Publications Newsletters: Pension ArticlesOttosen, Britz, Kelly, Cooper & Gilbert - Illinois Law Firm Representing Municipalities : Newsletters : Pension ArticlesSeventh Circuit denies insurance coverage for defending underfunding lawsuitLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Summer 2008) - by David ZafiratosAppellate court revisits, yet again, the definition of an “act of duty” in police pension caseLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Summer 2008) - by John H. KellyMandatory retirement age adversely affects Chicago police officer's retirement pensionLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Summer 2008) - by Ericka J. ThomasNew amendments to Pension Code provide increased protections for firefightersLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Winter 2008) - by Ericka J. ThomasRecent attempts to limit pension fund investments and new bank certification requirementsLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Winter 2008) - by Donald L. PottsCourt examines definition of “act of duty” for police line-of-duty disability pensionsLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Winter 2008) - by Graham LiccardiAppellate court affirms board’s authority to decide disability pension benefitsLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Winter 2008) - by Michelle GrottoFire and police commissions must give closer scrutiny to employee misconduct related to psychiatric conditionsLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Fall 2007) - by Ericka J. ThomasSecond District Appellate Court broadens definition of “line of duty” for police disability pensionsLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Fall 2007) - by Ericka J. ThomasAbility of police and firefighter pension funds to recover overpayment of benefitsLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Fall 2007) - by Donald L. PottsCourt provides guidance on adjudicating mental disability pension claims involving firefightersLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Winter 2007) - by Carolyn Welch CliffordIllinois Supreme Court reverses appellate court’s decision to declare Section 3-115 unconstitutionalLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Winter 2007) - by Joseph Miller, IIIThe Federal Pension Protection Act of 2006: Applicability to police and firefighter pension fundsLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Winter 2007) - by Donald L. PottsGASB 45: Financial reporting of post-employment benefitsLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Winter 2007) - by Donald L. PottsCourt clarifies right to conduct closed session deliberations for firefighter pension fundsLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Fall 2006) - by Carolyn Welch CliffordFourth District adds to disability certification debateLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Fall 2006) - by Matt RoeschleyEnd-of-career salary 'bumps' may not translate into larger pensionsLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Fall 2006) - by Donald L. PottsCourt issues guidance on the Administrative Review ActLegal Insights for Pension Boards (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 Pension Boards (Summer 2006) - by Chad A. NaffzigerSudan Divestment Act creates controversy and litigationLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Summer 2006) - by Donald L. Potts“Act of duty” for firefighters defined by Second District CourtLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Summer 2006) - by Ericka J. ThomasStickney II: officer wins twiceLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Summer 2006) - by Shawn P. FlahertyDoes the Dowrick case make privity concerns for pension boards a thing of the past?Legal Insights for Pension Boards (Spring 2006) - by Ericka ThomasTwo new cases look at felony forfeiture provisions in the Illinois Pension CodeLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Spring 2006) - by Donald L. PottsDemski case clarifies effect of one decision on another on disability issuesLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Fall 2005) - by Ericka ThomasRecent court decisions address reoccurring issues affecting Illinois pension boardsLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Fall 2005) - by Marc ZarlengoNew QILDRO rules take effect July 1, 2006Legal Insights for Pension Boards (Fall 2005) - by Donald L. PottsRecent Illinois Supreme Court ruling questions certification requirement in police disability pension casesLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Summer 2005) - by Ericka ThomasFirst District decision holds implications for disabled police officers who remarryLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Summer 2005) - by Matt RoeschleyConducting pension board electionsLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Summer 2005) - by Amanda KnisleyIllinois General Assembly revises the Open Meetings Act againLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Summer 2005) - by Marc ZarlengoAnother court weighs in on physician certificate requirements in police disability mattersLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Spring 2005) - by John KellyNew law clarifies changes to firefighters’ pension provisionsLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Spring 2005) - by Carolyn Welch CliffordDivision of Insurance clarifies stance on awards of non-duty firefighter survivor pensionsLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Spring 2005) - by Shawn P. FlahertySecond District case calls White decision into doubtLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Spring 2005) - by Peter KingQuestions that have arisen for firefighter pension funds under H.B. 599Legal Insights for Pension Boards (Fall 2004) - by Carolyn Welch CliffordCourt tackles intervention question in pension mattersLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Fall 2004) - by Matt KreisAssessing annuities for widows of firefighters and police officersLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Fall 2004) - by Matt KreisCoyne case tackles several critical issues involving pension disability mattersLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Summer 2004) - by Matt KreisRecovery from disability is all that is necessary to discontinue pension paymentsLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Summer 2004) - by Amanda KnisleyA felony conviction can result in the forfeiture of pension benefitsLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Summer 2004) - by Matt KreisA fireman’s curable claustrophobia does not qualify him for a mental disability pensionLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Winter 2004) - by Shawn FlahertyFirefighter Widow/Survivor Pension Bill: Impact of Senate Amendment to HB 599 now pending before the Illinois House of RepresentativesLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Winter 2004) - by Brian J. O’ConnorInsurance may cover legal fees for pension matters on administrative reviewLegal Insights for Pension Boards (Winter 2004) - by Bob TrevarthenPresident Bush signs Hometown Heroes Survivors Benefits Act - by Peter KingRamifications of the Illinois Appellate Court decision in Rizzo v. Village of Evergreen Park Police Pension Fund - by Matthew KreisWhen does a pension board no longer have jurisdiction to review its decision? - by Michael FisherNew pension code amendment further paves the way for fire department mergers - by Shawn Flaherty - return to top of page -
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