Legal News & Updates
Robbins Schwartz has pioneered defining the practice of education law as a singular discipline. As we continue to expand our services, we stay involved in the ongoing development and evolution of the law.
Latest Updates & News
Title IX Amendments Released, Effective August 1, 2024
The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has issued its final Title IX regulations, which will go into effect on August 1, 2024. Read more about their guidance in our recent law alert.
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Robbins Schwartz is Pleased to Announce New Associate Attorneys
Robbins Schwartz is pleased to announce our newest Associate Attorneys.
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PAC Provides Further Guidance on Unduly Burdensome FOIA Requests
On March 5, 2024, the Illinois Attorney General’s Public Access Counselor (PAC) issued a non-binding determination letter offering additional guidance to public bodies regarding the designation of requests as unduly burdensome. Read more about their guidance in our recent law alert.
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Schools and Park Districts Only Granted More Time to Comply with Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance
The Board of Commissioners recently passed a revised version of the Paid Leave Ordinance amendment exempting school districts and park districts from the ordinance’s requirements. Read more about the update in our latest law alert.
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International Women’s Day
Happy International Women’s Day to all the incredible women making a difference worldwide! Your courage, determination, and compassion inspire us all.
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EEOC Issues Fact Sheet on Anti-Arab, Anti-Middle Eastern, Anti-Muslim, and Antisemitic Workplace Discrimination and Harassment
The EEOC recently released a Fact Sheet clarifying the Title VII protections amid the workplace and campus tensions linked to conflict in the Middle East. Learn more about their resource in our most recent law alert.
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Federal Judge Oral Argument Orders Challenges as Sex and Race Discrimination
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Physical Agility Test Did Not Discriminate Against Women Firefighter Applicants
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Higher Education Happenings, February 2024
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Celebrating Black History Month
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Our Chicago Office Location Has Moved!
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Proposed Amendment to Exclude School Districts and Park Districts from County Paid Leave Ordinance
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Legislature Extends School Code Provision on “Holidays” to Educational Support Personnel
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West Point and the Naval Academy Defend Their Consideration of Race in Student Admissions
