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Summary of recent decisions Administrative Law, February 2005 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.
What you don’t know can hurt you By Patrice Ball-Reed Women and the Law, February 2005 The old adage "What you don't know can't hurt you" doesn't apply to your knowledge of Administrative Rules.
Recusal and disqualification of members of administrative boards By Bernard Z. Paul Administrative Law, January 2005 A summary of Girot v. Keith.
When the testimony is five to one… By Jewel N. Klein Administrative Law, January 2005 A discussion of Coyne v. Milan Police Pension Board.
The legacy of Lockett: Continued problems after 14 years By Carl R. Draper Administrative Law, December 2004 In 1990, the Illinois Supreme Court shook the world of administrative review in its landmark decision, Lockett v. Chicago Police Bd.
Summary of recent decisions Administrative Law, December 2004 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, November 2004 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.
Irrational application of otherwise valid administrative regulation violates substantive due process By Andrew Creighton Administrative Law, October 2004 Many public and private employers, especially those involved in law enforcement, have a zero-tolerance drug-free workplace policy.
Report on the ABA Annual Meeting By Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum Administrative Law, October 2004 The 126th Annual Meeting of the American Bar Association was held August 5 - 10, 2004, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
Summary of recent decisions Administrative Law, October 2004 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.
Administrative Law Judges-Working together By Ann Breen-Greco Administrative Law, September 2004 On June 24, 2004 the Illinois Association of Administrative Law Judges (IAALJ) held its annual meeting in conjunction with the year's last meeting of the Chicago Bar Association's Administrative Law Judges Committee.
Speech to the Illinois Association of Administrative Law Judges and the CBA Administrative Law Judges Committee, Thursday, June 24, 2004 By Patricia Mell Administrative Law, September 2004 A couple months ago, I had the pleasure to become acquainted with Ann Breen-Greco while attending a meeting of the National Council of Negro women.
Summary of recent decisions By Edward J. Schoenbaum Administrative Law, September 2004 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.
Upcoming electronic resources seminar By Helen Gunnarsson Administrative Law, September 2004 As this edition of the Administrative Law Section newsletter goes to press, we are putting together a CLE program that promises to be informative, helpful, and even fun.
Administrative Law Judge’s responsibility to create a full record and to explain the reasoning for the decision By Andrew Creighton Administrative Law, June 2004 The issue of what is an adequate record for administrative review was discussed at length in Niam v. Ashcroft.
DCFS violates due process of teacher accused of sexual abuse By Leon Fox Administrative Law, June 2004 We are all familiar from our law school days with the procedural due process rights required under Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319 (1976), where a liberty interest is involved.
Service by certified mail: Who has the burden of proof when the respondent claims he was never notified of the administrative proceeding (or what do you do when the Green card doesn’t come back)? By Andrew Creighton Administrative Law, June 2004 Many statutes governing administrative proceedings permit personal jurisdiction on the respondent by certified or registered mail service of process.
Summary of recent decisions Administrative Law, June 2004 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 Reporters of Decision’s Web sites.
Analysis of some recent decisions By Paul E. Freehling Administrative Law, May 2004 In Lyon v. DCFS, 2004 Ill. LEXIS 361 (Ill. Sup. Court, No. 95643, Mar. 18, 2004), affirming 335 Ill.App.3d 376, 780 N.E.2d 748 (4th Dist. 2002), the Illinois Supreme Court addressed complex due process issues arising in the course of administrative proceedings involving alleged abuse of two school children by Lyon, one of their teachers.
Brief report on recommendations voted on by the ABA House of Delegates at the Midyear Meeting in San Antonio, Texas on February 9, 2004 of interest to administrative law practitioners By Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum Administrative Law, May 2004 Administrative Judiciary [113B] Judicial Division, Encourages Congress to establish a retirement plan for federal administrative law judges that is appropriate to their judicial status and functions and that is separate from retirement plans of other career civil servants. Approved.
Summary of recent decisions Administrative Law, May 2004 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 Reporters of Decision's Web sites.
The City of Chicago Department of Administrative Hearings Administrative Law, April 2004 On January 27, 2004, James M. Reilly, Director of the City of Chicago's Department of Administrative Hearings, spoke to the Chicago Bar Association's Administrative Law Judges Committee.
Report of the mayor’s Special Committee on City Code Enforcement Administrative Law, April 2004 On October 11, 1995, Mayor Richard M. Daley appointed this Committee to review city ordinances that currently are enforced in the Circuit Court of Cook County or by administrative adjudications.
Twenty questions about Public Act 93-0523: Recording closed session meetings By Stewart H. Diamond & Keri-Lyn J. Krafthefer Administrative Law, April 2004 Public Act 93-0523, effective January 1, 2004, requires all Illinois units of local government, including fire protection districts and school districts, to audio or video record their closed sessions.
Recent decision By Terry Shafer Administrative Law, March 2004 Address for service of summons to Defendant's designated agent in administrative proceeding may be sufficient in a subsequent appeal to the court where timely filed, Defendant had actual notice, no prejudice was suffered and good faith was found.
Administrative review of City of Chicago hearing decisions Administrative Law, February 2004 Remarks of Judge Sandra Tristano, Circuit Judge, Cook County, Given before the CBA Administrative Law Judges Committee, November 25, 2003
Fees related to unemployment insurance claims By Joseph P. Mueller Administrative Law, February 2004 Recently enacted legislation and a pending administrative change will combine to mitigate potential pitfalls for attorneys who represent individuals in their claims for unemployment benefits.
A review of recent cases that address the relationship between ALJs and agencies By Rebecca R. Pallmeyer Administrative Law, February 2004 Thanks so much for inviting me to be your breakfast speaker this morning. I haven't been a breakfast speaker very often-in fact, I must tell you I haven't been an after-dinner speaker very often! That may be because, unfortunately for my audience (and that includes all of you), I am not terribly funny.
Summary of recent decisions Administrative Law, February 2004 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.
2003 legislative overview update Administrative Law, November 2003 Since the legislative summary that appeared in the September edition of this newsletter, the Governor has acted on all of the bills reported in that article.

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