ISBA—It’s just the beginning. Get involvedBy Hon. Ann Breen-Greco & Sandra CrawfordAlternative Dispute Resolution, October 2012An overview of the recent ISBA/JTBF Law & Leadership Institute, which was held over the summer at the John Marshall Law School.
It was a gift, not a loan—Prove it!By Jason G. Schutte & Eric WaldmanCivil Practice and Procedure, September 2012This article largely references the 4th District Appellate case of Barnes v. Michalski, in which Justice Appleton provided an exhaustive, informative and well-written analysis of Illinois law on presumptions of money transfers, burdens of proof, the statute of frauds and other issues.
Jablonski v. Ford: Is the Illinois Supreme Court crafting a new approach to duty analysis and proof in negligent-product-design cases?By George S. Bellas & A. Patrick AndesBench and Bar, April 2012The Supreme Court’s transition from Callesto Jablonskisuggests that in negligent-product-design claims specifically and in products liability litigation generally, the Illinois Supreme Court may not yet be restricting duty analysis solely to the risk-utility test but has incorporated the consumer expectation test as a factor into the risk-utility test.
Join the Woman2Woman Referral NetworkBy Danielle KaysWomen and the Law, October 2012The referral network Web site serves as a woman to woman referral network for women lawyers and clients seeking assistance with legal matters.
The Judicial Intern Opportunity ProgramBy Tiffany W. ShimadaDiversity Leadership Council, June 2012Now celebrating over 10 years of success, JIOP was established in response to a study released in February 2000, which reported that only 15 percent of all judicial clerkships are held by minorities—despite the fact that minorities make up 30 percent of the nation’s population and 20 percent of the law student population.
Judicial profile: Edmond E. ChangBy Kathryn A. KellyFederal Civil Practice, September 2012Get to know more about District Judge Edmond E. Chang.
Judicial Profile: Magistrate Judge Mary RowlandBy Marron MahoneyFederal Civil Practice, December 2012The ISBA Federal Civil Practice Section joins the Chicago legal community in welcoming Judge Rowland to the bench.
Jurisdiction of Illinois courts based on Internet content without ZippoBy George S. Bellas & A. Patrick AndesCivil Practice and Procedure, July 2012In recent years, courts have returned to a more traditional analysis to determine whether personal jurisdiction exists in Internet-related cases. The United States Supreme Court Calder v. Jones case in 1984 crafted the “effects” test, which would become the blueprint for contemporary Internet jurisdiction analysis in much of the United States and in Illinois, specifically.
Jurors permitted to ask questionsBy Hon. E. Kenneth Wright, Jr. & Sabena AuyeungBench and Bar, July 2012While trial judges in Illinois and other states have, in the past, allowed jurors to ask questions, Rule 243 and the accompanying revisions to the Pattern Jury Instructions Civil now provide a structure for trial judges in Illinois to allow juror questions if the parties agree.
Just be normalBy Maxine Weiss KunzYoung Lawyers Division, June 2012Lawyers have a certain language which benefits our trade and can alienate others. But once outside of your professional life, the author advises you should make an effort to to step out of your lawyer shoes and converse like a “normal person” in your day-to-day interactions.
Justice Stevens and the virtue of being indifferent to popularityBy Hon. Michael B. HymanBench and Bar, April 2012Throughout his nearly 40 years as a judge, John Paul Stevens adhered to judicial neutrality by following the principle he expressed at the CBA luncheon almost 38 years ago, “it is the business of judges to be indifferent to popularity.” And in so doing, he became one of the most popular justices of our era.
Keys to active longevityBy Joseph N. DuCantoSenior Lawyers, June 2012Formulated after years of experience and consideration, the author shares his list of what may have contributed to his long life.
Latin America starts to sharpen its competition lawsBy Francisco Ribeiro Todorov, Tulio Freitas do Egito Coelho, Adriana Franco Giannini, Raymundo Enriquez, Reynaldo Vizcarra, & Luis Amado CordovaMarch 2012The new Brazilian and Mexican laws passed this year exemplify Latin America's desire to reform anti-competitive conduct in the region.
Law Day 2012 – “No Courts, No Justice, No Freedom”By MIchele M. JochnerBench and Bar, May 2012The American Bar Association (ABA) chose this year's Law Day theme as a result of the disturbing findings contained in a 2011 report prepared by the group’s Task Force on the Preservation of the Justice System, which highlights the serious consequences of cutbacks in court funding and causing many state courts to decrease staff, increase fees and/or curtail operations.
Law firm partner compensation: Two-attorney firmBy John W. OlmsteadLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, May 2012The author addresses a question he recently received concerning partner compensation in a newly minted two- attorney firm.
Lawful permanent resident aliens: Is there a right to return?By Patrick M. KinnallyInternational and Immigration Law, March 2012The decision in Vartelas v. Holder should be of substantial significance to lawful permanent resident aliens who long ago may have committed crimes which made them excludable or deportable from the United States.
Lawyers need emotional intelligenceBy Steven C. LindbergLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, June 2012One leading researcher in the field of psychology has argued that emotional intelligence is twice as important as compared to technical skills and IQ as ingredients of excellent performance. But do we, as lawyers, have what it takes?
Legal research advancesBy Jessica J. BurkeLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, January 2012It is indisputable that technology has become a necessity in legal research. As technology advances it is exciting to imagine how it will further affect legal research.
Legislative updateBy Phil Milsk & Shayne AldridgeEducation Law, October 2012New public acts concerning education.
Legislative update: Amendments to the law on temporary guardiansBy Lee BenezeElder Law, February 2012Public Act 97-0614, which amends the statutory language of the Probate Act of 1975 as it applied to temporary guardianships, became effective on this first of this year.
