Upcoming electronic resources seminarBy Helen GunnarssonAdministrative Law, September 2004As this edition of the Administrative Law Section newsletter goes to press, we are putting together a CLE program that promises to be informative, helpful, and even fun.
DCFS violates due process of teacher accused of sexual abuseBy Leon FoxAdministrative Law, June 2004We are all familiar from our law school days with the procedural due process rights required under Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319 (1976), where a liberty interest is involved.
Summary of recent decisionsAdministrative Law, June 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 Reporters of Decision’s Web sites.
Analysis of some recent decisionsBy Paul E. FreehlingAdministrative Law, May 2004In Lyon v. DCFS, 2004 Ill. LEXIS 361 (Ill. Sup. Court, No. 95643, Mar. 18, 2004), affirming 335 Ill.App.3d 376, 780 N.E.2d 748 (4th Dist. 2002), the Illinois Supreme Court addressed complex due process issues arising in the course of administrative proceedings involving alleged abuse of two school children by Lyon, one of their teachers.
Summary of recent decisionsAdministrative Law, May 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 Reporters of Decision's Web sites.
The City of Chicago Department of Administrative HearingsAdministrative Law, April 2004On January 27, 2004, James M. Reilly, Director of the City of Chicago's Department of Administrative Hearings, spoke to the Chicago Bar Association's Administrative Law Judges Committee.
Report of the mayor’s Special Committee on City Code EnforcementAdministrative Law, April 2004On October 11, 1995, Mayor Richard M. Daley appointed this Committee to review city ordinances that currently are enforced in the Circuit Court of Cook County or by administrative adjudications.
Twenty questions about Public Act 93-0523: Recording closed session meetingsBy Stewart H. Diamond & Keri-Lyn J. KraftheferAdministrative Law, April 2004Public Act 93-0523, effective January 1, 2004, requires all Illinois units of local government, including fire protection districts and school districts, to audio or video record their closed sessions.
Recent decisionBy Terry ShaferAdministrative Law, March 2004Address for service of summons to Defendant's designated agent in administrative proceeding may be sufficient in a subsequent appeal to the court where timely filed, Defendant had actual notice, no prejudice was suffered and good faith was found.
Fees related to unemployment insurance claimsBy Joseph P. MuellerAdministrative Law, February 2004Recently enacted legislation and a pending administrative change will combine to mitigate potential pitfalls for attorneys who represent individuals in their claims for unemployment benefits.
A review of recent cases that address the relationship between ALJs and agenciesBy Rebecca R. PallmeyerAdministrative Law, February 2004Thanks so much for inviting me to be your breakfast speaker this morning. I haven't been a breakfast speaker very often-in fact, I must tell you I haven't been an after-dinner speaker very often! That may be because, unfortunately for my audience (and that includes all of you), I am not terribly funny.
Summary of recent decisionsAdministrative Law, February 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.
2003 legislative overview updateAdministrative Law, November 2003Since the legislative summary that appeared in the September edition of this newsletter, the Governor has acted on all of the bills reported in that article.
Department of Insurance adopts privacy rulesBy Laura KotelmanAdministrative Law, November 2003The Illinois Department of Insurance has adopted rules, effective July 7, 2003, dealing with standards for developing and implementing safeguards to protect the security and confidentiality of customer information.
It’s in the mail: The clock is ticking!By J.A. SebastianGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, November 2003The Illinois Supreme Court has clarified Section 3-103 of the Illinois Administrative Review Law (“ARL”) (735 ILCS 5/3-101 through 3-113), holding that the 35-day period for filing a complaint of an administrative agency decision starts when the decision is mailed, not when the decision is received in Nudell v. Forest Preserve Dist. of Cook County.
Recent casesBy Paul E. FreehlingAdministrative Law, November 2003Documents submitted by Illinois administrative agencies to the Illinois Attorney General pertaining to requests for Attorney General opinions are not necessarily exempt from disclosure under the Illinois Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA)
Summary of recent decisionsAdministrative Law, November 2003These 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.
2003 Legislative overviewBy James W. ChipmanAdministrative Law, September 2003Although the deficit-ridden state budget took center stage in the 2003 spring legislative session, there were other important measures considered by the General Assembly.
NAALJ/ABA-NCALJ mid-year a resounding successBy Ann Breen-GrecoAdministrative Law, September 2003The National Association of Administrative Law Judges and the American Bar Association National Conference of Administrative Law Judges Mid Year Education Program, "Administrative Law Judges and Agencies Working to Enhance Public Confidence In Administrative Adjudication," was a very successful event, both in terms of content and turnout.
Summary of recent decisionsAdministrative Law, September 2003These 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 subpoena powers: They’ve got ‘em—do they use ‘em?By Nicole PoirierAdministrative Law, August 2003Not all administrative agencies have the authority to issue subpoenas in conducting investigations. However, those that do seem not to need to formally issue a subpoena for it to be effective.
Case law updateBy Lee Ann SchoeffelGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, August 2003Recent cases of interest.
Administrative law and agencies: An introductionBy Kirk R. ChrzanowskiAdministrative Law, July 2003This article provides a brief overview of the administrative law process. This article also discusses the rise, creation, powers, and limits of administrative agencies.
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").