by Randal Birkey | Feb 20, 2014 | Brad Stewart, Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
For months, we have awaited the release of various state department guidelines providing further details about medical cannabis facilities. The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation finally released its proposed rules (“Rules”) last week. Here are some...
by Randal Birkey | Feb 20, 2014 | Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized, William C. Westfall
Senate Bill 2829 was filed by Terry Link of the 30th Legislative District. If passed, it would make a local government pay the other party’s costs of appeal (including attorney’s fees) if the appeal successfully overturns an administrative adjudication or code hearing...
by Randal Birkey | Feb 4, 2014 | Brad Stewart, Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
The Workplace Violence Prevention Act (WVPA) enables most employers, including local governments, to seek an order of protection (OP) on behalf of employees in certain situations. The WVPA can be utilized by the local government if one of its employees has already...
by Randal Birkey | Feb 4, 2014 | David W. McArdle, Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
A Victory and Caution for Administrative Hearings of Automated Red-Light Violations Author: David McArdle The recent case of Farrar v. City of Rolling Meadows affirmed the ability of a municipality to implement and enforce its own administrative procedures for...
by Randal Birkey | Jan 24, 2014 | Anthony J. Sassan, Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
In December 2013, the Illinois Appellate Court decision in Abruzzo v. City of Park Ridge illustrates the significant financial exposure local governments face when first responders (in this case paramedics) fail to follow proper protocol when responding to calls that...
