Editor’s noteBy John L. NisivacoTort Law, March 2011An introduction to the issue from Editor John Nisivaco.
Editor’s noteBy Kate O’SúilleabháinFebruary 2011An introduction to the issue from Editor Kate O Suilleabhain.
Editor’s Note: Attorneys must carefully consider their deedsBy Adam B. WhitemanReal Estate Law, January 2011A quitclaim deed is a seemingly innocuous form to the layman, and the attorney may be pressured just to ‘throw one together.’ Yet, if not drafted correctly, the consequences can be dire.
Editor’s notesBy Richard D. HanniganWorkers’ Compensation Law, November 2011An introduction and news updates from Editor Rich Hannigan.
Editor’s notesBy Richard D. HanniganWorkers’ Compensation Law, August 2011News updates of interest to workers' compensation lawyers, from editor Rich Hannigan.
Editor’s notesBy Elizabeth A. BleakleyBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, August 2011An introduction to the issue from editor Elizabeth Bleakley.
Editor’s notesBy Elizabeth A. BleakleyBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, June 2011An introduction to the issue from Editor Elizabeth A. Bleakley.
Editor’s notesBy Richard D. HanniganWorkers’ Compensation Law, June 2011An introduction to the issue from Editor Richard D. Hannigan.
Editor’s notesBy Richard D. HanniganWorkers’ Compensation Law, February 2011An introduction to the issue from Editor Richard D. Hannigan.
The effect of Iqbal v. Ashcroft in the Seventh CircuitBy Patricia A. ZimmerTort Law, May 2011This case puts to rest the prior standard, that a complaint will not be dismissed pursuant to 12(b)(6) “unless it appears beyond doubt that plaintiff can prove no set of facts.”
An Egyptian’s right to know: The need for freedom of information laws in EgyptBy Engy AbdelkaderInternational and Immigration Law, September 2011Enabling Egyptians to obtain accurate data about their government facilitates their active and informed participation in the political process and equips them to set the public agenda.
Emerging issues for Illinois employers in wage and hour lawBy Richard L. Samson & Michael D. RayLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, September 2011A list of issues that Illinois employers commonly face regarding wage and hour laws, and practical advice for minimizing liability and exposure in light of the burgeoning wave of related lawsuits.
Emotional side of civil union lawBy Anna FridmanWomen and the Law, November 2011The LGBT community in Illinois is now faced with the same issues that heterosexual couples have been grappling with for centuries in one form or another—those related to making an unequivocal proclamation of one’s commitment for the rest of their lives.
“Employer bashing” or “concerted action”: Consider your electronic use policyBy Frank M. GrenardCorporate Law Departments, January 2011An employee was recently terminated after posting complaints about her employer on her Facebook page, in violation, the employer claims, of its employment policy. What is too restrictive? What is appropriate? The case is scheduled for hearing on January 25th, 2011.
Employer cannot terminate employee based on conflict between independent medical examination and employee’s doctorBy Michael R. LiedLabor and Employment Law, May 2011In Grabs, et al. v. Safeway, Inc., et al., the appellate court concluded that when an employer is faced with conflicting medical opinions from the employee’s doctor and the employer’s Independent Medical Examiner, it may not rely solely on the IME report in terminating an employee for failing to return to work.
En banc decision provides guidance for evaluating modified products within a contempt proceedingBy Brian R. MichalekIntellectual Property, September 2011On April 20, 2011, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, sitting en banc, vacated a $110 million award against Echostar Corporation and implemented a new test for evaluating product redesigns within a contempt proceeding. The en banc Court overruled and modified the KSM test, effectively merging the old two-step test into one. Under the new test, the Courts are to inquire as whether the newly accused product was so different from the infringing product so as to create a fair ground of doubt as to the wrongfulness of the defendant's conduct.
Energy from renewable sources in Bulgaria: Embracing the feed-in-tariffBy Elena SabkovaInternational and Immigration Law, December 2011The new Bulgarian Law on Energy from Renewable Sources was expected to set a new stage for the players in this sector: its target was to increase the consumption of energy from renewables by creating predictable scenarios for the operators and the investors and guaranteeing government funding and support for the generators.
Essential Health Benefits: Balancing coverage and costHealth Care Law, December 2011As part of recent Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Congress has directed that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) develop a package of basic essential benefits to be furnished by health insurance plans. The Institute of Medicine (IOM), in October, reported to HHS suggesting criteria to use in developing this package. The IOM report summary is included in this issue.
Establishing a corporate giving programBy Leonard W. SachsLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, April 2011A look at Howard & Howard's corporate giving program, and some guidance for establishing your own.
Estate and Gift Tax recent cases and rulingsBy Joseph P. O’Keefe, Elizabeth C. Hesselbach, & Paul A. FagyalFederal Taxation, February 2011A summary of recent cases from the past year.
Estate of Henry continues to make wavesBy Amanda M. ByrneElder Law, February 2011The two related cases, Henry III and Henry IV, involve a judgment that was upheld on appeal on behalf of Richard V. Henry, an elderly and infirm former attorney, against one of his caretakers.
