ISBA's Family Law Section Council has proposed a revolutionary revamp of Illinois's child custody law that puts the rights and interests of children first.

New Supreme Court Rule 716, which creates a limited license to practice for Illinois-based in-house counsel, is getting mixed reviews in corporate law departments.

A second district case holds that nonconsensual, non-treatment-related blood and urine tests are inadmissible in DUI trials.

The first district holds that lawyers who aren't licensed in Illinois can nonetheless represent clients in Illinois-based arbitrations.

What must public bodies do to comply with the new law? The answers are far from clear.

As a recent third district case shows, it's nigh impossible to create a trust that enables nursing home residents who still have assets to qualify for Medicaid and thereby preserve an estate for the next generation.

Find out about this newly effective law that, like the Family and Medical Leave Act, grants unpaid leave to covered workers.

Whistleblower cases can be personally and financially rewarding, but know what you're getting into.

The seventh circuit ruled recently that constructive discharge can be a "tangible employment action" in a Title VII suit, in which case employers may not invoke affirmative defenses. And the employer in this case was an Illinois circuit court.

Thanks to a new seventh circuit case, it's more important than ever for attorneys who represent debtors in Chapter 7 to get all of their fees up front.

If your client is seeking payment from an estate, make sure you file a claim with the probate court even if the estate representative knows about the debt; that knowledge might not put the estate on the hook, according to a new appellate court ruling.

News flash: many law firms, not just lawyers, must register, and those who don't could see their fee awards invalidated.

If your practice includes family law, familiarize yourself with the newly effective Illinois Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act.

Habla Espanol in the workplace? You can now with impunity, as long as it's your native language and you're talking about non-work-related matters.

Here's a summary of two opinions that came down after last month's Journal article on the Illinois Supreme Court's recent interpretation of the Terry doctrine went to press.

Employers are no longer required to get an alleged wrongdoer's consent to hire an outside firm to conduct an investigation of alleged misconduct on the job.

A leading conservative jurist makes a statement about punitive damages and pest control.

Illinois' Uniform Mediation Act; one of two such state Acts nationwide; took effect January 1.

There's nothing interesting about calculating interest on overdue child support. But like it or not, you'd best not neglect it, which is what too many lawyers do.

A fascinating, if perplexing, Illinois Supreme Court opinion seems to say that a fetus can have an estate for inheritance purposes.

A recent Illinois Supreme Court case hands car buyers a victory.

What if you're presented by an opponent with too many interrogatories, or what if you want to exceed the limits yourself? Here are some ideas.

You'll find revisions to IPI instructions on the supreme court's Web site before they appear in hard copy.

While the issues that arise in gay relationships are familiar, the legal framework is different. It's a difference that family practitioners and estate planners should learn to navigate.

A new law requires judges to warn immigrant defendants that their plea bargains can lead to deportation.

Effective January 1, an ISBA-backed bill more than doubles the statutory limits on binding arbitration awards in UIM cases, reducing the incentive for insurers to reject them.

Beginning next year, a new law will once again ban ex parte conversations between a hospital's lawyers and a plaintiff's treating physicians.

Some damage-award recipients don't act wisely when trading in their structured settlements for lump-sum payouts. A new law helps courts say "no" to bad deals.

A new supreme court case may signal a new willingness to police forum shopping, legal scholars say.

The new Act reconciles inconsistencies, removes obsolete provisions, and makes compliance with the law easier.