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Articles From 1999

Investing with an expert in today’s volatile market By Celia G. Gamrath Young Lawyers Division, January 1999 I recently spoke to Jane G. Doyle, a financial advisor and retirement planning specialist with Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, to discuss investment strategies for young lawyers in today's volatile market. Here is some of what Jane had to say.
IP Q&A Intellectual Property, November 1999 John Augustyn offers these questions to sharpen our patent analyses. We welcome your suggestions of interesting intellectual property questions--with your suggested answers, for publication in following issues.
IRS expands its programs available to correct defects in qualified plans By Steven Lifson Employee Benefits, October 1999 Over the years, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") has initiated a number of voluntary remedial programs designed to encourage employers that sponsor tax-qualified plans to correct defects in plan documents and errors in the administration of plans.
Is it a strip of land or just a right of way? By Don Johnson Real Estate Law, June 1999 The significance of this question--Is it a strip of land or just a right of way?--lies in the ownership of the minerals beneath it.
Is it a strip of land or just a right of way? By Don Johnson Mineral Law, April 1999 The significance of this question--Is it a strip of land or just a right of way?--lies in the ownership of the minerals beneath it.
Is stock in a close corporation a security?—Illinois courts split—Will they now follow the U.S. Supreme Court in Landreth Timber? By Charles W. Murdock Business and Securities Law, June 1999 The Illinois Securities Act defines a security as follows:
Is there a duty to advise clients about ADR? By Prof. Suzanne Schmitz Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 1999 All attorneys licensed in this state when practicing in this state are encouraged to advise their clients about the dispute resolution process options available to them and to assist them in the selection of the technique or procedure, including litigation, deemed appropriate for dealing with the client's dispute, case, or controversy.
ISBA Pro Bono Project By William D. McGrath Business and Securities Law, March 1999 There are many reasons why attorneys in Illinois do pro bono legal work; it is rewarding, it provides needed help for clients with legitimate legal problems; it furthers the profession's standards of ethics and it gives volunteers experience and training.
Israel Ochoa Lara—Mexico International and Immigration Law, September 1999 Lawyer Israel Ochoa, who represents indigenous communities in southern Mexico, is currently subject to prosecution as a result of his work.
Jack-o-lantern lawn bags— utility patent protection for decorating a utilitarian product? By Phillip L. Bateman Intellectual Property, June 1999 The patent bar rejoiced when the court of appeals for the Federal Circuit was created in 1982.
John Hohnsbehn, Jr. v. Board of Trustees of the Police Pension Fund of the City of East Alton, Illinois By Terry Shafer Administrative Law, August 1999 The plaintiff was required to undergo a physical examination to continue receipt of his disability pension.
Joinder of pending claims for injuries due to two or more accidents By Timothy E. Duggan General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, August 1999 It is not uncommon to have a personal injury client who is injured in a second accident, or even a third accident, while the first claim is pending.
The judge’s corner Family Law, October 1999 Assignment: Trial judge, Domestic Relations Division, Circuit Court of Cook County
The judges’ corner By Robert J. Anderson Family Law, February 1999 Assignment: Presiding Judge, Domestic Relations Division, DuPage County
Judicial appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, November 1999 (1) The supreme court, pursuant to its constitutional assignment authority, has made the following assignment:
Judicial independence Bench and Bar, January 1999 The following remarks, slightly edited, were delivered by Supreme Court Judge John L. Nickels at the joint ISBA-IJA dinner in honor of the Illinois Supreme Court, held on December 11, 1998, in Chicago
Judicial salaries Bench and Bar, June 1999 On June 15, 1990, the 86th General Assembly adopted Senate Joint Resolution 192.
Jurisdiction: forum selection clause Insurance Law, December 1999 Yamada Corporation v. Yasuda Fire and Marine Insurance Company, Ltd., ___ Ill.App.3d ___, 712 N.E.2d 926, ___ Ill. Dec. ___ (2nd dist. 1999) (1146) Yamada manufactured an air-operated diaphragm pump, which was purchased by CWC Fluids, Inc.
Justice Philip J. Rarick interview By Lance Mallon Workers’ Compensation Law, June 1999 On the 23rd of March, 1999, we had the pleasure of doing a round table discussion with Justice Philip J. Rarick at the Porter's Steakhouse in Collinsville.
Juvenile confessions By Randy Roberts Child Law, June 1999 The following outline is intended to assist juvenile law practitioners understand recent statutory amendments to the Juvenile Court Act and case law decisions pertaining to the admissibility of juvenile confessions.
Key Juvenile Justice Reform Act provision By Betsy Clarke Child Law, April 1999 The Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 1998 changes the purpose of the delinquency provisions from a rehabilitative to a restorative justice philosophy.
Keynote address Child Law, September 1999 The keynote address was presented by Judge Thomas Hornsby, Past President of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, and former chair of the ISBA Child Law Section Council.
Keys to a reliable software escrow agreement By Michael Amiri Corporate Law Departments, April 1999 Perhaps one of the most admired industries in the world is that of computer software. 
Landowner liability for off-premises injury—a sequel By Donald L. Shriver & Donald P. Shriver Real Estate Law, September 1999 In our previous article, we discussed the duty on landowners for injuries that occur off of the landowner's property,1 and although clear conclusions could not be drawn, several guiding factors emerged.
Landowner liability to travelers for off-property personal injury By Donald L. Shriver & Donald P. Shriver Real Estate Law, May 1999 This article presents a review of current Illinois law concerning the circumstances under which a landowner may become liable in tort for injuries to persons traveling on adjacent roadways caused by conditions or substances on the owner's property when the injury occurs off of the owner's property or when the injury is caused by an object leaving the owner's property.
Late notice: in general Insurance Law, March 1999 Insured's failure to notify insurer of claim during policy period precluded coverage under claims-made legal malpractice insurance policy.
Lawyer to Lawyer Network International and Immigration Law, October 1999 The New York based Lawyers Committee for Human Rights maintains a program to aid persecuted attorneys throughout the world with a mailing campaign by lawyers in bar associations around the world directly to the persecuting governments and government officials.
Lawyer to Lawyer Network International and Immigration Law, July 1999 The New York based Lawyers Committee for Human Rights maintains a program to aid persecuted attorneys throughout the world with a mailing campaign by lawyers in bar associations around the world directly to the persecuting governments and government officials.
Lawyer to Lawyer Network International and Immigration Law, June 1999 The New York based Lawyers Committee for Human Rights maintains a program to aid persecuted attorneys throughout the world with a mailing campaign by lawyers in bar associations around the world directly to the persecuting governments and government officials.
Lawyer to Lawyer Network International and Immigration Law, April 1999 The New York based Lawyers Committee for Human Rights maintains a program to aid persecuted attorneys throughout the world with a mailing campaign by lawyers in bar associations around the world directly to the persecuting governments and government officials.