A note from the co-editorsBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, March 2012An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
A note from the co-editorsBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, February 2012An introduction to the issue from Co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
A note from the co-editorsBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, January 2012An introduction to the issue from co-editors MaryAnn Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
Notes from the EditorsBy William Siebers & Peter AshmoreElder Law, December 2012An introduction to the issue from co-editors Bill Siebers and Peter Ashmore.
Notes from the EditorsBy William Siebers & Peter AshmoreElder Law, September 2012An introduction to the issue from Editors Bill Siebers and Peter Ashmore.
The Nursing Home Care Act: Recoverable attorney fees and loss of society damagesBy Stephen C. BuserCivil Practice and Procedure, July 2012The First District Appellate Court recently decided the case of Watson v. South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC, which is important to lawyers suing and defending nursing homes.
Obama supports same-sex marriage in May 9th interviewDiversity Leadership Council, June 2012On May 9, 2012, ABC News’ Robin Roberts interviewed President Obama and during that interview he stated for the first time that he now supports same-sex marriage. Below is a small portion of that history-making interview and his thoughts on equal rights and related legal issues.
Objects under the rearview mirror may be more of a material obstruction than they appearBy Rob ShumakerCriminal Justice, November 2012Objects dangling from the rearview mirror may justify a traffic stop but only if they constitute a material obstruction. The author addresses the case law on this issue and offers practice tips to determine whether an object materially obstructs a driver’s view of the road.
Observations from the ChairBy Hon. Ann B. JorgensenBench and Bar, September 2012A message from the Chair, Judge Ann Jorgensen.
“Occupy Your Town” and the courtsBy Brady WaldropLocal Government Law, January 2012What “occupiers” see as exercise of their rights of First Amendment Freedom of Speech, police and city officials see a public nightmare of health and safety issues as well as trying to keep the public areas open to the non-occupiers.
Of the Moment—Evaluating Mediation Programs: Tracking and reporting dataBy Terry Moritz & Heather Scheiwe KulpAlternative Dispute Resolution, January 2012The second installment in this new column that will address developing ADR issues and initiatives in Illinois and throughout the country.
Online resources available to section membersBy Jay H. SchollFederal Civil Practice, March 2012The Federal Civil Practice Section has launched several online resources for its members. Primary among those resources are the Section’s Web site and discussion list.
Options for the client in trouble with real estate: Forbearance to bankruptcy and everything in betweenBy Erica Crohn MinchellaCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, July 2012A competent real estate attorney evaluates each client’s circumstances in light of various interests and perspectives and offers sound advice. But with so many factors and circumstances, how do we ensure we firmly grasp the specific needs of each client?
Orders of protection at schoolBy Sally K. KolbFamily Law, May 2012A look at the changes made to Orders of Protection when Public Act 97-0294 went into effect on the first of this year.
Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! Supreme Court’s new termBy Derrick Thompson, Jr.Human and Civil Rights, October 2012By all accounts, the U.S. Supreme Court's 2012 term is expected to create major headlines with several high profile cases involving human rights, civil rights and civil liberties.
Pancake House’s flippant handling of complaints results in substantial jury verdictBy Nancy E. SasamotoBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, May 2012A recent opinion handed down by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals serves as a good reminder to employers that having a policy against sexual harassment and training all new hires will not effectively protect the company if managers ignore or mishandle harassment complaints.
Parenthood in civil casesBy Jeffrey A. ParnessCivil Practice and Procedure, May 2012Is it time to comprehensively examine all parentage statutes, or to recognize broader common law powers that would serve childrens’ best interests without interfering with the superior rights of parents?
Partial use of depositions: Illinois Supreme Court Rule 212(c)By John M. StalmackCivil Practice and Procedure, March 2012In essence, Illinois Supreme Court Rule 212(c) is a codification of the common law rule of completeness as it applies to depositions
Patents, medication, and WHO controls them: A look inside a potential negotiator of the patented drug tradeBy Veena TripathiInternational and Immigration Law, August 2012Global health is plagued by the inefficiencies of developing countries to gain access to medications. The inability for these countries to access these medications can be often blamed on the lack of patent regulation. The author reports on the past and current state of global patents for necessary medications and suggests that the World Health Organization, a branch of the United Nations, can be the mediator in this relationship.
Pay it forwardBy Meghan O’BrienYoung Lawyers Division, February 2012Pay it forward. Do something good for someone now, and in the future, when you need assistance, someone will help you.
