Articles on Administrative Law

Public Information and Privacy Rights Seminar scheduled By Cynthia I. Ervin Administrative Law, September 2005 The 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 case By Paul E. Freehling Administrative Law, September 2005 The 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 case By Andrew Creighton Administrative Law, September 2005 The 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 emergency By James J. Powers Administrative Law, August 2005 In 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 decisions Administrative Law, August 2005 These 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 reviewable By J.A. Sebastian Administrative Law, August 2005 Although 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 opinions By Cynthia I. Ervin Administrative Law, June 2005 Under 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 decisions Administrative Law, June 2005 These 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.
Suspension of driving privileges for the elderly: Can a doctor do it? By John W. Foltz Elder Law, June 2005 Who has a duty to make this type of report to the Secretary of State?
Emergency rule-making—Haste makes waste By Carl R. Draper Administrative Law, April 2005 Rule-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 lawyers By Glenn R. Gaffney Administrative Law, April 2005 As 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 Council By Cynthia I. Ervin & Marc Christopher Loro Administrative Law, March 2005 The 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 opinions By Jewel N. Klein Administrative Law, March 2005 Some people believe in Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. I believe in “Mean-Its” and the fruits of their labors, the Mean-It Opinions.
Summary of recent decisions Administrative Law, March 2005 Recent cases of interest.
Administrative law judges/hearing officers are judicial officers and may not be deposed By Hon. Ann Breen-Greco Administrative Law, February 2005 The issue of immunity for Administrative Law Judges (“ALJs”) and Hearing Officers (“HOs”) was raised again recently when an Illinois Special Education Hearing Officer was allowed to be deposed.
Making money practicing administrative law By Jewel N. Klein Administrative Law, February 2005 In an administrative proceeding, there are two ways to recover attorney fees.
Summary of recent decisions Administrative Law, February 2005 These 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 you By Patrice Ball-Reed Women and the Law, February 2005 The old adage "What you don't know can't hurt you" doesn't apply to your knowledge of Administrative Rules.
Recusal and disqualification of members of administrative boards By Bernard Z. Paul Administrative Law, January 2005 A summary of Girot v. Keith.
When the testimony is five to one… By Jewel N. Klein Administrative Law, January 2005 A discussion of Coyne v. Milan Police Pension Board.
The legacy of Lockett: Continued problems after 14 years By Carl R. Draper Administrative Law, December 2004 In 1990, the Illinois Supreme Court shook the world of administrative review in its landmark decision, Lockett v. Chicago Police Bd.
Summary of recent decisions Administrative Law, December 2004 These 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 decisions Administrative Law, November 2004 These 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.
Irrational application of otherwise valid administrative regulation violates substantive due process By Andrew Creighton Administrative Law, October 2004 Many public and private employers, especially those involved in law enforcement, have a zero-tolerance drug-free workplace policy.
Report on the ABA Annual Meeting By Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum Administrative Law, October 2004 The 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 decisions Administrative Law, October 2004 These 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 together By Ann Breen-Greco Administrative Law, September 2004 On 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.
Speech to the Illinois Association of Administrative Law Judges and the CBA Administrative Law Judges Committee, Thursday, June 24, 2004 By Patricia Mell Administrative Law, September 2004 A couple months ago, I had the pleasure to become acquainted with Ann Breen-Greco while attending a meeting of the National Council of Negro women.
Summary of recent decisions By Edward J. Schoenbaum Administrative Law, September 2004 These 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.
Upcoming electronic resources seminar By Helen Gunnarsson Administrative Law, September 2004 As 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.

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