Tax Increment Financing in Illinois: A PrimerBy Leonard F. AmariSenior Lawyers, January 2021Over the last 50 years, tax increment financing has become a tool to aid development and eliminate blight in Illinois.
New Elder/Adult Abuse Fatality Review Team Resources AvailableBy Lori A. StiegelSenior Lawyers, September 2019Elder/adult abuse fatality review teams examine deaths caused by or related to mistreatment to identify system gaps and improve victim services.
Proposed Change to Illinois Statute of Repose for Attorney MalpracticeBy Janet GroveSenior Lawyers, September 2019At the 2019 ISBA Annual Meeting in June, the Assembly approved support for a proposed change in the Illinois statute of repose applicable to attorney malpractice for estate planning.
Why I FishBy Herb FranksSenior Lawyers, September 2019Although being a senior lawyer has its perks, it is important to find enjoyable ways to unwind.
Why file the last will and testament?By Michael J. MaslankaTrusts and Estates, May 2019Many 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.
Basic computers for seniors: The next stepBy Don MateerSenior Lawyers, March 2019An overview of the upcoming program Basic Computers for Seniors: The Next Step, which will be held in Bloomington on May 15.
Calling senior lawyers!By Tim HowardSenior Lawyers, January 2019An overview of opportunities for attorneys and judges to volunteer their time in their communities toward the advancement of civics education.
Book review: Being MortalBy Gary T. RafoolSenior Lawyers, November 2018A summary of the 2014 book Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End.
Why file the last will and testament?By Michael J. MaslankaSenior Lawyers, November 2018Many 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.
From the chairBy Timothy J. HowardSenior Lawyers, June 2018A message from the chair, Timothy J. Howard, as the bar years comes to a close.
October CLE richesBy Eugenia C. HunterSenior Lawyers, October 2016The month of October overflows with live CLE programs specially designed for senior lawyers, presented by the Senior Lawyers Section Council.
How to stay youngBy John W. DamischSenior Lawyers, June 2016John W. Damisch spent his 90th birthday downhill skiing-- see the photo proof!
How and why you should join the Senior Lawyers Discussion GroupBy Don MateerSenior Lawyers, June 2015A step-by-step guide to signing up for the Senior Lawyers Discussion Group, where you can chat with and ask questions of more than 300 fellow senior lawyers.
Law firm succession and exit strategies: Coming to terms with agingBy John W. OlmsteadLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, June 2015Retirement means identifying and having more time to do what you love most. This article provides some ideas for making the difficult transition.
Technology for seniorsBy Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum, Jr., Loren S. Golden, Gary T. Rafool, Don Mateer, & Frank V. ArianoSenior Lawyers, June 2014This is the latest of what has become a regular column in the ISBA Senior Lawyer Section Council newsletter. Hopefully you will take a turn in contributing a section on your own “Best Practices” or problems you have in using technology. Please let us know what you need.
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