The rewrite of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, effective January 1, fundamentally changes family law practice. Here's a summary of key provisions.
The new rulemaking amends blood alcohol testing procedures and requirements for the Department of State Police. 20 Ill. Adm. Code (eff. July 29, 2015).
On May 26, 2015, a bill amending the Illinois Vehicle Code ("IVC") passed both houses of the Illinois General Assembly. The bill focuses on the Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device ("BAIID") provisions of the IVC.
Under the Conservation District Act, "development" is now defined as "the improvement or maintenance of existing trails, parking lots, bridges, roads, picnic shelters, and other improvements, adding or improving access to ...
Prior to recent amendments, only the Director of Physical Services of the Office of the Secretary of State had authority to act in administrative matters concerning public use of the Capitol Complex in Springfield.
Any applications for the All Kids Health Insurance Program will now be considered with criteria established by the federal Affordable Care Act. 89 Ill. Adm. Code 123 (eff. Dec. 2, 2014).
Changes in Illinois ethics rules address lawyers' obligation to be technologically competent, when they must disclose to clients that they are outsourcing work, and other issues.
The Department of Natural Resources repealed a Part titled 'Freedom of Information' and adopted a new Part with the same title in order to comply with the Freedom of Information Act and the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. 2 Ill. Adm. Code 826 (eff. July 6, 2015).
The Office of the Treasurer adopted twelve new rules that provide the procedures and criteria for awarding grants through the Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund. 74 Ill. Adm. Code 650 (eff. Dec. 4, 2014).
The Department of Public Health has recently implemented new rules to help administer the federal government's Student Loan Repayment Program ("SLRP") for medical students.
Under this amendatory act, counties are free to enact ordinances mandating that household goods recycling bins have a label that is permanent, written, and printed. Additionally, the contents of the label will include...
What changes under the new law apply retroactively - i.e., to maintenance awards entered before January 1 - and which apply only prospectively? Here's a point-by-point analysis.
By minimizing the need to appear in front of Illinois courts, the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act reduces the complexity and cost of litigating across state lines.
Previously, out-of-state attorneys required special leave of a Hearing Examiner to appear in Illinois courts. Now, foreign attorneys may provide legal services in Illinois Commerce Commission proceedings so long as the attorneys comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 707.
Under the Home Equity Assurance Act, a governing commission and program which is coined by referendum under this Act, will maintain a "guarantee fund" to pay costs of administering the program and protecting members under the limitations and procedures of the Act.
To replace an earlier, outdated body of rules, the Illinois Commerce Commission ("ICC") has adopted a new Part to update the Commission's utility customer service practices.
A new section of the Illinois Probate Act presumptively voids testamentary gifts to unrelated caregivers. It's a powerful weapon against financial abuse, but beware the unintended consequences.
A federal district judge issues a strongly worded rejection of Jacoby & Meyer's challenge to New York's rule banning nonattorney ownership of law firms.
