A look at the impact of COVID-19 on office building vacancy in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.
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By Thomas BattistaState and Local Taxation, September 2021
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Illinois Bar Journal Illinois Law Update,
September
2021
The secretary of state amended portions of the Business Corporation Act, General Not For Profit Corporations Act, Uniform Limited Partnership Act (2001), and Limited Liability Company Act. These amendments replace emergency amendments implemented in January and February of 2021.
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Illinois Bar Journal Illinois Law Update,
September
2021
The Department of Employment Security adopted a new section to Claims, Adjudication, Appeals, and Hearings to replace the emergency rules adopted in February 2021.
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By George BellasElder Law, August 2021
Technology has allowed lawyers to adhere to the requirements of social distancing during COVID, but has also presented the profession with new challenges.
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Illinois Bar Journal Illinois Law Update,
August
2021
The Illinois General Assembly enacted Public Act 102-0005 to administer receipt of federal financial aid relief to eligible residential landlords and tenants amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Illinois Bar Journal Illinois Law Update,
August
2021
On May 21, 2021, the Third District of the Illinois Appellate Court affirmed in part a trial court’s dismissal of a lawsuit challenging Gov. Pritzker’s executive orders during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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By Karen ErgerIllinois Bar Journal Column, August 2021
Wiping the slate clean and making things right with those to whom we’ve done wrong.
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By Stanley R. Kaminski, Lauren A. FerranteState and Local Taxation, July 2021
As a result of state tax burdens due to the pandemic, it is becoming increasingly common for people now facing higher state taxes on their earnings, profits, and gains—and benefiting from the ability to remotely work from home—to look to permanently move to no- or low-tax states to avoid state taxation.
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By George BellasCivil Practice and Procedure, July 2021
Technology has allowed lawyers to adhere to the requirements of social distancing during COVID, but has also presented the profession with new challenges.
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By Terry A. MuellerIllinois Bar Journal Article, June 2021
Lessons learned from an attorney who participated in Illinois’ first remote civil jury trial.
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By Craig ColbrookIllinois Bar Journal Article, June 2021
Employers should consider whether to require, incentivize, or simply encourage employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
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By Karen ErgerIllinois Bar Journal Column, June 2021
The pandemic gives us an opportunity to leave behind tired customs and habits.
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By Dina NinfoWomen and the Law, May 2021
The staggering unemployment numbers that hit the U.S. economy during the pandemic was a common topic of conversation during 2020. What is often left out of that conversation is the mass exodus of women from the workplace.
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By Kristen Prinz, Sara OishiWomen and the Law, May 2021
How working women have been impacted by COVID-19.
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By Rebecca HausmanYoung Lawyers Division, May 2021
As vaccinations become more available and the number of COVID-19 cases remain relatively low on average, many are wondering, "What's next?"
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By Dr. Alexandra TsangBench and Bar, May 2021
Strategies to manage your well-being during COVID-19.
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By Stephen B. CohenAlternative Dispute Resolution, April 2021
A look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the practice of law.
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By Trent CameronYoung Lawyers Division, April 2021
Reflections from an introvert after a year of COVID-19.
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By Christy E. PhanthavongLabor and Employment Law, April 2021
With an express purpose of encouraging employees and their families to get the COVID-19 vaccine, the Illinois Department of Labor recently issued guidance for employers regarding compensation and paid leave in connection with absences for vaccine appointments.
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By Hon. Michael S. JordanLabor and Employment Law, April 2021
A look at virtual arbitration during COVID-19.