Monthly Archives: August 2019
New Sexual Harassment Legislation in Illinois
On August 9, 2019, Governor Pritzker signed into law a new sexual harassment law (Senate Bill 75), entitled the Workplace Transparency Act (“Act”). The new statewide sexual harassment law creates new requirements for Illinois employers. The Act is effective January 1, 2020, so employers are encouraged to start reviewing their […]
Announcement of Fall Title IX Training Sessions
“Ensuring Equity and Due Process in Title IX Hearings: Training for Hearing Panels and Hearing Officers” The reviews are in for the new Title IX training provided by HMBR partner Debbie Osgood and colleague Rebecca Veidlinger (principal of her own law firm) for hearing panel members and hearing […]
FAPSC Award Presented to Audrey Kaplan
Audrey Kaplan, a Partner at HMBR, was presented with the Spirit of FAPSC Award (Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges) in recognition of her contributions to the FAPSC bylaws revision at the 2019 FAPSC Annual Administration Conference. Ms. Kaplan and HMBR were recognized for their contributions in providing legal […]