Publications Newsletters: Fire District ArticlesOttosen, Britz, Kelly, Cooper & Gilbert - Illinois Law Firm Representing Municipalities : Newsletters : Fire District ArticlesKodish II: Extension of the probationary period deemed lawfulLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Summer 2008) - by Michelle Grotto and Brent EamesThe option to merge eligibility listsLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Summer 2008) - by Thomas J. GilbertThe Substance Abuse Prevention on Public Works Act: A SummaryLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Summer 2008) - by Matt RoeschleyFending off the tax objectorLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Spring 2008) - by Shawn P. FlahertyP.A. 95-25 and the pregnant firefighter Legal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Spring 2008) - by David ZafiratosChanges pending: public fire protection charges for private water serviceLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Spring 2008) - by Brian J. O’ConnorRecent court rulings support immunity for EMTsLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Winter 2008) - by Brian O’ConnorIllinois federal court addresses sexual harassment of female firefighterLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Winter 2008) - by Thomas J. GilbertRecent legislation affecting fire protection districtsLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Winter 2008) - by Donald L. PottsFire and police commissions must give closer scrutiny to employee misconduct related to psychiatric conditionsLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Summer 2007) - by Ericka J. ThomasIllinois Supreme Court revises its July 2006 opinion and expands the definition of willful and wanton tort immunity exclusionLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Summer 2007) - by Ericka J. ThomasCourt finds mandatory bargaining required on promotion law provision since 2003Legal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Summer 2007) - by Michelle GrottoCourt provides guidance on adjudicating mental disability pension claims involving firefightersLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Winter 2007) - by Carolyn Welch CliffordCourt finds commission is without jurisdiction to hear a disciplinary chargeLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Winter 2007) - by Paula Tipton WallinSection 207(k) status of paramedics under FLSA remains unclear despite new testLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Winter 2007) - by John Kelly and Matt RoeschleyCourt allows discovery of closed session audiotape in federal lawsuitLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Fall 2006) - by Matt RoeschleyEmployee e-mail: private matters or public records?Legal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Fall 2006) - by Brian J. O’ConnorIllinois Supreme Court issues guidance on the technicalities of the Administrative Review ActLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Fall 2006) - by Ericka J. ThomasCourt concludes that basis for firefighter’s mental disability pension cannot be used to discharge firefighter for causeLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Summer 2006) - by Chad A. NaffzigerIllinois Supreme Court rethinks limited immunity Legal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Summer 2006) - by Paul E. HaidleCommission sued for promotion decisionLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Summer 2006) - by Judith MillerMajority of a quorum is enough to grant a firefighter disability pensionLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Spring 2006) - by Judith MillerWhat is the proper response when an employee tells you he or she has been arrested?Legal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Spring 2006) - by John H. KellyCompatibility of holding multiple public offices Legal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Spring 2006) - by Brian J. O’ConnorA summary of recent legislation of interest to the fire serviceLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Fall 2005) - by Shawn P. FlahertyChanges in the Illinois Workers’ Compensation LawsLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Fall 2005) - by Marc ZarlengoFire protection district prevails in Illinois Supreme Court decisionLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Summer 2005) - by Shawn Flaherty and Marc ZarlengoRecent Open Meetings Act case reflects heightened scrutiny over closed sessionsLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Summer 2005) - by Amanda KnisleyIllinois Supreme Court concludes that one-year statute of limitations under Tort Immunity Act controls over other statutes of limitationsLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Summer 2005) - by Marc ZarlengoIllinois General Assembly revises the Open Meetings Act againLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Summer 2005) - by Marc ZarlengoOptions for increasing the tax levyLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Winter 2005) - by Tom GilbertSeventh Circuit finds pre-termination hearing procedures inadequateLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Winter 2005) - by Marc ZarlengoIs it time to change pension award and discharge procedures for duty or non-duty causes?Legal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Winter 2005) - by Brian J. O’ConnorNew law on sexual orientation discrimination passedLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Winter 2005) - by D.J. EvansCourt revisits the mandatory retirement age in Illinois police and fire departmentsLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Fall 2004) - by Amanda Knisley Court debates proper application of EMS Systems Act’s tort immunities to paramedicsLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Fall 2004) - by Shawn P. Flaherty Random drug-testing for firefighters hits a significant wallLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Fall 2004) - by D.J. EvansAlly or partner in crime? The Public Works Contract Change Order ActLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Fall 2004) - by D.J. EvansSEC Sends Message to Muni Issuers: Sweat the Details Legal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Summer 2004) - by Joe MysakThe state of overtime wage regulations in IllinoisLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Summer 2004) - by Amanda KnisleyNew law provides for employees who are victims of domestic or sexual violenceLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Summer 2004) - by Matt Kreis Handling requests for medical recordsLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Spring 2004) - by Tom GilbertEthics Reform enacted by General AssemblyLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Spring 2004) - by Anthony M. PeccarelliThe “Fireman’s Rule” – Its history and its futureLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Spring 2004) - by Ericka ThomasThe authority of fire protection districts to enforce fire prevention ordinances after Wauconda Fire Protection District v. Stonewall OrchardsLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Winter 2004) - by Matt KreisGovernor signs new Fire Department Promotion ActLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Winter 2004) - by Carolyn Welch CliffordNew state legislation affecting fire protection districtsLegal Insights for Fire Protection Districts (Winter 2004) - by Joseph Miller III - return to top of page -
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