Articles From 2008 | Illinois State Bar Association

Lincoln … A license to practice and a legacy to remember By Michele M. Jochner Bench and Bar, October 2008 With the February 2009 bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth rapidly approaching, many celebrations will commemorate his remarkable life and his course-altering actions as President of a Civil War-ravaged nation.

Litigating keywords like it’s 1999: An overview of recent (non)developments in the law applicable to keyword advertising By Daliah Saper & Dominika Szreder Intellectual Property, December 2008 This article first provides a brief overview of keyword advertising on search engines and the potential implication of infringement when those keywords are a competitors’ trademark, like Ticketmaster.

The Local Records Act and Destruction of Public Records By Maryann Bullion Administrative Law, April 2008 Have you ever deleted an e-mail or a computer file and thought nothing of it? Well, if one of your local government clients deletes an e-mail or throws away a file that contains information that should be considered a public record, they could be charged with a Class 4 felony.

The Local Records Act and Destruction of Public Records By Maryann Bullion Local Government Law, March 2008 If one of your local government clients deletes an e-mail or throws away a file that contains information that should be considered a public record, they could be charged with a Class 4 felony.

A look at the Illinois Employee Classification Act By Markus May Business and Securities Law, February 2008 The Illinois Employee Classification Act (“Act”) became effective on January 1, 2008. 820 ILCS 185/1 et.seq.

Looking for a precedent for three-dimensional trademarks in Japan? Coke is it By Pradip K. Sahu International and Immigration Law, November 2008 On May 29, 2008, the Japan Intellectual Property High Court reversed the decision of the Japan Patent Office (the “JPO”) in which the JPO rejected the application for registration of one of the Coca-Cola Company’s unique bottle shapes as a three-dimensional trademark.

Maintaining separate actions in various judicial circuits in Illinois and/or other states By John J. Holevas Civil Practice and Procedure, December 2008 In re: Marriage of Gary, 894 N.E.2d 809 (2d Dist. 2008), the Appellate Court for the Second District clarified under what circumstances a trial court may enjoin the parties to a suit from maintaining separate causes of action in multiple Illinois circuit courts or in other states.

Making a list and checking it twice By Chris Gullen Workers’ Compensation Law, December 2008 Parties to personal injury claims of Medicare beneficiaries who continue ignoring their duties under federal law could get a wake up call next year.

Making it rain By Jean A. Kenol Young Lawyers Division, June 2008 One of the most intimidating and daunting thoughts for any lawyer who decides to embark on a solo or small practice is wondering where the clients will come from.

Making the transition to a solo or small firm practice By Nathan Lollis Young Lawyers Division, April 2008 Many attorneys consider starting their own firm. Obtaining clients and successfully collecting your fees are a couple of obvious aspects of starting your own solo or small firm practice.

Managing e-discovery: What is required and how to save money By Jennifer Bertoglio Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, April 2008 A few tips that may help make your next e-discovery effort more manageable and cost-effective.

Mandatory overtime and average weekly wage By Brad E. Bleakney Workers’ Compensation Law, December 2008 The 18-year battle over including or excluding overtime hours in the calculation of average weekly wage continues to rage.

Matt Maloney—A passion for the law By John T. Phipps General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, January 2008 Remembering Matt Maloney, who died unexpectedly on Christmas Day, 2007.

Mediation limits / opportunities By Robert E. Wells, Jr. Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2008 Lack of injunctive relief and limitation on discovery are two perceived “weaknesses” of mediation. However, a closer examination reveals that perceptions may not be reality.

Mediation: Obstacle or tool? (Insight to a Litigator) By Robert E. Wells, Jr. Alternative Dispute Resolution, January 2008 Joe, a premier litigator, wondered how to respond to Judge Taylor’s request that one of his current cases be mediated.

Memorizing secret information may violate Trade Secrets Act By Michael R. Lied Labor and Employment Law, September 2008 Al Minor & Associates, Inc., (“AMA”) is an actuarial firm that designs and administers retirement plans and that employs pension analysts who work with approximately 500 clients.

The Mentor By Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier Bench and Bar, February 2008 Upon my graduation from law school in 1964, and after passing the bar exam and being admitted to practice, I had the good fortune of beginning my legal career as a junior law clerk for Justice Byron O. House of Nashville, Illinois, who was the Supreme Court Justice from the 5th Judicial District of Illinois.

Message from Mary Kay Klimesh, 2008 Section Council Chair By Mary Kay Klimesh Education Law, December 2008 It has been my privilege to serve as a member and supporting officer of ISBA’s Education Law Section Council in the past, but I am most privileged and proud to serve as this year’s Chair.

Message from the Chair By Pradip K. Sahu International and Immigration Law, December 2008 It has been a busy couple of months since my last message. Our section council meeting at the Canadian consulate was very well attended by the consular community in Chicago and was quite productive.

Message from the Chair By Paulette Gray Family Law, November 2008 Introduction: At the risk of being called a “Star Wars Geek” I continue my Yoda-inspired columns.

Message from the Chair By Paulette Gray Family Law, October 2008 Introduction: Those of you who made it to the end of my last column may remember my promise to provide more “Lessons from Yoda” in future columns.

Message from the Chair By Paulette Gray Family Law, August 2008 Introduction: It is with great honor that I assume the role of Chair of the 2008-09 Family Law Section Council.

Message from the Chair By Pradip K. Sahu International and Immigration Law, August 2008 It has been only a few weeks since our organizational meeting in St. Louis, and our section council is already off to a great start.

Message from the Chair By Pradip K. Sahu International and Immigration Law, July 2008 I would like to welcome all of the members of our section and our new council for the upcoming 2008-2009 year.

Message from the Chair By Gregory A. Scott Family Law, June 2008 For as long as I can remember, and many times since obtaining my license to practice law, my father would always tell me that practicing law is a profession and not a job.

Message from the Chair By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, June 2008 This has been an extraordinarily successful year for the International and Immigration Law Section Council of the Illinois State Bar Association. It is a testament to what you can accomplish when you have many people contributing ideas and effort.

Message from the Chair By Gregory A. Scott Family Law, May 2008 For many years, I have been using a phrase in my practice that is the only explanation for many of the actions of my clients, the opponent and/or opponent’s Counsel.

Message from the Chair By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, May 2008 Welcome to the eighth issue of The Globe for this year.

Message from the Chair By Gregory A. Scott Family Law, March 2008 A message from Section Chair Gregory Scott.

Message from the Chair By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, March 2008 A message from Section Chair Lew Matuszewich.