A note from the EditorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, December 2006A message from the editor.
A note from the EditorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, November 2006This edition of Tax Trends features 2006 Illinois income and Sales Tax Legislative update and Veto Session Tax Projections by David J. Kupiec, an Associate Editor of the State and Local Taxation Section Council, J. Thomas Johnson, President of Taxpayer Federation of Illinois and Natalie Martin, from the Exelon Business Services Company.
A note from the EditorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, October 2006This edition of Tax Trends features a brief synopsis of recent real estate tax cases by Timothy Moran, Section Council Member.
Note on ACLU v. NSA 438 F. Supp. 2d 754 (E.D. Mich. 2006)By Kathryn E. EisenhartHuman and Civil Rights, November 2006On August 17, 2006, Senior Judge Anna Diggs Taylor of the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan issued a decision in American Civil Liberties Union et al (ACLU) v. National Security Agency et al (NSA). Decisions by federal district courts are only occasionally of sufficient importance to get noticed by the national press. This decision is clearly one of them.
Now you don’t see it—Now you doBy Peter MierzwaFamily Law, October 2006This title describes the conundrum in which we attorneys find ourselves as we move further toward an electronic practice.
Now you don’t see it—Now you doBy Peter MierzwaLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, May 2006Are you sending documents to opposing counsel or third parties that contain (deleted) privileged client information?
Offers of proof: What are they and when do you need them?By Patrick M. KinnallyCivil Practice and Procedure, April 2006The trial court has entered an order which declares the dissolution of marriage complaint that was filed three months previous is: (1) set for trial in 60 days; and that if either party wanted to call more than two witnesses it had to request a pretrial conference seven (7) days before trial.
Ombudsmen: Part IIIBy Kristi HornickelAlternative Dispute Resolution, February 2006In the previous two issues of In the Alternative, the role of the ombudsmen has been introduced and the privilege of confidentiality with respect to an ombudsmen has been discussed.
One plus one equals three or in an immigration context applying for a waiverBy Y. Judd AzulayInternational and Immigration Law, November 2006Over the years, practicing in the immigration field has gone from a “gentlemen’s” practice where everyone knew each other, respected each other and generally knew “who & what was on first,” to an adversarial practice having all the surprises, deceit, unpredictability and intrigue of the Perry Mason TV show.
The origin of an elder law attorneyBy Michael H. ErdeElder Law, November 2006My grandfather may have been the first person to influence my eventual development as an Elder Law Attorney.
Overview of DCFS investigationsBy Janet Wukus AhernChild Law, December 2006This year over 70,000 people will call the Department of Children and Family Services hotline to report suspected abuse or neglect of a child.
Ownership of property within a TIFBy Kathleen Field OrrLocal Government Law, October 2006An often-ignored standard of the TIF Act is the provision regarding conflicts of interest on the part of certain municipal officials, employees or consultants which may arise in connection with the designation of a Redevelopment Project Area.
PA 94-677—The case for constitutionality? Non-existent.By Keith A. HebeisenTort Law, July 2006Judge Cason’s article (“Senate Bill 475- Cause For Concern or Self- Generated Crisis”) suggests that the constitutionality of SB 475 (now PA 94- 677) is an open question.
Parent corporation liability for acts of its subsidiaryBy Charles W. MurdockBusiness and Securities Law, June 2006When we think of the potential liability of a parent corporation for the acts of its subsidiary, we normally think of the situation in which the corporate veil of a subsidiary is sought to be pierced in order to hold the parent liable.
Pasta, Pasta EverywhereBy Heather M. FritschYoung Lawyers Division, April 2006No…..this photograph does not show a group of mad scientists in their white coats. It actually shows Young Lawyer Division Members working to give back to the community.
Payment of award of medical bills directly to medical provider/Section 19(g) and hourly attorney fee set at $250By James W. StevensonWorkers’ Compensation Law, June 2006In Aurora East School District v. Don Dover, 363 Ill.App.3d 1048, 847 N.E.2d 623, 301 Ill.Dec. 298 2nd District March 21, 2006, Don Dover, employed by the Aurora East School District, received an award which included TTD benefits of $29,908.13, representing 59-6/7 weeks, and $85,015.04 in medical expenses.
Payments related to replacing and servicing claimant’s prosthesis included in employer’s subrogation claimBy Janet D. PallardyWorkers’ Compensation Law, December 2006The Illinois Appellate Court, Fifth District, rendered a decision on October 4, 2006, allowing Respondent a lien credit against a third-party judgment for payments made under the Workers’ Compensation Act pertaining to replacing and servicing claimant’s prosthesis. Crispell v. Industrial Commission, __ N.E.2d __, 2006 WL2879068 (Ill.App. 5 Dist).
Pekin Insurance v. Anthony HieraBy Carol A. CesarettiWorkers’ Compensation Law, March 2006In this Fourth District case, the appellate court affirmed the decision of the trial court granting Hiera’s motion for an immediate UM arbitration and denying Pekin’s motion to stay said proceedings.
