Administrative Law

The newsletter of ISBA’s Section on Administrative Law

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2025 Articles

An Appearance of Impropriety in Administrative Hearings By Alan Rhine September 2025 A look at administrative law judges and analyzing bias or the appearance of impropriety under the Illinois Code of Judicial Conduct of 2023. 
Become an Illinois Bar Foundation Champion By Jessica R. Durkin December 2025 At least twice a year at ISBA Annual and Midyear Meetings, we are pitched by colleagues and the Illinois Bar Foundation to become a “Champion.” But what is a Champion really, and what’s in it for us?
Case Summaries By Thomas Grippando December 2025 A look at three Illinois Appellate Court cases that analyze the scope of default judgment, review of evidence not submitted in an administrative proceeding, and proper service. 
Case Summaries By Thomas Grippando September 2025 Case summaries of Abbate v. Retirement Board of the Policemen's Annuity & Ben. Fund of Chicago and Benda v. Parkinson, including denial of pension due to conviction of aggravated battery and conflicts of interest. 
Case Summaries By Thomas Grippando May 2025 Summaries of written decisions issued in cases of interest to administrative law practitioners. 
Case Summaries By Thomas Grippando February 2025 Summaries of written decisions issued in cases of interest to administrative law practitioners. 
ISBA 2025 Solo and Small Firm Conference Photos December 2025 The Illinois State Bar Association hosted the 2025 Solo and Small Firm Conference: The Innovative Lawyer: Smart Strategies for Small Firms in the Age of AI on September 25–26 at the Embassy Suites in Naperville, IL.
Join Us at the ISBA & IJA Midyear Meeting—a Taste of What’s Ahead By Ted M. Niemann December 2025 The Joint Midyear Meeting, hosted by the Illinois State Bar Association and the Illinois Judges Association, is a can't-miss event, offering CLE programs on democracy preservation and the ethical use of AI; a Member Appreciation Reception featuring Glow Bingo and prizes; the Illinois Bar Foundation for the Champions Breakfast; the IJA/ISBA Joint Midyear Meeting Luncheon; and a Holiday Reception honoring the Supreme Court of Illinois. Register today! 
LAWPAC Needs You! February 2025 The Illinois Lawyers’ Political Action Committee (LAWPAC) needs your help to fulfill its mission to support the legislative goals of the ISBA and Illinois’ legal community.
Responding To Work-From-Home Accommodation Requests in a Post-Covid Environment By Josh Heidelman September 2025 In the wake of the pandemic, it may be more difficult for employers to argue remote work is not a reasonable accommodation. Learn more about developing case law on the topic and steps employers can take to strengthen their positions in court. 
Roz Kaplan Government Service Award Call for Nominations By Lindsay M. Bentivegna February 2025 If you know a government lawyer fitting the criteria, please nominate them for the Roz Kaplan Government Service Award. The deadline for award submission is Monday, March 3, 2025.