by Randal Birkey | Oct 31, 2013 | Local Government Law Bulletin, William C. Westfall
In 2011, Illinois passed what became known as the “Amazon Tax” by expanding the scope of businesses that had to collect Illinois sales tax. Previously, all online retailers without a physical presence in the state were not required to collect Illinois sales tax. ...
by Randal Birkey | Aug 8, 2013 | Attorney, Local Government Law Bulletin, William C. Westfall
Changes have been made to the statutes governing persons with disabilities paying metered parking. Currently, Section 1301.1 of the Illinois Vehicle Code exempts individuals with a disability plate or placard from paying meter fees, with some limited exceptions....
by Randal Birkey | Mar 26, 2013 | Local Government Law Bulletin, William C. Westfall
Illinois House Bill 3202, if passed, would require all police patrol vehicles to be equipped with audio and video recording devices by July 1, 2014. The device would have to be capable of recording 10 hours of audio and video, and the bill would mandate that...
by Randal Birkey | Jan 29, 2013 | Carlos S. Arévalo, Gregory J. Barry, Local Government Law Bulletin, Richard G. Flood, Ryan P. Farrell, Timothy J. Clifton, William C. Westfall
Local Government Award: The City of Harvard received the 2012 Governor’s Hometown Award for its support and service to the Harvard Community Center and Food Pantry. Congratulations to the City of Harvard for this prestigious recognition. ZRFM Attorney Updates:...
by Randal Birkey | Jan 29, 2013 | Local Government Law Bulletin, William C. Westfall
A municipality has two compelling reasons to implement and enforce a proper vehicle impound policy: (1) to minimize risks to public safety and municipal liability; and (2) to offset the cost and even gain money from the impound process. Concerns with public safety and...
by Keith Picher | Feb 9, 2012 | Andrew W. Holstine, David J. Loughnane, Estates, Litigation, Local Government, News, William C. Westfall
ZRFM Adds Litigation, Estates, Local Government Lawyers Zukowski, Rogers, Flood & McArdle, the largest law firm in McHenry County, Illinois, has added three lawyers who will assist clients in the firm’s civil litigation, estates and trusts, local government,...
