Statutory Changes, 94th and 95th General AssembliesBy William A. PriceAdministrative Law, August 2008This review notes revisions to the Administrative Procedure Act, Administrative Review Law, Freedom of Information Act, and Open Meetings Act in the 94th and 95th General Assemblies, based on keyword searches using the words of each of the above act’s titles in the Illinois General Assembly public acts database.
Street risk or positional risk?By Bradford J. PetersonWorkers’ Compensation Law, March 2008Issues of compensability for claims of traveling employees often involve a distinct analysis as compared to other classes of employees. The recent case of Potenzo v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission created a further distinction, not just as to traveling employees, but further applied a concept of positional risk for traveling employees subject to an assault.
Student discipline hearingsBy Phil MilskChild Law, December 2008The concept of the traditional family, typically a marital union between opposite-sex individuals and their children, is rapidly shifting.
Student discipline hearingsBy Phil MilskChild Law, September 2008Boards of Education in Illinois have the authority to suspend or expel students for “gross disobedience or misconduct” pursuant to Section 10-22.6 of the Illinois School Code. 105 ILCS 5/10-22.6(a).
Summary of recent decisionsBy Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum, Jr.Government Lawyers, December 2008District court did not err in dismissing for failure to state cause of action, plaintiff’s complaint alleging that requirement that he obtain for his independent candidate petition for United States Congress signatures, representing five percent of individuals who voted in prior congressional election, violated his equal protection rights where defendant required less number of signatures in other congressional districts within state.
Summary of recent decisionsBy Hon. Edward J. SchoenbaumAdministrative Law, December 2008Recent cases of interest to Administrative Law practitioners.
Summary of recent decisionsBy Hon. Edward J. SchoenbaumAdministrative Law, November 2008Recent cases of interest to administrative lawyers.
Summary of recent decisionsBy Hon. Edward J. SchoenbaumAdministrative Law, October 2008Recent cases of interest to administrative lawyers.
Summary of recent decisionsBy Hon. Edward J. SchoenbaumAdministrative Law, September 2008Recent cases of interest to administrative law practitioners.
Summary of recent decisionsBy Hon. Edward J. SchoenbaumAdministrative Law, August 2008Recent cases of interest to administrative law practitioners.
Summary of recent decisionsBy Hon. Edward J. SchoenbaumAdministrative Law, July 2008Recent cases of interest to administrative law practitioners.
Summary of recent decisionsBy Hon. Edward J. SchoenbaumAdministrative Law, June 2008Recent cases of interest to administrative law practitioners.
Summary of recent decisionsBy Hon. Edward J. SchoenbaumAdministrative Law, May 2008Recent cases of interest to administrative law practitioners.
Summary of recent decisionsBy Hon. Edward J. SchoenbaumAdministrative Law, April 2008Recent cases of interest to administrative law practitioners.
Summary of recent decisionsBy Hon. Edward J. SchoenbaumAdministrative Law, March 2008Recent cases of interest to administrative law practitioners.
Summary of recent decisionsBy Hon. Edward J. SchoenbaumAdministrative Law, February 2008Recent cases of interest to administrative law practitioners.
Summary of recent decisionsBy Hon. Edward J. SchoenbaumAdministrative Law, January 2008Recent cases of interest to administrative law practitioners.
Summary of recent Illinois and 7th Circuit decisionsBy Raymond A. FylstraCorporate Law Departments, July 2008Trial court erred when it granted summary judgment to the owner which paid funds to the general contractor in response to a payment application which listed a balance due to the electrical subcontractor.
Support mediators Who are candidates for political officeAlternative Dispute Resolution, October 2008The EMPO Project is concerned about excessive partisanship and polarization in politics and government and was established to support the election of mediators and others who publicly advocate interest-based dispute resolution on their campaign Web sites.
Supreme CourtEmployee Benefits, March 2008Recent cases decided by the Illinois Supreme Court and of interest to employee benefits practitioners.
Supreme Court analyzes retainer agreementsBy Willis R. Tribler & Glenn FischerBench and Bar, February 2008The Supreme Court of Illinois has examined and clarified two kinds of retainer payments to lawyers.Dowling v. Chicago Options Associates, Inc., 226 Ill.2d 277, 875 N.E.2d 1012 (2007).
Supreme Court arguments on the WebBy Alfred M. Swanson, Jr. & Joseph TyborBench and Bar, February 2008The Illinois Supreme Court has begun publishing video and audio recordings of oral arguments on its Web site (http://www.state.il.us/court/).
Supreme Court clarifies contact sports exceptionBy Panos T. TopalisBench and Bar, May 2008The Supreme Court of Illinois recently examined and clarified the “contact sports exception” to the standard of ordinary care for participants engaged in contact sports.
Supreme Court decision a win for custodial parents and a warning to employersBy Christina M. WebbYoung Lawyers Division, February 2008On November 29, 2007, the Illinois Supreme Court held that a $1,172,100 penalty pursuant to Section 35(a) of the Income Withholding for Support Act was constitutional as applied to an Illinois employer who failed to forward income withheld for child support in a timely manner.
Supreme Court provides clarification on Supreme Court Rule 216 and its relationship with Supreme Court Rule 183By Jeffrey D. FrederickTort Law, January 2008On September 20, 2007, the Illinois Supreme Court rendered a lengthy decision in Vision Point of Sale, Inc. v. Haas, that had the effect of reversing several Appellate Court decisions and clarifying earlier Supreme Court decisions and sending a strong message to the Appellate Courts and Circuit Courts in Illinois that the Supreme Court, pursuant to the Illinois Constitution, has general administrative and supervisory authority over all courts.
Supreme Court Rule 137 sanctions—Affirmed (DUI case)By J. Brick Van Der SnickTraffic Laws and Courts, February 2008On November 26, 2007, the Illinois Appellate Court, Second District affirmed the judgment of the Circuit Court of McHenry County in an award of sanctions against the State (McHenry County) after the State filed two (2) notices of motion that violated local court rules and one (1) that was not properly placed on the court call. People v. Stefanski, ___ N.E.2d ___, 2007 WL 4181577, Ill.App.2 Dist., November 26, 2007 (No. 2-06-1176).
Supreme Court Rule 236 and the admissibility of medical records at trialBy Stephen C. BuserCivil Practice and Procedure, December 2008Illinois Supreme Court Rule 236 can be a useful tool for the admission of medical and hospital records into evidence at trial, eliminating the need for a party to spend hundreds or perhaps thousands of dollars to have a medical doctor, nurse or other health care professional testify in court or by evidence deposition to have the records admitted.
