Asserting an Undue Burden Under FOIA: Details MatterBy James WebbMay 2021A recent decision by the first district appellate court should remind practitioners of the importance of detail when replying to a Freedom of Information Act request they believe is unduly burdensome.
Cybersecurity Best PracticesBy Adam Ford & Jenifer L. JohnsonAugust 2021With the rash of recent cybersecurity attacks nationwide, cyber hygiene has never been more important for government lawyers.
General Assembly Passes Ethics Reform BillBy Robert P. OsgoodAugust 2021In late summer, the Illinois General Assembly passed an ethic reform bill that would make several changes to the Governmental Ethics Act, State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, the Election Code, and the Lobbyist Registration Act.
Open Meetings Act: An Updated PrimerBy Phillip LenziniNovember 2021An overview of The Open Meetings Act, which was enacted to protect the citizens’ right to know the actions and reasoning of public body decisions.
OSHA Issues COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing RuleBy Michele NiermannNovember 2021On November 5, 2021, the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration published its Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing.
Unemployment Insurance FraudBy Kevin Lovellette & Will GombergMay 2021With unemployment insurance fraud on the rise, it is important to know how to quickly take action to address the situation.
