Some perspective on modification of the nullity rule: Downtown Disposal Services, Inc. v. City of ChicagoBy Marc Christopher LoroAdministrative Law, April 2012In February 2011, the First District Appellate Court published an opinion in which it held, among other things, that the “nullity rule” (hereinafter, the NR), did not require the circuit court to dismiss a complaint for administrative review that had been filed by the president of the corporation seeking the review.
A tribute to Madalyn MaxwellBy Marc Christopher LoroAdministrative Law, January 2011Remembering retired Assistant Attorney General and ISBA Laureate Madalyn Maxwell.
Chair’s comment pageBy Marc Christopher LoroAdministrative Law, July 2010An introduction to the issue from Section Chair Marc Loro.
Chair’s comment page, March/April 2010By Marc Christopher LoroAdministrative Law, April 2010The views and opinions of the Chair of the Administrative Law Section Council.
Chair’s comment page, March 2010*By Marc Christopher LoroAdministrative Law, March 2010The views and opinions of the Chair of the Administrative Law Section Council.
Chair’s comment pageBy Marc Christopher LoroAdministrative Law, August 2009A message from Chair Marc Loro.
An opportunity for the Supreme Court to amend the Rules of Professional Responsibility?By Marc Christopher LoroAdministrative Law, April 2009At a time when the ISBA is trying to improve the reputation and image of lawyers by riding the coattails of the bicentennial of Lincoln’s birth, and Abe’s integrity and legacy as one of Illinois’ finest lawyers, the damage done by the Governor, left unattended, take many years to repair.
JCAR insists on its own system of statutory citationBy Marc Christopher LoroAdministrative Law, April 2007
This article relates the frustrating journey of the author's disagreement with JCAR, examines (or speculates on) the legal basis for JCAR’s system of statutory citation, and suggests some solutions to this conflict.
Hearsay in Administrative Hearings—Follow UpBy Marc Christopher LoroAdministrative Law, July 2006This is a follow up to an article which appeared in the April 2006 edition of this newsletter titled “The Use of Hearsay in Contested Cases: To be or not to be?”
The use of hearsay in contested cases: To be or not to be?By Marc Christopher LoroAdministrative Law, April 2006A recent ruling by a judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County raised the question of the extent to which police reports—and other documents which can be considered hearsay—can by relied upon as evidence in contested cases before administrative agencies.
Legislative update for Administrative Law Section CouncilBy Cynthia I. Ervin & Marc Christopher LoroAdministrative Law, March 2005The 93rd General Assembly adjourned its spring session on July 24, 2004, following an overtime session that lasted for weeks in order to pass a State budget.
News you can useBy Marc Christopher LoroGovernment Lawyers, February 2005A Sangamon County judge has entered an order that enjoins the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) from using lay persons to represent it at its administrative hearings.
From the chairBy Marc Christopher LoroGovernment Lawyers, June 2004For my last column, I would like to take up one of President Lavin's themes for this year and pay tribute to my mentors.
Government lawyer honored as Laureate by the Academy of Illinois LawyersBy Marc Christopher LoroGovernment Lawyers, March 2004On March 3, 2004, retired First Assistant State Appellate Defender Patrick J. Hughes, Jr., will be inducted into the Academy of Illinois Lawyers as one of 12 distinguished Laureates in the 2004 class.
From the chairBy Marc Christopher LoroGovernment Lawyers, November 2003I am pleased to report on the activity of the Committee on Government Lawyers since our last newsletter. First and foremost, our ethics seminar, “Ethical Considerations in Public Sector Law,” was presented in Springfield on 12 September 2003.
From the chairBy Marc Christopher LoroGovernment Lawyers, August 2003Welcome to the first installment of the fifth volume of the newsletter of the Standing Committee on Government Lawyers (CGL) edited again this year by Kate Kelly and Lynn Patton.
Be careful what you wish for—Secretary of State rulemaking on expanded use of breath alcohol ignition interlock device enters final stagesBy Marc Christopher LoroAdministrative Law, May 2003In Part One of this article, I noted that the General Assembly passed two bills (P.A. 92-248 and 418) during its last session which amended several sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code, found at 625 ILCS Art. 5 (the IVC), pertaining to the offense of driving under the influence (found at §11-501 of the IVC), the Secretary of State's hearing process for obtaining driving relief, and the Secretary's use of the breath alcohol ignition interlock device ("interlock" or "BAIID").
Be careful what you wish for—Secretary of State rulemaking on expanded use of breath alcohol ignition interlock device enters final stagesBy Marc Christopher LoroAdministrative Law, April 2003The General Assembly passed two bills (P.A. 92-248 and 418) during its last session which amended several sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code, found at 625 ILCS Art. 5 (the IVC), pertaining to the offense of driving under the influence (found at §11-501 of the IVC), the Secretary of State's hearing process for obtaining driving relief, and the Secretary's use of the breath alcohol ignition interlock device (interlock or BAIID).
Legislative updateBy Marc Christopher Loro & Lynn PattonGovernment Lawyers, August 2002The Legislation Subcommittee of the Committee on Government Lawyers (CGL) completed its third full legislative session in June.
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