15th Annual ISBA YLD Holiday Party a successBy Sarah ToneyYoung Lawyers Division, February 2013Every year the Young Lawyers Division kicks off the holiday season with a not-to-be-missed fundraiser, and this year was no exception.
2013 changes to Article 36: Seizures and forfeituresBy Anthony A. BrunoTraffic Laws and Courts, September 2013As of January 1, 2013 the Illinois legislature is making it easier for the State to take your car.
2014 tax informationBy Jeffrey A. MolletAgricultural Law, November 2013IRS updates of general interest.
5 tips for compassionately representing a domestic violence victimBy Sally K. KolbFamily Law, January 2013There are several things a practitioner should keep in mind, especially when working with the victims. This article will provide some helpful tips for compassionately serving these clients.
7/1/13 interview with Chairman Michael LatzBy Richard D. HanniganWorkers’ Compensation Law, August 2013Get to know Michael Latz, Chairman of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission.
7th Circuit tackles pay-if-paid clause in construction contractBy Paul B. PorvaznikReal Estate Law, December 2013Pay-if-paid and pay-when-paid contract terms raise multiple questions. Such as: while they are often used interchangeably in the caselaw and in construction parlance, is the pay-if-paid vs. pay-if-paid distinction anything more than semantic hair-splitting? And are they even enforceable?
ACOs and patient choice—What providers need to knowBy Elias N. Matsakis & Sabrina CuaHealth Care Law, December 2013The Affordable Care Act authorized the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP). To accomplish its goals, this program, relies on accountable care organizations (ACOs) that contract with CMS. This issue of the Health Care Lawyer includes an article by Elias N. Matsakis and Sabrina Cua of Holland & Knight discussing ACOs with a focus on issues related to patient choice in receiving care.
Action to “pierce corporate veil” fails—Another creditor spurnedBy Stephen M. ProctorBusiness and Securities Law, June 2013The recent case of On Command Video Corporation v. Samuel J. Roti follows other cases in which the 7th Circuit has shown itself decidedly unfriendly to creditors who sought compensation through the courts in failed business ventures but could have, but failed, to prevent their unfortunate situation.
Adding value to your firmBy Bryan J. WilsonYoung Lawyers Division, June 2013Some suggestions to help you become an integral part of your firm.
Administrative law case summariesBy Hon. Edward J. SchoenbaumAdministrative Law, December 2013Recent cases of interest to administrative law practitioners.
Administrative law case summariesBy Hon. Edward J. SchoenbaumAdministrative Law, October 2013Recent cases of interest to administrative law practitioners.
Adult protective servicesBy Karen Alice KloppeElder Law, September 2013Governor Quinn signed House Bill 948 into law as Public Act 98-49, effective July 1, 2013. This new law adds Illinois to the ranks of other states that operate a single Adult Protective Services Program.
Advance directives in a mobile societyBy Robert W. KaufmanTrusts and Estates, November 2013Illinois is again revisiting its form of Statutory Short Form Power of Attorney for Health Care, with many advocating for a more simplified approach to the subject.
Advice for judges based on six ancient sayingsBy Hon. Michael B. HymanBench and Bar, August 2013The author has selected six Chinese sayings that are concise yet chock-full of lessons for judges to absorb and practice.
Affidavits and claims of privilege—The final word for nowBy Hon. Eugene G. DohertyCivil Practice and Procedure, November 2013The following is Judge Eugene G. Doherty’s further reply to Mr. Balzer’s response from our October issue, which, absent new case law, will be our last word on this subject for a few months.
Affordable Care Act Primer for estate plannersBy Steve Buttice & Darrell DiesTrusts and Estates, October 2013A few issues for the estate planner to keep in mind when communicating with estate planning clients.
The Affordable Care Act—Will stand-alone hospitals sink or swim?By John J. TufanoHealth Care Law, March 2013For many stand-alone hospitals, merging, partnering, or affiliating with larger hospital networks may be their only option to remain viable and achieve certain scales required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
The Affordable Care Act—Will stand-alone hospitals sink or swim?By John J. TufanoBusiness and Securities Law, January 2013For many stand-alone hospitals, merging, partnering, or affiliating with larger hospital networks may be their only option to remain viable and achieve certain scales required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Aiding Illinois consumers victimized in mortgage rescue scamsBy Jennifer D. FranklinCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, August 2013This article will assist attorneys representing victims of mortgage rescue scams in how to conduct a preliminary investigation in order to build their prima facie case and thus potentially survive a motion to dismiss or a motion to strike.
Aiding Illinois consumers victimized in mortgage rescue scamsBy Jennifer D. FranklinMay 2013This article will assist attorneys representing victims of mortgage rescue scams in how to conduct a preliminary investigation in order to build their prima facie case and thus potentially survive a motion to dismiss or a motion to strike.
