10 questions on biometric technologyBy Adam NelsonLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, March 2010Steve Dunn, ISBA's Director of Information Technology, discusses his personal experience with biometric technology.
12th Annual ISBA YLD Holiday PartyYoung Lawyers Division, February 2010The Young Lawyers’ Division expresses its sincere and heartfelt thank you to all of our friends and supporters who on December 4, 2009 supported and attended the 12th Annual Holiday Party at the Cubby Bear Lounge.
2009 spring legislative sessionEnvironmental and Natural Resources Law, January 2010Illinois House and Senate Bills related to Environmental Law
2010 Bank Convenience Accounts: An exciting new tool?By Graham Boardman SchmidtTrusts and Estates, May 2010Many bank customers may find it useful to establish an account that grants possession, but not title, of funds to another individual.
2010 legislative summaryBy Douglas M. KarlenReal Estate Law, November 2010New legislation affecting real estate law and practice, litigation, and title insurance law and practice.
2010 year-end estate planning: Navigating the uncertaintyBy Gregg M. SimonTrusts and Estates, December 2010While many of the usual planning techniques remain viable, the current state of the transfer tax laws provides for additional opportunities but makes 2010 year-end planning a bigger challenge than in past years.
2010 Young Lawyers of the Year namedYoung Lawyers Division, June 2010Gina DeBoni of Chicago and Diana M. Law of Aurora are the 2010 ISBA Young Lawyers of the Year Award recipients.
245(i)-Adjustment of Status, a real-life exampleBy Y. Judd AzulayInternational and Immigration Law, March 2010If used properly, INA 245(i) can allow an applicant to remain in the US and process permanent residency.
3rd Annual YLD Day at the RacesYoung Lawyers Division, August 2010Sign up for this annual event and join other YLD members for a good time and to support a good cause.
4-1-1: PTIN RegistrationBy Michelle L. HellerFederal Taxation, October 2010As of September 28, 2010, online registration is available for obtaining a Preparer Tax Identification Number. If you already have a PTIN, you are still required to complete the application/registration.
7th Circuit’s trade dress regretsBy Shannon A.R. BondIntellectual Property, October 2010Attorneys should keep the Jay Franco & Sons, Inc. v. Clemens Franek case in mind when approached by a client about protecting product design trade dress.
Acquiring real estate in different jurisdictions: Common practiceBy Silvia Alcoverro & Gerard HernandezInternational and Immigration Law, December 2010A look at the main concerns and worries of transnational investors and operators in their real estate transactions.
Administrative law and process legislation passed by the 95th and 96th sessions of the General AssemblyBy William A. PriceAdministrative Law, December 2010This list of bills covers revisions to the Administrative Procedures Act and to the motor vehicle statutes allowing administrative adjudication of county ordinance violations in motor vehicle operation, the first county level administrative law hearings process. The author also compiled a comprehensive list of APA references in legislation from the 95th and 96th General Assembly sessions.
Administrative law case summariesBy Hon. Edward J. SchoenbaumAdministrative Law, November 2010Recent decisions affecting administrative law in Illinois.
Administrative law case summariesBy Hon. Edward J. SchoenbaumAdministrative Law, August 2010Recent cases of interest for Administrative Law practitioners.
Administrative law decision summariesBy Hon. Edward J. SchoenbaumAdministrative Law, July 2010A listing of recently decided cases related to Administrative Law.
Admissibility of an expert opinion prior to or after class certification?By John J. HolevasCivil Practice and Procedure, July 2010The 7th Circuit found that when an expert’s report or testimony is critical to class certification and forms the basis of plaintiff’s theory, a district court must conclusively rule on any challenge to the expert’s qualification or submissions prior to ruling on a class certification motion.
Admissibility of an expert opinion prior to or after class certification?By John J. HolevasFederal Civil Practice, June 2010The 7th Circuit ultimately concluded that when an expert’s report or testimony is critical to class certification and forms the basis of plaintiff’s theory, a district court must conclusively rule on any challenge to the expert’s qualification or submissions prior to ruling on a class certification motion.
Admissibility of vehicle impact photographsBy Timothy W. KellyTort Law, February 2010The standard for the admissibility of photographs of a motor vehicle collision depicting minimal damage to the vehicles in a personal injury trial has been debated since the First District Appellate Court’s opinion inDicosola v. Bowman, 342 Ill. App. 3d 530 (1st Dist. 2003).
