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Articles From 2024

The First-to-Breach Doctrine and Its Exception By Howard W. Feldman Construction Law, April 2024 In June 2023, the Illinois Supreme Court rendered a decision in PML Development, LLC v. The Village of Hawthorne Woods, which clarified the law when there are cross contractual defaults and continued performance.
Five Reasons Why You Should Support the Illinois Bar Foundation By Laura Castagna Women and the Law, May 2024 Becoming and Illinois Bar Foundation Champion will help to ensure sustainable long-term funding for access to justice and Lawyers Care programs throughout the state.  
The Flinn Report Food Law, April 2024 The Flinn Report is a weekly summary of regulatory actions of state agencies published in the Illinois Register and action taken by the Illinois General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Administrative Rules.
The Flinn Report Food Law, February 2024 The Flinn Report is a weekly summary of regulatory actions of state agencies published in the Illinois Register and action taken by the Illinois General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Administrative Rules.
The Flinn Report Food Law, January 2024 The Flinn Report is a weekly summary of regulatory actions of state agencies published in the Illinois Register and action taken by the Illinois General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Administrative Rules.
Flinn Report Summary – April 5, 2024 (Issue 14) Through April 26, 2024 (Issue 17) By Amina Saeed Trusts and Estates, May 2024 A summary of regulatory decisions of Illinois agencies reported in the Flinn Report that are related to trust and estate practices.
Flinn Report Summary – February 9, 2024 (Issue 6) Through March 1, 2024 (Issue 9) By Amina Saeed Trusts and Estates, March 2024 A summary of regulatory decisions of Illinois agencies reported in the Flinn Report that are related to trust and estate practices.
Flinn Report Summary – January 12, 2024 (Issue 2) - February 2, 2024 (Issue 5) By Amina Saeed Trusts and Estates, February 2024 A summary of regulatory decisions of Illinois agencies reported in the Flinn Report that are related to trust and estate practices.
Flinn Report Summary – March 8, 2024 (Issue 10) Through March 29, 2024 (Issue 13) By Amina Saeed Trusts and Estates, April 2024 A summary of regulatory decisions of Illinois agencies reported in the Flinn Report that are related to trust and estate practices.
Flinn Report Summary: November 3, 2023 – January 5, 2024 By Amina Saeed Trusts and Estates, January 2024 A summary of regulatory decisions of Illinois agencies reported in the Flinn Report that are related to trust and estate practices.
Food & Farming Media Network Food Law, May 2024 How to become a member of the Food & Farming Media Network.
Food and Ag Issues Update By Lynne R. Ostfeld Agricultural Law, January 2024 Summaries of the food law presentations delivered by attorneys at the Congress of the Union International des Avocats in Rome.
Food and Our Laboratories of Democracy By A. Bryan Endres & Jessica L. Guarino Corporate Law Departments, January 2024 One of the more recent state food regulatory developments is California Assembly Bill 418. Effective January 1, 2027, California will prohibit individuals or entities from engaging in the manufacturing, selling, delivering, distributing, holding, or offering for sale of a food product for human consumption in commerce if it contains brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, or red dye 3 (erythrosine).
From Overwhelm to Order: A Journey in Navigating the Business of Law By Robert J. Hills Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, May 2024 Tips and tricks for going from overwhelm to order in the practice of law.
Future Live CLE and Previously Recorded CLE on Trusts and Estates Topics Trusts and Estates, May 2024 Mark your calendars for upcoming live CLE events sponsored by the Trusts & Estates Section Council.
Future Live CLE and Previously Recorded CLE on Trusts and Estates Topics Trusts and Estates, April 2024 Mark your calendars for upcoming live CLE events sponsored by the Trusts & Estates Section Council.
Future Live CLE and Previously Recorded CLE on Trusts and Estates Topics Trusts and Estates, March 2024 Mark your calendars for upcoming live CLE events sponsored by the Trusts & Estates Section Council.
Future Live CLE and Previously Recorded CLE on Trusts and Estates Topics Trusts and Estates, February 2024 Mark your calendars for upcoming live CLE events sponsored by the Trusts & Estates Section Council.
Future Live CLE and Previously Recorded CLE on Trusts and Estates Topics Trusts and Estates, January 2024 Mark your calendars for upcoming live CLE events sponsored by the Trusts & Estates Section Council.
Getting the Most Out of Your ISBA Membership By Joe Souligne Young Lawyers Division, February 2024 An overview of ISBA benefits to ensure you are making the most of your membership.
Getting to the Heart of the Matter: The Role of Mediation in Divorce By Marie Sarantakis Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2024 Divorce is an area especially well-suited to mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution such as collaborative law. 
Going Green: Cannabis Lounges and the Implications for Food Regulators By Gloria Lewis Food Law, March 2024 As cannabis lounges become increasingly prevalent in Illinois, the convergence of restaurant, cannabis, and burgeoning lounge industries present a regulatory challenge. The current licensing and inspection processes may not adequately address the complexities of these hybridized business models. Consequently, there is a pressing need to either adapt existing regulatory frameworks or establish a new licensing schema to effectively govern these diverse industries. This article explores the regulatory implications and proposes strategies to ensure comprehensive oversight in this evolving landscape. 
The H-1B Visa and the Employment Based Green Card: Explaining the Difference By Mohammad Syed International and Immigration Law, April 2024 The H-1B non-immigrant visa and employment-based green card are two similar but distinct pathways for foreign nationals to enter and legally work in the United States.
HHS’s CARES Act Final Rule Better Aligns Part 2 Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Confidentiality Regulations With HIPAA By Jennifer S. Geetter, Daniel F. Gottlieb, Alya Sulaiman, Li Wang, Edward G. Zacharias, & Kyle E. Hafkey Corporate Law Departments, April 2024 On February 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration jointly issued a final rule to amend the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records regulations under 42 C.F.R. Part 2.
HHS’s CARES Act Final Rule Better Aligns Part 2 Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Confidentiality Regulations With HIPAA By Jennifer S. Geetter, Daniel F. Gottlieb, Alya Sulaiman, Li Wang, Edward G. Zacharias, & Kyle E. Hafkey Employee Benefits, April 2024 On February 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration jointly issued a final rule to amend the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records regulations under 42 C.F.R. Part 2.
Holding the Elevator By Judge Chloé G. Pedersen Women and the Law, May 2024 As the legitimacy and relevance of the U.S. Supreme Court is readily questioned, it is important for us as members of the legal profession to make clear our unwavering support for the rule of law and make clear our duty to uphold the U.S. Constitution.
Hollywood Comes to Livingston County By Judge Donald Bernardi, (ret.) Senior Lawyers, February 2024 In 1983, Grandview USA was filmed in part at the courthouse in Pontiac, Illinois.
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How Child Protection Services Is Failing to Protect Children Exposed to Domestic Violence: An Examination of the Domestic Violence Safety Threat Criteria in Child Welfare By Amber M. Alexander Child Law, April 2024 The documented long lasting effects of witnessing domestic violence as a child underscores the urgent need for comprehensive support and prevention measures to break the cycle of violence and protect vulnerable children.
How DCFS Appeals Can Give Law Students Valuable Litigation Experience By Joe Lehman Administrative Law, April 2024 The rules of the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services allow non-lawyers to appear before administrative law judges. Law students and firms that employ them should capitalize on this allowance to give law students valuable litigation experience. 
How DCFS Appeals Can Give Law Students Valuable Litigation Experience By Joe Lehman Family Law, March 2024 The rules of the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services allow non-lawyers to appear before administrative law judges. Law students and firms that employ them should capitalize on this allowance to give law students valuable litigation experience.