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Robbins Schwartz Achieves Mansfield Certification for the Second Consecutive Year
Robbins Schwartz is committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion where everyone feels respected, is treated fairly, and has the opportunity to succeed.
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The Future of the 2024 Title IX Regulations: What to Do Now and What to Expect
On April 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education under President Biden’s Administration released its regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The 2024 Regulations, which went into effect on August 1, 2024, significantly changed the Title IX regulations that were implemented under President Trump’s Administration in 2020. Given the results of the Presidential election, the 2024 Regulations face an uncertain future.
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Appellate Court Clarifies 2016 School Code Changes in Property Detachment Evidence
In 2016, significant statutory changes were made to how certain evidence is to be considered in situations where property owners seek to detach their property from one school district and annex to another.
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New Amendment to Illinois Joint Purchasing Act Gives Public Bodies More Flexibility with Cooperative Purchasing
The Governmental Joint Purchasing Act in Illinois has been amended by Public Act 103-0865, effective January 1, 2025, to provide governmental units greater flexibility and ease compliance when engaging in cooperative purchasing programs by allowing vendor selection based on qualifications and suitability rather than solely on competitive bidding rankings. Read more here.
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Nationwide Hold on DOL’s Increases to Minimum Salary for Overtime Exemption
Early this year, the Department of Labor (DOL) revised the regulations issued under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) implementing the exemptions from overtime pay for executive, administrative, and professional employees.
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2024 Legislative Roundup for Higher Education
This publication summarizes key changes in the law that are relevant to higher education institutions, with an emphasis on new and enhanced protections for employees in the workplace. As always, please contact your Robbins Schwartz attorney with questions about how these new laws may affect your organization.
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| Law Alerts, News
New Amendment to Illinois Joint Purchasing Act Gives Public Bodies More Flexibility with Cooperative Purchasing
| Law Alerts, News
Nationwide Hold on DOL’s Increases to Minimum Salary for Overtime Exemption
| In Brief, News
2024 Legislative Roundup for Higher Education
| Law Alerts, News
Illinois Public Board Issues Leave Notification Memo
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The September 30 Deadline is Nearing for Submitting Claims for Reimbursement from TIF Funds for Students Residing in TIF Districts
| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Firm News
Hispanic Heritage Month – September 2024
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2025 Consolidated Election Calendar
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Amendment to Notice Requirements in Illinois Truth in Taxation Law: What You Need to Know
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Significant Amendment to Illinois Personnel Record Review Act Coming January 1, 2025
