Section Newsletters

Articles on Administrative Law

Illinois’ continuum between the manifest weight standard and de novo review continues … By J.A. Sebastian Administrative Law, November 2001 This article summarizes five of the recent Illinois decisions that consider the judicial review continuum.
Administrative Law section newsletter celebrates its 30th birthday: the first year By Paul E. Freehling Administrative Law, October 2001 The first issue of the ISBA Administrative Law Section Newsletter was published in November 1971, 30 years ago.
Chair’s Column By Edward J. Schoenbaum Administrative Law, October 2001 It is a distinct honor for me to be the Chair of the Administrative Law Section at this time in the history of Administrative Law in Illinois.
Illinois State Bar Association—Administrative Law Section Council By Gerald Goldberg Administrative Law, October 2001 I was privileged to serve as Chair of the Administrative Law Section Council from June 1993 to June 1994.
Introduction to The Handbook Of Illinois Administrative Law By William A. Price Administrative Law, October 2001 This handbook is the result of many years of effort by volunteer authors and editors from the State Government Bar Association and from the Section Council, Section of Administrative Law, Illinois State Bar Association.
Letter to fellow Administrative Law Section members By Robert John Kane Administrative Law, October 2001 My association with this section began in 1985 barely a year after passing the bar examination.
Memories of my tenure on the Administrative Law Section Council By Alexander P. White Administrative Law, October 2001 I became a member of the Administrative Law Section Council (the Council) in June of 1993. Gerry Goldberg was the chair.
My year as section council chair By William A. Price Administrative Law, October 2001 Administrative law agendas don't change much over the years.
November 16 Law Ed SeriesProgram On Illinois Administrative Law By Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum, Jr. Administrative Law, October 2001 The Administrative Law Section Council of the Illinois State Bar Association in cooperation with the Government Bar Association and the ISBA Committee on Government Lawyers will conduct an ISBA Law Ed SeriesSERIES on "Illinois Administrative Law" at the Hilton Hotel in Springfield, Illinois on Friday, November 16, 2001.
Biography of a section council member: Laura Kotelman Administrative Law, August 2001 Administrative Law Section Council member Laura Kotelman is counsel with the National Association of Independent Insurers, the nation's largest full-service property and casualty insurance trade association.
City of Chicago Heights v. Living Word Outreach Full Gospel Church & Ministries By Scott A. Schaefers Administrative Law, August 2001 According to the Illinois Judiciary Web site, this opinion has NOT been released for publication.
Inside Administrative Law, August 2001 This issue of the newsletter contains articles on extremely diverse subjects. It begins with Section council member Tom Battista's outline of some good reasons for practitioners to become and remain members of the Administrative Law Section. Next, Julie Ann Sebastian, immediate past chair of the section council, analyzes a recent Illinois Appellate Court case affirming a circuit court's dismissal of an administrative review action for failure to name the Illinois Department of Employment Security's Board of Review as a party. Articles by two law students follow.
Minutes of the February 9, 2001 Administrative Law Section Council meeting Administrative Law, August 2001 The council reviewed proposed legislation, including HB 93.
A prisoner seeking only money damages under the Prison Litigation Reform Act must exhaust all administrative forms of remedy, even if that administrative process does not provide money damages By Samuel A. Lichtenfeld Administrative Law, August 2001 The U.S. Supreme Court held recently that an inmate seeking only money damages under the Prison Litigation Reform Act ("Act") must complete any prison administrative process that could address his or her complaint by providing some form of relief even if the provided remedy is not money.
Ten reasons to be a member of the Administrative Law Section By Thomas M. Battista Administrative Law, August 2001 ISBA immediate past President Herb Franks commented during his inaugural speech that the Illinois Bar Association needs to redouble its efforts. 
Inside Administrative Law, June 2001 This issue of the newsletter features three articles. Section council member Bernard Paul analyzes recent cases dealing with the vexing question of whether an administrative review action may be joined in one court proceeding with a non-administrative review claim.
A primer for appeals to the Property Tax Appeal Board By Terry Shafer Administrative Law, June 2001 The intent of this article is to give new attorneys or attorneys new to practice before a state agency a procedural path to follow in order to fully and knowledgeably represent a client in this particular agency's forum.
The role of the Illinois Department of Revenue in the property tax exemption process By George Logan Administrative Law, June 2001 The tax on real property is the largest single tax collected in Illinois, accounting for more than $20 billion in taxes assessed for 1997.
When is a joinder of additional causes of action with a complaint for administrative review permissible under Illinois law? By Bernard Z. Paul Administrative Law, June 2001 Two recent reviewing courts addressed this issue of what causes of action may be joined with a complaint for Administrative Review.
Exhaustion of issues in agency hearings By Leon Fox Administrative Law, March 2001 We are all familiar with the doctrine of exhaustion of administrative remedies before judicial review is permitted.
Insurers can intervene in FOIA request for loss data by zip code: Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights under Law, Inc. v. Illinois Dep’t of Ins. By Laura Kotelman Administrative Law, March 2001 This litigation involves a public record request from the Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights under Law, Inc.
Minutes of recent section council meetings Administrative Law, March 2001 Guest speaker Fred Dickson of the Trust and Estates Section spoke in favor of the proposal for a certification program with respect to estate planning, trust and probate lawyers.
Second District Appellate Court rules local zoning boards not required to engage in environmental consultation with IDNR By Robert T. Lawley Administrative Law, March 2001 In December, 1998 the Second District Appellate Court decided Pierce Downer's Heritage Alliance v. Village of Downers Grove.
Sovereign immunity bars nursing homes from raising counterclaims against overpayments made to the state By Leon Fox Administrative Law, March 2001 A recent Illinois Appellate Court case has dealt a fatal blow to healthcare vendors seeking a set off of underpayments against overpayments made to the Illinois Department of Public Aid. In Alden Nursing Center-Lakeland, Inc. v. Patla, 317 Ill. App. 3d 1 (1st Dist. 2000), the court concluded that the Court of Claims has exclusive jurisdiction over counterclaims for money damages against the State of Illinois.
Upcoming administrative law seminar Administrative Law, March 2001 On May 4, 2001, a comprehensive, all day seminar will be presented at the ISBA's Chicago Regional Office. The program tentatively will include the following important subjects and knowledgeable speakers:
An annual survey of administrative law 2000 By William A. Price & Kelley Beehner Administrative Law, January 2001 "Administrative law" concerns the policy making, ratemaking, decision making, rulemaking, licensing and other requirements and procedures of administrative bodies.
Case law developments Administrative Law, January 2001 In January of 1998, the Cook County Collector, Maria Pappas, conducted the annual tax sale of properties which were tax delinquent for 1996.
Statutory developments By Kelley Beehner Administrative Law, January 2001 The Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120) was amended by two Public Acts. Section 1.02 concerning the definition of "meeting" was revised to clarify that a "public body" consists of "members" rather than "commissioners," as well as to include the "Health Facilities Planning Board" as part of a public body. (P.A. 91-782, effective June 9, 2000). [www.ilga.gov/publicacts/pubact91/acts/91-0782.html]
Administrative law on the Net 2000 By Jean M. Wegner Administrative Law, October 2000 This article highlights a selection of free, web-based resources for the administrative law practitioner.
Recent decision—an appeal or not an appeal: that is the question By Amy M. Watroba Administrative Law, October 2000 The last issue of this newsletter included a discussion of AT & T Communications of the Southwest, Inc. v. Southwestern Bell Tel. Co., 86 F. Supp. 932 (W.D. Mo. 1999), where a Federal District court reviewed de novo a state administrative agency decision.

Select a Different Subject