Articles From Michael J. Maslanka

Another unfair Chicago enforcement practice By Michael J. Maslanka Bench and Bar, April 2019 A summary of Kooperman v. City of Chicago, et al.
Evidentiary admissions and judicial admissions: A quick refresher By Michael J. Maslanka Senior Lawyers, March 2019 Armstead v. National Freight, Inc. provides a good explanation of the differences between evidentiary admissions and judicial admissions.
Evidentiary admissions and judicial admissions: A quick refresher By Michael J. Maslanka Bench and Bar, February 2019 Armstead v. National Freight, Inc. provides a good explanation of the differences between evidentiary admissions and judicial admissions.
Quick hitters: Points of current interest By Michael J. Maslanka Real Estate Law, February 2019 Three brief legal updates for Illinois real estate attorneys.
“But, they didn’t give me my Miranda rights!” By Michael J. Maslanka General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, December 2018 In Johnson v. Winstead, the seventh circuit gave an overview of rights and consequences for violations of rights regarding constitutional law and privileges.
Appellate court’s estate planning advice By Michael J. Maslanka Elder Law, November 2018 In the recent case of Johnson v. Filler, the second district appellate court issued an opinion dealing with alleged legal malpractice by attorneys with regard to their preparation of wills and trusts.
Why file the last will and testament? By Michael J. Maslanka Senior Lawyers, November 2018 Many clients with whom you consult may be surprised to learn that Illinois law requires that the will of a decedent must be filed with the clerk of the circuit court shortly after the decedent's death.
A human rights decision in disguise? By Michael J. Maslanka Human and Civil Rights, October 2018 An overview of People v. Kochevar, a recent appellate case.
Three quick-hitting points regarding real property issues By Michael J. Maslanka Real Estate Law, October 2018 Three quick but important points to know regarding real property.
Appellate court’s estate planning advice By Michael J. Maslanka Trusts and Estates, September 2018 In Johnson v. Filler, the appellate court held that constructive knowledge by an attorney of wrongful conduct is not sufficient to allege a claim of aiding and abetting.
Child’s finger amputated and seventh circuit blames parents By Michael J. Maslanka General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, September 2018 Roh v. Starbucks Corp. provides a substantive review of the law in Illinois pertaining to a child’s personal injury in a public place
Recent developments By Michael J. Maslanka Real Estate Law, April 2018 Three developments that real estate law practitioners should find interesting.
The Vital Records Act amendment By Michael J. Maslanka Trusts and Estates, April 2018 The Vital Records Act was amended as of January 1, 2018. 
Agency, Powers of Attorney, co-agency and strict construction By Michael J. Maslanka Trusts and Estates, December 2017 Transactional attorneys and estate planning attorneys need to be aware of not only the language of the court in In Re Estate of Thomas F. Shelton, but in the Illinois Co-Agency statute.
Powers of attorney, living wills, advance directives and religion By Michael J. Maslanka Trusts and Estates, November 2017 Religious denominations may have their own suggested or recommended language-- consider informing your clients so that they may make informed decisions that don't contradict their religious beliefs.
Articles, articles, articles! By Michael J. Maslanka Real Estate Law, October 2017 Consider writing for this newsletter.
Illinois nursing homes reviewed; Survey said… By Michael J. Maslanka Senior Lawyers, October 2017 Rosewood Care Center of Swansea v. Price, decided August 22, 2017, provides guidance for when clients come to you with complaints regarding nursing homes.
Articles, articles, articles! By Michael J. Maslanka Real Estate Law, September 2017 Consider writing for this newsletter.
Sale to I.D.-carrying buyers only: A violation of human rights? By Michael J. Maslanka Human and Civil Rights, September 2017 A discussion of Deutsch Bank National Trust v. Peters.
Mom had a life insurance policy, but we can’t find it! By Michael J. Maslanka Trusts and Estates, August 2017 If the client indicates that he or she cannot find any information about a life insurance policy, but knows that one existed, you can suggest that the client utilize the Illinois Life Policy Locator Service through the Illinois Department of Insurance.
Agency, Powers of Attorney, co-agency and strict construction By Michael J. Maslanka Real Estate Law, July 2017 Transactional attorneys and estate planning attorneys need to be aware of not only the language of the court in In Re Estate of Thomas F. Shelton, but in the Illinois Co-Agency statute.
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Powers of attorney, living wills, advance directives and religion By Michael J. Maslanka Senior Lawyers, June 2017 Religious denominations may have their own suggested or recommended language-- consider informing your clients so that they may make informed decisions that don't contradict their religious beliefs.
Court orders and detective Sergeant Joe Friday By Michael J. Maslanka Young Lawyers Division, April 2017 When drafting court orders, attorneys must add facts that otherwise might seem unimportant.
Did your mother ever tell you to wear clean underwear because… ? By Michael J. Maslanka Human and Civil Rights, April 2017 A summary of Mulvania, et al. v. Sheriff of Rock Island County, et al., currently pending in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois.
The risks of using legal forms without attorney guidance… Episode # 37 By Michael J. Maslanka Real Estate Law, April 2017 If your clients ever ask if they can just prepare a form, you can honestly say that they can but that they do so at their own risk, and the cost of an attorney's fee to prepare the form for her or him is likely going to be a lot less than the fee for fixing a mistake that the do-it-yourself form may produce.
A tip to ingratiate yourself with real estate purchasing clients By Michael J. Maslanka Real Estate Law, April 2017 In light of Galinas v. The Barry Quadrangle Condominium Association, et al, townhome/condo purchasers should look into buying homeowner's insurance, even though the Association has its own policy.
Human Rights Act Civil Penalties Increase By Michael J. Maslanka Human and Civil Rights, March 2017 Changes to the Human Rights Act became effective January 1, 2017.
Settling parties (with attorneys) beware! By Michael J. Maslanka Senior Lawyers, February 2017 The recent opinion in Williams v. Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County, Illinois and Michael Rohan, contains a portion which this author-- and likely others--will find disturbing.
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The other side of the Power of Attorney coin By Michael J. Maslanka Trusts and Estates, November 2016 From time to time, a client may come in to consult with the attorney and relate facts, including that someone else is acting as agent under another person’s power of attorney, and that there may be some misfeasance, malfeasance, or abuse going on. That is the other side of the coin.  
The other side of the Power of Attorney coin By Michael J. Maslanka Senior Lawyers, October 2016 From time to time, a client may come in to consult with the attorney and relate facts, including that someone else is acting as agent under another person’s power of attorney, and that there may be some misfeasance, malfeasance, or abuse going on. That is the other side of the coin.  

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