10 best tips from a GAL perspectiveBy Lisa M. NyuliFamily Law, May 2012A list of tips of interest to GALs and attorneys representing the parties in custody, visitation and removal disputes.
10 tips for mediating pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 905By Barb CollinsAlternative Dispute Resolution, November 2012The author has compiled ten things she has learned over the years, to assist those who might want to give the mediation of child custody and visitation disputes a try.
2011 veto session legislationBy William A. PriceAdministrative Law, January 2012The Illinois General Assembly passed a companion bill and primary bill HB3851, which, with House Amendment No. 1, allowed the City of Chicago to use cameras to produce issuance of tickets for speeding. The Administrative Law Section Council commented adversely on same, suggesting full funding for Secretary of State hearings functions, and making some due process suggestions for fairer administrative case resolution under the new law. These comments were sent to ISBA staff and the Committee on Legislation for further discussion and action as appropriate. ■
2011 veto session summaryBy Kent MohrEnvironmental and Natural Resources Law, March 2012A summary of environmental bills introduced during the veto session of the 97th General Assembly.
2011 year in review—A summary of appellate case lawBy Cameron B. Clark & Catherine Krenz DoanWorkers’ Compensation Law, January 2012A brief summary of the past year's issues and holdings of the appellate court in 30 court opinions.
2012 Estate/gift/income tax pointersBy Paul A. MeintsTrusts and Estates, January 2012A comprehensive guide to the tax-related questions and issues that may arise in the coming year.
2012 payroll updateBy Jeffrey A. MolletAgricultural Law, January 2012Many of our farmer and agribusiness clients don’t often understand the various tax and financial issues which necessarily arise as a result of having retained employees (or perhaps “independent contractors,” in many instances).
The 32nd Annual National Conference of State Tax JudgesBy Hon. Alexander P. WhiteState and Local Taxation, December 2012A summary of the Annual Conference, which this year took place in San Francisco from September 13-15.
7th Circuit successor liability law as extended by Ordonez v. AkoratBy Brian P. Welch & Barry A. ChatzCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, February 2012In Ordonez, et al v. Akorat Metal Fabricators, Inc., et al, the Northern District provided a roadmap of the federal doctrine of successor liability and gives asset-purchasers guidance on how not to plead a Motion for Summary Judgment asserting that successor liability is inapplicable as a matter of law.
Accusing employee of “Playing the race card” keeps his case aliveBy Michael R. LiedLabor and Employment Law, March 2012Employee's history of complaints and Plant Manager's “race card” statements were deemed enough to allow employee to survive summary judgment on his retaliation claim. The court of appeals reversed the grant of summary judgment and remanded for further proceedings in Burnell v. Gates Rubber Co.
ACORD insurance certificate changedBy Bruce H. SchoumacherConstruction Law, May 2012When drafting construction contracts, attorneys and their clients must be aware of the limitations of revised ACORD 25. They will have to develop contract provisions which recognize those limitations.
Acquiring a family-owned business: The devil hides in the due diligenceBy John J. TufanoCorporate Law Departments, May 2012Understanding the interplay between family desires and business decisions can help a buyer more thoroughly value the risks and benefits of acquiring a family-owned business.
Act IIIBy Loren S. GoldenSenior Lawyers, February 2012So, you are entering the last stage of your professional life. This is Act Ill. Before you take the stage in Act III, please read these thoughts from author Loren Golden.
Addressing underemployment and underrepresentation: One lawyer’s thoughts on how to attack the problemBy George PetrilliYoung Lawyers Division, October 2012During these difficult economic times, there may be opportunities for the legal profession to address the issue of lack of representation to traditionally under-served populations while simultaneously assisting those expanding number of indebted, underemployed new attorneys.
Adjusting to the practice of law: A five-year reflectionBy Ebony R. HuddlestonGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, February 2012As a new attorney in a small firm, author Ebony Huddleston has discovered three important things for which law school could not have prepared her.
Administrative law case summariesBy Hon. Edward J. SchoenbaumAdministrative Law, February 2012Recent cases of interest to administrative law practitioners.
Administrative law updateBy Melissa Anne MayeAnimal Law, July 2012A new Illinois Department of Natural Resources rule, effective April 1, 2012.
ADR and Social Change ColumnBy Em RademakerAlternative Dispute Resolution, April 2012Throughout its evolution, Idealist.org has maintained the same goals of connecting people and opportunities concerning socially-conscious visions.
ADR in Technology ColumnBy Meghan SteinbeissAlternative Dispute Resolution, October 2012Recent technological improvements that may assist in mediation.
ADR in Technology ColumnBy Meghan SteinbeissAlternative Dispute Resolution, May 2012Recent technological improvements that may assist in mediation.
ADR in Technology ColumnBy Meghan SteinbeissAlternative Dispute Resolution, April 2012Recent technological improvements that may assist in mediation.
Advance medical directive formsBy Lin HansonTrusts and Estates, September 2012Some resources regarding end-of-life issues and advance medical directive forms.
Aflatoxin contamination and insuranceBy Jeffrey A. MolletAgricultural Law, September 2012The August 2012 USDA Risk Management Agency fact sheet for aflatoxin testing provides good advice and direction for dealing with the possibility of a discount upon the sale of corn.
Agricultural fun factsBy Jeffrey A. MolletAgricultural Law, March 2012How about a few facts about agriculture that you can use to stump your friends at the coffee shop?
