New legislation concerning utilities and rights-of-wayBy Richard F. BalesEnergy, Utilities, Telecommunications, and Transportation, June 2004Generally speaking, a public utility has the right to install underground utilities in a statutory dedicated road. Such underground installations are regarded as being within the easement for highway purposes, in favor of the public.
New legislation concerning utilities and rights-of-wayBy Richard F. BalesReal Estate Law, May 2004Generally speaking, a public utility has the right to install underground utilities in a statutory dedicated road. Such underground installations are regarded as being within the easement for highway purposes, in favor of the public.
The new overtime rule and applicationBy Bart A. Basi & Marcus S. RenwickLabor and Employment Law, November 2004Confusion is the word for employers regarding the new labor rules! The new labor law collectively known as The Fair Labor Standards Act of 2004 has been in effect since August 23, 2004.
New rules ahead for nonqualified plansBy Ann Marie BrehenyCorporate Law Departments, December 2004President Bush signed the American Jobs Creation Act (H.R.4520) into law on October 22, 2004.
New SEC Form 8-K: Shortened filing deadline and expanded filing requirementsBy Robert J. WildBusiness and Securities Law, October 2004As of August 23, 2004, Form 8-K, Current Report under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, is required to be filed four business days after the event triggering the filing obligation. Form 8-K now has 21 items that trigger a report.
News you can useGovernment Lawyers, March 2004Many government lawyers face a common challenge: struggling to pay off large law school loans while earning low wages.
No earrings for men: Is that a problem?By Michael R. LiedLabor and Employment Law, August 2004In Pecenka v. Fareway Stores, Inc., 672 N.W.2d 800 (2003), the Iowa Supreme Court decided the employer did not violate Federal or Iowa law by barring male employees from wearing earrings.
No jury and no compensatory damages, no punitives in ADA retaliation claimBy Lorna K. GeilerLabor and Employment Law, April 2004Colleen Kramer sued her former employer, Bank of America Securities, LLC ("BOA") for, among other things, retaliatory discharge under the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA").
Noisy withdrawal and its implications for the employee benefits lawyerBy Julie A. GovreauEmployee Benefits, May 2004In response to the scandals that shook the foundations of the corporate world and severely compromised public confidence in the private sector, Congress in 2002 passed The American Competitiveness and Corporate Accountability Act of 2002, better known as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Non-consensual chemical testing held to be generally inadmissible in DUI casesBy Larry A. DavisTraffic Laws and Courts, January 2004Since 1986, it has been clear that under Illinois law the non-consensual, or involuntary withdrawal of a blood, urine or breath sample from a person arrested for DUI was admissible against such person, provided that probable cause existed for the charged offense.
The Northern District continues work on electronic case filingBy James F. HoldermanCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, May 2004The Northern District's preparation for its transition to Electronic Case Filing ("ECF") is continuing. The court has been working with personnel of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts in Washington, D.C. on implementing refinements and modifications to the planned system so the needs of the judges and the members of the bar are best served.
A note from the co-editorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, December 2004An introduction to the issue from Co-editor Mary Ann Connelly.
A note from the co-editorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, November 2004This edition of Tax Trends features the questions and answers that were raised during the 2004 IDOR Practitioners' Meeting, on the 5th Floor of the State of Illinois Building, 160 North LaSalle Street on November 5, 2004.
A note from the co-editorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, September 2004This edition of Tax Trends features an article written by Hugh E. Pollard entitled “Exchange Tax Dollars for Investment Dollars.”
A note from the co-editorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, August 2004This edition of Tax Trends features an article by Ex-Officio John K. Norris about Public Act 93-715 (7 percent Assessment Cap) and its impact on your residential tax
A note from the editorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, July 2004This edition of Tax Trends features an article written by Stanley Kaminski, Co-Editor. Stanley Kaminski and State and Local Taxation Chair, Louise Calvert, were speakers at the Law Ed Series Overview of Illinois Taxes for the General Practitioner.
A note from the editorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, May 2004Associate Editor John Truskowski wrote the first article in this edition of Tax Trends.
A note from the editorBy Margaret M. BensonEmployee Benefits, May 2004This is our sixth issue of the Employee Benefits newsletter this year and it runs the gamut from the anti-cutback rule to "noisy withdrawal."
A note from the editorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, April 2004This edition of Tax Trends features an article by Associate Editor Stanley R. Kaminski that originally appeared in the March 10, 2004 edition of the "Tax Institute Alert" published by The Illinois Chamber.
A note from the editorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, March 2004This edition of Tax Trends features a recent circuit court decision, Hollinger International, Inc. v. Bower, 02 L 051514 (Cir.Ct. Cook, 1/6/04).
A note from the editorEmployee Benefits, February 2004I am pleased to present in this issue the second of a two-part series on Rev. Proc. 2003-44, written by our Chair, Katie Kennedy.
A note from the editorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, February 2004This edition of Tax Trends features an article on how to access and follow pending legislation. The article is entitled "An Introduction to the Illinois General Assembly Web Site."
A note from the editorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, January 2004Happy New Year! We hope you have a very healthy and prosperous year. This edition of Tax Trends features two recent court decisions.
A note from the editorsBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, October 2004This is a reminder for those of you who registered for the 2004 IDOR Practitioners' Meeting, on the 5th Floor of the State of Illinois Building, 160 North LaSalle Street on November 5, 2004.
Notes from the ChairWorkers’ Compensation Law, December 2004I have the distinct privilege of unveiling the ISBA Workers' Compensation Section Council's annual seminar lineup. T
Notes from the ChairBy Jeffrey D. RichardsonCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, May 2004The Section Council met in February in Springfield and decided to appoint a Council member to serve as Section Liaison to act as the point person for Section members to contact the Section Council concerning any matter that may be important to the member.
NSEERS and US-VISIT requirements for nonimmigrant visa holdersBy Scott D. Pollock & Maria Baldini-PoterminInternational and Immigration Law, November 2004The terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001 ushered in the development of several new immigration security initiatives.
