Articles From 2002 | Illinois State Bar Association

Letter from the co-editors Corporate Law Departments, April 2002 We are looking for readers who would like to contribute articles for publication.

Letter from the co-editors Corporate Law Departments, March 2002 We are looking for readers who would like to contribute articles for publication.

Letter from the co-editors Corporate Law Departments, February 2002 We are looking for readers who would like to contribute articles for publication.

Letter from the co-editors Corporate Law Departments, January 2002 We are looking for readers who would like to contribute articles for publication. This is a great opportunity for our members to get involved in the ISBA and specifically the Corporate Law Departments Section.

Letter to Gov. George H. Ryan Administrative Law, July 2002 As you are aware, Public Act 90-666 requires that the Illinois Administrative Code be available on-line by the end of the 92nd General Assembly, December 31, 2002.

Letter to the editor Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, November 2002 As all of you know, this Committee sponsors the luncheon held during the Mid-Year meeting in December.

Letter to the editor Real Estate Law, July 2002 The articles in your March issue by Dick Bales and Steve Bashaw focusing on AMCORE Bank v. Hahnaman-Albrecht, Inc. and the issue of the scope of authority granted an agent by a power of attorney were well reasoned, nicely written and of course absolutely legally sound.

Letter to the editor By Diana M. Jagiella Women and the Law, March 2002 This newsletter highlights the role of women in the United States and the world.

Letters to the editor Bench and Bar, November 2002 Editors' Note: From time to time as we receive comments on articles published in the Bench & Bar newsletter, we will publish those comments.

Limitations of judicial review of administrative dismissal of complaint By Kristine Neal Administrative Law, September 2002 The Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia recently held that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) did not violate its statutory responsibility in finding that Delta Airlines, when processing a flight attendant's drug test, neither violated FAA regulations nor breached a regulatory obligation by refusing to disclose information pertinent to that determination.

The limited scope officer and director insurance coverage: The Bank Of Carbondale v. The Kansas Bankers Surety Company By Philip R. Viktora Business Advice and Financial Planning, November 2002 In a case of first impression in Illinois, an Illinois appellate court has affirmed the denial of coverage to a bank under the provisions of an insurance policy providing officer and director liability and indemnity insurance.

Lincoln Award: History Repeats Itself in 2002 Young Lawyers Division, April 2002 Congratulations to Celia Gamrath for winning second place in the 2002 Lincoln Award Legal Writing Contest.

Local governmental involvement—doing the right right By David Spagat General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, January 2002 Problem: something is not right in your local community and you want to do something about it.

Log violations fail to support damage award By William D. Brejcha Energy, Utilities, Telecommunications, and Transportation, May 2002 The Georgia Court of Appeals has affirmed a jury verdict for a motor carrier in a personal injury case where the driver had committed log violations in Parker v. R&L Carriers, 2002 WL 203765 (GA App. 2002).

Long-term care insurance: Worthwhile risk for some Elder Law, December 2002 Long-term care (LTC) insurance has been around since at least the 1980s but it has increased in popularity, fueled by the advent of the baby boomers' realization that they may need nursing care.

A LUST for money; re-discovering the indemnification provisions of the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Program By Phillip R. Van Ness Environmental and Natural Resources Law, January 2002 Throughout its 15-year history, the Illinois Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Program has been subject to administrative buffoonery, extensive legislative tinkering1 and chronic underfunding.

Making sense of new Supreme Court Rule 213 By Daniel P. Wurl Young Lawyers Division, December 2002 The Illinois Supreme Court recently announced significant amendments to Rule 213 relating to the disclosure of trial witness testimony. These amendments took effect on July 1, 2002.

Making the digital transition and other common quandaries solved! Young Lawyers Division, June 2002 Despite the freedom and efficiency that a paperless office allows, the idea of surrendering all those files of tangible documents in the name of technological advancement tends to scare many lawyers.

The mandatory conversion of blood serum in DUI prosecutions By Thomas M. Moran Traffic Laws and Courts, November 2002 Pursuant to section 11-501.4 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/11-501.4 results of blood tests obtained during hospital treatment are admissible in DUI or Reckless Homicide prosecutions, provided the results were ordered in the regular course of medical treatment.

Mark your calendar Government Lawyers, December 2002 The Standing Committee on Government Lawyers is again hosting a reception as part of the ISBA's Mid-Year Meeting Activities.

Marketing magic for lawyers* By Jim Calloway Young Lawyers Division, October 2002 Mention legal marketing to a group of lawyers and you will notice a wide range of reactions. Some lawyers tend to get a bit queasy discussing legal marketing.

Mechanics’ liens: Oh, those old cases—how they haunt you By Thomas F. Hartzell General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, June 2002 We were recently involved in a mechanics' lien case where we represented the plaintiff lumber company against the owner of the real estate, his contractor and the bank as mortgagee.

Mediation for judges Bench and Bar, November 2002 The American Bar Association-Judicial Division and Section of Dispute Resolution are sponsoring the program. Hosts are the Illinois State Bar Association - Bench and Bar Section and Alternative Dispute Resolution Section.

Medical information minefield: What does HIPAA stand for and why you should care By Michael K. Goldberg General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, June 2002 Ask any health care professional for his or her list of hot topics in health care and the vast majority will quickly refer to the acronym HIPAA. What is HIPAA and what makes it such a hot topic?

Meet the county division judges By Katherine A. Amari State and Local Taxation, November 2002 Judge Michael Murphy graduated at the top of his class from The John Marshall Law School in 1971. Judge Murphy began his legal career at the Illinois Attorney General's Office where he headed the Civil Rights Division.

Message from the chair By Frank V. Ariano Family Law, December 2002 In the last newsletter I gave you some idea of the makeup of the Council and what we will be working on this year.

Message from the chair By Michael P. McCuskey Federal Civil Practice, November 2002 Welcome to the newest section council of the Illinois State Bar Association and thanks for taking the time to read our inaugural newsletter.

Message from the chair By Frank V. Ariano Family Law, November 2002 As incoming chairperson of the Family Law Section Council for 2002-2003, I welcome all new section members along with those of you returning for another year.

Message from the chair By Kathryn Bischoff Child Law, July 2002 My year as chairman of the Section Council has passed very quickly.

A message from the chair Real Estate Law, March 2002 Thank you for taking the time to read the Real Property newsletter. This newsletter is a product of the Real Estate Section Council of the Illinois State Bar Association.