March matters worth your time…By J.A. SebastianMarch 2012Mark your calendar for three important and fast-approaching events!
Mentoring mattersBy Hon. Debra B. WalkerJune 2012Given that CLE credit is now available for mentoring programs for both the mentor and the mentee, there is no better time to launch an official mentoring program at your firm, your alma mater, or your bar association.
New Illinois Tax Tribunal authorizedBy William A. PriceJanuary 2012The General Assembly took some time for administrative law and other matters when passing the Sears and CME tax breaks. Public Act 097-636 creates an Independent Tax Tribunal Board as of July 1, 2103, to hear protests of notices of tax liability and notices of deficiency for all taxes administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue.
Some perspective on modification of the nullity rule: Downtown Disposal Services, Inc. v. City of ChicagoBy Marc Christopher LoroApril 2012In February 2011, the First District Appellate Court published an opinion in which it held, among other things, that the “nullity rule” (hereinafter, the NR), did not require the circuit court to dismiss a complaint for administrative review that had been filed by the president of the corporation seeking the review.
State and federal regulatory agendasBy William A. PriceJune 2012Some useful information about where to find state and federal regulatory agendas online.
We’ve come a long way, i-babyBy Janice L. BobackJanuary 2012The author highlights some of the most useful apps for the iPad both in and outside of her practice.
Whistleblower Act decisionsBy Jewel N. KleinMarch 2012A summary of the creatively argued case, Brame v. City of North Chicago.
Writ of certiorariBy Carl R. DraperMarch 2012The writ of certiorari is a good alternative to administrative review when the administrative review law is inapplicable. This article contains a form complaint for the common law writ of certiorari for review of administrative decisions when the Administrative Review Law (735 ILCS 5/3) does not apply. The form gives a general framework for such a pleading. It has suggested paragraphs that help remind you of some of the most relevant steps in filing that pleading. This complaint is designed for use in CIRCUIT COURT.