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Articles on COVID-19

Cautionary Tales for Remote Meetings By Robert P. Osgood Government Lawyers, August 2020 In the wake of COVID-19, government practitioners should be mindful of the recent executive orders and legislation and potential criminal penalties for violations of the OMA due to misuse or technical difficulties with remote meeting technologies.
Considerations for the Zoom Era of Client Conferences By Jodie Distler Elder Law, August 2020 A look at the risks involved in using video conferencing technology.
Follow-Up to Tax Valuation Procedures During COVID-19 By Timothy Moran State and Local Taxation, August 2020 A summary of the changes to the procedures set forth in Administrative Order 2020-4.
Fraud in the Time of Coronavirus By Frank Pellegrini Real Estate Law, August 2020 A look at some of the fraud schemes on the rise during the tumult of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parenting in a Pandemic By Rachael Toft Family Law, August 2020 A look at how COVID-19 has affected parenting issues for separated parents.
Post-Pandemic Practice (Or PPP) By Matthew A. Kirsh Elder Law, August 2020 A look at what we have learned about the practice of law during COVID-19.
Tips for Handling Medicaid Applications & Appeals During COVID-19 By Michael J. Drabant Elder Law, August 2020 As a result of COVID-19, there have been additional strains put on the Medicaid application and appeal processes in Illinois, which presents unique challenges for attorneys practicing in this area. 
Are Your Remote Signings Camera Ready? By Daniel S. Ebner Elder Law, July 2020 On March 26, 2020, Governor Pritzker signed State of Illinois Executive Order 2020-14 that allows for remote ink notarization and witnessing of a variety of documents including what are commonly considered estate planning documents like wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents. 
Blind Encounter Access Barriers on IDES Web Page and in Vote by Mail Plan By Patti Gregory-Chang Administrative Law, July 2020 A look at how COVID-19 is worsening the issues blind Illinoisans encounter.
Considerations for the Zoom Era of Client Conferences By Jodie Distler Trusts and Estates, July 2020 A look at the risks involved in using video conferencing technology.
COVID-19: Implications on Illinois Contract Law and the Doctrine of Commercial Frustration By Thadford A. Felton Construction Law, July 2020 COVID-19 is impacting businesses and their operations, and parties are looking for guidance in the event that one or the other party to a contract is, or claims to be, unable to fulfill its contractual obligations.
How Little We Know By Karen Erger Construction Law, July 2020 COVID-19 related reflections on what we’ve come to know.
Is Your Contract Immune to COVID-19? By Jonathan B. Kaman Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, July 2020 COVID-19 will continue to cause attorneys to scrutinize force majeure clauses in an effort to guide clients through these unpredictable and unprecedented times.
Modified Tax Valuation Objection Procedures During COVID-19 By Timothy E. Moran State and Local Taxation, July 2020 On June 1, Administrative Order 2020-4 laid out temporary procedures for activating, continuing, and proving up settled tax valuation objection cases. 
Obscure New Jersey ‘Treatment’ Facility Has a Higher COVID-19 Death Rate Than Any Prison in the Country By Jordan Michael Smith Bench and Bar, July 2020 The detainees already completed their criminal sentences—but they are prevented from leaving for years. And with the coronavirus spreading, their lives are at risk.
Post-Pandemic Practice (Or PPP) By Matthew A. Kirsh Family Law, July 2020 A look at what we have learned about the practice of law during COVID-19.
The Realities of the Workers’ Compensation COVID-19 Rebuttable Presumption By Michael C. Milstein & Chase Gruszka Construction Law, July 2020 On June 5, 2020, in response to a repeal of an emergency rule adopted by the by the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, Governor Pritzker signed HB2455 into law, which makes it significantly easier for employees to obtain workers’ compensation benefits following exposure to COVID-19.
Are Your Remote Signings Camera Ready? By Daniel S. Ebner Trusts and Estates, June 2020  On March 26, 2020, Governor Pritzker signed State of Illinois Executive Order 2020-14 that allows for remote ink notarization and witnessing of a variety of documents including what are commonly considered estate planning documents like wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents. 
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Boosting Immunity By Dan Breen Human and Civil Rights, June 2020 Actionable advice for staying healthy during COVID-19.
Boosting Wellness and Managing Stress During Quarantine By Erin Clifford, E. Kenneth Wright, Jr., & Michael B. Hyman Young Lawyers Division, June 2020 Wellness and stress management tips during COVID-19.
Boosting Wellness and Managing Stress During Quarantine By Erin Clifford, E. Kenneth Wright, Jr., & Michael B. Hyman Human and Civil Rights, June 2020 Wellness and stress management tips during COVID-19.
Cities Legislate Employee Rights in Response to COVID-19 By Julie Trester & Jeremy Glenn Labor and Employment Law, June 2020 COVID-19 is leading to municipal legislation in the employment context and the impact of the crisis on employee rights could be substantial.
Commercial General Liability Insurance in the Age of COVID-19 By Robert Shipley Insurance Law, June 2020 The key to whether a commercial general liability policy offers coverage for a COVID-19 claim will be the review and construction of each policy.
COVID-19, Jails, and Ending Cash Bail By Junaid M. Afeef Human and Civil Rights, June 2020 COVID-19 is shining a light on the plight of detainees resulting from a cash bail system.
COVID-19 Wrongful Death Lawsuit Alleging Exposure at Work By Donn P. LaHaie Insurance Law, June 2020 On April 6, 2020, a wrongful death lawsuit was filed in Cook County, Illinois, on behalf of an employee of Walmart who was allegedly exposed to the COVID-19 virus while working.
Crisis Leadership By Steve Lindberg Elder Law, June 2020 Strong leadership is necessary to navigate your law firm through a crisis like COVID-19.
A Discussion of Insurance Issues Resulting From the Coronavirus Pandemic by Common Types of Commercial Insurance Policies By Fritz Huszagh Insurance Law, June 2020 As we face the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been much discussion about the insurance industry’s role in helping to cushion the financial blow suffered by countless businesses large and small.
The Disparate Impact of COVID-19 in Racial and Ethnic Minority Communities By Masah SamForay Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, June 2020 A look at the disparate health impacts of COVID-19 on racial and ethnic minority groups and steps lawyers can take to help.
Employment Law Claims Arising Out of the COVID-19 Pandemic By David Fish Labor and Employment Law, June 2020 A look at the types of employment cases that will result because fo the COVID-19 pandemic.
Environmental Enforcement: What Happens When the COVID-19 Pandemic Is Over? By Matthew Cohn Environmental and Natural Resources Law, June 2020 In a policy that has been praised by some, criticized by others, misunderstood by many, and politicized by many more still, the United States Environmental Protection Agency articulated its expectations for environmental compliance during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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