Because small business owners turn to you for advice when the family business fails, it is important that you understand the basics of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy with a small business debtor. Join us for a full-day seminar in Chicago on October 19th
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October 11, 2012 |
CLE
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October 11, 2012 |
Practice News
The Illinois Supreme Court announced Thursday the appointment of John B. Simon to the Illinois Appellate Court. Mr. Simon is a well known attorney with the Chicago firm of Jenner & Block and has a long record of public service. He is a former U.S. Assistant Attorney, former member of the Illinois Racing Board and has broad corporate and litigation experience with Jenner & Block. He will serve as the co-chair of the Illinois Bar Foundation's Gala on Oct. 19.
Mr. Simon will fill the vacancy created by the death of Appellate Justice Michael J. Murphy who passed away Oct. 1.
Supreme Court Justice Charles E. Freeman recommended the appointment of Mr. Simon to the Supreme Court and will administer the judicial oath of office to Mr. Simon on November 1. The appointment will terminate December 1, 2014 when the position will be filled by the November 2014 General Election.
"It's an honor to have been appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court as a justice of the Illinois Appellate Court to succeed the late Justice Michael J. Murphy," said Mr. Simon. "He was a respected jurist who is greatly admired by me and all who knew him.
"I thank the Supreme Court for the confidence they have placed in me and I am humbled by the honor."
Mr. Simon is the son of the late Justice Seymour F. Simon, who served as a Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court for eight years and as an Appellate Justice for six years.
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October 10, 2012 |
CLE
Does your client (or potential client) have a company logo, a jingle, an industrial design, an invention, or a patent? Does their company have a trade secret that needs to be guarded? Do they draft architectural design, write novels, develop music, or create artwork? If so, then you won’t want to miss this opportunity to get the information you need to advise and protect your clients on important intellectual property issues!
Join us in Chicago on October 17th for this basic overview of several intellectual property areas, including copyright, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets. Topics include: common intellectual property issues; recent developments and political changes to the intellectual property law arena; the benefits of trademark registration; sending or receiving cease-and-desist letters; patent concerns in business transaction and patent litigation; managing confidential disclosures; eavesdropping and privacy laws; how the Internet has changed intellectual property; and the ethical considerations in intellectual property cases. The program is presented by the ISBA Intellectual Property Section and qualifies for 6.25 MCLE hours, including 0.50 Professional Responsibility MCLE credit (subject to approval).
Can’t attend the live program in Chicago? Then join us via web! This program will broadcast live over the Internet so that attorneys can attend remotely.
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October 10, 2012 |
People
Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of Howard L. Huntington to its litigation team. Howard has over 13 years of experience focusing his practice on business torts, commercial litigation, construction, product liability, public entity, civil rights and transportation litigation. He has successfully represented corporations, banks and municipalities in a wide variety of civil litigation. Prior to joining our litigation team, Howard was a partner at Williams Montgomery & John, Ltd., where his work included defending the insureds of several major insurance carriers. He is "AV Preeminent" peer review rated by Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest peer recognition for ethical standards and legal ability. Howard was selected by the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin as one of the 40 Illinois Attorneys Under 40 to Watch in 2012.
Howard has defended numerous construction contractors and subcontractors in catastrophic injury and wrongful death suits. He also has defended high-stakes injury and wrongful death claims brought against trucking and motor freight companies. In the employment area, Howard has defended municipalities and public entities in Title VII discrimination cases, Section 1983 public employee cases, employment contract and other matters. -
October 10, 2012 |
People
Querrey & Harrow is pleased to announce the return of Nicholas Johnson, who will practice in its Waukegan office. Mr. Johnson focuses his practice on litigation, construction law, and contract issues.
Mr. Johnson received his BA degree from the University of Wisconsin in 2000, and his JD degree, magna cum laude, from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2005. He is admitted to practice in both Illinois and Wisconsin, and is a member of the federal trial bar.
Mr. Johnson is a member of the Illinois Bar Association, the Wisconsin Bar Association, the Lake County Bar Association, the McHenry County Bar Association, the Defense Research Institute, and the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel. Mr. Johnson also sits on the Zoning and Building Commission for the Village of Antioch, where he resides with his family
Querrey & Harrow is a full service law firm serving the Chicago metropolitan region, including Northwest Indiana.
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October 8, 2012 |
People
Etha "Bea" Fox, 98, died of complications from pneumonia on Sept. 8 at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago.
Fox was a retired Captain of the U.S. Coast Guard, and beloved daughter of the late Dr. Nathan l. Fox and Mary (nee Diamond). She practiced before the US Court of Appeals, Law and Business Administration Division. Bea was a life trustee of Chicago Sinai Congregation, founder and secretary of Emeritus Woman's Bar Association, Chicago Chapter. Member of Illinois State Bar Association and American Bar Association. Member of National Council for Jewish Women.
Interment at Rosehill Cemetery. Memorials to Spertus Center, 610 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60605 or Jewish War Veterans. For info: Piser Funeral Services, 847-679-4740.
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October 8, 2012 |
ISBA News | Practice News
The Illinois State Bar Association's Special Committee on Law School Debt, formed by President John E. Thies, will hold five open hearings throughout the state. ISBA members are encouraged to attend these meetings to discuss how increasing law school debt is impacting the delivery of legal services.
The Committee is particularly interested in hearing about the impact of law school debt in the following situations:
- Recruitment and retention of new lawyers in small- and medium-size firms
- Decisions by lawyers to open practices in small communities
- Recruitment and retention of new lawyers working for legal aid organizations
- Financial ability of new lawyers to open solo practices (and possible liability and ethical consequences resulting there from);
- Availability of lawyers being willing to perform pro bono services;
- Opportunity for new lawyers to advance from entry level positions in the profession.
Hearing Schedule
The hearings will held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the following locations:
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October 5, 2012 |
People
First District Appellate Justice Michael James Murphy, 71, passed away on Monday, Oct. 1 of an unspecified caused.
Murphy became a Cook County associate judge in 1985. He was elected a circuit judge in 1992 and elected to the 1st District Appellate Court in 2006.
He was the beloved husband of Mary Ellen, nee Lowrey; loving father of Courtney (Derek) Eovaldi, Nora Lowrey Murphy, and the late Tracy (Trey) Ish. Son of the late Arthur Joseph and Eileen, nee Kelly. Brother of Arthur (Audrey), Mary (Charles) Erickson, Hon. Patrick (Susan), Eileen (Hon. David) Donnersberger, John, Thomas (Margaret) and the late Rev. Joseph Murphy. Fond uncle of Arthur III, Ann, Joann, Kim, Jeannie, Maureen, Matthew, Joe, Mary Eileen, Mark, Justin, Jacob, Molly, Madeline, Clare, Tom, Katie, and Kevin. Cherished grandfather of Albie, Michael, and Katie Ish; Joey, Luke, and Ella Eovaldi. Great-Uncle to many. He was truly loved and will be dearly missed.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Sacred Heart Monastery, P.O. Box 900, Hales Corners, WI 53130 would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday, October 4 from 3 to 9 p.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave, Chicago. All are welcome to meet at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State St., Chicago for visitation Friday morning from 9 a.m. until time of Mass at 10 a.m. Interment private. Info 773-736-3833 or visit Justice Murphy's memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com
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October 5, 2012 |
Practice News
Chief Judge James F. Holderman announced today that the U.S. District Court Clerk’s Office has applications for the position of United States Magistrate Judge available online.
The Court expects, subject to Judicial Conference and Circuit Council approval, that one vacancy will exist for the position of United States Magistrate Judge later this year, following the retirement of Magistrate Judge P. Michael Mahoney in December 2012. Chief Judge Holderman intends to appoint a Merit Selection Panel that will screen the candidates and make recommendations to the district judges in January of 2013. This is a full-time position with an eight-year term of office and a duty station at the Stanley J. Roszkowski Courthouse in Rockford. The current salary for this position is $160,080.
The duties of the position of a United States magistrate judge include conducting most preliminary proceedings in federal criminal cases, the trial and disposition of federal misdemeanor cases as well as civil cases upon consent of the litigants, conducting various civil pretrial matters, such as settlement conferences and other proceedings on reference from the district judges of the Court.
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October 4, 2012 |
People | Practice News
ISBA Past President Leonard Amari met with Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia at the dedication of John Marshall Law School's Goldberg Courtroom. Scalia praised the late Justice Arthur Goldberg as one of the most prominent labor attorney's in the nation's history.
Amari, the managing partner of Amari & Locallo, serves as the President of John Marshall's Board of Trustees.