Developer insolvency not required for direct implied warranty of habitability claims against residential buildersBy Raymond M. KrauzeConstruction Law, April 2017The ruling in 1120 Club Condominium Association opens the door to future claims against residential builders/general contractors who are not involved in the sale of residential units nor in contractual privity with the homeowners and eliminates a defense that residential builders/general contractors have often relied upon in defeating implied warranty of habitability claims.
Did your mother ever tell you to wear clean underwear because… ?By Michael J. MaslankaHuman and Civil Rights, April 2017A summary of Mulvania, et al. v. Sheriff of Rock Island County, et al., currently pending in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois.
Dissipation: Thinking outside the boxBy Arnold F. BlockmanFamily Law, June 2017Let’s think outside the box and consider a number of areas where dissipation claims have been successfully asserted beyond the commonly accepted situations.
‘Diversity and inclusion’ in a dynamic worldBy Mohammad IqbalDiversity Leadership Council, June 2017This article presents a brief review of the diversity and inclusion ideology and the barriers and challenges it has faced in the last 60 years.
Diversity Committee updatesBy Julie A. Johnson, Shannon M. Shepherd, & Sharon EisemanDiversity Leadership Council, June 2017The Chairs from several ISBA sections and committees share their group's accomplishments and successes from the past year.
Divorcing a narcissistBy James M. Quigley & Jordan D. RosenbergFamily Law, April 2017With greater knowledge into the mind of a narcissistic personality, you will have a better chance of mitigating the stress caused by irrational and abusive behavior.
Do corporations need an attorney in administrative review hearings?By Hon. Alfred M. Swanson, Jr. (Ret.)Bench and Bar, March 2017The Supreme Court, in Stone Street Partners, LLC, v. The City of Chicago Department of Administrative Hearings, specifically declined to decide whether a corporation must be represented at an administrative hearing by a licensed attorney.
Do good fences make good neighbors?By Joel L. ChupackReal Estate Law, February 2017What does a good neighbor do if they want a fence, but there is a recorded restriction that states “NO FENCE OF ANY KIND SHALL BE COMMENCED, ERECTED OR MAINTAINED IN SAID SUBDIVISION ON ANY RESIDENTIAL LOT”?
Does Holocker v. IWCC take down Interstate Scaffolding?By Richard D. HanniganWorkers’ Compensation Law, September 2017The answer is that Holocker helps to clarify Interstate Scaffolding. The respondent’s attorney should use this case as a textbook outline on how to defeat a claim for temporary total disability benefits when the employee has been terminated by his employer prior to reaching maximum medical improvement.
Does our rule for publication violate due process?By Hon. Andrea M. Schleifer & Ashley SteadFamily Law, August 2017In the current world of shrinking print media, it is not likely that an average respondent would learn about a case from a publication. Isn’t it time to modify the rule allowing for publication?
DOL fiduciary rule takes effect June 9By Mark A. SpognardiCorporate Law Departments, June 2017Important provisions of the Department of Labor’s ERISA Fiduciary Rule take effect TODAY!
DOL issues final disability claim procedures rules: Employers must actBy Steve Flores & Marissa SimsEmployee Benefits, June 2017Employers who sponsor employee benefit plans that provide disability benefits will need to revisit policies and procedures, plan documents, summary plan descriptions and claim-related notices in light of final regulations that apply to claims for disability benefits made on or after January 1, 2018.
Domestic Relations Division consolidationBy Hon. Grace G. Dickler & Catherine RyanFamily Law, March 2017The merger of the Dissolution and Parentage Court is arguably the most substantial procedural change to take place in the history of the Domestic Relations Division at the Daley Center.
Double deduction for prepaid farm expensesBy Paul A. MeintsTrusts and Estates, January 2017The United States Tax Court issued its opinion on December 8, 2016 in the case of Estate of Steve K. Backemeyer v. Commissioner.
Dramatic and wide-ranging changes in the Chicago employment landscapeBy Mason ColeLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, February 2017A recent Department of Labor restriction provides all litigators and legal professionals a reason to review employment manuals with a fine-tooth comb.
Drones, federal and Illinois law, surveillance and the Fourth Amendment –Ad coelom et ad inferos?By Elizabeth AustermuehleReal Estate Law, April 2017This article examines the intersection of property owners’ rights and drone operators’ rights, and highlights some of the wide ranging societal repercussions that may result from increased commercial and governmental drone usage in the coming years.
E-filing update ahead of the Jan. 1 deadline for civil casesBy Christopher BonjeanBench and Bar, December 2017For many court users, e-filing is already here. The transition began in July 2016 and now boasts over 22,000 registered users and averages around 5,000 e-filings every business day.
Editor’s columnBy Hon. Edward Schoenbaum, (Ret.)Bench and Bar, December 2017A message from the editor, retired Administrative Law Judge Edward Schoenbaum.
Editor’s columnBy Edward Schoenbaum, Jr. (Ret.)Bench and Bar, September 2017An introduction from Editor Ed Schoenbaum.
Editor’s columnBy Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum, (Ret.)Bench and Bar, August 2017A message from Newsletter co-editor Ed Schoenbaum.
