Effective August 22, 2013, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (the "Agency") amended the regulations governing the accreditation standards for persons practicing in the field of medical radiation technology. 32 Ill. Adm. Code 401.
With the popularity of flash mobs - and flash mob criminal groups - on the rise in recent years, the legislature added mob action to the list of factors that a court may consider in order to impose an extended term sentence. 730 ILCS 5/5-5-3.2.
To record a document affecting a real property interest, not including documents solely related to easements for water, sewer, electricity, gas, telephone, or other public services, the filer of the document (excluding a state agency, local government, or school district) will be charged $1 per document by the recorder. 55 ILCS 5/3-5018.
The Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act has been amended to require that copies of the materials used by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, in their investigation of the death or life-threatening injury of a child, be provided in their report. 325 ILCS 5/4.2.
In Harris, the U.S. Supreme Court held that dog-sniff evidence can be admissible even if prosecutors do not lay a detailed foundation that the dog is well trained.
On October 3, 2013, the Illinois Supreme Court held that advance payment retainers paid in dissolution of marriage cases are subject to disgorgement pursuant to the "leveling of the playing field" rules in the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (the "Act").
Newly enacted regulatory provisions, effective March 29, 2013, authorize the Illinois Housing Development Authority to adopt rules implementing the responsibilities of the State Housing Appeals Board (the "Board") under the Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act, 310 ILCS 67/60.
The Illinois Vehicle Code has been amended to create new charges of "aggravated device use" for the illegal use of video devices, electronic communication devices, and wireless phones while driving.
Public school boards must now adopt a policy that: (1) states that teen dating violence is prohibited; (2) "incorporates age-appropriate education about teen dating violence into new or existing training programs" for junior high and high school students and school employees; (3) establishes employee response procedures for incidents that take place at school or school-sponsored activities; (4) identifies the school officials; and (5) notifies students and parents of the adopted teen dating violence policy. 105 ILCS 110/3.10.
The Illinois Department of Labor (the "Department") recently adopted amendments to regulations governing safety standards and guidelines for zip lines operating in the State of Illinois. 56 Ill. Adm. Code 6000.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (the "Department") amended its consultation procedures effective as of July 5, 2013. 17 Ill. Adm. Code 1075.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (the "Department") recently adopted amendments to regulations governing requirements for detection of deception trainees and examiners. 68 Ill. Adm. Code 1230.
As of May 23, 2013, the Illinois Gaming Board (the "Board") made significant changes to the Illinois Gaming Board policies. See 11 Ill. Adm. Code 1800.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (the "Department") recently adopted amendments to regulations governing payday loans. 38 Ill. Adm. Code 210.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (the "Department") recently adopted amendments to regulations governing reporting requirements for pregnancy terminations. 77 Ill. Adm. Code 505.
Implementing legislative changes to the state's procurement process, the Office of the Auditor General ("OAG") has amended Part 500 of Title 44 of the Illinois Administrative Code.
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (the "Agency") recently adopted amendments to registration and operator requirements for radiation installations. 32 Ill. Adm. Code 320.
The Illinois Pollution Control Board (the "Board") recently adopted amendments to regulations governing wastewater pretreatment regulations. 35 Ill. Adm. Code 307.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (the "Department") recently adopted amendments that authorize state chartered banks and state chartered savings banks to engage in derivative transactions. 38 Ill. Adm. Code 330.
The Illinois Department of Health ("the Department") recently adopted amendments to regulations governing the training of Certified Nursing Assistants, Child Care/Habilitation aides, and Developmental Disabilities Aides.
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that res judicata does not stop plaintiffs from alleging a defendant's apparent agency after their claim alleging actual agency was dismissed.
The Illinois Supreme Court holds that the doctrine of subject matter waiver cannot be used to force disclosure of privileged communications between lawyers and clients.
