Recent developments in Illinois death penalty law and practiceBy Stephen L. RichardsGovernment Lawyers, October 2001When, many years ago, I first began a career in the field of state-funded indigent criminal defense, friends, relatives, and strangers would stereotypically react by wondering how on earth I, or anyone, could defend "those people."
Someone you should know: Jim GroganBy Rosalyn B. KaplanGovernment Lawyers, October 2001Do you have a question about legal ethics? Or maybe a question about judicial ethics? If you are among the seemingly endless list of his friends or acquaintances, you would pick up the phone and call Jim Grogan.
Attorney general issues opinionsBy Lynn PattonGovernment Lawyers, March 2001Under section 4 of the Attorney General Act (15 ILCS 205/4 (West 1998)), the Attorney General is authorized, upon request, to give written legal opinions to state officers and state's attorneys on matters relating to their official duties.
Career opportunitiesBy Peg TannerGovernment Lawyers, March 2001As part of the service goal of the Standing Committee on Government Lawyers, we would like to make you aware of an electronic bulletin board for job opportunities within government service.
Committee on Government Lawyers co-sponsors Law Ed SeriesprogramGovernment Lawyers, March 2001"An Overview of Illinois Administrative Law" will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2001, at the Illinois State Bar Association's Chicago Regional office at 20 S. Clark Street.
Ethics cornerBy Nancy J. KatzGovernment Lawyers, March 2001In the last issue of our newsletter, the Ethics corner included the first installment of a digest of ISBA ethics opinions of interest to government lawyers.
First personBy Peg TannerGovernment Lawyers, March 2001Editor's note: In this issue, we introduce a new feature called "First person." In it, we will learn about the diverse practices of some of our government lawyers.
From the chairBy Lynn PattonGovernment Lawyers, March 2001This edition of the newsletter of the Standing Committee on Government Lawyers reflects the diversity of the interests, goals, experiences and practice areas of the committee's constituency.
A lawyer in a non-legal state job: in the belly of the bureaucracyBy Karl MenningerGovernment Lawyers, March 2001While there are many lawyers in state service, not all of them represent the state in litigation, act as administrative law judges or are "in-house" counsel for state agencies.
Legislative previewGovernment Lawyers, March 2001The 92nd General Assembly convened January 10, 2001, for the start of its two-year term.
Opinions involving state’s attorneysGovernment Lawyers, March 2001A former assistant state's attorney is not disqualified from handling litigation for his firm regarding the same subject area or areas to which he was assigned as an assistant state's attorney, but, pursuant to Rule 9-101(b) of the ICPR (predecessor to Rule 1.11 of the IRPC) he may not represent any clients in matters if he participated personally or substantially in the matters as an assistant state's attorney, or if the matters were under his official responsibility.
Someone you should know: Madalyn MaxwellBy Katie WilliamsGovernment Lawyers, March 2001The year 2001 marks a milestone in Madalyn Maxwell's already amazing life.
Standing committee approves strategic planBy John E. ThiesGovernment Lawyers, March 2001During its inaugural year, one of the first activities of the Standing Committee on Government Lawyers was to undergo a strategic planning exercise.
State’s attorneys and the First AmendmentGovernment Lawyers, March 2001Richard Devine and nine other state's attorneys, including the president of the Illinois State's Attorneys Association, sought declaratory and injunctive relief against the Administrator of the ARDC, claiming that provisions of Rules 3.6 and 3.8 of the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct infringed on their First Amendment rights and were unconstitutionally vague and overbroad.
Attorneys general issue opinions addressing ethical concernsBy Lynn PattonGovernment Lawyers, November 2000Under section 4 of the Attorney General Act (15 ILCS 205/4 (West 1998)), the Attorney General is authorized, upon request, to give written legal opinions to state officers and state's attorneys on matters relating to their official duties
Disciplinary cases against public sector attorneysGovernment Lawyers, November 2000In re Armentrout, 99 Ill.2d 242, 457 N.E.2d 1262 (1983). The Kane County State's Attorney was suspended from the practice of law for two years after he organized a massive forgery of voter signatures on a referendum petition.
Government lawyer survey now on Committee on Government Lawyers’ Web siteGovernment Lawyers, November 2000The brief survey for government lawyers that first appeared as a part of the first Committee on Government Lawyers newsletter now also appears on the Committee's sub-site on the ISBA's Web site.
In-sitesGovernment Lawyers, November 2000As the issues regarding attorney ethics, including ethical concerns for government lawyers, have expanded over the years, the number of electronic resources for attorneys seeking guidance on ethical issues have likewise increased.
Legislative update 2000By Marc Christopher LoroGovernment Lawyers, November 2000One of the reasons that ISBA Presidents Cheryl Niro and Herb Franks advocated the formation of a Committee on Government Lawyers was the recognition that, traditionally, government lawyers have not joined the ISBA in numbers proportionate to their composition in the Illinois bar.
News you can useGovernment Lawyers, November 2000The Chicago Bar Association's 2000 production of Christmas Spirits is entitled 2001: A Case Odyssey.
Practice and procedure before the attorney registration and disciplinary commissionGovernment Lawyers, November 2000In 1973, the Illinois Supreme Court enacted Rule 751, creating the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission ("ARDC" or "the Commission") to exercise administrative supervision of the registration and discipline of members of the Illinois bar.
Someone you should know: profiles in governmentGovernment Lawyers, November 2000Following a suggestion in a response to our survey last issue, we have profiled the attorneys who make up the Standing Committee on Government Lawyers.
Your chance to support charities through workplace givingBy William McGrathGovernment Lawyers, November 2000State and federal employees will have an opportunity this fall to participate in charitable giving through a payroll deduction selection.
Attorney General issues opinions on the State Gift Ban ActBy Lynn PattonGovernment Lawyers, April 2000Under section 4 of the Attorney General Act (15 ILCS 205/4 (West 1998)), the Attorney General is authorized, upon request, to give written legal opinions to state officers and state's attorneys on matters relating to their official duties.
Department of Justice attorneys file class-actionGovernment Lawyers, April 2000"9,000 Justice lawyers seek back pay; $500 million sought in overtime lawsuit," read the headline of the February 22, 2000, Washington Times.
In-sitesGovernment Lawyers, April 2000Tracking the progress of legislation at the state and national levels is much easier today than in years past, thanks to two Websites devoted to Illinois and federal legislative matters, respectively.
News you can useGovernment Lawyers, April 2000The Chicago Bar Association's Christmas Spirit's production last December, entitled Virtual Legality, offered special rate tickets for government lawyers.
