June 2009 Government Lawyers Newsletter

The ISBA’s Standing Committee on Government Lawyers has a worthwhile and lofty goal ... a goal of making ethics seminars for government lawyers informative, fun, and interesting.  

By Adam W. Ghrist

On February 7, 2008, the Illinois Supreme Court decided People v. Wilson, upholding suspicionless searches of parolees by law enforcement officers

By Kathleen deGrasse & Wil Nagel

This article will provide a working definition of “record of arrest” and set forth the procedures Illinois criminal justice agencies should take when they are served with a petition for and order of expungement.

By Patricia M. Fallon

Have you heard about FASTCASE? It is the ISBA’s FREE online legal research service which is available to all ISBA members and included in the cost of your membership. It is an unbelievably cost-effective alternative to Westlaw and/or Lexis.

By Kevin Lovellette

On December 2, 2008, the Office of the Attorney General was honored to have the Honorable Wayne Andersen of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois speak as part of the Office’s Distinguished Speakers Program.

By Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum

Recent cases of interest to government lawyers.

By Lynn Patton

A summary of official opinion Nos. 08-001 through 08-004 and informal opinions I-08-023 through I-08-030 that may be of interest to the government bar.