by Randal Birkey | Apr 22, 2015 | David W. McArdle, Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
An appellate court, in Meade v. City of Rockford, recently held that a settlement agreement, informally approved by a city council, was unenforceable despite a court having dismissed the case pursuant to the settlement. In coming to this resolution, the court answered...
by Randal Birkey | Jan 28, 2015 | David W. McArdle, Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
As the snow continues to fall, it is important for local governments to reflect on a recent Illinois Appellate Court case concerning snow removal. In Pattullo-Banks v. City of Park Ridge, the court limited the breadth of governmental immunity under the Tort Immunity...
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 | Dec 18, 2013 | David W. McArdle, Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
We at ZRFM wish each of our newsletter recipients an enjoyable and safe holiday season. We are thankful to have the opportunity to work with so many dynamic local governments, and we recognize and appreciate the work that the elected officials and staff put into...
by Keith Picher | Sep 25, 2013 | Carlos S. Arévalo, David W. McArdle, E. Regan Daniels Shepley, Local Government, Michael J. Smoron, News, Richard G. Flood, Ruth Alderman Schlossberg
More than 20 articles published in Illinois State Bar Association newsletters and authored by Zukowski, Rogers, Flood & McArdle lawyers can be viewed now on zrfmlaw.com. ZRFM is the largest law firm in McHenry County, Illinois. The articles address topics...
by Randal Birkey | Sep 3, 2013 | Attorney, David W. McArdle, Local Government Law Bulletin
Electronic Proof of Automobile Insurance Senate Bill 1775 was passed and went into effect in late August that now allows drivers to provide proof of their required automobile liability insurance on their portable electronic devices, during traffic stops and at court....
