Robbins Schwartz

Cancelled: Purchasing and Construction Conference
2020-04-17 12:00 UTC | Thelma Keller Convention Center, 1202 N Keller Dr, Effingham, IL, 62401, United States
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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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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
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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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Contact: Maritza Guevara, mguevara@robbins-schwartz.com

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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.
