Public Act
103-0260, which became effective law in Illinois on January 1, 2024, authorized
non-home rule municipalities to establish systems of administrative adjudication.
Ancel Glink’s Megan Mack joins us to review the process to adopt an
adjudication system and discuss the requirements for these systems. Email your
questions to podcast@ancelglink.com!

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Resources

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Municipal Minute, New
Law Gives Non-Home Rule Municipalities Authority to Adopt Administrative
Adjudication System

https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2023/08/new-law-gives-non-home-rule.html.

PAC Finds that NDA
for Development Project Was Not Exempt from FOIA

https://municipalminute.ancelglink.com/2023/12/pac-finds-that-nda-for-development.html

IAPD/IPRA Soaring
to New Heights Conference

https://www.ilparksconference.com/

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Credits

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Producer: Daniel J.
Bolin

Executive
Producers: Keri-Lyn…
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Either through spouses’ own terms or a court order, spousal maintenance is a very real possibility after a divorce. However, sometimes, things happen that can change the need for maintenance, and modifications or termination may be required. The legalities of maintenance can be complex and overwhelming. An experienced attorney can answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding maintenance payments.
What is Spousal Maintenance?
Often referred to as alimony, spousal maintenance is support payments that one spouse provides to the other following a divorce. The spouse ordered to pay will usually be the one who is better off financially,…
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The Eighteenth Judicial District Court in Sedgwick County, Kansas, has granted our motion for summary judgment on behalf of our road construction company client in a matter involving a motorcycle accident. In this incident, the plaintiff collided with a steel bollard near a baseball stadium, resulting in injuries. The plaintiff alleged that the negligent design of the bollard was responsible for the incident, holding design-build contractors and others liable.
Our summary judgment motion highlighted the absence of specific allegations of negligence and the plaintiff’s failure to provide expert witness testimony supporting their claims against our client. The court agreed, dismissing…
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Divorce proceedings require spouses to make complicated decisions and agreements about almost every aspect of their life. They need to work out child custody arrangements if they have children, figure out if either will be paying spousal support, and devise a plan for dividing their assets. Some assets are a simple matter to divide. An amount of money can be divided up easily. Other assets, like your home, can be more complicated. If you are headed toward divorce and unsure what to do about your home, a DuPage County, IL divorce lawyer can help you weigh your options and choose…
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When parents end their marriage, their divorce settlement needs to include a parenting plan that covers several topics: Where will their children live? Who will pay child support? Which parent will be able to make which decisions for their child? One of the most difficult topics for divorcing parents to settle is parenting time. If you are unhappy with the parenting time arrangement from your divorce, a knowledgeable Kane County, IL, divorce lawyer can explain your options and help you figure out how to proceed.
How Is Parenting Time Decided?
The term parenting time, otherwise known as custody or visitation,…
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The Supreme Court recently heard a case involving Charles and Kathleen Moore, who contested a $14,729 tax claim on their investment in an Indian company. Despite the seemingly straightforward tax dispute, the case could have broader implications, potentially challenging federal…
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Happy new year everyone and hope everyone had a great holiday season.
 
Today’s blog entry deals with the issue of what happens when an employer doesn’t keep disability related information confidential. The case of the day is Purvenas-Hayes v. Saltz, Mongeluzzi & Bedensky, P.C. decided by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on December 15, 2023, here. As usual the blog entry is divided into categories and they are: facts; general discussion of disability related inquiries and its confidentiality provisions; discussion as to what is an acceptable inquiry under the ADA; ADA’s confidentiality…
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In the realm of defamation law, the distinction between public and private figures holds significant weight. Public figures have a higher burden of proof when pursuing defamation claims due to their assumed access to media platforms and the assumed public interest in their lives or opinions. However, what happens when someone becomes an involuntary public figure, particularly in the context of Illinois law?
In Illinois, as in many other jurisdictions, individuals may become involuntarily thrust into the public eye due to circumstances beyond their control. The legal concept of involuntary public figures was established in the famous case of involving…
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For many of us, a new year means a new beginning, a fresh start. A starting point for chasing after a long-forgotten dream, making the changes in our lives we’ve been longing to see, or simply creating for ourselves a better life.
Fortunately, the more than 300 new Illinois laws that took effect in 2024 may help us all get a little closer to reaching our #NewYearGoals.
At Disparti Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers, we believe that understanding one’s legal rights and protections is the greatest threat to injustice. Check out a few of the new laws that…
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By Thomas Howard. He has over 10 years of experience in corporate and cannabis laws nationwide.
 
Venturing into the cannabis industry involves more than just an entrepreneurial spirit; it’s a journey through a labyrinth of legal intricacies and operational challenges. In this blogpost, you’ll learn more about operating agreements.

Precise planning and structured agreements are the bedrock of a successful cannabis enterprise – your shield against the unforeseen storms of regulatory shifts and internal disagreements.

Defining Operating Agreements

An Operating Agreement is a foundational legal document that governs the internal operations of a Limited Liability Company (LLC), acting…
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By Thomas Howard. He has over 10 years of experience in corporate and cannabis laws nationwide.

Most business dispute Lawyers offer free consultations to make their pitch for their legal advice for your company’s predicament. 5-digit retainers and hourly rates over $500.00 are increasingly common for business dispute lawyers in 2024. Business disputes have complex issues that can take commercial litigation months to motions and briefings to get a recovery from the contract disputes, whether an insurance recovery or cash money from the losing party. Our offices can provide only qualified leads with such a consultation to provide a…
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An inmate submitted a FOIA request to the Cook County
State’s Attorney’s Office (SAO) seeking records related to a criminal case
involving the inmate’s co-defendant in a criminal matter. The SAO denied the
request citing FOIA exemption 7(1)(d)(i), arguing that because the
requestor had an active post-conviction petition pending, the requested records
were exempt from disclosure because disclosing the records would interfere with
those proceedings. The requestor sued claiming the SAO improperly
denied his FOIA request by asserting a blanket exemption over the records, and the
circuit court ruled in favor of the SAO.
On appeal, the Appellate Court reversed…
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By Jeffery M. Leving SM
With the start of the new year, many have begun resolutions for several things, which are often health or diet related with most invested in physical goals such as losing weight or getting into better shape. While those types of goals are commendable, many times they are too lofty to be realistic and when results do not show up quickly enough, the goal-setter gives up hope.
Another problem with many resolutions is that some may feel if they didn’t start on them as the calendar flipped to January 1, they will have to wait until…
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ABSTRACT: Our year-end review of significant 2023 jury verdicts and decisions in product liability cases, primarily in the Midwest (more specifically Illinois, Kansas, and Missouri), as well as noteworthy U.S. Supreme Court and national cases and/or issues.

This Baker Sterchi year-end review focuses on significant 2023 jury verdicts and decisions in product liability cases, primarily in the Midwest (more specifically Illinois, Kansas, and Missouri). It also addresses noteworthy U.S. Supreme Court and national cases. Here is a non-exhaustive rundown of product liability cases that deserve attention, and some cases and/or issues to watch for in 2024.
U.S. SUPREME COURT
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Interpleader and Its Place in Legal Disputes One of the biggest challenges that a bank, loan provider, trustee, or any other holder of money can face is what happens when you have multiple people who are all telling you that Read More….
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The US Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), effective January 1, aims to combat financial crimes by requiring certain entities to disclose beneficial ownership information to the US Department of the Treasury. Contrary to skepticism that entities like “Tony Sopranos” will not…
Continue Reading Gatekeepers beware: the new US corporate transparency act could be a game-changer