Negotiation and emotions, not mutually exclusive conceptsBy Sandra CrawfordWomen and the Law, October 2006Negotiation is part of the fabric of your daily lives and the key function of much of work as attorneys, as mothers, as spouses, as committee members, etc.
New court security restrictions in 9th CircuitBy J.A. SebastianBench and Bar, September 2006Jodi Pospeschil, reporter for Peoria Journal Star (pjstar.com), recently reported that, beginning September 1, 2006, the chief judge of the 9th Judicial Circuit has banned from the six western Illinois courthouses all cellular telephones, cameras, and video and audio recording devices.
The new MCLE rules: An overviewBy Michele M. JochnerBench and Bar, April 2006After several years of discussion and debate, the Illinois Supreme Court, on September 29, 2005, adopted new and amended rules requiring all active practitioners licensed in Illinois to comply with a “Minimum Continuing Legal Education” (MCLE) requirement.
The new MCLE rules: An overviewBy Michele M. JochnerYoung Lawyers Division, February 2006After several years of discussion and debate, the Illinois Supreme Court, on September 29, 2005, adopted new and amended rules requiring all active practitioners licensed in Illinois to comply with a “Minimum Continuing Legal Education” (MCLE) requirement.
The new MCLE rules: An overviewBy Michele M. JochnerWomen and the Law, January 2006After several years of discussion and debate, the Illinois Supreme Court, on September 29, 2005, adopted new and amended rules requiring all active practitioners licensed in Illinois to comply with a “Minimum Continuing Legal Education” (MCLE) requirement.
The new Section Council Chair—Jim ChipmanBy Vickie GillioAdministrative Law, July 2006As I settle into my new position as ex officio, it is my pleasure to introduce to you the newly installed chair of the Administrative Law Section Council, James W. Chipman.
New VESSA rules announcedBy Michael R. LiedLabor and Employment Law, July 2006The Victim’s Economic Security and Safety Act (“VESSA”) allows for up to 12 weeks for unpaid leave in a 12-month period to allow employees or household members who are the victims of domestic or sexual violence to take time off to pursue such matters as court hearings, counseling, relocating, and seeking medical or legal services to insure the victim’s safety.
A newly recognized defense to disconnection petitionsBy David W. McArdleLocal Government Law, March 2006This article is intended to provide direction for municipalities faced with petitioners seeking disconnection from the municipal corporate limits.
News and eventsBy Kristi Hornickel, Megan Kawa, & Samia ZayedAlternative Dispute Resolution, April 2006MTI is coordinating an effort to elect mediators to public office in the United States and other democracies.
News from the IRSBy Sarah Delano PavlikFederal Taxation, March 2006Political Campaign Intervention. On February 24, 2006, the IRS released a report on its examination of political activity by tax-exempt organizations during the 2004 election campaign.
NLRB decides successorship issuesBy Michael R. LiedLabor and Employment Law, September 2006In Planned Building Services, Inc., 347 NLRB No. 64, the National Labor Relations Board (“Board”) considered what it describes as two significant issues: (1) the appropriate analytical framework to be applied in determining whether an alleged successor employer has unlawfully refused to hire its predecessor’s employees to avoid a bargaining obligation; and (2) the appropriate make-whole remedy when a successor employer discriminatorily denies employment to its predecessor’s employees and violates its duty to bargain by unilaterally setting initial terms and conditions of employment.
NLRB issues major ruling on supervisory statusBy Keri A. LeggLabor and Employment Law, December 2006In a major decision just issued, Oakwood Healthcare, the National Labor Relations Board (the “Board”) clarified the guidelines for determining whether an individual is a supervisor under the National Labor Relations Act (the “Act”).
No causal connection for claimant, despite cracked helmetBy Michelle L. LaFayetteWorkers’ Compensation Law, September 2006In this Rule 23 decision, the Illinois Appellate Court held that a herniated disc was not causally connected to claimant’s work accident based upon a normal CT scan, unrestricted cervical range of motion, considerable gaps in medical care and treatment, and extended performance of full-duty activities.
No workers’ compensation benefits for injury at company-sponsored picnicBy Michael R. LiedLabor and Employment Law, September 2006Allstate Insurance planned a company picnic for July 21, 2000. The picnic occurred on Allstate’s grounds, it was attended exclusively by Allstate employees, and Allstate provided all the materials and equipment.
A note from the ChairBy Rodney C. SlutzkyState and Local Taxation, June 2006It’s hard to believe that my year serving as Chairman of the State and Local Taxation Section Council has passed so quickly.
A note from the co-editorBy Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, September 2006In this issue, Fred Marcus and Jennifer Zimmerman review the recent National City Corporation case which involved the timing of when a Protest Monies Act case can be brought in a tax action against the Illinois Department of Revenue.
A note from the co-editorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, August 2006This edition of Tax Trends features an article by Co-Editor Stanley R. Kaminski entitled “Substantial Tax Penalties Can Be Avoided by the Proper Tax Reporting of Damage Awards and Settlements.”
A note from the co-editorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, May 2006A special word of thanks to our guest speakers and to all of you who attended the State and Local Taxation’s Seminar on May 19, 2006.
A note from the co-editorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, April 2006This newsletter features the ISBA Web site. I am amazed at the amount of practitioners who do not utilize this valuable source of information.
A note from the co-editorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, March 2006This edition of Tax Trends features an article entitled “The Successor Liability Aspects if a Tax Bulk Sales in Illinois” written by Associate Editor, Julie-April Montgomery.
A note from the co-editorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, February 2006This edition of Tax Trends features an article entitled “What’s In a Word? The Right to Avoid Paying Taxes on Someone Else’s Property is Abolished for Administrative Convenience” written by Associate Editor Mark Davis. Mr. Davis discusses the impact on taxpayers when the legislature changes one word.
A note from the co-editorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, January 2006This edition of Tax Trends features four recent court decisions reviewed by Timothy E. Moran, Section Council Member of State & local Taxation Section Council.
