ISBA President Paula H. Holderman and CBA President J. Timothy Eaton wrote the letter to the editor (below) that appeared in today's Chicago Sun-Times. The letter is in response to a column by Neil Steinberg titled "Preckwinkle, Dart say bond court delays cost taxpayers $80 million a year"
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August 9, 2013 |
Practice News
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August 9, 2013 |
CLE
Do you represent hospitals, physicians, practice groups, or clinics? Are you an insurance attorney or government counsel working in the health law/regulation arena? Do you represent businesses that work within the health care industry? Then you won’t want to miss this informative half-day seminar in Chicago (or via live webcast) on Thursday, September 19th that’s designed to assist you in responding to the government’s health care investigations! Attorneys with intermediate practice skills who attend this seminar will better understand: the regulatory, insurance, and law enforcement agencies that investigate health care providers; the methods for gathering and deploying large volumes of health and business records in response to government investigations; the strategies for counseling clients through a grand jury or administrative subpoena; and the implications of the Illinois Medicaid program on government investigations in health care affecting Illinois practitioners.
The program is presented by the ISBA Health Care Law Section and qualifies for 4.0 hours MCLE credit.
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August 8, 2013 |
People
William E. Good died unexpectedly in Scottsdale, Arizona, on July 17. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 16, 1930 to James and Marion Good.
His formative years were spent in Downers Grove, Illinois, with his brothers Bob, Tom and Ralph and his little sister Sarah. He engaged in the normal adventures of a young man growing up in the '30s and '40s and when he came of age, he served his country as a Military Policeman (MP) and in the Judge Advocate Division in Okinawa, Japan.
He matriculated at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, earning his undergraduate and law degrees and meeting his future bride of 58 years, Marlene (nee McGrath).
His law career was robust and varied. During his corporate law career he represented American Home Products, Ekco Products, and later served as General Counsel for Brach Candy in Chicago. Additionally, he spent 20 years serving the citizens of Arizona as an administrative law judge.
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August 2, 2013 |
People
Schwartz Wolf & Bernstein LLP, with offices in Buffalo Grove is pleased to announce that Joshua S. Schwartz, a former Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney, has joined the firm. He will concentrate his practice in the area of criminal law.
Joshua can be reached at Schwartz Wolf & Bernstein LLP, 314 N. McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089, Telephone: 847.459.4999 Facsimile: 847.459.1999
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August 2, 2013 |
Events
The ISBA Young Lawyers Division will host a Day at the Races Networking and Social Event on Saturday, Sept. 7 from noon-6 p.m. at Arlington Park Racecourse. Tickets will be available for pick up at 11:15 AM on race day at the will call window, Grandstand Entrance (east side off of Wilke Road entrance).
Where: Picnic Tables/Park Area, East Side. ISBA will be at Picnic Tables located by the Rail.
Cost: $8.50 per person. General Admission cost includes admission to the park, a daily racing guide, and a Fabulous Day of Thoroughbred racing! Lunch is not included. Admission is $2 for everyone between the ages of 4 and 17. Admission for children under the age of 4 is complimentary.
Register online at: www.isba.org/sections/younglawyersdivision/dayattheraces
Deadline to register is Tuesday, September 3, 2013.
For information on permitted and prohibited items in the park, please visit: www.arlingtonpark.com/plan-your-visit/general-information/park-policies
Questions: Please email Lynne Davis, ldavis@isba.org or Rachel McDermott, rmcdermott@isba.org
We hope to see you there!
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August 1, 2013 |
People
Sullivan Taylor & Gumina, P.C., a law firm of experienced Wheaton divorce lawyers, is pleased to announce recent additions to their staff and an award highlighting superior service.
The law office welcomes Anthony Vechiola as an associate attorney. Anthony concentrates his practice in the area of family law, particularly dissolution of marriage, child custody and visitation disputes, paternity matters, child support, maintenance, property allocation, and orders of protection.
Before Anthony joined the law firm as an attorney, he was a paralegal in the Sullivan Taylor & Gumina, P.C. office for seven years. He was admitted to the Illinois State Bar in 2012 after graduating from John Marshall Law School. Anthony is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the DuPage County Bar Association.
He has experience volunteering at the Cook County Domestic Violence Legal Clinic as a Supreme Court Rule 711 law clerk and at the John Marshall Law School Voluntary Income Tax Assistance Clinic.
Attorney Elliot Heidelberger has also been added to the law firm, as senior counsel. He focuses his practice on family law, divorce, child custody, support, visitation, and related matters. Elliot has been honored with Leading Lawyers Network and Super Lawyers memberships, both for Family Law, and maintains a 10.0 Avvo rating.
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July 30, 2013 |
People
Loeb & Loeb LLP has added two Chicago lawyers to the firm’s partnership. Nathan Hole and Seth Rose in the firm’s Chicago office have been promoted to partner.
“Each of these attorneys has demonstrated leadership and excellence in their practice areas, while making significant contributions to our clients and to the success of the firm,” said Loeb & Loeb Chairman Michael Beck. “We are pleased to welcome them into the firm’s partnership.”
The following is brief biographical information about each of the firm’s new partners:
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July 30, 2013 |
ISBA News
ISBA President Paula H. Holderman met with a delegation of Chinese lawyers on Monday at the Chicago Regional Office. Appellate Justice Jesse Reyes, a member of the ISBA Bench and Bar Section Council, was also on hand for the meeting. Representing the Chinese delegation were Linda Yang and Minglei Wu of the Beijing Bar Association.
The group discussed differences in the American and Chinese legal systems and similarities among bar associations in the different countries. One noted recent change in the Chinese legal system is that judges are now required to have passed the bar exam. The judicial system previously consisted mostly of retired military officers.
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July 25, 2013 |
People
Linscott R. Hanson, 75, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Michigan City, IN. He was born Oct. 4, 1937 in Evanston, IL, was a former resident of Glenview, Mundelein and Barrington, living in Green Oaks for the past 16 years.
Lin was a graduate of the University of Michigan, both undergraduate and law school (l96l). He was a senior partner with the firm DiMonte & Lizak, LLC in Park Ridge and practiced in the areas of corporate law and estate planning for over 50 years. Lin was one of the drafters of both the Business Corporation Act and Limited Liability Act. He was a 20 year member and past chairman of the Secretary of State’s Business Laws Advisory Committee. He chaired the Committee on Shareholders Alternative Remedies and the Illinois State Bar Association Section on Business Advice and Financial Planning.
Lin had published books on corporation law and limited liability companies, and was a frequent lecturer and author on family owned businesses, estate planning and related topics. He co-authored the IL Corporation System, the IL Limited Liability System, the IL Forms System and penned the law, Pet Trusts in IL. He was a member of the Glenview New Church, and was a proud brother and member of Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity “DKE” and past president and board member of the International Rampant Lion Foundation.
Surviving are his wife Mary Cate Hanson and their son Linscott II, “Scott” Hanson.3 comments (Most recent July 28, 2013) -
July 23, 2013 |
ISBA News | Events
The 2013 ISBA Solo & Small Firm Conference will be held on Oct. 3-5 at the Westin Northwest Chicago in Itasca. Earn up to 16.5 hours of MCLE credit, including all 6 hours of required PMCLE credit.
Register by Sept. 6 at www.isba.org/soloconference to receive the Early Bird discount.
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