Don’t Be a ‘Wimpy’ LawyerBy Rory T. WeilerFamily Law, April 2024Advice on how to collect fees from uncooperative clients.
Don’t Plan to Win, Plan to Avoid LitigationBy Daniel KeganIntellectual Property, March 2024When contract negotiations seem stuck, it can be helpful to temporarily ignore the differing preferred provisions and reflect on the negotiation process and what might be causing the conflict.
Editor’s NoteBy William J. AnayaEnvironmental and Natural Resources Law, May 2024An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Editor’s NoteBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, April 2024An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Editor’s NoteBy John H. MavilleSenior Lawyers, February 2024The Senior Lawyers Section Council's editor shares a collection of "day brighteners" from Herb Franks.
Editor’s NotesBy Tim O’GormanWorkers’ Compensation Law, April 2024An introduction to the issue from one of the co-editors.
Editor’s RemarksBy Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, February 2024An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Editor’s RemarksBy Cindy G. BuysHuman and Civil Rights, February 2024An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Electronic Notarization Is HereBy Tiffany ThompsonReal Estate Law, March 2024Electronic notarization is now legal in Illinois so long as the notarization is performed by a properly commissioned Illinois electronic notary public.
Emeritus Council of the Illinois Judges AssociationBy Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier, (ret.)Senior Lawyers, February 2024The Emeritus Council of the Illinois Judges Association is a new program designed to help judges who believe they have been subjected to unfair criticism or media coverage.
Employment Law: Important Changes for Employee HandbooksBy Alan M. KaplanBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, March 2024Lawyers representing businesses need to know the latest laws regarding the wording of policies in employee handbooks and policy directives issued by their clients.
EPA Officially Lists Key PFAS as ‘Hazardous Substances’ Under SuperfundBy Matthew A. WalkerEnvironmental and Natural Resources Law, May 2024On April 19, 2024, EPA issued its long-awaited final rule officially listing two key per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act.
Ethics for Business Lawyers CLE Coming in MayBy Jay SchleppenbachBusiness and Securities Law, February 2024Highlights to expect from the Business & Securities Law Section Council's upcoming CLE program on ethics for business lawyers.
European Congress Showcases Innovative Mental Health TreatmentsMental Health Law, March 2024A summary two mental health treatments that captured the attention of medical reporters following the 2023 European College of Neuropsychopharmacology Congress.
‘Every One of Us Can Make a Difference!’By Hon. Michael S. JordanHuman and Civil Rights, February 2024Individually and jointly, the many agencies play a major role in the lives and welfare of all.
FAIR Is the Four-Letter ‘F-Word’ in DivorceBy L. Steven RakowskiFamily Law, April 2024During a divorce, one way to ensure your client is happier with the outcome is to manage expectations and attitudes.
Farm Animal Housing in 2024: Laws, Proposals and ChallengesFood Law, April 2024Updates on the current landscape of food law issues since the U.S. Supreme Court found in favor of California in 2023, allowing Proposal 12 to go into effect as written.
Federal Jurisdiction and the Clean Water Act: Can We Expect Anything From Congress?By William J. AnayaCorporate Law Departments, January 2024With the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Sacket et ux. v. Environmental Protection Agency et al.,it seems that the definition of "waters of the United States" has been resolved—unless, of course, Congress decides to modify the Clean Water Act.
