Articles From 2003

Federal Trade Commission fax rule Mineral Law, September 2003 The Federal Trade Commission recently delayed implementation of a new rule originally scheduled to take effect on August 25, 2003 until January 1, 2005.
Federal Trade Commission stops allegedly misleading representations for LASIK eye surgery Health Care Law, April 2003 In recent years "LASIK" eye surgery has become increasingly popular. The procedure and its benefits are heavily advertised in the media. Recently the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took action against two major LASIK surgery providers.
Fee schedules By Walter Kilgus General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, December 2003 I have before me a booklet titled as follows, "Manual on Fees and Charges Including Suggested Minimum Fee Schedule of the Illinois State Bar Associations."
Fees, fees and more fees: The price of permits has just gotten pricier By Claire A. Manning Environmental and Natural Resources Law, August 2003 In an attempt to resolve the state's current budget crisis, the Governor and Illinois' 93rd General Assembly passed whopping fee increases, many of them on environmental fees and permits, substantially increasing the cost of doing business in this state.
A few words about Judge Wood from his colleagues Federal Civil Practice, May 2003 I am so happy to have Judge Harlington Wood, Jr. as a colleague. The "Jr." is important to Woody because of his veneration of his father, also Judge Harlington Wood, though the latter was judge of an Illinois Court.
Filing deadlines in administrative review: Nudell v. Forest Preserve District of Cook Co. No. 1-00-3220 By Laura Kotelman Administrative Law, January 2003 The circuit court lacked subject-matter jurisdiction because the plaintiff's complaint for administrative review was not timely.
Filing international trademark applications in the United States: Some basic considerations and resources for attorneys By Pradip K. Sahu International and Immigration Law, November 2003 On November 2, 2003, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (the "USPTO") began accepting trademark applications under the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks ("The Protocol").
Financial independence: Start planning for your retirement now By Michael J. Basso Business Advice and Financial Planning, September 2003 Most of us find it easier to earn and spend money than it is to save it. There are easy and painless ways to save for retiremen
The financial planner By Cindy Menker Business Advice and Financial Planning, September 2003 "To the Rescue," an article published in the February 2003 edition of Smart Money Magazine, notes that there are approximately 650,000 in the financial planning field workforce.
Finding my way home By Susan M. Witt Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, December 2003 I kept walking straight ahead on the path that cut a diagonal line through the lush botanical garden.
Firm meetings, or “If you pay them, they will come” By Walter Kilgus General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, January 2003 In a recent discussion with a colleague, the conversation turned to the mechanics of operating a small firm.
The First Amendment Human and Civil Rights, December 2003 The State of the First Amendment survey, released by the Freedom Forum’s First Amendment Center each year, is a reality check on how Americans view their First Amendment freedoms of speech, press, assembly, religion and petition.
The first appearance By James F. Holderman Government Lawyers, November 2003 When appearing before a federal judge for the first time on a case, you of course want to make a good impression not only for yourself, but for your client and your case as well.
The first appearance By James F. Holderman Federal Civil Practice, September 2003 When appearing before a federal judge for the first time on a case, you of course want to make a good impression not only for yourself, but for your client and your case as well.
First District unfortunately creates judicially crafted exception to section 4-406(f) of the UCC By Janice M. Powell Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, February 2003 In Falk v. Northern Trust Co., 327 Ill. App. 3d 101, 763 N.E.2d 280, 261 Ill. Dec. 410 (2001), the First District of the Illinois Appellate Court created an exception to the reporting obligation of bank account customers found in section 4-406(f) of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).
First impressions convey your image, even if you don’t want them to By Trey Ryder Young Lawyers Division, April 2003 Lawyers often go to great lengths to design handsome offices so they make a positive, commanding impression when prospective clients come into their office.
First National Bank v. Guerine: Illinois Supreme Court sets the standard for intrastate forum non conveniens transfers By Hon. Daniel T. Gillespie Bench and Bar, June 2003 In First National Bank v. Guerine, the Illinois Supreme Court set forth the standards for deciding whether to transfer a case to another county in Illinois for forum non conveniens
First National Bank v. Guerine: Restating the standard for in-state forum non conveniens transfers By Hon. Daniel T. Gillespie Civil Practice and Procedure, February 2003 In First National Bank v. Guerine, the Illinois Supreme Court restated the standard that governs the resolution of motions to transfer a case to another county in Illinois for forum non conveniens
A flash in the pan: The brief existence of the Anti-Monopoly Party By Spencer Weber Waller & Joshua Fink Administrative Law, June 2003 While antitrust began in the United States as part of the politics of the nineteenth century populist movement, it has become in modern times a highly specialized conversation among experts that has lost much of its political punch and, indeed the attention or interest of the general public.
FLSA class action lawsuits abound By J.J. McGrath Corporate Law Departments, February 2003 Did you know that class action lawsuits claiming FLSA violations have surpassed employment discrimination class actions pending in the federal courts?
FOIA and technology—When will they converge? By David J. Silverman Government Lawyers, February 2003 Recently, the Houston Chronicle requested a computerized copy of records on Texas' 12 million drivers.
FOIA and technology—When will they converge? By David J. Silverman Administrative Law, January 2003 Recently, the Houston Chronicle requested a computerized copy of records on Texas' 12 million drivers.
Follow-up to previous articles: Further developments By Timothy E. Moran State and Local Taxation, April 2003 Follow-up to: "Recent Changes to the Indemnity Fund Act," published in ISBA Tax Trends, April, 2001, Volume 44, Number 4.
Food for thought—How far will we go? By Matt Maloney General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, June 2003 Many of the ISBA Section Councils spend a great deal of time each spring reviewing new legislation that has been introduced in both the Illinois House and Senate.
Food stamp pro bono opportunities for CLD members By Jeffrey D. Lester Corporate Law Departments, July 2003 Did you know that there is currently an opportunity for you to perform pro bono services right from your office?
Foreign plaintiffs and U.S. Antitrust Law: Who can sue under the FTAIA? By Michael Boffa Administrative Law, June 2003 Whether a foreign plaintiff must demonstrate that a U.S. market effect gives rise to their claim under the Federal Trade Antitrust Improvements Act (FTAIA) before suing under U.S. trade laws has been the subject of much debate
Former council chairs honored Elder Law, September 2003 Two former chairs of the Elder Law Section Council were recently honored by the ISBA.
Forum non Madison County By Terrence M. Madsen General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, November 2003 For those of us who practice outside the world of jury actions for damages in excess of $50,000, it may seem unusual that a plaintiff in a traffic crash case would choose to file the action in a county where neither driver resides, where the accident did not happen and where there are 10 times the number of similar cases pending on the docket and they take, statistically, nearly a year longer to resolve than the county of occurrence.
Four phone calls about the Clean Air Act that lawyers should be able to handle By Eric E. Boyd Environmental and Natural Resources Law, June 2003 It is almost five o'clock, and you receive a call from your client with a Clean Air Act question.
Four-year index 1999-2003 By Donald Abernathy Alternative Dispute Resolution, May 2003 ABA Section of Dispute Resolution" Vol. 8, No. 5.