by Randal Birkey | Jan 6, 2014 | Brad Stewart, Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
The following bills and amendments are now in effect in 2014, and we are taking this opportunity to apprise or remind you of some of the more significant changes that may impact local governments. These updates are intended to provide concise summaries of new...
by Randal Birkey | Dec 18, 2013 | Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
A recent decision from the Illinois Appellate Court found that local governments are immune from liability for trip and fall cases under the Tort Immunity Act as long as timely notice of the specific defect is not provided to the unit of government. In Zameer v. City...
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 Randal Birkey | Dec 3, 2013 | Local Government Law Bulletin, Ruth Alderman Schlossberg, Uncategorized
In late November, the Illinois Supreme Court issued an eagerly awaited decision in Hartney Fuel Oil Company v. Hamer, a case involving the appropriate jurisdiction for the payment of retail sales tax under Illinois law. The decision has not been released in final...
by Randal Birkey | Dec 3, 2013 | Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized, William C. Westfall
Beginning January 1, 2014, the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors will become illegal in Illinois. The current law, titled the Prevention of Tobacco Use by Minors and Sale and Distribution of Tobacco Products Act, has been amended to broaden the definitions to...
by Randal Birkey | Dec 3, 2013 | Kelly A. Cahill, Local Government Law Bulletin, Uncategorized
The recent Seventh Circuit decision, ADT Security Services, Inc. v. Lisle-Woodridge Fire Protection District, held that a fire protection district’s mandatory requirement that all commercial and multi-family homes have a direct connection to the fire district’s...
