Co-Editor’s notesBy Sandra CrawfordWomen and the Law, May 2007One of the goals of the Women and the Law Committee is to promote women in all aspects of the profession.
Editor’s commentsBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, May 2007John Baun graduated from The John Marshall Law School and is a Ph.D. candidate in education at the University of Nebraska.
Editor’s noteBy William T. KaplanBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, May 2007Point I. With unabashed glee, we publish a second article by Mr. Dennis A. Norden. Mr. Norden is a “diamond in the rough” in that his personal demeanor leaves an erroneous impression of “roughness,” but his past article contained gems of wisdom usually not found in Section Council publications.
InsideAdministrative Law, May 2007In this, the 11th Administrative Law Newsletter published during ISBA year 2006-07, we begin with Section Council Chair Jim Chipman’s description of two upcoming seminars which will be of interest to many practitioners.
A note from the co-editorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, May 2007This edition of Tax Trends features case summaries of property tax cases.
Editor’s commentsBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, April 2007Once again we are indebted to the academic community for a significant portion of this issue of The Globe.
Editor’s noteBy John L. NisivacoTort Law, April 2007The first article of this edition, written by Martin Glink, discusses the Illinois Supreme Court’s opinion in York v. Rush Presbyterian regarding apparent agency. Mr. Glink provides a thorough description of the facts of the case and a detailed explanation of the Court’s analysis and decision.
In this issueInsurance Law, April 2007The Insurance Section of the Illinois State Bar Association typically reviews the majority of insurance decisions announced by Illinois courts.
InsideAdministrative Law, April 2007An introduction to the issue.
A note from the co-editorBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, April 2007This edition of Tax Trends features the second part of the two articles on the Provena decision by the Illinois Department of Revenue.
Co-Editor’s notesBy Janet D. Pallardy & Richard D. HanniganWorkers’ Compensation Law, March 2007Congratulations go out to our Chairperson and Vice-Chair Deb Benzing and John Shepherd on another sell out seminar February 12, 2007 and February 19, 2007.
Editor’s commentsBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, March 2007An introduction to the issue from Editor Lew Matuszewich.
Editor’s noteBy John L. NisivacoTort Law, March 2007The first article of this edition, written by Yvonne M. O’Connor, discusses the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision in Marshall v. Burger King, 222 Ill.2d 422, 305 Ill.Dec. 897, 856 N.E.2d 1048 (Ill. 2006).
Editor’s noteBy Daniel KeganIntellectual Property, March 2007In October 2006 the Intellectual Property Section presented an ISBA LawEd seminar entitled, “To Disclose or Not to Disclose—The Benefits and Limitations of Non-Disclosure Agreements.”
InsideAdministrative Law, March 2007This issue of the newsletter provides a variety of insights. Section Council Chair Jim Chipman leads off with a description of legislation pending in the Illinois General Assembly of potential interest to administrative law practitioners.
Co-Editors’ noteBy John L. ConlonFebruary 2007The Supreme Court will be addressing the issue of vertical minimum resale price maintenance this term.
Editor’s noteBy Gary R. GehlbachReal Estate Law, February 2007I’m excited about this issue! Featured are a couple fact patterns from actual transactions, a call to arms for residential practitioners with a top 10 list of suggestions to enhance the economics of the deal, and a comprehensive analysis of the Plat Act exemptions.
Editor’s noteBy William T. KaplanBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, February 2007For the first time in a very long time , your editor has nothing to comment on.
From the editorMineral Law, February 2007In our last edition, we included a questionnaire soliciting thoughts on the viability of a CLE program put on by the Section Council.
InsideAdministrative Law, February 2007Following the Chair’s Column regarding the revised ISBA Administrative Law Handbook to be published soon, Jewel Klein analyzes the recent Fourth District Illinois Appellate decision in Poindexter v. State of Illinois.
A note from the co-editorBy Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, February 2007This edition of Tax Trends features the first of two articles on the Provena decision by the Illinois Department of Revenue.
Editor’s commentsBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, January 2007I appreciate Shannon Jackson conscientiously contributing a “Message from the Chair” for each issue and keeping our readers up-to-date on the other activities of the International and Immigration Law Section.
Editor’s noteBy Gary R. GehlbachReal Estate Law, January 2007Margery Newman, who concentrates her practice in construction law and related matters, has provided us with a trilogy of articles that, taken together, illustrates an emerging paradigm in which businesses, especially competitors, combine resources to achieve more efficiencies.
Editor’s notesBy Daniel KeganIntellectual Property, January 2007A message from Editor Dan Kegan.
InsideAdministrative Law, January 2007Our initial issue of the new calendar year begins with Chair Jim Chipman’s report on the proposed agenda of the Section Council’s upcoming seminar relating to driver’s license suspensions and revocations.
A note from the co-editorBy Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, January 2007An introduction to the issue from Co-Editor Stan Kaminski.
CorrectionAdministrative Law, December 2006In the November 2006 issue of this Newsletter, the provocative article entitled “Thoughts about Conflicts of Interest” was written by Section Council member Jewel N. Klein.
Editor’s noteBy Gary R. GehlbachReal Estate Law, December 2006Even in the hinterlands of Northwest Illinois, more and more real estate transactions include surveys.
Editor’s noteBy Richard D. HanniganWorkers’ Compensation Law, December 2006Although the ISBA marks time from the third week in June to the third week in June, I am a traditionalist and mark time from January to December.
Editor’s notesBy Patrick J. HughesHuman and Civil Rights, December 2006Professor Kendall has advised that on December 13, 2006, the UN Plenary of the General Assembly voted to adopt the world’s first convention on the rights of people with disabilities.
