Letter from the editorBy James CreechFederal Taxation, October 2013An introduction to the issue from Editor James Creech.
Letter from the editorBy James CreechFederal Taxation, August 2013A message from newsletter editor James Creech.
Letter from the editorBy James CreechFederal Taxation, May 2013An introduction to the issue from Editor James Creech.
Letter from the editorBy James CreechFederal Taxation, March 2013An introduction to the issue from Editor James Creech.
Lifetime gifts and the Illinois Estate TaxBy Matthew L. BrownTrusts and Estates, April 2013The author explains the computation of the Illinois estate tax and provides some practical guidance for evaluating a client’s estate tax exposure.
Linscott R. Hanson, 1937-2013Animal Law, August 2013Mr. Hanson was instrumental in the creation of the Illinois Pet Trust Act, which became law in 2004.
A little more confusion from the PAC on closed sessionsBy Ruth A. SchlossbergLocal Government Law, July 2013Two recent confusing opinions issued by the Public Access Counselor have the potential to limit a public body’s ability to reach consensus and to plan future action in closed sessions.
Local governmental immunity for recreational propertyBy Brian MurphyTort Law, June 2013The recreational property immunity is a powerful affirmative defense and a game changer of which attorneys for both plaintiffs and defendants should be aware.
Log rolling vs. the single subject ruleBy Stanley R. Kaminski & Elinor L. HartState and Local Taxation, January 2013As the cases discussed in this article demonstrate, the definition of a “single subject” is amorphous and the application of the “single subject” rule is jurisdiction-specific and appears largely subjective.
Luccio, Intentional Interference w/ an Expectancy & the six-month non-claim statuteBy William R. Kuehn & Natalie M. KuehnTrusts and Estates, September 2013Where a trust contest under 8-1(f) is unavailable to a potential plaintiff because of the plaintiff’s lack of awareness, the plaintiff may proceed with an intentional interference claim after the six-month limitation period has run. How much awareness or lack thereof will courts require to determine whether a party is getting a second bite at the apple?
The mailbox rule and Section 19(f)(1)By Richard D. HanniganWorkers’ Compensation Law, August 2013On August 1, 2013, the Supreme Court of the State of Illinois issued its decision in Gruszeczka v. IWCC. The issue in this case was whether a proceeding for judicial review of a Commission decision under section 19(f)(1) begins or is started when the Request for Summons and the proof of payment of the probable cost of the record are placed in a mailbox or when they are file stamped by the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Mailing = Filing for workers’ compensation reviewBy Carl R. DraperAdministrative Law, October 2013On August 1, 2013, the Illinois Supreme Court reviewed a long history of the process for review of decisions of the Workers’ Compensation Commission and found that the procedures for advancing the case from the administrative agency to the courts for judicial review was part of an appeal process very much like the appeal process in most civil litigation.
Mark your calendars now!Young Lawyers Division, October 2013Be sure to save the date for this year's Annual YLD Holiday Party, to be held on Friday, December 6, 2013.
Mark your calendars now!Young Lawyers Division, August 2013Be sure to save the date for this year's Annual YLD Holiday Party, to be held on Friday, December 6, 2013.
Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 passes United States SenateBy Stanley R. Kaminski & Carolyn SprinchornState and Local Taxation, May 2013On May 6, 2013 the U.S. Senate passed the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 by a vote of 69 to 27. The legislation now moves to the U.S. House of Representative for consideration.
May a condemnor abandon its take?By Bryan P. LynchReal Estate Law, July 2013The law is clear: When the owner is defending against the taking of property rights initially deemed necessary but subsequently abandoned, the condemnor should bear the burden of its own changed mind.
McBurney v. Young: Freedom of Information, the Privileges and Immunities Clause and the Dormant Commerce ClauseBy Yolaine DauphinAdministrative Law, October 2013On April 29, 2013, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in McBurney v. Young, upholding the validity of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, which made public records “open to inspection and copying by any citizens of the Commonwealth,” without granting a similar right to non-citizens.
Mediation for senior lawyersBy Patrick J. HitpasSenior Lawyers, February 2013Even if you have done well without mediation in your practice, you may want to use mediation as a resource as you continue your legal career. You may find that mediation helps to make your practice even more successful and enjoyable.
Medicaid: Alternative measures could be used to allocate funding more equitablyHealth Care Law, June 2013GAO Looks at Medicaid Funding Formula: In a recent report the Government Accountability Office (GAO) looked at the funding formula for Medicaid and concluded that alternatives to the current formula might make sense and work in a more appropriate manner. This issue contains a summary of the GAO’s report.
Medical marijuana comes to Illinois—What it means for Illinois employersBy E. Jason TremblayLabor and Employment Law, December 2013Now that Illinois allows the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, employers in this state should take steps now to understand the new law and to prepare for its consequences.
Meet the Section CouncilInternational and Immigration Law, February 2013Learn more about the members of the Section Council.
