Monthly Archives: May 2015

Illinois Supreme Court holds Pension Reform Act is Unconstitutional – Part Two – The Supreme Court’s Opinion

In this two-part discussion, we describe and explain the constitutional challenges filed in response to the adoption of Public Act 98-599 (the “Act”) and the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision regarding the Act. Part One discussed the primary provisions found in the Act, as well as the legal complaints filed in courts throughout the State. Part [...]

By | May 18th, 2015|Litigation Law News|

Illinois Supreme Court Holds Pension Reform Law is Unconstitutional – Part One – The Law, Complaints, and Circuit Court Decision

In a two-part discussion, we will describe and explain the constitutional challenges filed in response to the adoption of Public Act 98-599 (the “Act”) and the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision regarding the Act. Part One will discuss the primary provisions found in the Act, as well as the legal complaints filed in courts throughout the [...]

By | May 15th, 2015|Litigation Law News|

Illinois Supreme Court Holds Pension Reform Law is Unconstitutional

In an opinion dated May 8, 2015, the Illinois Supreme Court held that Public Act 98-599 (the “Act”), amending the Illinois Pension Code, is unconstitutional. The Act reduced the retirement annuity benefits for individuals who first became members in four of Illinois’ five State-funded pension systems prior to January 1, 2011. In the opinion, the [...]

By | May 10th, 2015|Education Law News|