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Articles on Administrative Law

Summary of recent decisions By Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum Administrative Law, January 2007 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.
Supreme court overturns appellate court in Marconi v. Chicago Heights Police Pension Board, reinstates board’s denial of disability benefits, and leaves Section 3-115 of the Illinois Pension Code intact By Rita Novak Administrative Law, January 2007 Just a year ago an article appeared in this newsletter discussing the Appellate Court’s decision in Marconi v. Chicago Heights Police Pension Board.
Summary of recent decisions By Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum Administrative Law, November 2006 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.
Feret v. Schillerstrom: Second District By Phillip B. Lenzini Administrative Law, October 2006 In what might be the first exhibit of the proof that the Appellate Court has too much time on its hands, or improvidently issues unpublished orders under Supreme Court Rule 23, which then lead to subsequent appeals and published opinions, the Appellate Court, Second District, has recently decided the case of Feret v. Schillerstrom.
Inside Administrative Law, October 2006 The first article in this issue provides insights into the role of an unusual ALJ, the Illinois Special Education Hearing Officer.
Special Education Hearing Officer: A “hybrid” federal/state Administrative Law Judge By Hon. Ann Breen-Greco Administrative Law, October 2006 The role of a Special Education Hearing Officer/ALJ is unique: a “hybrid” ALJ—one who is part of a “national corps” of Special Education HO/ALJs, working under a federal statute, whose decisions are reviewed in federal court, and who is paid by federal funds but who works for a state board of education which administers the program.
Summary of recent decisions By Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum Administrative Law, October 2006 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.
Necessary parties—Strict adherence again By Patti Gregory-Chang Administrative Law, September 2006 On July 21st, 2006 the First District rendered its opinion in Catamount Cargo Serv. v. Illinois Dep’t of Employment Serv. This case relating to necessary parties follows a long line of cases strictly interpreting the Administrative Review Law.
Summary of recent decisions Administrative Law, September 2006 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.
Illinois Association of Administrative Law Judges (IAALJ) holds first MCLE educational program By Judge Ann Breen-Greco Administrative Law, August 2006 On June 9, 2006, the Illinois Association of Administrative Law Judges (IAALJ) held its first MCLE Educational Program, “Judicial Training for the Administrative Law Judiciary,” featuring judges, law professors, and attorneys.
Proper exhaustion of administrative remedies? By Patti Gregory-Chang Administrative Law, August 2006 The majority of the Justices on the Supreme Court of the United States recently declared that an appellant must PROPERLY exhaust administrative remedies before pursuing a claim in Federal Court. Woodford v. Ngo, 126 U.S. 2378 (2006).
Summary of recent decisions Administrative Law, August 2006 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.
Hearsay in Administrative Hearings—Follow Up By Marc Christopher Loro Administrative Law, July 2006 This is a follow up to an article which appeared in the April 2006 edition of this newsletter titled “The Use of Hearsay in Contested Cases: To be or not to be?”
Summary of recent decisions Administrative Law, July 2006 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.
Two Memorandum Orders by Judge Julia Nowicki Administrative Law, July 2006 This matter comes before the Court on Petition of the Plaintiff, Leslie Szklarczyk, for Administrative Review of the revocation of the plaintiff's Illinois Identification Card.
Unintended consequences of administrative review law amendments snare the unwary By J.A. Sebastian Bench and Bar, June 2006 Every case is first of all a story, and all stories have a beginning and an ending. Some endings leave you wanting more.
Illinois Attorney General issues opinions By Cynthia I. Ervin Administrative Law, May 2006 Under section 4 of the Attorney General Act (15 ILCS 205/4 (West 2002)), the Illinois 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, May 2006 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, April 2006 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.
Adding necessary parties to administrative review actions—A practical approach By Carl R. Draper Administrative Law, March 2006 A case that should have been under the watchful eye of all administrative law attorneys has now been resolved by the Illinois Supreme Court.
Appellate court analyzes procedures regarding the City of Chicago Department of Administrative Hearings By Andrew Creighton Administrative Law, March 2006 The appellate court recently reviewed administrative procedures used by the City of Chicago in its Department of Administrative Hearings. Dombrowski v. City of Chicago, No. 1-05-0321, 1st Dist. 4th Div. 2005.
Summary of recent decisions Administrative Law, March 2006 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.
City of Chicago adjudication withstands challenge again By Patti Gregory-Chang Administrative Law, February 2006 Once again, the City of Chicago's scheme for adjudication of Municipal violations has been upheld after a challenge in Dombrowski v. City of Chicago.
NAALJ holds annual conference in Chicago By Hon. Ann Breen-Greco Administrative Law, February 2006 The National Association of Administrative Law Judges held its annual conference in Chicago October 30 to November 3, 2005.
Rodriguez reiterates the 35-day rule of the administrative review law By J.A. Sebastian Administrative Law, February 2006 The time has come to speak of rules, and slips, and who's been lax. In Rodriguez v. Sheriff's Merit Commission of Kane County, No. 100165, the court considered whether the circuit court should have granted a section 2-0619 motion to dismiss a complaint filed pursuant to the Illinois Administrative Review Law (735 ILCS 5/3-101 though 3-113 (West 2002)) (“ARL”) on the basis of subject matter jurisdiction. 
Summary of recent decisions Administrative Law, February 2006 Recent decisions of interest to administrative law practitioners.
Unintended consequences of ARL amendments snare the unwary By J.A. Sebastian Administrative Law, February 2006 Every case is first of all a story, and all stories have a beginning and an ending. Some endings leave you wanting more.
ABA Section of Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice 2006 Gellhorn-Sargentich Law Student Essay Competition Administrative Law, January 2006 TOPIC: Discuss a problem or issue arising at the intersection of constitutional and administrative law.
Administrative review: Unintended consequences of ARL amendments snares the unwary. Strict compliance with statutes are required to obtain administrative review By J.A. Sebastian General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, January 2006 Every case is first of all a story, and all stories have a beginning and an ending. Some endings leave you wanting more.
Drafting committee for the Model State APA is seeking input Administrative Law, January 2006 Those interested in the Model State APA have been asked to submit their ideas to Professor John Gedid, reporter for the drafting committee.

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