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.

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 in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

As lawyers we are keenly aware of and motivated by the idea of justice.  It is our duty to uphold the law. Central to this principle is the fundamental requirement of equal justice and fairness for all. The senseless and tragic death of George Floyd reminds us, yet again, that our country is not meeting this…

Join our attorneys Caroline A. Roselli, Joseph J. Perkoski, Laura M. Sinars, Frank B. Garrett III, and Todd K. Hayden at the LUDA 2020 Spring Digital Conference, June 3-5 as they help analyze the current school year and plan for the next school year during COVID-19.  Conference topics presented by our attorneys for Superintendents, Chief School Business…

As COVID-19 continues to impact our communities, our focus remains on supporting our clients and keeping our employees healthy. We want you to know that we are here for you as you face this unprecedented challenge. Our dedicated attorneys and staff are available and responsive as always to assist during this rapidly evolving health and…

Robbins Schwartz is pleased to announce that Howard Metz was selected to be on the Illinois ASBO Service Associate Advisory Committee (SAAC). The SAAC serves Illinois ASBO by providing input from a company perspective and dialoguing with the Board on key issues affecting company members. Serving on the SAAC is a very competitive and prestigious role. Please join us…

Robbins Schwartz is pleased to announce that associate Matthew J. Gardner has been named partner.

Several recent legislative changes impact the delivery of service to students and require schools to update existing protocols and procedures.  These changes include the following:  Assistive Technology Notice for Students with IEPs: Senate Bill 0545, which became law on August 20, 2018, requires that at a student’s initial IEP and each annual IEP meeting, the…

Summer construction season is almost upon us, and as our public sector clients ready their construction projects for commencement, we offer a quick refresher on an important statute, The Prevailing Wage Act:  What is the Prevailing Wage Act? The Prevailing Wage Act (the “PWA”) establishes prevailing hourly wage rates required to be paid to all…

Robbins Schwartz is pleased to announce that Guy C. Hall, a partner at the firm’s Champaign office, has been appointed by James F. McCluskey, the Illinois State Bar Association’s President-Elect, to serve as a Member on the 2018-2019 ISBA Health Care Section Council and the 2018-2019 ISBA Energy, Utilities, Telecommunications & Transportation Council.”