Something to Think About by Christian G. Spesia Most municipal attorneys are familiar with the general rule that estoppel against public entities is not favored and found only in rare circumstances. County of Cook v. Patka, 405 N.E.2d 1376 (1st Dist. 1980). This rule, like most, comes with an exception and Illinois Courts have set forth a two prong test that must be satisfied in order for estoppel to apply against public entities. First, the ... Read More
Spesia & Taylor Guides Municipal Client in Purchase of Commercial Property for Redevelopment
The attorneys at Spesia & Taylor assisted a Municipal client in the acquisition of multiple commercial properties for a commercial redevelopment project near a METRA train station. Using their expertise in Municipal Law and in Commercial Real Estate, Partner Chris Spesia and Senior Associate Gabe Orenic handled all aspects of the acquisitions, including the ordinances authorizing the purchases, the negotiation of favorable contract terms and ... Read More
Spesia & Taylor Assists Local Municipalities on the Complicated Road Towards Public Record Digitalization
As the world progresses further and further down the golden road of digitalization, current infrastructure will become less and less able to keep up. This is why the Attorneys at Spesia & Taylor are working with local municipalities to help them get on the fast track towards full digitalization of public record keeping. The laws and regulations governing the digitalization process and the following management are complicated and strict, but ... Read More
Spesia & Taylor Helps Local Municipalities Amend Smoke Free Policies and Zoning Ordinances to Shield Children from Alternative Nicotine and Vapor Products
In response to policy statements from the Center for Disease Control, the World Health Organization, and from State Attorneys General across the country, local municipalities determined that alternative nicotine and vapor products pose a threat to the general health and welfare that is especially attractive to children and that encourages children to use tobacco in the future. In an effort to curb the spread and effect of these dangerous ... Read More
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