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Articles From Phillip B. Lenzini

Back-pay claim has 10-year statute of limitations By Phillip B. Lenzini Government Lawyers, March 2018 As a result of Prorok v. Winnebago County, back-pay claims from public employees could be brought as long as 10 years after the claim arises under the Wage Payment and Collection Act.
Case summaries By James Ferolo, Sonni Choi Williams, Rita Elsner, John Foltz, Phillip B. Lenzini, Joshua Herman, & Matt Dionne Local Government Law, March 2017 Recent cases of interest to local government law practitioners.
Case summaries By James Ferolo, Sonni Choi Williams, Rita Elsner, John W. Foltz, Phillip B. Lenzini, Joshua Herman, & Matthew S. Dionne Local Government Law, January 2017 Recently decided Illinois decisions, compiled by this section's Litigation Committee.
Case summaries By Sonni Choi Williams, Matt Dionne, Rita Elsner, John Foltz, Joshua Herman, & Phillip B. Lenzini Local Government Law, June 2016 Recent cases summarized by the members of the Local Government Law Section's Litigation Committee.
Case summaries By Sonni Choi Williams, Matthew S. Dionne, Rita Elsner, John Foltz, Joshua Herman, & Phillip B. Lenzini Local Government Law, January 2016 Cases of interest to local government law practitioners.
Case summaries By Sonni Choi Williams, Matthew S. Dionne, Rita Elsner, Joshua Herman, & Phillip B. Lenzini Local Government Law, November 2015 Recent cases of interest to local government law practitioners.
Case summaries By Sonni Choi Williams, Michael D. Bersani, Phillip B. Lenzini, Matthew S. Dionne, Rita Elsner, & Joshua Herman Local Government Law, March 2015 Recent cases of interest to local government law practitioners.
Case summaries By Sonni Choi Williams, Phillip B. Lenzini, Matthew S. Dionne, & Rita Elsner Local Government Law, June 2014 Recent cases of interest to local government law practitioners.
Useful citations to Illinois Compiled Statutes By Phillip B. Lenzini Local Government Law, February 2014 Looking for a particular statute? Use this handy guide, arranged by subject.
Case updates By Sonni Choi Williams, Phillip B. Lenzini, Matthew S. Dionne, & Christina M. Webb Local Government Law, November 2013 Recent cases of interest to local government law practitioners.
Open Meetings Act: A primer By Phillip B. Lenzini Local Government Law, March 2013 This article outlines the Act in a practical manner instead of following its codified order.
Personal property replacement taxes and public libraries By Phillip B. Lenzini Local Government Law, August 2011 If a library existed before 1978, it should be receiving personal property tax replacement funds, either directly from the State or through its host municipality or township.
Dumber than dirt By Phillip B. Lenzini Local Government Law, November 2010 A look at the recent case of Board of Education of Auburn Community Unit School District No. 10 v. Ill. Department of Revenue etc. et al.
The Appellate Court, Second District, sheds some light on the Open Meetings Act By Phillip B. Lenzini Local Government Law, February 2010 Petitioners were seeking to disconnect their territory within a year of forming this Village and in order to do so had to void in some way an intervening (and apparently “11th hour”) annexation of a parcel that would be rendered dis-contiguous if petitioners’ property was disconnected.
Reppert v. SIU: 4th District decision—A commentary By Phillip B. Lenzini Local Government Law, May 2008 Essentially, the decision in the case of Reppert v. Southern Illinois University reversed the trial court’s summary judgment on behalf of SIU in the Freedom of Information Act case seeking release of the employment contracts of several SIU employees.
The impact of Public Act 94-976 for tax-capped governments By Phillip B. Lenzini Local Government Law, April 2007 Effective June 30, 2006, and particularly for all elections following March 21, 2006, Public Act 94-976 (Senate Bill 1682) makes major changes to the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (“tax caps”) both in reference to the types of property tax referenda which may be conducted and the interrelationship between the “limiting rate” of tax caps and various statutory fund rate limits.
Feret v. Schillerstrom: Second District By Phillip B. Lenzini Administrative Law, October 2006 In what might be the first exhibit of the proof that the Appellate Court has too much time on its hands, or improvidently issues unpublished orders under Supreme Court Rule 23, which then lead to subsequent appeals and published opinions, the Appellate Court, Second District, has recently decided the case of Feret v. Schillerstrom.
Architect Selection - Fee Information By Phillip B. Lenzini Local Government Law, June 2006 Commonly, when units of local government in Illinois seek the service of architects and engineers, they would like to obtain, along with other information regarding the architectural or engineering services, firm and credentials, information regarding the fee structure the architects or engineers propose to use.
Feret v. Schillerstrom: Second District By Phillip B. Lenzini Local Government Law, June 2006 It appears that if an ordinance, resolution or motion is adopted by a governmental body that was not previously listed on the agenda, the corrective step should include an express repeal of the earlier action and a new adoption of the matter properly agendized.
Job evaluations and personnel files under the Freedom of Information Act By Phillip B. Lenzini Government Lawyers, April 2006 All public employees should appreciate the decision in Copley.
Job evaluations and personnel files under the Freedom of Information Act By Phillip B. Lenzini Local Government Law, March 2006 All public employees should appreciate the decision in Copley Press.
Private adoptions-Right to counsel By Phillip B. Lenzini Family Law, April 2005 Under the category of "human rights," particularly when viewed by attorneys, perhaps no single right is believed as important and prophylactic as the right to be represented by a competent attorney.
From the Chair By Phillip B. Lenzini Human and Civil Rights, March 2005 I am happy to introduce you to the third issue of this year's newsletter, newly renamed to "Human Rights" for our Section.
Private adoptions-Right to counsel By Phillip B. Lenzini Human and Civil Rights, March 2005 Under the category of "human rights," particularly when viewed by attorneys, perhaps no single right is believed as important and prophylactic as the right to be represented by a competent attorney.
From the Chair By Phillip B. Lenzini Human and Civil Rights, October 2004 Following my immediate predecessor, Richard Hutchison's practice, I wanted to lead off this issue with a column from my perspective as Chairman of the Section Council.
Governmental ethics: Public Acts 93-615 & 93-617 By Phillip B. Lenzini Human and Civil Rights, February 2004 In its zeal to close the door after the horses have left the barn, the Illinois General Assembly has created Public Act 93-615, the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, and Public Act 93-617, an act in relation to governmental ethics.
The USA Patriot Act: Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 By Phillip B. Lenzini Human and Civil Rights, September 2003 The USA Patriot Act, complete with the acronym, that was signed into law October 26, 2001 by President Bush, has been called many things. By some it is the collection of tools designed for combating the terrorism exemplified by the acts of September 11, 2001.
Audit law amended By Phillip B. Lenzini Local Government Law, November 2002 On June 26, 2002, Governor Ryan signed into law Public Act 92-0582 (previously H.B. 6034) altering the audit requirements for local governmental units.
Unemployment claim collaterally estopped By Phillip B. Lenzini Local Government Law, November 2002 On July 15, 2002, the appellate court (First District, Third Division) denied rehearing in the case of Village of Oak Park v. Illinois Department of Employment Security, 265 Ill.Dec. 580, 772 N.E.2d 951 (Ill.App.1 Dist. 2002).
Workers’ compensation on line By Phillip B. Lenzini Workers’ Compensation Law, August 2000 The purpose of this article is to initiate, but certainly not conclude, the presentation and discussion of useful sites or URL's ("Uniform Resource Locators," the Internet address if you will), for workers' compensation practitioners.

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