Articles From 2024

Navigating Parenting Time Restrictions Under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act By Agnes Zielinski Olechno Family Law, January 2024 Parenting time restrictions under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act serve as a crucial mechanism to ensure a child's safety and well-being in contentious family law cases.
Navigating the Sale of a Marital Residence During the Pendency of a Case By Rebecca Berlin-Melzer Family Law, February 2024 Understanding the various legal options for handling marital property in divorce under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act will help lawyers give clients quality, comprehensive advice.
The Negotiation Process a Government Entity Must Follow in Seeking to Acquire Private Property for Use in a Construction Project for the Benefit of the Public By Sharon Eiseman Real Estate Law, January 2024 In the typical situation where a state agency is seeking to acquire all or part of a piece of real estate that is privately owned, a negotiation process must be followed in keeping with a statutory mandate found in the Illinois Compiled Statutes.
Networking Tips and Tricks By Judith Conway Young Lawyers Division, March 2024 A mentor's tips to get the most out of networking events.
Never Say ‘Hold, Please’: Choosing the Right Live Remote Receptionist for Your Law Firm By Jennifer M. Danish Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, April 2024 A live remote receptionist service may be your virtual lifeline, ensuring every call is answered promptly and professionally.
Never Say ‘Hold, Please’: Choosing the Right Live Remote Receptionist for Your Law Firm By Jennifer M. Danish Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, January 2024 A live remote receptionist service may be your virtual lifeline, ensuring every call is answered promptly and professionally.
New Changes to the Illinois Radon Gas Awareness Act By Nicky Sonntag Environmental and Natural Resources Law, February 2024 The Illinois Radon Act will be substantially revised effective as of January 1, 2024, imposing additional obligations on landlords and providing additional rights to tenants.
New Law Ensures That Children Can Only Be Prosecuted With Violations of Illinois Law for Actions Committed in Illinois By Scott F. Main Child Law, January 2024 The Illinois Supreme Court concluded in In re Kelan W. that the plain language of the Juvenile Court Act permitted charging a kid with violating any state or federal law and that it did not matter where the act occurred.
New Law Supports Recovery for Youth Trafficking Survivors By Tayler Matthews Human and Civil Rights, May 2024 A new law, Public Act 103-0191, follows federal sentencing reform efforts to amend the unfair sentencing practices that impact criminalized youth trafficking survivors.
New Law Supports Recovery for Youth Trafficking Survivors By Tayler Matthews Child Law, January 2024 A new law, Public Act 103-0191, follows federal sentencing reform efforts to amend the unfair sentencing practices that impact criminalized youth trafficking survivors.
New Year’s Resolutions By Christine Hunt Energy, Utilities, Telecommunications, and Transportation, February 2024 Ten professional resolutions for the new year.
New Year’s Resolutions By Christine Hunt Young Lawyers Division, January 2024 Ten professional resolutions for the new year.
New York Governor Vetoes Bill Banning Non-Compete Agreements By Jonathan A. Wexler Corporate Law Departments, February 2024 New York’s Governor Hochul vetoed Senate Bill S3100A, which would have prohibited all non-competition agreements in the state. If passed, New York would have joined a growing number of states to pass laws barring such agreements.
NLRB and OSHA Announce Partnership Over Worker Safety Protections By Heather L. MacDougall, Kaiser H. Chowdhry, David R. Broderdorf, John F. Ring, Michael K. Taylor, & Megan L. Lipsky Labor and Employment Law, February 2024 The National Labor Relations Board and Occupational Safety and Health Administration executed a memorandum of understanding regarding a partnership designed to strengthen their efforts to protect workers who either speak out about health and safety working conditions or engage in potential protected activity that triggers anti-discrimination and/or whistleblower protection under both federal labor law and health and safety laws.
NLRB Announces Most Expansive Definition of Joint Employment Yet, With Potential Significant Implications for Franchisors, Staffing Agencies and More By Caroline Burnett, JT Charron, William F. Dugan, Kimberly Franko, Autumn Sharp, & Will Woods Intellectual Property, March 2024 An overview of the new standard for "joint employer" status.
Note From The Chair By Tony DelGiorno Elder Law, May 2024 A note from the outgoing chair.
Notes From the Chair By Ethel Spyratos International and Immigration Law, April 2024 Highlights of some of the International and Immigration Law Section Council's work during the 2023-24 bar year.
Notes From the Chair By Ethel Spyratos International and Immigration Law, February 2024 Highlights of some of the International and Immigration Law Section Council's past and upcoming work.
Notice to Landlords of Dwelling Units Real Estate Law, January 2024 Per P.A. 103-0298, landlords must provide prospective tenants with specific information about radon.
The Odyssey by Homer and the Rescission of Contract: An Analysis of Zahdan v. Frontline Business Enterprise, Inc. By Donald Hyun Kiolbassa & Emily Holmes Real Estate Law, May 2024 In Zahdan v. Frontline Business Enterprise, Inc., the parties entered into a real estate contract for a gas station conditioned upon a second contract, which the defendant did not honor.
Office of Oil and Gas Resource Management Report of February 2024 Mineral Law, March 2024 A summary of the February Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management report.
Order of Protection Against Transphobic Parent Upheld By Peter Sullivan Family Law, April 2024 In its recent opinion in In re A.A. v. Nita A., the appellate court addressed the issue of transphobia within the family and cleared a path for the issuance of orders of protection against a family member who harasses a transgender child for being transgender.
Outline of the Administrative Appeal Process for a Department of Children and Family Services Administrative Appeal By Lori G. Levin Child Law, April 2024 The Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act authorizes the Department of Children and Family Services to take actions to protect the health, safety, and best interests of children where they are vulnerable to abuse and neglect.
The Pandemic’s Indelible Mark By Hon. Jasmine V. Hernandez, Mackenzie Ryndak, & Hon. E. Kenneth Wright, Jr. Bench and Bar, February 2024 Judges and attorneys in the academic sector share how the pandemic has impacted their work.
The Pandemic’s Indelible Mark By Hon. Jasmine V. Hernandez, Mackenzie Ryndak, & Hon. E. Kenneth Wright, Jr. Tort Law, January 2024 Judges and attorneys in the academic sector share how the pandemic has impacted their work.
Partial Lien Waiver Dilemma By Mark B. Grzymala Construction Law, April 2024 An overview of the issues that can arise when a contractor or subcontractor provides a partial lien waiver.
The Partner Abuse Intervention Program: An Important but Underused Tool By Tanya Witt Family Law, February 2024 A look at the distinctions between anger management and the Partner Abuse Intervention Program.
PFAS Activity Reaches a Boil in April 2024 By Eric Berry Environmental and Natural Resources Law, May 2024 A summary of the three major April 2024 developments from the U.S. EPA regarding PFAS.
Practice Tip Real Estate Law, February 2024 A property tax tip to share with your clients.
Private Health Insurance: Rollout of Independent Dispute Resolution Process for Out-Of-Network Claims Has Been Challenging Health Care Law, March 2024 In December 2020, the No Surprises Act was signed into law, calling for a federal independent dispute resolution process to address "surprise bills" and for the Government Accountability Office to examine the process.