The new law, which allows state employees to bring race, age, and other discrimination suits, has claimants' lawyers cheering.
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From October 2003 Illinois Bar Journal
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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.
From November 2003 Illinois Bar Journal -
Public Act 97-555 (Bradley, D-Marion; Wilhelmi, D-Joliet) creates the Illinois Residential Real Property Transfer on Death Instrument Act. It allows an owner of real estate to transfer residential property on his or her death. The definition of "residential property" is borrowed from the Disclosure Act and the Mortgage Foreclosure Act.
The act requires that the owner (1) sign in front of a notary and two credible witnesses and (2) have the same mental capacity to execute a TODI as is required to make a will. This new Act will take effect January 1, 2012.
You may review the text of this Act here.
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ISBA Director of Legislative Affairs Jim Covington reviews legislation of interest to ISBA members in his weekly ISBA Statehouse Review.
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If you practice before any of 32 state agencies and commissions or represent local governmental entities, take a close look at the newly enacted ethics-in-government legislation
From February 2004 Illinois Bar Journal -
A look at this new law, which should make mediation a more attractive alternative to litigation.
From February 2004 Illinois Bar Journal -
The Illinois House has passed, and the Senate is considering, a bill that would limit the power of the parties and the court to bar access to information in litigation involving "public hazards."
From March 2004 Illinois Bar Journal -
Proponents argue that the "sunshine" proposal before the General Assembly promotes public safety, while opponents charge that it puts trade secrets at risk.
From March 2004 Illinois Bar Journal -
For the third time in 10 years, the Illinois Supreme Court has changed the rule governing when statutes apply to events and litigation that predate their enactment.
From May 2004 Illinois Bar Journal -
A look at selected legislation passed in 2004 and awaiting the Governor's signature.
From August 2004 Illinois Bar Journal -
ISBA Director of Legislative Affairs Jim Covington reviews legislation on DNA from registered sex offenders and some arrestees (PA 97-383), juvenile justice (PA 97-362), Open Meetings Act-audits (PA 97-318), FOIA and park districts (97-385), FOIA and "personally identifiable information" (PA-97-342) and Mortgage Foreclosure Article (97-329).
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Here's a summary of some of the many recent changes in real estate taxation.
From January 2005 Illinois Bar Journal -
Even seasoned lawyers representing victims of underinsured motorists should beware this trap and encourage legislators to remove it.
From February 2005 Illinois Bar Journal -
It's often hard to tell exactly when a statute takes effect, but the Illinois Legislative Reference Bureau offers guidance for legislative drafters and practicing lawyers.
From March 2005 Illinois Bar Journal -
The Illinois Human Rights Act now prohibits many kinds of discrimination against homosexuals, a fact of which you should apprise your clients – whether they like it or not.
From March 2005 Illinois Bar Journal -
The implications of In re Marriage of Bates.
From April 2005 Illinois Bar Journal -
In Illinois, a recently enacted statute governs would-be parents' contracts with surrogate mothers. Here's a look at what the new law does and doesn't do.
From May 2005 Illinois Bar Journal -
Brief summaries of bills lawyers should know about.
From August 2005 Illinois Bar Journal -
Thanks to the Illinois General Assembly, purveyors of business advice have good news to deliver to their clients.
From September 2005 Illinois Bar Journal -
A new act seeks to clear up confusion about the differing roles of attorney, GAL, and child representative, and expressly authorizes judges to order divorcing spouses into counseling.
From October 2005 Illinois Bar Journal