What can I be with a J.D.? Solo practitionerBy Heather M. FritschYoung Lawyers Division, October 2006Learn more about Gregg Garofalo, who started Gregg A. Garofalo P.C. in 2004.
What happened in Vegas is not staying in VegasBy Darrell SteinbergLabor and Employment Law, March 2006The labor relations world is becoming aware of what Las Vegas already knows—that “card check” neutrality agreements are the new world order for union organizing.
What is a “right of first refusal”?By Gary R. GehlbachReal Estate Law, December 2006Occasionally, a client will ask that I prepare a “right of first refusal,” or a “right of last refusal,” or a “last right of refusal,” or a “right of first and last refusal,” or some variation on this notion.
What is a title company’s product?By Greg C. AndersonReal Estate Law, April 2006Gertrude Stein wrote “[A] rose is a rose is a rose.” The Illinois Supreme Court’s unanimous opinion in First Midwest Bank v. Stewart Title Guaranty Company can be summed up in a similar fashion: “A title commitment/policy is a title commitment/policy is a title commitment/policy.”
What is an international law practice?By Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, July 2006The Illinois State Bar Association List Serve is a tremendous way for attorneys to communicate.
What is “healing art malpractice”?By James P. GinzkeyTort Law, March 2006A recent case out of the First District Appellate Court once again raises the question: what is “healing art malpractice”? In Jackson v. Chicago Classic Janitorial and Cleaning Service, 355 Ill.App.3d 906, 291 Ill.Dec. 469 (1st Dist. 2005) plaintiff alleged that she suffered injuries during a functional capacity evaluation. Plaintiff’s allegations against defendant, Maximum Rehabilitation Services, were couched primarily in terms of Maximum’s failure to properly instruct, supervise and train its employees.
What you may not askBy Thomas A. BrunoBench and Bar, October 2006Caselaw to consider when interviewing prospective employees.
When is a settlement a settlement?By Champ W. Davis, Jr.Alternative Dispute Resolution, March 2006Despite the wealth of case law enforcing oral settlements and the long-standing tendency of courts to favor compromise and settlement, the enforceability of an oral agreement reached at mediation appears to depend upon the location of the mediation.
When to file for Federal trademark registrationBy Justin LampelIntellectual Property, March 2006It is a common misconception that having a business name approved by the Secretary of State’s Office provides trademark rights
Where’s the beef? Mad Cow Disease and international trade in U.S., Canadian and Japanese beefBy Donald L. UchtmannInternational and Immigration Law, January 2006Where’s the imported beef? It’s back—at least in U.S. and Japanese grocery stores. U.S. imports of Canadian beef resumed in July 2005, and in December 2005, selected Japanese imports of U.S. beef restarted after a two-year ban.
Who says bankruptcy isn’t interesting?By Terry SharpCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, May 2006If you are an insolvency lawyer interested in bankruptcy, debtors’ rights, and creditors’ remedies, the recent Supreme Court decision Central Virginia Community College v. Katz, 126 S.Ct. 990 (2006), is a “must read.”
Widow’s claim for benefits runs out of roadBy Cameron B. ClarkWorkers’ Compensation Law, January 2006In Swartz v. Industrial Commission, the Illinois Appellate Court, in a decision delivered by Justice McCullough, addressed the issue of whether a causal connection existed between the claimant’s employment and his fatal cardiac event.
With gratitude to Ms. Parks, and Ms. Vinson, and the fighters yet to come…By Kaethe Morris HofferWomen and the Law, March 2006There is a woman to whom all equality-loving people owe much. Her name is Michelle Vinson, and she is a rape survivor. She fought for justice and dignity for herself and changed the world for all Americans, especially women.
Women and the Law reception at the Creve Coeur Club in PeoriaBy Elizabeth L. JensenWomen and the Law, June 2006The Women and the Law Committee has sponsored numerous receptions throughout the state of Illinois to offer an opportunity for women attorneys to network and socialize.
Women in the newsWomen and the Law, June 2006Congratulations to the new women members of the ISBA Board of Governors: ANITA M. DE CARLO, Chicago (Under 37 – Cook County); and ELIZABETH L. JENSEN, Peoria (Area IV – 10th, 14th & 15th Circuits).
Workers’ compensation changes for health care providersBy Rick L. HindmandHealth Care Law, September 2006Public Act 94-0277 amended the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act and the Workers’ Occupational Diseases Act to address employer concerns about escalating medical costs and employee concerns about benefit levels and liability for medical bills, as well as other issues.
A world of international law coming to Chicago and beyondBy Violeta I. BalanInternational and Immigration Law, August 2006The ISBA’s International & Immigration Law Section Council would like to let you know about several upcoming international law events that might be of interest to you.
Yet another joint tenancy case…By Philip E. KoenigTrusts and Estates, May 2006The Second District Appellate Court recently decided another case, In re Estate of Shea, resolving ownership of joint tenancy bank accounts established by a decedent during his lifetime.
YLD announces 2006 award winnersYoung Lawyers Division, June 2006The Young Lawyers Division of the Illinois State Bar Association announced the annual awards for the Young Lawyer of the Year and the Law Student Division Public Service.
Zoning and religious uses—Vision Church v. Village of Long GroveBy John H. BrechinLocal Government Law, December 2006Vision Church was an Illinois religious corporation whose membership totaled approximately 120 persons. Prior to 1999, Vision was located in Park Ridge but began looking for a new church site, and expecting its membership to grow significantly, desired a larger facility.
