritza Guevara, mguevara@robbins-schwartz.com

Recorded Webinar: Governing and Elections During COVID-19
2020-05-06 13:00 - 14:00
Public Meetings, FOIA Compliance, and an Early Look at Potential Impacts on the 2021 Election

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Contact: Maritza Guevara, mguevara@robbins-schwartz.com

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This webinar will provide practical tips and information concerning conducting remote meetings, Open Meetings Act Issues, Complying with FOIA during times of limited in-person staffing, annual Township meetings, and possible COVID-19 impacts on the 2021 Consolidated Election

Who Should Attend/Target Audience:

School and Community College Board MembersMunicipal and Township Elected OfficialsDepartment Heads of Local Governmental Entities

What You Will Learn:

Technical Considerations and Other Issues to Consider When Conducting Remote Public Meetings, Including Open Meetings Act ComplianceStrategies for Complying with FOIA During times of Limited Operations and with Limited In-Person StaffingWhen to Hold Your Annual Township Meeting and the Issues to Consider When Holding That MeetingReview of the Recent Injunctive Order in Libertarian Party of Illinois, Et Al., V. Pritzker and Possible Impacts on the 2021 Consolidated Election Cycle

Recorded Webinar: Can They Really Say That?
2020-04-15 13:30 - 14:30
Can They Really Say That? Legal Considerations Related to Campus Free Speech and Expression

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Contact: Maritza Guevara, mguevara@robbins-schwartz.com

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The legal framework surrounding campus free speech and expression is constantly evolving. This presentation will provide a comprehensive overview of the First Amendment as applied to higher education institutions and will address institutions’ authority to regulate speech occurring both on and off campus. We will incorporate guidance related to student demonstrations, campus events involving outside speakers and groups, student and employee use of social media, and academic freedom considerations. Finally, we will offer practical tips on developing and implementing campus free speech policies and procedures with the goal of promoting free expression while maintaining campus safety and order.

Who Should Attend/Target Audience:

Higher education administrators, including…Human resources professionalsFaculty department chairsManagers and supervisorsStudent services administratorsStudent conduct officers and investigatorsStudent club/organization directorsCampus event coordinatorsCampus police and security personnel

What You Will Learn:

The various factors that courts consider when analyzing whether certain speech is constitutionally protected.The legal parameters governing higher education institutions’ ability to regulate on-campus and off-campus speech by students, employees and outside individuals/groups.Tips on how to effectively prepare for and supervise on-campus demonstrations and events and address disruptive conduct.

Recorded Webinar: Legal Panel Webinar on COVID-19
2020-03-30 13:30 - 14:30
A comprehensive discussion on frequently asked questions facing Illinois K-12 schools as a result of the evolving COVID-19 crisis.

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Contact: Maritza Guevara, mguevara@robbins-schwartz.com

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Join us for a comprehensive, high-level panel discussion on frequently asked questions facing Illinois K-12 schools as a result of the frequently evolving COVID-19 crisis. Attorneys from our labor and employment, student and special education, and commercial transaction practice groups will guide attendees through considerations and provide recommended responses to the questions you are faced with during this unprecedented time.

Recorded Webinar: What’s Happening in 2020?
2020-03-18 12:30 - 13:30
An Update on Cooperative Purchasing, Prevailing Wages, and Other Laws Affecting Public Procurements and Construction Projects.

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This webinar provides a comprehensive, high-level update on recent and upcoming legal changes affecting public procurement’s across the state. This includes an overview of the Governmental Joint Purchasing Act and a recommended procedure for evaluating cooperative purchases; an update on the Prevailing Wage Act and the new electronic database to be established by the Department of Labor by April 1, 2020; and a review of other perennial issues affecting schools, colleges, and other public bodies.

Employee Benefits Conference
2020-03-06 12:00 | Hyatt Lodge, 2815 Jorie Blvd, Oak Brook, IL, 60523, United States

The Union Strikes Back
2020-02-20 12:00 | Hyatt Lodge, 2815 Jorie Blvd, Oak Brook, IL, 60523, United States

Recorded Webinar: Legalized Use of Recreational Cannabis in Illinois
2020-02-19 12:30 - 13:30
Workplace Chaos or No Need to Worry?

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Learn about Illinois’ new recreational cannabis law and how it may affect your workplace:

Whether employers can or should test applicants and employees for cannabis;What are the consequences of a positive test?How to recognize cannabis impairment in the workplace?Best practices for cannabis-related employment policies and procedures to keep your business insulated from liability.

Recorded Webinar: Top Ten Tips for Complying with the Emergency Rules on Time Out and Restraint
2020-01-15 12:30 - 13:30
Practical tips for complying with the Emergency Rules on time out and restraint

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Contact: Lena Foote, lfoote@robbins-schwartz.com

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This presentation will provide practical tips for complying with the Emergency Rules on time out and restraint. During the presentation, we will provide an in-depth review and analysis of hypothetical scenarios for time out and restraint. We will also review practical guidance for implementation and documentation of time out and restraint based on the ISBE time out and restraint FAQ information and everyday lessons from the field.
