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Articles From 2012

Wetland regulations—More than an environmental rule: A comment on County of Lake v. Campus Investments, Inc. By Lisle A. Stalter Local Government Law, March 2012 This case is important on two fronts. First, it discusses statutory interpretation and how it is applied in the context of purpose provisions of enabling legislation of statutorily created public bodies. Additionally, this case recognizes that the protection of wetlands is not only for aesthetic purposes or to provide a habitat for migratory birds.
We’ve come a long way, i-baby By Janice L. Boback Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, February 2012 The author highlights some of the most useful apps for the iPad both in and outside of her practice.
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We’ve come a long way, i-baby By Janice L. Boback Administrative Law, January 2012 The author highlights some of the most useful apps for the iPad both in and outside of her practice.
What are the duties and obligations of the parties with respect to initiating vocational rehabilitation? By Anita M. DeCarlo & Deborah A. Benzing Workers’ Compensation Law, September 2012 As is evidenced by the contradicting case law detailed in this article, there are many unanswered questions with respect to vocational rehabilitation.
What consequences does an employer face when there is a refusal to authorize treatment? A petitioner’s perspective By Richard D. Hannigan Workers’ Compensation Law, July 2012 A summary of the recent case of Hollywood Casino – Aurora v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.
What determines a person’s success? You’d be surprised! By Sharon L. Eiseman Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, April 2012 A review of Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers.
What does it mean when, at oral argument before the Appellate Court Workers’ Compensation Commission Division, one of the justices asks you “why do you think we have jurisdiction?” By Richard D. Hannigan Workers’ Compensation Law, September 2012 Supreme Catering v Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission concerns original jurisdiction as it is vested in the circuit and appellate court in matters wherein a summons has been issued for appeal of Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission decision.
What is OSHA looking for? By Michael R. Lied Labor and Employment Law, February 2012 A list of the most commonly cited OSHA violations from fiscal year 2011.
Whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do when they come for you? By Thomas L. Ciecko Government Lawyers, March 2012 What to expect when the Executive Inspector General requests information from you.
When a private individual can claim qualified immunity—A look at Filarsky v. Delia By Lisle A. Stalter Federal Civil Practice, June 2012 On April 17th of this year, the United States Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, extended qualified immunity protections to a private individual hired by the government.
When a private individual can claim qualified immunity—A look at Filarsky v. Delia By Lisle A. Stalter Local Government Law, May 2012 On April 17th of this year, the United States Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, extended qualified immunity protections to a private individual hired by the government.
When age matters: Towards an international convention on the rights of older persons By Erin M. Doyle Elder Law, February 2012 This article provides a brief overview of the efforts undertaken by the international community to address the ever-increasing human rights challenges and issues faced by older persons.
When age matters: Towards an international convention on the rights of older persons By Erin M. Doyle International and Immigration Law, January 2012 As the global population continues to age, the international community must address questions such as whether the rights of older persons can be promoted through existing instruments or whether a new treaty is needed. This article provides a brief overview of the efforts already undertaken. 
When dispositive motions are not served on counsel of record but that counsel failed to obtain leave of court to appear—What happens? By Robert Handley Civil Practice and Procedure, November 2012 A summary of the recent case of J.P. Morgan v. Straus.
When is a “bonus” not really a bonus and included in the average weekly wage? When is “overtime” included? By Lawrence A. Scordino Workers’ Compensation Law, April 2012 The Illinois Appellate Court, First District, recently revisited the issue of the inclusion of bonus and overtime in the average weekly wage in Arcelor Mittal Steel, v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission and Robert Common. The Court found that the Commission did not err in it’s inclusion of both “Production Bonuses” and “Scheduled Overtime” in the average weekly wage.
Whistleblower Act decisions By Jewel N. Klein Administrative Law, March 2012 A summary of the creatively argued case, Brame v. City of North Chicago.
Whither the remainderman By Robert W. Kaufman & Amanda M. Byrne Trusts and Estates, April 2012 A discussion of the recent case of Carter v. Carter, and its treatment towards trust remaindermen.
Will someone please think about the children: Where can divorced parents with joint custody send their children to school? By Maryam T. Brotine Family Law, November 2012 When it comes to determining the appropriate school district for children of divorced parents, the answer may not be so clear cut.
Winnebago County Bar Association co-sponsors Community Night Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, April 2012 The Winnebago County Bar Association Diversity Committee and the YMCA of Rock River Valley cosponsored a community outreach night in Rockford on March 28th. Attended by more than 80 high school and middle school students, members of the Winnebago County Bar Association and judiciary from the Illinois 17th Judicial Circuit, the purpose of the event was to educate youth about the legal profession.
Words and phrases index of cases Insurance Law, December 2012 A list of the cases in this issue, organized by subject.
Words and phrases index of cases Insurance Law, September 2012 A list of the cases in this issue, organized by subject.
Words and phrases index of cases Insurance Law, June 2012 A list of the cases in this issue, organized by subject.
Words and phrases index of cases Insurance Law, March 2012 A list of the cases in this issue, organized by subject.
Words and phrases index of cases Insurance Law, January 2012 A list of the cases in this issue, organized by subject.
Workers’ compensation is an injured employee’s sole remedy By Robert T. Park Civil Practice and Procedure, September 2012 The recent decision in Rodriguez v. Frankie’s Beef/Pasta & Catering illustrates the use of the Workers’ Compensation Act as a defense to a negligence suit.
The world is watching and emulating By Hon. Jesse G. Reyes Bench and Bar, June 2012 We should be cognizant of the fact that when our Founding Fathers established our system of justice, they indeed created a city upon a hill which has been admired and emulated throughout the years by countries seeking to have the same rule of law we are privileged to work in every day.
Writ of certiorari By Carl R. Draper Administrative Law, March 2012 The writ of certiorari is a good alternative to administrative review when the administrative review law is inapplicable. This article contains a form complaint for the common law writ of certiorari for review of administrative decisions when the Administrative Review Law (735 ILCS 5/3) does not apply. The form gives a general framework for such a pleading. It has suggested paragraphs that help remind you of some of the most relevant steps in filing that pleading. This complaint is designed for use in CIRCUIT COURT.
Writing agreements clients can understand By Christine M. Kieta Corporate Law Departments, August 2012 When written well, contracts improve business relationships and control future problems. Here are three strategies for creating appealing, simple and easy-to-read agreements. 
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Writing briefs judges want to read By Christine M. Kieta Corporate Law Departments, October 2012 Writing well for litigation is two-fold. First, you want to get the judge actually to read what you write. Second, you want the judge to agree with what you write.  
YLD Day at the Races a success By Michael DiNatale Young Lawyers Division, October 2012 A recap of one of the YLD's most popular events.