Publications Newsletters: Local Government ArticlesOttosen, Britz, Kelly, Cooper & Gilbert - Illinois Law Firm Representing Municipalities : Newsletters : Local Government ArticlesNew amendments to Fire Pension Code have impact on municipalitiesLegal Insights for Local Governments (Spring 2008) - by Ericka J. ThomasUnsubstantiated opinions are insufficient to convince court that levy is properLegal Insights for Local Governments (Spring 2008) - by Michelle Grotto Are local governmental entities required to disclose employee e-mails under the Freedom of Information Act?Legal Insights for Local Governments (Spring 2008) - by Bill Thomas and Vicki JohnsonNew laws of interest to local governments in IllinoisLegal Insights for Local Governments (Winter 2007/2008) - by Brian J. O’ConnorPolice officer’s comments not protected by the First AmendmentLegal Insights for Local Governments (Winter 2007/2008) - by David ZafiratosShould a corrections officer be forced to submit to a polygraph examination?Legal Insights for Local Governments (Winter 2007/2008) - by Victoria JohnsonRecent court rulings support immunity for EMTsLegal Insights for Local Governments (Fall 2007) - by Brian O’ConnorAdvisory for prospective candidates for elected officesLegal Insights for Local Governments (Fall 2007) - by Ericka J. ThomasA new Illinois law affecting firefighter and police officer pregnancy policiesLegal Insights for Local Governments (Fall 2007) - by Graham LiccardiPrimer on the Prevailing Wage ActLegal Insights for Local Governments (Spring 2007) - by Robert J. BritzIllinois Supreme Court revises its July 2006 opinion and expands the definition of willful and wanton tort immunity exclusionLegal Insights for Local Governments (Spring 2007) - by Ericka J. ThomasGASB 45: Financial reporting of post-employment benefitsLegal Insights for Local Governments (Spring 2007) - by Donald L. PottsCourt decides library may prohibit religious worship services in its meeting roomsLegal Insights for Local Governments (Winter 2006) - by Katy SikichCourt allows discovery of closed session audiotape in federal lawsuitLegal Insights for Local Governments (Winter 2006) - by Matt RoeschleyEmployee e-mail: private matters or public records?Legal Insights for Local Governments (Winter 2006) - by Brian J. O’ConnorSurvey of significant new laws affecting local governmentsLegal Insights for Local Governments (Summer 2006) - by Brian J. O’ConnorIllinois Supreme Court rethinks limited immunity Legal Insights for Local Governments (Summer 2006) - by Paul E. HaidleMajority of a quorum is enough to grant a firefighter disability pensionLegal Insights for Local Governments (Spring 2006) - by Judith MillerPerformance bonds and labor and material payment bondsLegal Insights for Local Governments (Spring 2006) - by Robert J. BritzAdministrative adjudicatory systems and accelerated fine structures for ordinance violationsLegal Insights for Local Governments (Spring 2006) - by Timothy B. YoungNew laws affecting municipalitiesLegal Insights for Local Governments (Fall 2005) - by Brian J. O’ConnorKelo ruling leaves eminent domain “public purpose” determination to state and local governmentsLegal Insights for Local Governments (Fall 2005) - by Matt Roeschley and Paula Tipton WallinEstablishment Clause continues to cause confusion for municipalitiesLegal Insights for Local Governments (Summer 2005) - by Amanda KnisleyIllinois Appellate Court decides Glenview’s attorney fee ordinance is invalidLegal Insights for Local Governments (Summer 2005) - by Katy SikichCaballes decision limits privacy expectations of motoristsLegal Insights for Local Governments (Spring 2005) - by D.J. EvansSeventh Circuit finds pre-termination hearing procedures inadequateLegal Insights for Local Governments (Spring 2005) - by Marc ZarlengoHow to respond to an employment reference solicitationLegal Insights for Local Governments (Spring 2005) - by Brian J. O’ConnorNew law on sexual orientation discrimination passedLegal Insights for Local Governments (Spring 2005) - by D.J. EvansIllinois Supreme Court concludes that one-year statute of limitations under Tort Immunity Act controls over other statutes of limitationsLegal Insights for Local Governments (Winter 2005) - by Marc ZarlengoIllinois Supreme Court grants Village a break on late response to labor complaintLegal Insights for Local Governments (Winter 2005) - by Marc ZarlengoIllinois General Assembly revises the Open Meetings Act againLegal Insights for Local Governments (Winter 2005) - by Marc ZarlengoRandom drug-testing for firefighters hits a significant wallLegal Insights for Local Governments (Winter 2005) - by D.J. EvansUse of social security numbers to conduct background checks of local government applicants for employmentLegal Insights for Local Governments (Winter 2005) - by Marc ZarlengoAlly or partner in crime? The Public Works Contract Change Order ActLegal Insights for Local Governments (Fall 2004) - by D.J. EvansRecent local governmental immunity challenges in Illinois case lawLegal Insights for Local Governments (Fall 2004) - by Peter KingPracticing law without a license: New territory in the ever changing special use application processLegal Insights for Local Governments (Fall 2004) - by Paula Tipton WallinAre injuries sustained while performing personal activities at work compensable under worker’s compensation?Legal Insights for Local Governments (Spring 2004) - by Paula Tipton WallinEthics Reform enacted by General AssemblyLegal Insights for Local Governments (Spring 2004) - by Anthony M. PeccarelliWhen is a municipal organization not protected by the Tort Immunity Act?Legal Insights for Local Governments (Spring 2004) - by Matt Kreis - return to top of page -
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