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‘Finally Free of the Shakman Decrees’ By Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, October 2023 In 1969, one man—Attorney Michael Shakman—made his stand against the Chicago political machine.
1 comment (Most recent October 24, 2023)
Antonin Scalia: From a Child of Immigrants to the United States Supreme Court By Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, June 2023 Whether you love him and his philosophies or not, Justice Scalia, a child of Sicilian immigrants, certainly left his mark and influence in American government.
Be a Pro Bono Volunteer: It’s the Right Thing to Do By Eugenia C. Hunter & Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, February 2023 Senior lawyers, with their many years of experience, are in the perfect position to help meet the need for pro bono legal services.
The United States Supreme Court Stability: A History By Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, February 2023 An analysis of the history of the U.S. Supreme Court.
3 comments (Most recent February 28, 2023)
2021 Annual ARDC Report: A Brief Review By Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, October 2022 A summary of the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission's annual report.
Cameras in the Courtroom – A Review By Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, February 2022 A brief overview of the rules in Illinois regarding cameras in the courtroom.
1 comment (Most recent February 17, 2022)
2020 Annual ARDC Report: A Brief Review By Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, December 2021 Highlights from the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission's annual report.
Thinking About Retiring? Better Know About ‘Tail’ Coverage By Loren Golden & Leonard F. Amari Agricultural Law, November 2021 If you are thinking about retirement and want peace of mind, it is important to pay attention to tail coverage to protect your family and estate.
Thinking About Retiring? Better Know About ‘Tail’ Coverage By Loren Golden & Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, May 2021 If you are thinking about retirement and want peace of mind, it is important to pay attention to tail coverage to protect your family and estate.
Illinois Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption Application Procedures—Updated By Leonard F. Amari Trusts and Estates, January 2021 The Illinois General Assembly amended the Property Tax Code to revise application procedures for the senior citizens homestead exemption. 
Illinois Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption Application Procedures—Updated By Leonard F. Amari Real Estate Law, January 2021 The Illinois General Assembly amended the Property Tax Code to revise application procedures for the senior citizens homestead exemption. 
Illinois Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption Application Procedures—Updated By Leonard F. Amari Elder Law, January 2021 The Illinois General Assembly amended the Property Tax Code to revise application procedures for the senior citizens homestead exemption. 
Tax Increment Financing in Illinois: A Primer By Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, January 2021 Over the last 50 years, tax increment financing has become a tool to aid development and eliminate blight in Illinois.
1 comment (Most recent January 23, 2021)
Illinois Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption Application Procedures—Updated By Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, November 2020 The Illinois General Assembly amended the Property Tax Code to revise application procedures for the senior citizens homestead exemption. 
Benefits, Benefits, Benefits By Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, September 2020 A snapshot of ISBA's member benefits.
Senior Lawyers Promote Mentoring By Richard Thies & Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, December 2019 One way for senior lawyers to "pay it forward" is by mentoring young lawyers.
Significant Changes Coming to the LSAT By Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, December 2019 After lengthy, costly, and complicated litigation in a Michigan federal court, the American Bar Association and the Law School Admission Council have agreed to settle a lawsuit by two visually impaired individuals.
Tangential relationships for the ‘winding down’ attorney: co-counsel, of counsel, referring attorney, tenant, etc. By Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, May 2019 Oftentimes, a lawyer who is ready to quit the practice of law elects to downsize rather than completely shutdown, often entering into an agreement with another firm or lawyer. These relationships, however, create the very real risk of vicarious malpractice liability.
Young lawyer buying out a law practice with a retiring senior partner and the issues related thereto By Leonard F. Amari & Trent West Senior Lawyers, March 2019 A look at the issues any young lawyer must consider before deciding whether to buy out a retiring lawyer's firm.
Illinois adopts the Uniform Bar Examination – What’s this all about? By Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, November 2018 The Illinois Supreme Court recently adopted the Uniform Bar Exam as a main component for bar admission.
Young lawyer buying out a law practice with a retiring senior partner and the issues related thereto By Leonard F. Amari & Trent West Young Lawyers Division, August 2018 A look at the issues any young lawyer must consider before deciding whether to buy out a retiring lawyer's firm.
Hannibal’s Niece: A book review By Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, October 2017 For any lover of fictional mysteries, history or interest in Italiana, Hannibal’s Niece: A Tale of Love, Murder and Deceit in Ancient Rome is a must-read.
Book review: Getting Started as a Real Estate Attorney, by Joseph R. Fortunato By Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, June 2017 This 130-page volume contains “everything-one-could-possibly-want-to-know” about practicing in the real estate transaction field, written by a recognized authority.
1 comment (Most recent June 6, 2017)
Book review: Getting Started as a Real Estate Attorney, by Joseph R. Fortunato By Leonard F. Amari Young Lawyers Division, June 2017 This 130-page volume contains “everything-one-could-possibly-want-to-know” about practicing in the real estate transaction field, written by a recognized authority.
Real estate tax exemptions in Illinois: A primer By Leonard F. Amari & Vesna Marusic Senior Lawyers, June 2017 Understanding the basics of real estate tax exemptions in Illinois.
1 comment (Most recent June 6, 2017)
Remembering Justice Tobias “Toby” Barry By Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, June 2017 Justice Tobias “Toby” Barry, 92, of Ladd, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 4,2017. He was a most respected and esteemed jurist and community leader, and will be greatly missed.
3 comments (Most recent June 8, 2017)
Is there a ‘crisis’ of law schools in America? By Leonard F. Amari Young Lawyers Division, April 2017 Is a true crisis of law schools in America? And if so, to what degree and why?
Is there a ‘crisis’ of law schools in America? By Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, February 2017 This article asks whether there is a true crisis of law schools in America and, if so, to what degree and why.
Cyber Fraud and Cyber Security—What’s this all about? By Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, October 2016 This article deals with the attorney, and therefore his client, whose email address was used to misdirect a wire transfer to or from a client.
Of counsel: What does that mean anyway? By Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, February 2016 Is there an actual, understandable definition of 'of counsel'? If so, what is it?
1 comment (Most recent February 9, 2016)

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