Articles From 2004

Federal caselaw update By David R. Shannon Employee Benefits, December 2004 Six weeks after taking early retirement, and after he had been assured by his employer that there would be no special separation packages offered to departing employees, ComEd offered a special separation package to certain employees.
The Federal Court will soon go “paperless” By Arthur B. Cornell, Jr. Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, May 2004 The United States District and Bankruptcy Courts in Illinois, and throughout the nation, are converting to a new "paperless" case management and electronic case filing system.
The Federal Court will soon go “paperless” By Arthur B. Cornell, Jr. Federal Civil Practice, February 2004 The United States District and Bankruptcy Courts in Illinois, and throughout the nation, are converting to a new "paperless" case management and electronic case filing system.
Federal Legislative Report-May 31, 2004 Employee Benefits, June 2004 Allows the U.S. Department of Defense to pay the COBRA premiums of certain military reservists called to active duty, and their dependents.
Fees related to unemployment insurance claims By Joseph P. Mueller Administrative Law, February 2004 Recently enacted legislation and a pending administrative change will combine to mitigate potential pitfalls for attorneys who represent individuals in their claims for unemployment benefits.
A few tools for working with witnesses By Patrick M. Kinnally Young Lawyers Division, December 2004 I have been taking statements and depositions from people since 1975. First, it was in the context of working for a federal agency where sworn statements were used in enforcement proceedings before a federal administrative law judge.
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upholds the use of FLP against IRS attack By Howard Z. Gopman & Maria Motev Business and Securities Law, December 2004 In David A. Kimbell, Sr. Independent Executor Under the Will Of Ruth A. Kimbell, Deceased v. U.S., the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals meticulously examined the facts and concluded that the use of an FLP (family limited partnership) could be upheld.
Firing a family member By Bernard Kliska Business Advice and Financial Planning, February 2004 If you think firing a long-time employee is difficult, try firing one who is a family member. As daunting the task, sometimes it’s necessary.
First Data and Concord merger primer By Winnie Wong January 2004 The Department of Justice filed suit on October 23, 2003 to block the proposed merger between First Data, Corp. and Concord EFS, Inc.
First District rule changes benefit both bench and bar By Alan J. Greiman Bench and Bar, December 2004 With the number of appellate cases filed in 2003 in the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, exceeding 3,700, it became apparent to the judges of this District that there was a need to consider methods to make the ever-burgeoning case load more manageable.
First impressions have big impacts By Carl R. Draper Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, January 2004 When the new prospective client walks in your office, what is the first impression? What do they see and hear as they sit in the reception area, on the way to your office, and in your office? The answer may not be obvious. An "impression audit" is in order for most offices.
Fiscal Year 2005 budget implementation bill for education is signed into law Education Law, October 2004 On July 30, 2004, Governor Blagojevich signed SB 2205, the omnibus budget implementation legislation for education, into law as Public Act 93-838.
Five good reasons why your law firm should advertise, and five good reasons why your law firm shouldn’t By Tom Simons Young Lawyers Division, June 2004 Does anyone like a good healthy debate more than a lawyer? The truth of the matter is that the case for legal services advertising is particularly contentious, since there is compelling evidence to support both positions.
Five things you should know about the Commission’s review level By Jackie Kinnaman Workers’ Compensation Law, March 2004 There is really only one thing you need to know to be effective in representing your clients on Review before the Industrial Commission: the brief is crucial.
Follett Corporation v. Illinois Dept. of Revenue (4th Dist. 2003) By John B. Truskowski State and Local Taxation, January 2004 The appellate court upheld the Circuit Court of Sangamon County's decision that Follett must include in the numerator of its sales factor sales from Illinois to a state in which Follett was not taxable, but another member of Follett's unitary business group was.
Food for thought: The answer to the question is . . . . By Matt Maloney General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, May 2004 The author seeks answers to questions on the job.
Fractured fairy tales-How children’s classics can reinforce harmful stereotypes By Alice M. Noble-Allgire Women and the Law, June 2004 A few years back, I found myself spending time with the four-year-old daughter of some friends.
Fractured fairy tales-How children’s classics can reinforce harmful stereotypes By Alice M. Noble-Allgire Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, March 2004 A few years back, I found myself spending time with the four-year-old daughter of some friends. We stretched out on the living room floor with a couple of tiny plastic figurines and a long-necked stuffed animal to amuse ourselves.
Franco A. Coladipietro-Young Lawyer of the Year (Chicago) By Celia G. Gamrath Young Lawyers Division, August 2004 On June 18, 2004, the ISBA presented Franco A. Coladipietro with the Chicago area Young Lawyer of the Year Award.
Freedom of information-The Southern Illinoisan v. The Department of Public Health, Fifth District Appellate Court, June 9, 2004 By John H. Brechin Local Government Law, June 2004 Plaintiff, a daily newspaper, sought certain Illinois Cancer Registry information from the Defendant. The circuit court ordered Defendants to release the information and awarded attorney fees to the Plaintiff.
From Individual Rights to Human Rights: Does the new Section name also require a new policy agenda? By Mark E. Wojcik Human and Civil Rights, December 2004 At the 2004 ISBA Annual Meeting, the Section Council of the Section on Individual Rights and Responsibilities voted to change its name to the Section on Human Rights.
From the Chair Human and Civil Rights, December 2004 After our first newsletter issue, devoted to the issue which has come to be known as "the Chief Illiniwek matter," we received comments suggesting that the topic was not really related to either "Constitutional Law & Liberty" (the masthead title of our newsletter) or "Individual Rights & Responsibilities" (the formal title of our Section).
From the Chair By Ellen Pauling Child Law, December 2004 Our symposium in October on Sex Offenders was a great success. The facilities at Northwestern University School of Law were outstanding and approximately 144 attended.
From the Chair By Ellen Pauling Child Law, October 2004 This year promises to be an excit- ing one in juvenile justice. I am honored to be chair for 2004- 2005.
From the Chair By Phillip B. Lenzini Human and Civil Rights, October 2004 Following my immediate predecessor, Richard Hutchison's practice, I wanted to lead off this issue with a column from my perspective as Chairman of the Section Council.
From the chair By Marc Christopher Loro Government Lawyers, June 2004 For my last column, I would like to take up one of President Lavin's themes for this year and pay tribute to my mentors.
From the chair By Richard L. Hutchison Human and Civil Rights, May 2004 Basic human rights are at stake daily world wide and in our own backyard. The basic constitutional rights that we hold so dear likewise are under severe challenge in our country.
From the chair By Richard L. Hutchison Human and Civil Rights, February 2004 A recent survey of ISBA members identified our publications and our CLE offerings as the top reasons members belong to our organization.
From the editor Trusts and Estates, December 2004 Our initial article by Jay Goldenberg is a side-by-side comparison of certain estate-planning transfer techniques of company stock.
From the editor By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, December 2004 This edition includes an article authored by our friend and council member John C. Robison, Jr. of Fairfield.