September 2007, vol. 9, no. 1
In This Issue…
- The Personal Information Protection Act and its implications for integrated justice information systems
Heightened alarm over identity theft and frequent high-profile media reports of data security breaches has prompted the Illinois General Assembly to enact legislation designed to protect persons whose personal information has been disclosed improperly.
- Someone You Should Know—Meet Jerry Larkin, Administrator of the ARDC
Between February 1, 1973, and March 16, 2007, the ARDC was led by only three Administrators; on March 19, 2007, Jerry Larkin took over the corner office as the fourth lawyer in Illinois to hold that title.
- E-Mail and the Attorney-Client Privilege: In re County of Erie
In re County of Erie, 473 F.3d 413 (2d Cir. 2007), involved a class action lawsuit brought by a group of arrested individuals who alleged they were subjected to unconstitutional strip searches.
- Public sector discipline: Two Illinois prosecutors disciplined for Brady violations during May term of the Supreme Court
In re Murphy and Campbell, Commission Nos. 06 SH 74 and 75 (consolidated), S. Ct. No. M.R. 21566 (May 18, 2007).
- News Flash: Illinois Appellate Court cases decided prior to 1935 are not precedential
One thing that I have learned over the years is that there is always something new to learn in the law.
- HHS Launches New Web site on HIPAA Privacy Compliance and Enforcement
To coincide with the fourth anniversary of the enforcement of the HIPAA Privacy Rule, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the launch of an enhanced Web site that will make it easier for consumers, health care providers and others to get information about how the Department enforces health information privacy rights and standards.
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