Stranger than fiction: The Illinois Attorney General wants trustees to WHAT!By Mary CascinoTrusts and Estates, June 2007Under the Charitable Trust Act, 760 ILCS 55/1 et.al., the Attorney General requires an estate representative or a trustee of a trust to notify the Attorney General of charitable bequests in excess of $4,000. Failure to comply with the notice requirements could result in a fine ranging from $500 to $1,000 to be levied against the estate or trust.
Stress: Your toughest opponent yetBy Dr. Shanna FritschYoung Lawyers Division, April 2007In today’s world you are faced with almost constant stress. If it is not your boss, it is a big case, or a big bill.
Student loan repayment assistance legislation moves forward in CongressGovernment Lawyers, June 2007Senate Bill 442, the “John R. Justice Prosecutors and Defenders Incentive Act” sponsored by Illinois Senator Richard Durbin amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to direct the Attorney General of the United States to assume the obligation to repay student loans for borrowers who agree to remain employed, for at least three years, as either state or local criminal prosecutors or state, local, or federal public defenders in criminal cases.
Student speech law heating upBy Steven HelleHuman and Civil Rights, November 2007This article will offer a primer for when that upset parent with teen in tow comes marching into your office.
Substitution of Judge: Recent case lawBy Susan M. BrazasBench and Bar, February 2007The Illinois Code of Civil Procedure provides direction on the procedures to request a substitution of judge.
Summary of additional casesBy Raymond A. FylstraCorporate Law Departments, January 2007Recent cases of interest to corporate lawyers.
Summary of recent decisionsBy Hon. Edward J. SchoenbaumAdministrative Law, November 2007These summaries were prepared by Adrienne W. Albrecht for the ISBA Illinois E-Mail Case Digests, which are free e-mail digests of Illinois Supreme and Appellate Court cases available to members soon after the cases appear on the Internet, with a link to the full text of the slip opinion on the Illinois Reporter of Decision’s Web site.
Summary of recent decisionsBy Hon. Edward J. SchoenbaumAdministrative Law, October 2007These summaries were prepared by Adrienne W. Albrecht for the ISBA Illinois E-Mail Case Digests, which are free e-mail digests of Illinois Supreme and Appellate Court cases available to members soon after the cases appear on the Internet, with a link to the full text of the slip opinion on the Illinois Reporter of Decision’s Web site.
Summary of recent decisionsBy Hon. Edward J. SchoenbaumAdministrative Law, September 2007These summaries were prepared by Adrienne W. Albrecht for the ISBA Illinois E-Mail Case Digests, which are free e-mail digests of Illinois Supreme and Appellate Court cases available to members soon after the cases appear on the Internet, with a link to the full text of the slip opinion on the Illinois Reporter of Decision’s Web site.
Summary of recent decisionsBy Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum, Jr.Administrative Law, July 2007Recent cases of interest to administrative law practitioners.
Summary of recent decisionsBy Hon. Edward J. SchoenbaumAdministrative Law, June 2007These summaries were prepared by Adrienne W. Albrecht for the ISBA Illinois E-Mail Case Digests, which are free e-mail digests of Illinois Supreme and Appellate Court cases available to members soon after the cases appear on the Internet, with a link to the full text of the slip opinion on the Illinois Reporter of Decision’s Web site.
Summary of recent decisionsBy Hon. Edward J. SchoenbaumAdministrative Law, May 2007These summaries were prepared by Adrienne W. Albrecht for the ISBA Illinois E-Mail Case Digests, which are free e-mail digests of Illinois Supreme and Appellate Court cases available to members soon after the cases appear on the Internet, with a link to the full text of the slip opinion on the Illinois Reporter of Decision’s Web site.
Summary of recent decisionsBy Hon. Edward J. SchoenbaumAdministrative Law, March 2007These summaries were prepared by Adrienne W. Albrecht for the ISBA Illinois E-Mail Case Digests, which are free e-mail digests of Illinois Supreme and Appellate Court cases available to members soon after the cases appear on the Internet, with a link to the full text of the slip opinion on the Illinois Reporter of Decision’s Web site.
Summary of recent decisionsBy Hon. Edward J. SchoenbaumAdministrative Law, January 2007These summaries were prepared by Adrienne W. Albrecht for the ISBA Illinois E-Mail Case Digests, which are free e-mail digests of Illinois Supreme and Appellate Court cases available to members soon after the cases appear on the Internet, with a link to the full text of the slip opinion on the Illinois Reporter of Decision’s Web site.
Summary of the 2006 Diversity LuncheonBy Sonni Choi WilliamsWomen and the Law, June 2007On September 18, 2006, the Peoria County Bar Association’s Diversity Committee held its third annual Diversity Luncheon and outdid itself again.
Summary of the 2006 Diversity LuncheonBy Sonni Choi WilliamsDiversity Leadership Council, June 2007On September 18, 2006, the Peoria County Bar Association’s Diversity Committee held its third annual Diversity Luncheon and outdid itself again.
A summary: Arbitrator misconduct: Liability and immunityBy Megan BoanAlternative Dispute Resolution, February 2007The common belief would be that an arbitrator who is guilty of wrongdoing during an arbitration would be liable to the party or parties, which is precisely why conflict resolution practitioners can acquire liability insurance.
Supreme Court finds patient privacy violation outside scope of employmentBy Hon. Kimberly L. DahlenCivil Practice and Procedure, June 2007The issue in Bagent v. Blessing Care Corp., was whether Illini Community Hospital could be held vicariously liable under a theory of respondeat superior for a phlebotomist’s disclosure of a patient’s confidential medical information to a third party at a tavern while off duty.
SurveyCorporate Law Departments, December 2007In an effort to develop volunteer opportunities that best serve the needs and desires of members of the Corporate Law Departments (CLD) Section, the Section Council is undertaking the following survey of its members to get their input on the types of volunteer opportunities that are of the most interest to Section members.
Surviving (and thriving) as a young attorneyBy Amanda C. JonesWomen and the Law, May 2007According to the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession, in 2006, women comprised approximately 30 percent of the profession. In private practice, women accounted for approximately 47 percent of summer associates, 44 percent of associates, and only 17 percent of partners.
Tax professionals take note: Monetary penalties for misconductBy Kevin ThornFederal Taxation, December 2007On April, 23, 2007, the Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2007-39 (“the Notice”), which provides guidance to the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility (“OPR”) in exercising its authority to impose monetary penalties for practitioner misconduct.
The taxman comethBy Julie-April MontgomeryState and Local Taxation, August 2007The following outline was originally presented at the ISBA May 24, 2007 seminar.
Teaming Agreements: an agreement to agreeBy Margery NewmanReal Estate Law, January 2007Teaming agreements are generally single purpose, temporary business arrangements in which two (2) or more separate companies join together for the specific purpose of obtaining and performing a construction contract.
Tips for healthy living in the new yearBy Dr. Shanna FritschYoung Lawyers Division, February 2007Stress Reduction! Stress can cause headaches, muscle tension, irritability, depression, and anxiety. Take steps to reduce stress in your daily routine.
