Source: http://www.isba.org/ibj/titles/2005?page=6
Timestamp: 2014-09-03 04:45:44
Document Index: 341228429

Matched Legal Cases: ['art 1650', 'art 1600', 'art 1600', 'art 150', 'art 1040', 'art 230']

New provisions for appointment of counsel in child support enforcement proceedings
The Illinois Department of Public Aid recently adopted amendments to the Child Support Enforcement regulations, 89 Ill Adm Code 160.10(h).
New reg requires law firms to “properly dispose” of consumer info
Effective June 1, a Federal Trade Commission regulation requires businesses – including law firms – to destroy sensitive information derived from consumer credit reports.
New requirements to report teachers’ service and earnings credit
Effective August 9, 2005, the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) has added a new section to Part 1650 of Title 80, 80 Ill Adm Code 1650. New rules bring clarity to appellate practice
No recovery of economic losses for negligent design
On September 26, 2005, the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court of Cook County dis-missing the plaintiff-homeowners' architectural malpractice action against the architect and architectural firm. No statutory right to refuse chemical testing for DUI
On February 3, 2005, the Illinois Supreme Court reversed the decisions of both the appellate and circuit courts, which granted the defendant's motion to suppress the results of his blood and urine tests. No unauthorized practice of law when lenders prepare documents
On April 21, 2005, the Illinois Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the Illinois Appellate Court, Fourth District, and the Circuit Court of Cook County's decision granting summary judgment to the defendant. (Not so) dastardly deeds
If you spot a mistake in a deed, don't panic. There might just be an easy fix.
On November 18, 2004, the Illinois Supreme Court reversed the judgment of the appellate court and affirmed the circuit court's dismissal of the plaintiff's personal injury action. “Other-crimes” evidence is admissible to show defendant’s intent and lack of mistake
On January 21, 2005, the Illinois Supreme Court found that the circuit court did not abuse its discretion in admitting the evidence in question and upheld the appellate court's affirmance of the convictions.
Part-time/concurrent service may be considered to determine service time under SURS
Effective September 6, 2005, the Illinois State Universities retirement System has added a new section to Part 1600 of Title 80, 80 Ill Adm Code 1600.
In Part 1600 of Title 80, 80 Ill Adm Code 1600, the State Universities Retirement System (SURS) has added a new section. Patients Challenge Nonprofit Hospitals’ Charitable-Care Practices
A plaintiff may not base a motion for summary judgment on issues not contained in the pleadings
On June 30, 2005, the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, reversed the Circuit Court of Cook County's decision granting the plaintiff summary judgment in a lease termination dispute.
A plaintiff must establish a prima facie basis for exercising long-arm jurisdiction over a non-resident corporation
On April 13, 2005, the Illinois Appellate Court, Fifth District, reversed the Circuit Court of Lawrence County's decision finding personal jurisdiction over a successor non-resident defendant corporation. A plaintiff must object to a witness at the time the witness is to testify, in order to preserve that objection for appeal
On June 28, 2005, the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court of Cook County denying the plaintiffs' motion to bar the defendant's expert witness from testifying at trial. Planning for Business Breakups
Pre-planning helps make endings happy – or at least less unhappy.
Police force applicant qualifications tightened
The Illinois Department of State Police Merit Board has amended Part 150 of Title 80 of the Illinois Administrative Code. Effective April 15, 2005, the amendment refines the pool of police force applicants by requiring either a Bachelor's Degree or an Associate's Degree.
Police officer decertification hearings procedure adopted
The Illinois Labor Relations Board (Board) recently adopted 80 Ill Adm Code 1240, effective November 1, 2004. Pre-conviction suspension or revocation of driver’s licenses and permits clarified
The Illinois Secretary of State has amended Part 1040 of Title 92, 92 Ill Adm Code 1040. Preaching to the Converted
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A private medical clinic does not qualify as a “place of public accommodation”
On December 20, 2004, the Illinois Appellate Court, Fourth District, affirmed the decision of the Illinois Human Rights Commission (Commission) granting a medical clinic's motion to dismiss the pleading.
Procedural and practice rules promulgated for voluntary mediation of public utility disputes
The Illinois Commerce Commission recently adopted 83 Ill Adm Code 201, dealing with voluntary mediation practice in the resolution of public utilities disputes. Procedures adopted for processing claims under the Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDL) recently added Part 230 of Title 56 of the Illinois Administrative Code, 56 Ill Adm Code 230.