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Writ of certiorari By Carl R. Draper Administrative Law, March 2012 The writ of certiorari is a good alternative to administrative review when the administrative review law is inapplicable. This article contains a form complaint for the common law writ of certiorari for review of administrative decisions when the Administrative Review Law (735 ILCS 5/3) does not apply. The form gives a general framework for such a pleading. It has suggested paragraphs that help remind you of some of the most relevant steps in filing that pleading. This complaint is designed for use in CIRCUIT COURT.
A few tips from a practitioner By Carl R. Draper Administrative Law, September 2011 An introduction to the form complaint for judicial review of administrative decisions.
A sample complaint from a practitioner By Carl R. Draper Administrative Law, September 2011 The sample Complaint for Judicial Review of Administrative Decisions
A checklist for judicial review of an administrative agency decision By J.A. Sebastian, Carl R. Draper, & Jewel N. Klein Administrative Law, July 2010 A helpful checklist for anyone looking to review an Illinois administrative agency decision.
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ISBA Board of Governors approves proposed legislation concerning Lockett decision problems By Carl R. Draper Administrative Law, November 2007 A final decision or order adverse to a party (other than the agency) in a contested case shall be in writing or stated in the record.
Adding necessary parties to administrative review actions—A practical approach By Carl R. Draper Administrative Law, March 2006 A case that should have been under the watchful eye of all administrative law attorneys has now been resolved by the Illinois Supreme Court.
The economics of a business law practice By Carl R. Draper Business Advice and Financial Planning, April 2005 Lawyers, generally and especially attorneys who focus on "business law," are quick to advise clients on the need to plan.
Emergency rule-making—Haste makes waste By Carl R. Draper Administrative Law, April 2005 Rule-making is a big task for most state agencies. It is tedious enough under normal circum- stances, but pressures sometimes make the headaches even worse.
Improving the economics of your law practice: Quick tips for daily use By Carl R. Draper Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, March 2005 The General Practice Section presented its annual update at the ISBA Midyear meeting in Chicago.
The legacy of Lockett: Continued problems after 14 years By Carl R. Draper Administrative Law, December 2004 In 1990, the Illinois Supreme Court shook the world of administrative review in its landmark decision, Lockett v. Chicago Police Bd.
Back it up-A practical approach to computers, data storage and backup systems By Carl R. Draper Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, January 2004 With the ever-increasing costs of office operations coupled with the explosive growth of documentation in legal matters, maintaining control of information has challenged law firms of all sizes. Storage of paper alone is a major expense and administrative headache.
First impressions have big impacts By Carl R. Draper Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, January 2004 When the new prospective client walks in your office, what is the first impression? What do they see and hear as they sit in the reception area, on the way to your office, and in your office? The answer may not be obvious. An "impression audit" is in order for most offices.
Client fee agreements: it’s time for a review By Carl R. Draper Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, January 2002 The past 12 months have seen three decisions from the appellate court that have provoked alarm, concern, and a review of law office practices concerning fee agreements with clients.
Speech recognition software: try it—but don’t fire your secretary yet By Carl R. Draper Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, March 2001 The introduction of personal computers came with the promise that computers would do routine tasks and free up valuable time for more important tasks. That promise may be realized sooner than we thought.

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