2023 Articles

FOIA and Personal Devices By Nicholas Correll November 2023 Although personal account communications may be considered public records as a threshold matter, they should still be analyzed for applicable Freedom of Information Act exemptions.
In-Sites By Kathryn Kelly June 2023 Useful resources that address consumer protection and fraud.
Lobbying in the Land of Lincoln By Paul Thompson June 2023 Summaries of recent amendments to the Lobbyist Registration Act and Illinois Governmental Ethics Act that impact lobbying statewide.
New Law to Require Salary Transparency in Job Postings By Jenifer L. Johnson November 2023 A recently enacted amendment to the Equal Pay Act of 2003 will soon impact the required content of job postings for many employers, including governmental entities.
Resources for Administrative Rule Researchers By Jenifer Johnson, Nicholas Correll, Peter Ladwein, Phil Lenzini, & Jim Webb June 2023 Although it is a frequently overlooked step, reviewing administrative rules is critical in any research project concerning state agency action.
Tribute to Patrick Driscoll By Moira Dunn, Kathryn Kelly, Mary Milano, & Karen Dimond June 2023 The Standing Committee on Government Lawyers pays tribute to former committee member, colleague, and friend, Patrick Driscoll, who passed away in 2019.