InsideAdministrative Law, September 2005This issue of the newsletter begins with a preview by Andy Creighton of an important case pending before the Illinois Supreme Court.
Public Information and Privacy Rights Seminar scheduledBy Cynthia I. ErvinAdministrative Law, September 2005The Committee on Government lawyers of the ISBA has scheduled a seminar entitled “Public Information and Privacy Rights—Issues Under the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act.”
Recent caseBy Paul E. FreehlingAdministrative Law, September 2005The recent Fourth District opinion in Henry v. Anderson, No. 04-04-0867 (Apr. 18, 2005), is a rare example of an appellate court ruling that Section 2a of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/2a, was violated.
Supreme Court to review administrative procedure caseBy Andrew CreightonAdministrative Law, September 2005The Illinois Supreme Court has granted a petition for leave to appeal in a recent administrative law case, Rodriguez v. Sheriff’s Merit Commission of Kane County, 355 Ill. App.3d 676, 823 N.E.2d 243 (2nd Dist. 2005).
Promulgation of “emergency rules” requires a true emergencyBy James J. PowersAdministrative Law, August 2005In a recently issued decision, the Second District Appellate Court invalidated a set of emergency rules promulgated by the Illinois Labor Relations Board in September 2003.
Summary of recent decisionsAdministrative Law, August 2005These summaries were prepared by Adrienne W. Albrecht for the ISBA Illinois E-Mail Case Digests, which are free e-mail digests of Illinois Supreme and Appellate Court cases available to members soon after the cases appear on the Internet, with a link to the full text of the slip opinion on the Illinois Reporter of Decision’s Web site.
Walters reiterates that not all administrative action is reviewableBy J.A. SebastianAdministrative Law, August 2005Although the Illinois Constitution grants an appeal as a matter of right from all final judgments of the circuit court (Ill. Const. 1970, art. VI, @ 6), there is no constitutional right to appeal administrative decisions.
Attorney General issues opinionsBy Cynthia I. ErvinAdministrative Law, June 2005Under section 4 of the Attorney General Act (15 ILCS 205/4 (West 2002)), the Attorney General is authorized, upon request, to furnish written legal opinions to State officers and State’s Attorneys on matters relating to their official duties.
Summary of recent decisionsAdministrative Law, June 2005These summaries were prepared by Adrienne W. Albrecht for the ISBA Illinois E-Mail Case Digests, which are free e-mail digests of Illinois Supreme and Appellate Court cases available to members soon after the cases appear on the Internet, with a link to the full text of the slip opinion on the Illinois Reporter of Decision’s Web site.
Emergency rule-making—Haste makes wasteBy Carl R. DraperAdministrative Law, April 2005Rule-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.
Proposed unemployment changes could economically benefit lawyersBy Glenn R. GaffneyAdministrative Law, April 2005As per the request of Ole Bly Pace III, the following is the “practical idea” which would help members of the Labor and Employment Law Section to improve their earning power as lawyers:
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.
Mean-its and their opinionsBy Jewel N. KleinAdministrative Law, March 2005Some people believe in Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. I believe in “Mean-Its” and the fruits of their labors, the Mean-It Opinions.
Making money practicing administrative lawBy Jewel N. KleinAdministrative Law, February 2005In an administrative proceeding, there are two ways to recover attorney fees.
Summary of recent decisionsAdministrative Law, February 2005These summaries were prepared by Adrienne W. Albrecht for the ISBA Illinois E-Mail Case Digests, which are free e-mail digests of Illinois Supreme and Appellate Court cases available to members soon after the cases appear on the Internet, with a link to the full text of the slip opinion on the Illinois Reporter of Decision’s Web site.
What you don’t know can hurt youBy Patrice Ball-ReedWomen and the Law, February 2005The old adage "What you don't know can't hurt you" doesn't apply to your knowledge of Administrative Rules.
The legacy of Lockett: Continued problems after 14 yearsBy Carl R. DraperAdministrative Law, December 2004In 1990, the Illinois Supreme Court shook the world of administrative review in its landmark decision, Lockett v. Chicago Police Bd.
Summary of recent decisionsAdministrative Law, December 2004These summaries were prepared by Adrienne W. Albrecht for the ISBA Illinois E-Mail Case Digests, which are free e-mail digests of Illinois Supreme and Appellate Court cases available to members soon after the cases appear on the Internet, with a link to the full text of the slip opinion on the Illinois Reporter of Decision's Web site.
Summary of recent decisionsAdministrative Law, November 2004These summaries were prepared by Adrienne W. Albrecht for the ISBA Illinois E-Mail Case Digests, which are free e-mail digests of Illinois Supreme and Appellate Court cases available to members soon after the cases appear on the Internet, with a link to the full text of the slip opinion on the Illinois Reporter of Decision's Web site.
Report on the ABA Annual MeetingBy Hon. Edward J. SchoenbaumAdministrative Law, October 2004The 126th Annual Meeting of the American Bar Association was held August 5 - 10, 2004, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
Summary of recent decisionsAdministrative Law, October 2004These summaries were prepared by Adrienne W. Albrecht for the ISBA Illinois E-Mail Case Digests, which are free e-mail digests of Illinois Supreme and Appellate Court cases available to members soon after the cases appear on the Internet, with a link to the full text of the slip opinion on the Illinois Reporter of Decision's Web site.
Administrative Law Judges-Working togetherBy Ann Breen-GrecoAdministrative Law, September 2004On June 24, 2004 the Illinois Association of Administrative Law Judges (IAALJ) held its annual meeting in conjunction with the year's last meeting of the Chicago Bar Association's Administrative Law Judges Committee.
Summary of recent decisionsBy Edward J. SchoenbaumAdministrative Law, September 2004These summaries were prepared by Adrienne W. Albrecht for the ISBA Illinois E-Mail Case Digests, which are free e-mail digests of Illinois Supreme and Appellate Court cases available to members soon after the cases appear on the Internet, with a link to the full text of the slip opinion on the Illinois Reporter of Decision's Web site.