Chair’s columnBy Hon. Ann Breen-GrecoAdministrative Law, March 2011A look at some of the Administrative Law Section's upcoming projects.
Chair’s columnBy Rory WeilerFamily Law, February 2011While the new, soon-to-be-signed-into-law Illinois Religious Freedom and Civil Union Act greatly enhances the rights of certain individuals involved in partnerships outside of the traditional state approved marriage, it doesn’t completely level the playing field between married parties and those involved in a civil union.
Chair’s columnBy Hon. Ann Breen-GrecoAdministrative Law, January 2011An introduction to the issue from the Section's Chair, Judge Ann Breen-Greco.
Chair’s column: Cameras in the courtroomBy Michael K. GoldbergGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, March 2011Today, virtually all lawyers and litigants have camera/video capability on their phones, and preventing the broadcasting of courtrooms will be very difficult.
Chair’s column: Developing “practice-ready” lawyersBy Timothy J. StormGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, October 2011Section Chair Timothy Storm poses the questions, Are new law graduates 'practice ready'? Who is responsible for assuring that they are? and Should established lawyers care?
Changes and continued uncertainty for construction industry with CCDD lawBy Alison K. HaydenEnvironmental and Natural Resources Law, February 2011Public Act 96-1416 amends the Illinois Environmental Protection Act, 415 ILCS 5/1 et seq., to regulate facilities which accept soil and Clean Construction Demolition Debris for disposal.
Changes to consent requirements in the Adoption ActBy Kimberly L. DahlenChild Law, August 2011The revised procedures and forms in the statute must be followed to ensure that an adoption is properly finalized.
Changes to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 216By Maxine Weiss KunzYoung Lawyers Division, April 2011An explanation of the recent changes, which took effect on January 1, 2011.
Checklist for third-party attorney opinionsBy Anthony J. JacobBusiness and Securities Law, January 2011A list of considerations and actions a lawyer should take when conducting the due diligence needed to issue a third-party opinion.
The Checkpoint Flyer… The only way to travel!By Alan PearlmanLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, September 2011The Checkpoint Flyer laptop bag provides a variety of benefits for frequent travelers.
Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women’s Network: Women of Influence LuncheonBy Sandra BlakeWomen and the Law, September 2011The Chicago Metropolitan Battered Women’s Network will honor history-maker and workplace rights advocate Lilly Ledbetter at the Women of Influence luncheon on Wednesday, September 14, at the Renaissance Blackstone Hotel in Chicago.
Child as trustee: A per se conflict?By Gary R. GehlbachTrusts and Estates, November 2011Is it permissible for a child of the settlor to act as a trustee of the settlor’s revocable living trust or of a testamentary trust created by the settlor, if the child-trustee is also a contingent remainder beneficiary?
Child Law Attorney Profile: Bartlett Joseph Carroll Jr.By Paul B. NovakChild Law, November 2011Learn more about B.J. Carroll, former Assistant Public Defender of the Lake County Public Defenders’ Office assigned to the Juvenile Court as a Guardian ad Litem.
The Child Status Protection Act is to protect childrenBy Patrick M. KinnallyInternational and Immigration Law, October 2011In the recently decided case of Arobelidze v. Holder, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals opined that non-precedential Board of Immigration decisions, ones that do not equate with the force of law do not deserve Chevron deference, because they do not have the “power to persuade.”
Child support withholding—Payor bewareBy Christine S.P. KovachFamily Law, August 2011Generally the cases brought under the Income Withholding for Support Act involve one or both of the following issues: “Who is a payor?” and “How and when will a penalty under the Withholding Act be assessed for failure to withhold or to timely remit the child suport?”
China’s recent regulations on price-related monopolistic conductBy Ying DengFebruary 2011Firms doing business in China should be cautious that agreements executed outside of China may still be subject to the Antimonopoly Law of the People's Republic of China, provided that the activities could have some effect on the Chinese market.
CIGNA Corp. v. Amara case updateBy Richard TothEmployee Benefits, September 2011The case signals a likely expansion of the remedies under ERISA’s § 502(a)(3), which provides for “appropriate equitable relief.”
The Civil Union Act and the execution and preparation of real estate documentsBy Richard F. BalesReal Estate Law, September 2011The Civil Union Act brings many new challenges to real estate practitioners. For example: How should parties to a civil union be described in deeds and other documents? How should the issue of homestead be addressed in these documents? Can parties to a civil union own their home as tenants by the entirety, and if so, how should they be described in the deed?