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Municipal Pension Fund Attorney Entitled to a Pension By Nemura Pencyla Employee Benefits, May 2024 The appellate court recently reversed the Retirement Board of the Municipal Employees' Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago's decision to deny an application for a widow's annuity in Heiss v. Retirement Board of the Municipal Employees' Annuity & Benefit Fund.
Proceeding With Disability Hearing While Still Treating Is a Risky Proposition By Nemura Pencyla Employee Benefits, May 2024 A summary and analysis of a disability benefits case, Luciano v. The Retirement Board of the Policemen’s Annuity and Benefit Fund of The City of Chicago.
Village Violates Litigation and Bargaining Exceptions to Open Meetings Act By Nemura Pencyla Employee Benefits, May 2024 The appellate court recently reiterated important issues and rules public bodies must follow when conducting public meetings in light of the Freedom of Information Act and the Open Meetings Act.
Due Process Requirements in Pensionable Salary Matters By Nemura Pencyla Employee Benefits, April 2024 In a recent unpublished Rule 23 order, the appellate court analyzed the due process required for pension decisions.
Supreme Court signals continued concern about cy pres awards in class actions By Nemura Pencyla Federal Civil Practice, June 2019 In Frank v. Gaos, the U.S. Supreme Court did not rule on the cy pres issue but rather remanded for the courts below to address the plaintiffs’ standing in light of Spokeo, Inc. v. Robins.

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