Book review: What You Need To Know About Social SecurityBy John VoornElder Law, June 2006As a significant part of my practice is in the area of elder law, several years ago I concluded that I needed to educate myself about how our Social Security system really works.
A brown shoe in a black shoe worldBy David ClarkLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, August 2006Ever get the feeling you’re the odd one out? Evaluating other offices, do you ever get the feeling that they may be outpacing you in office automation?
Building a legal system in 21st century RussiaBy J. Dennis MarekCivil Practice and Procedure, February 2006While scholars can debate the reasons for the collapse of the Soviet Union, it is clear that as Russia enters the 21st century, the legal system will require a modification unknown in previous centuries.
Building your estate practice through legal service plansBy Carol Klima MartinTrusts and Estates, December 2006If you are looking to hang a new shingle or build a practice, affiliating with a legal service plan can fit the bill.
CAFA-7th Circuit UpdateBy William J. BrinkmannFederal Civil Practice, March 2006Since the Class Action Fairness Act, was signed into law by President Bush on February 18, 2005, certain provisions of the new law have been interpreted in the district courts of Illinois and by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
The Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector ActBy Gary R. GehlbachReal Estate Law, November 2006Effective January 1, 2007, the Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detector Act (PA 94-0741, HB 5284) requires that every dwelling be equipped with an approved carbon monoxide alarm within 15 feet of every room used for sleeping purposes.
Carpenter bypasses employer’s attempts to detour benefitsBy Arnold G. RubinWorkers’ Compensation Law, January 2006In order to recover for benefits under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, it is well accepted that a claimant’s work-related injury must “arise out of and in the course of the employment.”
Case law in child abuse and neglect and custody mattersBy Catherine M. RyanChild Law, December 2006During 2006, the Appellate Courts addressed the proper standards for a father in a neglect case, a grandparent in a custody case and a teacher appealing an indicated finding of abuse.
Case law in juvenile delinquency mattersBy Catherine M. RyanChild Law, December 2006During 2006, the Supreme Court and the Appellate Courts addressed issues related to youth who commit sex offenses.
Case law in termination of parental rights mattersBy Catherine M. RyanChild Law, December 2006During 2006, the Supreme Court and Appellate Courts have clarified two grounds for termination of parental rights, and have discussed the behavior of the parent and of the social service agency in the process.
Case names and holdingsInsurance Law, September 2006Holding: Court order establishing a battery conviction against the insured, in and of itself, did not collaterally estop insured and victim from arguing that cut was negligently inflicted.
Case noteBy John H. BrechinLocal Government Law, December 2006Hammond v. Firefighters Pension Fund, No. 2-06-0133 and 2-06-0187 November 29, 2006 The Second District Appellate Court recently reviewed the decision of the Defendant Board to award the Plaintiff a non-duty disability pension and to deny him a line of duty disability pension.
Case noteBy John H. BrechinLocal Government Law, September 2006The Calibraro case involved a firefighter/paramedic employed by Buffalo Grove who made application for a disability pension.
Case Note: Does a special use permit run with the land? Not this one, says Justice SmithBy Paul N. KellerLocal Government Law, October 2006In an opinion authored by Justice James Fitzgerald Smith, former Des Plaines City Attorney, the Illinois Appellate Court upholds the validity of a special use permit which was intended to apply only to the owner of the land at the time it was issued.
Case summariesCriminal Justice, December 2006A police officer saw the defendant in his car, illegally parked. People v. Luedemann, 2006 WL 2828583 (Ill. 2006).
Case summariesBy Steve MroczkowskiAlternative Dispute Resolution, November 2006Recent cases of interest to ADR practitioners.
Case summariesBy Megan BoanAlternative Dispute Resolution, September 2006Morgan Stanley instituted arbitration proceedings against Laws to recover alleged deficit of $689,115 in Laws’ margin account.
Case summariesInsurance Law, September 2006Holding: Court order establishing a battery conviction against the insured, in and of itself, did not collaterally estop insured and victim from arguing that cut was negligently inflicted.
Case summariesCriminal Justice, September 2006In People v. Driggers, 2006 Ill.Lexis 1103, the Illinois Supreme Court was presented with the constitutionality of a canine sniff during a lawful traffic stop.
Case summariesBy G. Paul Vazquez, Brendan Max, Ron Haze, Miguel E. Miranda, Vera McDonnell, & Matt MaloneyCriminal Justice, June 2006In People v. Wooddell, 2006 Ill.Lexix 326, the Illinois Supreme Court was called upon to review the effect of a release of a defendant from the Department of Corrections upon a speedy trial demand made pursuant to the intrastate detainers statute.
Case summariesAlternative Dispute Resolution, June 2006Recent cases of interest to ADR practitioners.
Case summariesCriminal Justice, April 2006Joanne Phillips was arrested and charged with Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance with the Intent to deliver, Unlawful Possession of Controlled Substance, and Unlawful Possession of Cannabis.
Case summariesBy Kristi Hornickel, Megan Kawa, & Samia ZayedAlternative Dispute Resolution, April 2006Traveler's Casualty and Surety Co. (Insurer) and ACandS (Insuree) entered into a coverage agreement which included an arbitration clause.
Case summariesCriminal Justice, March 2006In this case, the Illinois Supreme Court cleared up the meaning of involuntary intoxication as an affirmative defense, and the proof necessary to obtain an involuntary intoxication instruction.
Case summariesBy Kristi Hornickel & Samia ZayedAlternative Dispute Resolution, March 2006Recent cases of interest to ADR practitioners.
