In the November issue…By Darrell Dies & Jacob FrostTrusts and Estates, November 2011An introduction to the issue from co-editors Darrell Dies and Jacob Frost.
In the October issue…By Darrell Dies & Jacob FrostTrusts and Estates, October 2011An introduction to the issue from Co-Editors Darrell Dies and Jacob Frost.
In the September issue…By Darrell Dies & Jacob FrostTrusts and Estates, September 2011An introduction to the issue from Editors Darrell Dies and Jacob Frost.
In-sitesGovernment Lawyers, October 2011Resources for practitioners interested in government transparency and efficiency.
In-sitesGovernment Lawyers, June 2011Some resources for those interested in e-discovery.
Incentives to being woman-ownedBy Angela EvansWomen and the Law, November 2011Being a woman in business does not have to be a disadvantage, especially if you capitalize on the advantages—some of which are outlined here.
Income tax recent cases and rulingsBy Philip D. SpeicherFederal Taxation, April 2011A summary of recently decided cases relating to income tax.
Information of NoteCivil Practice and Procedure, August 2011ISBA updates of interest to members of the Civil Practice & Procedure Section.
Insurance provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection ActBy Mark D. DeBofskyInsurance Law, May 2011There are two primary initiatives in Title V of the Act: the establishment of the Federal Insurance Office within the Treasury Department and the streamlining of regulation by the states so as to give primacy to the regulation by the home state of nonadmitted insurers, surplus lines insurers, and reinsurers in many situations.
Intellectual Improbabilities™By Daniel KeganIntellectual Property, June 2011News updates affecting intellectual property attorneys.
Intellectual Improbabilities™By Daniel KeganIntellectual Property, April 2011News updates affecting intellectual property attorneys.
Interfaith issues in divorce mediationBy Whitney RhewAlternative Dispute Resolution, March 2011The case of Reyes v. Shapiro calls into question the court system’s ability to prohibit a parent from instilling values and beliefs into his or her child.
International issues are everywhereInternational and Immigration Law, October 2011Recent international law-related questions posted to the ISBA's General Transactional listserv.
Internet gambling under the GATS and International LawBy Kitsuron SangsuvanInternational and Immigration Law, April 2011Even though the U.S. may apply the Federal Anti-Internet gambling regulations to its nationals operating online gambling in other countries on the grounds of the nationality principle, the country cannot enforce the regulations on the U.S. nationals in other countries.
Internet scams & client trust accountsBy Juliet BoydCivil Practice and Procedure, September 2011In this global financial marketplace, it is not unusual for commercial lawyers to never meet their international clients in person. This has resulted in fertile ground for fraud.
Interview of Sonni C. Williams, 2010 ISBA award recipientRacial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, February 2011Ms. Williams received the The Board of Governors Award in recognition for her exemplary service to the profession and the ISBA.
An interview with the other HolmesBy Hon. Michael B. HymanBench and Bar, October 2011An imagined conversation between the author and Sherlock Holmes.
Intrusion upon seclusion: A new tort?By John B. KincaidCivil Practice and Procedure, June 2011Notwithstanding the lack of endorsement or approval from the Illinois Supreme Court, there is sufficient Appellate Court approval for intrusion upon seclusion in Illinois.
Inventory searches: Before you may search you must have the right to seizeBy Hon. John McAdamsTraffic Laws and Courts, May 2011The threshold question in any inventory search is the validity of the original seizure of the vehicle. If the original impound was invalid, even if pursuant to a written or oral standardized police policy, the subsequent inventory search is unconstitutional.
Involuntary merger of 8(e) specific loss into 8(d)1 wage differential awardBy Brad E. BleakneyWorkers’ Compensation Law, November 2011Even where there is competent medical evidence presented of a full duty return to work accompanied by a medical opinion stating that the condition of ill being was in fact permanent and causally related to the first date of accident, it may not be enough to sustain a separate award for specific loss under 8(e) where there is a finding of subsequent, intervening accidents to the same part of the body that subsequently resulted in a wage a reduction.
An inward lookBy Hon. E. Kenneth Wright, Jr.Bench and Bar, March 2011A reminder that judges should always strive to be patient and dignified.
IRS collection issuesBy William M. GasaFederal Taxation, September 2011A summary of the report to given to Congress addressing issues associated with IRS collection.
IRS guidance on carryover basis for 2010 decedentsBy Ryan A. WalshFederal Taxation, December 2011Form 8939, the basis allocation form required to be filed by executors opting out of the estate tax, is now due January 17, 2012.
The IRS: The taxman comethBy Stanley I. FoodmanFederal Taxation, February 2011In its latest budget proposal, the IRS requested funding to perform audits on 13,000 random tax returns—an effort to close the $300 billion-plus tax gap.
