Financial markets in crisis: Section-by-section analysis of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008By Michael BoopCorporate Law Departments, November 2008Following is a section-by-section analysis of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (the “Act”) as passed by the Senate, by a vote of 74-25, on October 2, 2008, including commentary from experts in Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP’s Financial Markets Crisis Group.
Fines in Building Code cases—MandatoryBy Patti Gregory-ChangAdministrative Law, May 2008This article explores two lines of cases dealing with the imposition of fines in municipal code enforcement cases. It argues that the more compelling line requires courts and administrative bodies to rule within the mandates of ordinances which specify minimum and maximum fine ranges.
Five top financial tips for young attorneysBy Randall EdgarGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, September 2008Although any young professional should appreciate sound financial advice, I have written this article to be primarily directed to young attorneys who will face slightly different problems than young business professionals or individuals in other professions.
Forced annexation—Are roads included in the calculation of acreage?By John H. BrechinLocal Government Law, September 2008The sole issue of Bowers v. City of Rockford was whether the 60-acre statutory limitation in Section 7-1-13 of the Illinois Municipal Code includes interior highways.
Freedom for the thought we hate: A Biography of the First Amendment by Anthony LewisBy Kathryn E. EisenhartHuman and Civil Rights, June 2008It won’t take long to read this book. But I finished the book with a sense of the sweep and changes of freedom of expression and freedom of the press that is often lacking in the tomes often published about the topic.
From the ChairBy Patricia A. ZimmerInsurance Law, December 2008Greetings to all! I apologize that The Policy has been MIA recently, but we have had some shake-up in the editorial staff.
From the ChairBy Gina M. ArquillaYoung Lawyers Division, December 2008Our council met on October 11, 2008 in Chicago, where much business was discussed.
From the ChairBy Kenneth DobbsHuman and Civil Rights, November 2008Obscenity, child murderers, assassins, fascists, defamation, disabled people, constitutional democracy, human rights and law school classrooms were Elmer Gertz’s milieu.
From the ChairBy Trent L. BushLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, October 2008The Chains That Bind You? Does technology set you free from the office, or does it bind you to it? For me, the answer is yes.
From the ChairBy Gina M. ArquillaYoung Lawyers Division, October 2008A message from YLD Chair Gina Arquilla.
From the ChairBy Kenneth DobbsHuman and Civil Rights, September 2008Under the leadership of Steve Helle, our relatively small section council stands as an example of what committed and hardworking Illinois lawyers achieve when given an opportunity.
From the ChairBy Gina M. ArquillaYoung Lawyers Division, August 2008The last few months have been busy and productive for the members of the ISBA Young Lawyers Division Council.
From the ChairBy Trent L. BushLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, August 2008Welcome! It is my pleasure to serve as the Chair of this year’s Committee on Legal Technology (COLT).
From the ChairBy David B. YavitzLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, July 2008This is my last From the Chair column since my year as Chair of the Committee on Legal Technology will end with the June 2008 Annual Meeting of the ISBA.
From the ChairBy Gary R. GehlbachReal Estate Law, July 2008Perversely relishing the stress and frustration that every day (indeed, every hour or every few minutes) seems to bring, I secretly confess that I love the practice of law.
From the ChairBy Gina M. ArquillaYoung Lawyers Division, June 20082008-2009 promises to be a busy and productive year for the members of the ISBA Young Lawyers Division Council.
From the ChairBy Steven HelleHuman and Civil Rights, June 2008It’s been a good run, but it is time for this chair to fade away and welcome the next generation of leadership for the Human Rights Section Council.
From the ChairBy Steven HelleHuman and Civil Rights, April 2008A message from Section Chair Steven Helle.
From the ChairBy David B. YavitzLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, April 2008A message from Section Chair David B. Yavitz.
From the ChairBy Robert HandleyInsurance Law, March 2008A message from Section Chair Robert Handley.
From the ChairBy David B. YavitzLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, February 2008Reporting from Las Vegas and San Francisco. Hello everyone, this is Geek Week.
From the ChairBy Steven HelleHuman and Civil Rights, January 2008A colleague told me recently of how she had been doing research into the Federal Communications Commission and expected her job to be easy because the FCC had always issued numerous reports on the industry and communications policy.
From the Chair…By Brian D. SchwartzEducation Law, February 2008Thank you for your membership in the Education Law Section Council.
From the editorBy James K. Weston, Sr.Mineral Law, December 2008Our main article this edition is a compilation of recent legislation that may be of interest to members of the Section.
From the editorBy James K. Weston, Sr.Mineral Law, September 2008Our main article this edition revolves around an opinion from the Illinois Appellate Court, Second District, in the case of McHenry county Defenders, Inc., et. al., v. The City of Harvard, et. al., No. 2-07-0386 Filed July 2, 2008.
From the editorBy James K. WestonMineral Law, June 2008As always, it seems, we continue to need articles or ideas for articles for publication in this newsletter.
