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Articles From 2011

Revenue sharing analysis for traffic citations By Marty Shanahan Local Government Law, January 2011 A look at how revenues are shared among the different departments within a municipality.
A review of the 31st Annual National Conference of State Tax Judges By Hon. Alexander P. White State and Local Taxation, December 2011 Judge Alexander P. White highlights the events of this year's Conference, which was held on September 22. 
Revisiting asylum standards in regards to opposition to drug cartels By Justin H. Lines International and Immigration Law, June 2011 This article suggests some changes to the Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA) whereby an officer facing persecution from drug cartels may be granted asylum.
Revisiting remittitur By Stacey Lynch Tort Law, April 2011 While remittitur is a useful tool when used correctly, if it's used incorrectly it has financial and constitutional implications.
Right to speak comes to Illinois By Thomas L. Ciecko Government Lawyers, March 2011 A new law amends the Open Meetings Act to allow any person the opportunity to address a public body at a public meeting.
Rising farmland values: Causes and cautions By Lewis F. Matuszewich Agricultural Law, September 2011 The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, on November 15, 2011, will hold a one-day Conference on the factors contributing to the large increase in agricultural land values and cash rental rates in the Midwest.
Rising farmland values: Causes and concerns By Lewis F. Matuszewich Agricultural Law, August 2011 The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago will hold, on November 15, 2011, an all-day Conference to explore the factors contributing to a large increase in agriculture land prices and agricultural cash rental rates in the Midwest.
Roaming the prairie—Random thoughts on recent agricultural topics of interest By Jeffrey A. Mollet Agricultural Law, June 2011 Legal updates of interest to agricultural law practitioners.
The role of the Special Representative in foreclosure following ABN AMRO By Donald P. Shriver Real Estate Law, January 2011 As a result of ABN AMRO, if the foreclosure involves the estate of a deceased mortgagor, a Special Representative must be appointed for “purposes of defending the action” where no letters of office have been filed for the deceased’s estate.
The Rule 30(B)(6) witness deposition—A primer By Stanley N. Wasser Federal Civil Practice, September 2011 An helpful explanation of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(6).  
Sacrificing class arbitration for the good of individual arbitration By Terry Moritz Alternative Dispute Resolution, June 2011 A discussion of the potential ramifications of the recent case of United States Supreme Court in AT&T Mobility LLC v. Concepcion.
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Saint or sinner? The efficacy of the proposed “1,000 Shareholder” amendment to Section 12(g) By Cory White Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, December 2011 Some lawmakers and regulators see the current “500 shareholder rule” of section 12(g) as a hindrance to capital formation, which has always been a stated goal of the SEC and other financial regulators. Representatives David Schweikert (R-AZ) and Jim Himes (D-CT) have introduced a bill that will amend Section 12(g).
A sample complaint from a practitioner By Carl R. Draper Administrative Law, September 2011 The sample Complaint for Judicial Review of Administrative Decisions
Sanctions and spoliation By Hon. Barbara Crowder Civil Practice and Procedure, August 2011 Knowing the potential and most frequently used sanctions may assist counsel in evaluating what steps to take when faced with the loss or destruction of evidence. 
Save the date: May 5, 2011 Administrative Law, March 2011 Details of the Section's upcoming CLE program.
The scarlet opinion By Kenneth J. Ashman Business and Securities Law, May 2011 Scarlet Opinions often take the form of a humorous chastising of an attorney, in a mixture of sarcasm and scorn, that other lawyers’ mailboxes zap from the Internet like frogs feasting on flies.
School Reform Legislation sent to the Governor Education Law, June 2011 A summary of Senate Bill 7, the recently codified comprehensive school reform bill.
Searching for the Holy Grail (a.k.a., the Work-Life Balance) By Douglas F. McMeyer Young Lawyers Division, April 2011 The successful balance between career and personal life is something every attorney strives to find. This article provides tips and suggestions to help lawyers in their search.
Second Circuit affirms denial of Petition to Compel Arbitration based on counsel’s conflict of interest By John R. Schleppenbach Alternative Dispute Resolution, March 2011 A look at the case of GSI Commerce Solutions, Inc. v. BabyCenter, L.L.C., in which the Second Circuit affirmed the denial of a petition to compel arbitration based on a conflict of interest by the petitioner’s counsel.
Second District Appellate Court reaffirms ground rules on SSA objection petitions By Michael J. Smoron, Kevin G. Costello, & Carlos S. Arévalo Local Government Law, April 2011 A look at the significance of the Peeples v. Village of Johnsburg case.
Section 1983 complaint against Board of Review members for alleged violation of equal protection rights is premature while state law appeal of assessment is still available; Board of Review members are entitled to absolute immunity for their decisions By Timothy E. Moran State and Local Taxation, February 2011 A look at the recently decided case of Heyde v. Pettinger.
Section 7430—Awarding of costs and certain fees: Proposed technical corrections By George E. Marifian Federal Taxation, September 2011 Due to recent amendments, a current disparity in Section 7430 of the Internal Revenue Code gives rise to the result that, in practice, a taxpayer who settles an entire case in IRS Appeals even though he has received a 30-day letter, is entitled to no reimbursement.
Section Council chairs update International and Immigration Law, May 2011 An updated (but still incomplete) list of the former Section Chairs.
See your name here By Darrell Dies & Jacob Frost Trusts and Estates, July 2011 An introduction to the issue and request for article submissions, from Co-Editors Darrell Dies and Jacob Frost.
Selected developments in ag law By Donald L. Uchtmann Agricultural Law, May 2011 Five interesting developments involving farmers' forward contracts, the Illinois Grain Insurance Fund, livestock and the Agricultural Exemption to the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act.
A selection of 40-hour mediation training classes By Margaret Nunne Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2011 A list of in-state classes that offer different areas of mediation training.
SENATE BILLS—Criminal, Juvenile & Traffic By Steve Baker Criminal Justice, December 2011 Recent legislation of interest to criminal practitioners.
Senior lawyers at the Bar By Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, June 2011 A review of the benefits of ISBA membership.
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Seniors, don’t sell your law practice. Have fun! By John W. Damisch Senior Lawyers, June 2011 A few reasons you should consider keeping your practice.
Setting up in Flanders By Ian Robberechts International and Immigration Law, October 2011 Some points for a foreign investor to consider when starting commercial operations in Belgium.