Client Alerts

Ottosen, Britz, Kelly, Cooper & Gilbert - Illinois Law Firm Representing Municipalities : Client Alerts
Imminent decision to sign “Race To The Top” Memorandum of Understanding fraught with uncertainties
December 2009

Recent Illinois Supreme Court decision invalidates any specific purpose levies added without referendum after PTELL was adopted by statute or accepted by referendum in a non-mandatory county
December 2009

Summary of the New Training Requirements for Pension Board Members
October 2009

Freedom of Information Act Reform
September 2009

New Administrator Compensation Reporting Requirement
September 2009

Amendment to Insurance Code provides new requirements for dependent health insurance coverage
June 2009

Public pension ethics reform legislation focuses on statewide pension systems but affects police and fire funds
May 2009

Federal Stimulus Plan includes revisions to HIPAA
April 2009

Complete Your Principal Evaluations Now
January 2009

Appellate court rules surviving spouses are not entitled to cost of living increases
September 2008

Agreed Pension Reform Bill becomes law
September 2008

New IRS rules for school employees who elect to spread their paychecks over a twelve-month period
December 2007

New law impacts ability of five-member boards to discuss and take final action on public business
September 2007

Last minute amendment to pension bill seeks to reinstate unconstitutional Sudan Divestment Act by imposing State control over some local pension funds
March 2007

Attorney Notes

Ottosen, Britz, Kelly, Cooper & Gilbert - Illinois Law Firm Representing Municipalities : Attorney Notes
Carolyn Welch Clifford was a featured author in the February 2010 issue of The NAPPA Report Newsletter
February 2010

John Kelly is featured in Answering the Call’s Winter 2009-10 newsletter
February 2010

Illinois Super Lawyers publication awards two OBKC&G, Ltd. attorneys
February 2010

Flaherty instructs Fire Officer I Class
February 2010

2010 NIAFPD Annual Conference – Attorney Presentations
February 2010

Elburn Chamber of Commerce honors Brian O’Connor as “2009 Member of the Year”
February 2010

W. Anthony Andrews joins OBKC&G, Ltd.
December 2009

Maureen Anichini Lemon will participate in the 2009 IASB / IASA / IASBO Joint Annual Conference
November 2009

Karl Ottosen will participate in the Chicago-Kent College of Law Conference
November 2009

Robert Britz is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
October 2009

Robert Britz received accreditation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
October 2009

Maureen Anichini Lemon presented at the IAASE Conference
September 2009

Carolyn Welch Clifford is invited to speak at the IFSAP Educational Seminar
September 2009

Eighth Annual OBKC&G, Ltd. School Law Conference
September 2009

Stephen H. DiNolfo featured author for July 2009 Fire Chief Magazine
July 2009

Don Potts returns from active duty in Iraq
June 2009

Carolyn Welch Clifford attended NAPPA Conference
June 2009

OBKC&G, Ltd. attorneys will participate in the IAFPD Annual Conference in Peoria, Illinois on June 25-28, 2009
June 2009

G. Robb Cooper presented at the West 40 Administrators Academy
June 2009

G. Robb Cooper spoke at the Illinois Association of School Business Officials Conference
May 2009

Maureen Anichini Lemon presented at Lorman Seminar
May 2009

Stephen DiNolfo conducted EMS Training Session
March 2009

Ericka J. Thomas prevails in Illinois Supreme Court decision
March 2009

Firm attorneys develop and teach Advanced Trustee Training Sessions
March 2009

Maureen Anichini Lemon presented at IASB Meeting
March 2009

Northern Illinois University invited G. Robb Cooper to teach at seminar
February 2009

G. Robb Cooper presented at the Illinois Computing Educators 2009 Conference
February 2009

G. Robb Cooper conducted Internet Safety Parent Workshop
February 2009

Maureen Anichini Lemon speaks at Autism Seminar
February 2009

G. Robb Cooper spoke at Loyola University School of Law Symposium
February 2009

Karl Ottosen recognized as top Illinois attorney for the fourth consecutive year
January 2009

Karl Ottosen is recognized as a Leading Lawyer for the fourth consecutive year
January 2009

John Kelly volunteers for Camp Restore
January 2009

Shawn P. Flaherty named “Rising Star” for the second consecutive year
January 2009

OBKC&G, Ltd. welcomes law clerk
January 2009

Karl Ottosen spoke at the IGFOA Payroll Seminar
November 2008

Karl Ottosen spoke at the Chicago-Kent College of Law Conference
November 2008

Shawn Flaherty, Brian O’Connor, and David Zafiratos spoke at the IAFPD Administrative Training Session
November 2008

Seventh Annual OBKC&G, Ltd. School Law Conference
September 2008

Donald Potts promoted to Major in the Army Reserve
September 2008

OBKC&G, Ltd. welcomes law clerk
September 2008

Shawn Flaherty spoke at the IGFOA Seminar
July 2008

Bob Britz received Lions Club Life Membership Award
July 2008

OBKC&G, Ltd. attorneys participated in IAFPD Annual Conference held June 19-22, 2008 in Springfield, Illinois
July 2008

Brian J. O’Connor was honored as “Outstanding New Lawyer 2008”
July 2008

Bob Britz is recognized for service to the Kane County Bar Association
June 2008

Donald Potts has been called to active duty in Iraq
May 2008

OBKC&G, Ltd. was a Gold Sponsor at IPPFA Golf Outing
May 2008

Congratulations to David and Amy Zafiratos on the birth of their daughter
May 2008

Karl Ottosen participates in IFSAP Annual Conference
April 2008

OBKC&G, Ltd. welcomes law clerks
April 2008

Brian J. O’Connor spoke at the Lorman Educational Services Seminar
April 2008

Karl Ottosen, Bob Britz, and Brian O’Connor spoke at the IAFPD Administrative Training Session
March 2008

Attorneys speak at the NIAFPD Annual Conference
February 2008

Shawn P. Flaherty named “Rising Star”
January 2008

Karl Ottosen named leading lawyer
January 2008

Karl Ottosen recognized as top Illinois attorney
January 2008

OBKC&G, Ltd. welcomes William R. Thomas as an associate
December 2007

Joseph Miller III named partner with OBKC&G, Ltd.
December 2007

David T. Zafiratos has joined OBKC&G, Ltd. as an associate
December 2007

John Kelly was the featured speaker at the NENA Conference closing session
November 2007

Maureen Anichini Lemon and Matthew R. Roeschley spoke at the 2007 Joint Annual Conference of IASB / IASA / IASBO
November 2007

Tom Gilbert and Shawn Flaherty will speak at IAFPD Fall Workshop
November 2007

Sixth Annual OBKC&G, Ltd. School Law Conference
September 2007

Karl Ottosen and Shawn Flaherty served as feature speakers at Illinois Government Financial Officers Association Revenue Seminar
August 2007

Carolyn Welch Clifford attended NAPPA Conference
July 2007

OBKC&G, Ltd. welcomes law clerks
July 2007

John Kelly was the featured speaker at the NENA Conference closing session
July 2007

OBKC&G, Ltd. attorneys will participate in IAFPD Annual Conference to be held June 21-24, 2007 in Springfield, Illinois
June 2007

Shawn Flaherty and Carolyn Welch Clifford will speak at Illinois Government Financial Officers Association Training Program
April 2007

Shawn Flaherty to speak at Northern Illinois University Law Review Symposium
March 2007

Attorneys speak at the NIAFPD Annual Conference
February 2007

Shawn P. Flaherty co-authors handbook for Illinois fire protection district trustees
February 2007

DiNolfo named shareholder of OBKC&G, Ltd.
January 2007

OBKC&G, Ltd. welcomes law clerks
January 2007