Chair’s commentBy Jamie ManningMarch 2012Learn more about the Section's plans to make membership more valuable.
Chair’s cornerBy Charles G. BrownTrusts and Estates, September 2012A message from Section Chair Charles Brown.
The Chair’s cornerBy Kenneth J. AshmanBusiness and Securities Law, June 2012A note from Section Chair Kenneth J. Ashman.
The Chair’s cornerBy Kenneth J. AshmanBusiness and Securities Law, April 2012An introduction to the issue from Section Chair Kenneth Ashman.
Changes: How an alternative rock song can provide insight to the evolution of the cost for legal servicesBy Joseph B. VanFleetLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, February 2012Without question, the unique predicament facing us today is our economic environment. In light of this adversity, law firms today face the need to modify their price structure to address the changing demands of corporate clients.
Child custody and military familiesBy Catherine M. RyanChild Law, September 2012Caring, competent parents should not lose custody of their children because they answer the call of their country.
Chinese American Bar Association of Greater Chicago proudly becomes a NAPABA affiliateBy Gary ZhaoRacial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, November 2012Formed in 1986, the Chinese American Bar Association of Greater Chicago now has about 150 current members and proudly became an affiliate of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association in March of this year.
Civil union tax returnsBy Brian E. FlifletState and Local Taxation, November 2012Civil union partners must now file Illinois income tax returns as married couples. They may select either filing status: married filing jointly or married filing separately. But because the Internal Revenue Service does not permit same-sex civil union partners to file federal returns as a married couple, the process is a little more complicated.
Claims against dissolved corporationsBy Christine M. KietaCorporate Law Departments, November 2012The Illinois Supreme Court recently interpreted section 12.80 of Illinois’ Business Corporation Act in Pielet v. Pielet.
Cloud computing and virtual law practice issuesBy Kim BrandLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, February 2012Before committing your firm to a cloud-centric application environment you should make sure you know your ‘backup’ options for alternate Internet access.
Comments from the ChairBy Hon. Ann B. JorgensenBench and Bar, December 2012A message from the Bench & Bar Section Chair, Judge Ann B. Jorgensen.
Comments from the ChairBy Sharon L. EisemanGovernment Lawyers, October 2012A message from Committee Chair Sharon Eiseman.
Comments from the editorBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, November 2012Mineral Law Section Chair (and newsletter editor) Craig Hedin provides an update to various issues and legislation affecting the mineral law industry.
Comments from the editorBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, April 2012Updates of interest to mineral law practitioners.
Community caretaking stop upheldBy J. Brick Van Der SnickTraffic Laws and Courts, May 2012In People of the State of Illinois v. Scott Mains, in an opinion released May 11, 2012, the Appellate Court reversed the trial court’s decision of granting Defendant’s motion to quash the arrest.
Condemnation actions—In rem or quasi in rem?By Marylou Lowder KentGovernment Lawyers, December 2012The recent case of Village of Algonquin v. Lowe seems to indicate that if a condemning authority knew or should have known that a party had an unrecorded interest in the property, service by publication may not be sufficient and any judgment rendered in the condemnation action would not be binding on any party not properly before the court.
Conducting effective associate reviewsBy Donald E. WeihlLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, September 2012Increasingly, law firms recognize the importance of conducting regular associate performance reviews. While different firms have different concerns, these tips are broadly applicable. And, while the guidelines in this article address associate evaluation, they can be adapted to other law-office personnel.
Confidential settlements vs. non-settling defendants’ right to knowBy John J. KohnkeCivil Practice and Procedure, November 2012A look into the current approach taken by litigants and various Illinois courts in balancing the confidentiality clauses of settlement agreements and the remaining defendants' desire to obtain information regarding possible setoffs that they may be entitled to prior to trial or a preliminary pre-trial conference.
Confidentiality orders and filing under sealBy Patricia S. SmartFederal Civil Practice, December 2012The United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Illinois recently revised rules relating to the filing of documents under seal. The District Court for the Northern District also adopted a Model Confidentiality Order earlier this year.
Congratulations, Class of 1960By Hon. Carole K. BellowsSenior Lawyers, February 2012The text of an address delivered by the Honorable Carole K. Bellows to the 2010 Class of Distinguished Counselors on December 8, 2010 on the occasion of their 50th anniversary celebration.
