Illinois tries to ensnare snowbirds (again)By Steven E. Siebers & Emily Schuering JonesTrusts and Estates, August 2013This is a follow-up to the article titled “Snowbirds Fly Free of Illinois Tax” that was published in the February 2013 edition of the ISBA Trusts & Estates Newsletter.
Impermissible venue under section 3-104 of the Administrative Review Law (735 ILCS 5/3-104)By J.A. SebastianAdministrative Law, October 2013The recent decision of Slepicka v. State of Illinois, Department Of Public Health serves as an important reminder to read the provisions of the Administrative Review Law, and the statutory provision that creates the state agency together, to determine the permissible venue under both the governing statute and section 3-104 of the Administrative Review Law.
Implications of Koontz v. St. John’s River Water ManagementBy Aaron N. GruenLocal Government Law, October 2013A look at the implications of the Koontz decision for municipalities and developers engaging in the land use entitlement development process.
Implied-in-fact contract claims and motions to reconsiderBy Paul B. PorvaznikReal Estate Law, November 2013In 1801 W. Irving, LLC v. Splitt Architects, Ltd., a plaintiff developer sued an architect for breach of an oral contract and for implied indemnity in connection with the construction of a condominium building.
In memory of Ross Kodner, a legal technology pioneerBy Nerino J. PetroLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, November 2013Ross was relentless at promoting the benefits of legal technology for lawyers and their staff, and had a personality as grand his ideas.
In politics, the middle way is none at allBy Robert E. Wells, Jr.Alternative Dispute Resolution, February 2013A fictitious conversation highlighting the importance of listening.
In re Synthes, Inc. shareholder litigation—Of fiduciary duties and footnotesBy Tracy J. NugentBusiness and Securities Law, February 2013In Synthes, the court addressed the fiduciary duty of a director who was the majority stockholder, and five other members of the Synthes Board of Directors he allegedly controlled, in the negotiation of the sale of the company.
In rem is incomplete: Re-thinking a common foreclosure practiceBy Michael G. Cortina, Amber L. Michlig, & Stephen J. ButlerCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, February 2013This article argues that an in rem deficiency only applies in certain circumstances and concludes that if an in personam deficiency is sought in the complaint and not granted, the court leaves open the ability of the plaintiff to later sue the debtor again in order to obtain a personal judgment for the amount of the deficiency.
In the April issue…By Darrell Dies & Jacob FrostTrusts and Estates, April 2013An introduction to the issue from co-editors Darrell Dies and Jacob Frost.
In the August issue…By Darrell DiesTrusts and Estates, August 2013An introduction to the issue from Editor Darrell Dies.
In the December issue…By Darrell DiesTrusts and Estates, December 2013An introduction to the issue from Editor Darrell Dies.
In the February issue…By Darrell Dies & Jacob FrostTrusts and Estates, February 2013An introduction to the issue from Co-Editors Darrell Dies and Jacob Frost.
In the January issue…By Darrell Dies & Jacob FrostTrusts and Estates, January 2013An introduction to the issue from Editors Darrell Dies and Jacob Frost.
In the July issue…By Darrell DiesTrusts and Estates, July 2013An introduction to the issue from Editor Darrell Dies.
In the June issue…By Darrell Dies & Jacob FrostTrusts and Estates, June 2013An introduction to the issue from Editors Darrell Dies and Jacob Frost.
In the March issue…By Darrell Dies & Jacob FrostTrusts and Estates, March 2013An introduction to the issue from Co-editors Darrell Dies and Jacob Frost.
In the May issue…By Darrell Dies & Jacob FrostTrusts and Estates, May 2013An introduction to the issue from co-editors Darrell Dies and Jacob Frost.
In the November issue…By Darrell DiesTrusts and Estates, November 2013An introduction to the issue from Editor Darrell Dies.
In the October issue…By Darrell DiesTrusts and Estates, October 2013An introduction to the issue from Editor Darrell Dies.
In the September issue…By Darrell DiesTrusts and Estates, September 2013An introduction to the issue from Editor Darrell Dies.
Income tax legislationState and Local Taxation, December 2013Public Acts and rules of interest to state & local tax practitioners.
Independent panel finds bureaucratic mismanagement of wild horse herds continuesBy Melissa Anne MayeAnimal Law, August 2013A 14-member independent panel assembled by the National Science Academy’s National Research Council at the request of the Bureau of Land Management concluded that the BLM’s removal of nearly 100,000 horses from the Western range over the past decade is probably having the opposite effect of its intention to ease ecological damage and reduce overpopulated horse herds.
Information on the direct sale of agricultural productsAgricultural Law, September 2013The Illinois Stewardship Alliance recently released a legal guide for farmers wanting to sell directly to consumers, restaurants and others.
Insurance coverage for IP-related business claimsBy Dale R. KurthCorporate Law Departments, May 2013It is important to have some understanding of what is covered, what is not, and what the basics of making an insurance claim are.
Intellectual Improbabilities™By Daniel KeganIntellectual Property, October 2013Brief summaries or comments on interesting or important IP developments.
