Note from the Editor: A ready-made opportunity for you to network!By Sandra CrawfordWomen and the Law, December 2009The remaining deadlines for submission of articles for consideration by this Committee for the 2009/2010 Bar year are February 15, 2010, and May 15, 2010
Editor’s columnBy Matthew A. KirshFamily Law, November 2009On August 18, 2009 the governor signed Senate Bill 0065, which became Public Act 096-0583, which significantly alters the law regarding attorney fees in divorce cases.
Editor’s CommentsBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, November 2009Potential authors for The Globe will from time to time contact us asking for suggestions on topics for articles. One of the most efficient sources for ideas is the ISBA E-Clips, which any member of the ISBA may receive.
Editor’s noteBy Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, November 2009An introduction to the issue from Stanley Kaminski.
Editor’s columnBy John T. PhippsGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, October 2009A note from Editor John Phipps.
Editor’s CommentsBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, October 2009An introduction to the issue from Editor Lew Matuszewich.
Editor’s noteBy John L. NisivacoTort Law, October 2009Thank you to all of the contributors. The articles are excellent and we hope you find the materials helpful. ■
Editor’s noteBy Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, October 2009An introduction to the issue from editor Stanley Kaminski.
Editors’ NoteBy Lola Miranda Hale & John AmbrogiCorporate Law Departments, October 2009A message from co-editors Lola Miranda Hale and John Ambrogi.
From the EditorBy James K. Weston, Sr.Mineral Law, October 2009Our main article this edition is a review of new legislation from the 2009 Spring Session of the Illinois 96th General Assembly. Only a few new laws directly affect mineral activity, but those impacting general real estate should be of interest.
From the EditorBy Thomas D. CavenaghAlternative Dispute Resolution, October 2009An introduction to the issue from Editor Tom Cavenagh.
Editor’s CommentsBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, September 2009An introduction to the issue from Editor Lew Matuszewich.
Editor’s cornerBy Katarinna McBrideTrusts and Estates, September 2009It has become difficult to keep track of the plethora of tax laws passed in the last decade. Check out our chart, available at <http://www.isba.org/sections/trustsestates/9-09table.pdf>, which illustrates the complexity of attempting to coordinate the various tax laws. ■
Editor’s noteBy John L. NisivacoTort Law, September 2009An introduction to the issue from Editor John Nisivaco.
Editor’s noteBy Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, September 2009An introduction to the issue from editor Stanley Kaminski.
Editor’s noteBy Michael R. LiedLabor and Employment Law, September 2009In St. Aubin v. Unilever HPC NA, Civil Action No. 09 C 1874 (N.D. Ill. June 26, 2009), the court considered the applicability of Pyett.
Editor’s notesBy Richard D. HanniganWorkers’ Compensation Law, September 2009An introduction to the issue from Editor Rich Hannigan.
Editor’s commentBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, August 2009An introduction to the issue from editor Mary Ann Connelly.
Editor’s CommentsBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, July 2009An introduction to the issue from Editor Lew Matuszewich.
Editor’s noteBy Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, July 2009An introduction to the issue from editor Stanley Kaminski.
Editor’s noteBy Michelle L. Thoma-CulverCorporate Law Departments, July 2009An introduction to the issue from Editor Michelle L. Thoma-Culver.
Editor’s commentsBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, June 2009An introduction to the issue from Editor Lew Matuszewich.
Editor’s noteBy John L. NisivacoTort Law, June 2009An introduction to the issue from Editor John Nisivaco.
Editor’s noteBy Karen SewellJune 2009An introduction to the issue from editor Karen Sewell.
Editor’s noteBy Michelle L. Thoma-CulverCorporate Law Departments, June 2009An introduction to the issue from Editor Michelle L. Thoma-Culver
Editor’s noteBy Michael L. EnglishReal Estate Law, June 2009An introduction to the issue from Editor Michael English.
Editor’s notesBy Richard D. HanniganWorkers’ Compensation Law, June 2009An introduction to the issue from Editor Rich Hannigan.
From the EditorBy James K. Weston, Sr.Mineral Law, June 2009An introduction to the issue from editor Jim Weston.
Editor’s Column: Fee Agreement EssentialsBy John T. PhippsGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, May 2009The author believes there needs to be a clause to address what happens on the unavailability of the attorney; a clause to deal with client expectations; and a clause that deals with the client’s fee expectations.