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Articles on Freedom of Information Act

Reppert v. Southern Illinois University—employment contracts and the Freedom of Information Act By Lisle A. Stalter Government Lawyers, December 2007 There are surprisingly few cases discussing the Freedom of Information Act1 and its exceptions—particularly when it comes to personnel files.
Recent decisions of interest By John H. Brechin Local Government Law, September 2007 Recent decisions of interest.
The Freedom of Information Act and electronic calendars examined in Consumer Federation of America v. Department of Agriculture By Patricia M. Fallon Government Lawyers, June 2007 In 2001, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published notice of a proposed rule regulating exposure to a dangerous bacterium found in certain meats and poultry called Listeria. In 2003, an interim final rule was issued by the USDA on this subject.
The impact of FOIA on an integrated justice information system By Wil Nagel & Kathleen deGrasse Government Lawyers, September 2006 The trend in criminal justice is to improve the sharing of information among law enforcement entities.
Case Synopsis: Southern Illinoisan v. Illinois Department of Public Health By Lisle A. Stalter Government Lawyers, April 2006 It is not very often that an opinion thoroughly discussing the application of the Freedom of Information Act is published.
Job evaluations and personnel files under the Freedom of Information Act By Phillip B. Lenzini Government Lawyers, April 2006 All public employees should appreciate the decision in Copley.
Job evaluations and personnel files under the Freedom of Information Act By Phillip B. Lenzini Local Government Law, March 2006 All public employees should appreciate the decision in Copley Press.
Attorney General issues Freedom of Information Act and Election Code opinions By Lynn Patton Local Government Law, June 2005 Attorney General Lisa Madigan recently issued two opinions of interest to units of local government.
Case note: F.O.I.A. By Alfred M. Swanson, Jr. Local Government Law, January 2005 Katrina Harden and James Trent were convicted of severely beating and murdering Harden's four-year-old daughter while they lived together.
State Freedom of Information Acts and personal emails on government computers: A prospective look at potential Illinois decisions By Ryan Armour & Vickie Gillio Administrative Law, January 2005 The advent of ever-expanding computer messaging and correspondence technology has given rise to new types of questions concerning Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) litigation.
Denial or disclosure: Are lists of names and addresses exempt from disclosure under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act? By Michael Dallas Local Government Law, August 2004 Quite often, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests seek a list of names and addresses. For example, a sports reporter from the Chicago Sun-Times may want the names and addresses of all State-licensed ticket brokers within the Chicago area to investigate "icing" practices among team box offices.
Freedom of information-The Southern Illinoisan v. The Department of Public Health, Fifth District Appellate Court, June 9, 2004 By John H. Brechin Local Government Law, June 2004 Plaintiff, a daily newspaper, sought certain Illinois Cancer Registry information from the Defendant. The circuit court ordered Defendants to release the information and awarded attorney fees to the Plaintiff.
Release of complaint letters against special education impartial hearing officers under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)* By Robert F. Ladenson Administrative Law, June 2004 This article considers the obligations of the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) under the FOIA, 5 ILCS 140/1-11, in regard to release of documents concerning complaints against special education due process hearing officers
FOIA and technology—When will they converge? By David J. Silverman Government Lawyers, February 2003 Recently, the Houston Chronicle requested a computerized copy of records on Texas' 12 million drivers.
FOIA and technology—When will they converge? By David J. Silverman Administrative Law, January 2003 Recently, the Houston Chronicle requested a computerized copy of records on Texas' 12 million drivers.
FOIA and technology—When will they converge? By David J. Silverman Local Government Law, October 2002 Recently, the Houston Chronicle requested a computerized copy of records on Texas' 12 million drivers.
Statutory developments By Robert John Kane Administrative Law, January 1999 The Illinois Administrative Procedure Act (IAPA) (5 ILCS 100/1-1 et seq.) has been amended by three Public Acts.

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