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Articles From 2004

Letter from the chair By Ellen Schanzle-Haskins Women and the Law, October 2004 Assuming the Chair of the Women and the Law Committee is a daunting task.
Letter from the chair By Celia G. Gamrath Women and the Law, June 2004 NOTE FROM THE EDITORS: For many, service on the Standing Committee on Women and the Law has brought not only the challenge of leadership, but the challenge of motherhood.
Letter from the chair By Celia G. Gamrath Women and the Law, February 2004 Long before today's role models of Chief Justice MaryAnn McMorrow, Justice Rita Garman, Judge Carol Bellows, and Esther Rothstein came along, there were the female founders of the legal profession like Myra Bradwell who broke barriers and fought for the right of women to practice law.
Letter from the Chair: Welcome to the 2004-2005 State and Local Taxation Section By Louise Calvert State and Local Taxation, July 2004 Welcome to another year of the State and Local Taxation Section Council's newsletter, Tax Trends. Publishing the newsletter on a monthly basis allows the Council to disseminate current information on proposed legislation, case law and administrative procedures to the members of the section.
Letter from the co-editors Corporate Law Departments, March 2004 In this issue of The Corporate Lawyer we have two articles we hope you find interesting.
Letter from the co-editors Corporate Law Departments, February 2004 In this issue of The Corporate Lawyer we have three articles we hope you find interesting.
Letter from the co-editors Corporate Law Departments, January 2004 In this issue of The Corporate Lawyer we have three articles we hope you find interesting. The first is an article on the mutual fund scandal and its impact on your retirement plans. T
Life after Voykin v. Estate of DeBoer, a plaintiff’s perspective By Christopher M. Norem Tort Law, March 2004 Prior to the Illinois Supreme Court's holding in Voykin v. Estate of DeBoer, there was a significant split among the various state district courts on the so-called "same part of the body rule" (which presumed that a previous injury was automatically relevant simply because it was to the same part of the body) and how that affected the admissibility of evidence of prior injuries to the same part of a plaintiff's body.
Listening to oral arguments-Long distance style By Jeffrey S. Fowler Federal Civil Practice, March 2004 Well, perhaps not long distance, perhaps even from next door, or across town, or even in the middle of the night.
Magistrate judge settlement conferences in the Northern District of Illinois By Morton Denlow Bench and Bar, October 2004 There are nine United States magistrate judges in Chicago. A major part of our duties consists of conducting settlement conferences.
Making law offices elder-friendly: Advice from the field Elder Law, March 2004 In a recent e-mail exchange, several members of the ABA's Law and Aging Network, including Legal Services Developers and other elder lawyers, offered suggestions to make law offices more accessible and welcoming to older persons.
The making of a 21st century law firm By Laura Leckrone Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, October 2004 By implementing strategic management practices, firms can take hold of the changing market and better compete in today's economy.
Making the law work: The Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act By Patrick M. Kinnally Labor and Employment Law, August 2004 There are at least two statutes in Illinois which assist employees when an employer fails to adhere to an agreement or contract to pay an employee for wages.
Making the law work: The Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act By Patrick M. Kinnally General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, June 2004 There are at least two statutes in Illinois which assist employees when an employer fails to adhere to an agreement or contract to pay an employee for wages.
Mandatory pre-sentence sex offender evaluation By Steve Baker Criminal Justice, June 2004 The enactment of P.A. 93-0616, effective Jan. 1, 2004, has prompted a vigorous discussion within the legal community.
The Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002: What does it mean to industry? By Patrick Costello Corporate Law Departments, February 2004 Following the events of September 11, 2001, Congress expanded its pending maritime anti-smuggling legislation to include the increased threat of terror attacks at ports and other maritime locations, which constitute the hubs of American vessel traffic
Marketing myths most lawyers believe By Trey Ryder Young Lawyers Division, April 2004 The author has identified 18 myths... do you believe any of them?
Marshall, Greaney, Ireland, Spina, Cowin, Sosman & Cordy By Matt Maloney General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, February 2004 What do these names mean? Is this the name of a boutique firm in Chicago or a large firm downstate? These names meant nothing to me until I read the opinion of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts filed on November 18, 2003 in Goodridge, et.al. v Department of Public Health, et.al.
A mediation program is set for Friday December 3, 2004 in Chicago—Read the details! By Michael S. Jordan Bench and Bar, October 2004 A half-day program on MEDIATION for lawyer advocates will be held on Friday, December 3, 2004 in Chicago.
Medicaid application tips By Mark Haney Elder Law, June 2004 A recent encounter with a 28-year veteran DHS Intake Worker caused me to realize that it pays to know the rules when you or your assistant attends a Medicaid application interview.
Medical malpractice certificates not required in litigation based on the Health Care Surrogate Act By Lee Beneze Elder Law, March 2004 Legislation enacted in 1985 included a requirement that a civil complaint sounding in medical malpractice must be accompanied by a certificate of merit signed by a medical physician.
Medical malpractice: Claim intake and evaluation By Michael W. Clancy Tort Law, May 2004 The lure of a big medical malpractice settlement or verdict is undeniable-there are debts to pay, consumables to buy, leisure time to enjoy.
Medicare physician payments: Concerns about spending target system prompt interest in considering reforms Health Care Law, December 2004 Concerns were raised about the current system Medicare uses to determine annual changes to physician fees-the sustainable growth rate (SGR) system-when fees were reduced by 5.4 percent in 2002.
Meeting Gloria Santona By Meredith E. Ritchie Women and the Law, October 2004 As I drove into the lush woods, the rain stopped and I saw a contemporary building that seemed to blend into the landscape: McDonald's Corporate Headquarters.
Memorandum International and Immigration Law, April 2004 On behalf of the members of the Section Council for the ISBA Section on International and Immigration Law, we are happy to provide you and the Board of Governors with a status on our section council's progress for the 2003-2004 term.
Memorandum of French Labour Law By Sandra Vreedenburgh International and Immigration Law, June 2004 In the United States, a merger, acquisition or transfer of a business can present complicated employee-related issues.
Memorandum: Proposal for six-person juries in civil cases where claimed damages are $50,000 or less By T.J. Brady Bench and Bar, October 2004 Support for the six-person jury in civil cases is found in the U.S. Constitution, Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 48, as well as in the Illinois Constitution, statutes, and case law which interpret these provisions. U.S. Const. Amend. VII; Ill. Const. art I, § 13; F.R.Civ.P.48; 735 ILCS 5/21105.
Mentoring associates By Donald E. Weihl Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, April 2004 Watching new associates receive notice that they have passed the bar examination is a lesson in joy for the lawyer who wants to help those new lawyers cultivate the skills that will earn a permanent place in the firm
Mentoring: It’s really important! “I just assumed that…” By Matt Maloney General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, January 2004 Many participants in the "system" constantly complain about the lack of skills that they see in "young lawyers." I suppose that I've complained about the same thing. Broad-based, general practice requires a plethora of legal talents.
Mergers and acquisitions: a primer By Bart A. Basi & Marcus S. Renwick Business Advice and Financial Planning, February 2004 Often when people think of mergers or acquisitions, thoughts of mega-mergers come to mind. The largest mergers in the history of the world happened within the past 10 years.