S. Bill 744: Benefits & limitations for foreign national entrepreneursBy Himani Bhardwaj & Tejas ShahInternational and Immigration Law, September 2013While current immigration laws include options for entrepreneurs and/or investors through the E-2 visa and the EB-5 permanent residency program, U.S. Senate Bill 744, which recently passed the U.S. Senate, significantly decreases barriers for the founders of new businesses seeking immigration status in the U.S.
Save the Date—March 6, 2013Senior Lawyers, February 2013Reserve your seat now for the upcoming program, "Taking Charge of Your Retirement."
SEC v. A Chicago Convention Center, et al.: A brief introductionBy Peter Y. QiuInternational and Immigration Law, June 2013According to a three-count complaint filed by the SEC, the defendants allegedly committed fraud or otherwise made untrue or misleading statements to approximately 261 Chinese investors in the course of soliciting their business in violation of §17(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 and § 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
The Section Council’s focus on “mean seeds”By David H. HopkinsAnimal Law, October 2013The Animal Law Section Council resolved in June to explore with appropriate Illinois officials the ultimate question presented by a recent study: Should the “mean seeds” species be banned from future Conservation Reserve Progarm plantings in Illinois?
Senior lawyers: Paying it forwardBy Leonard F. AmariSenior Lawyers, June 2013The author shares his thoughts on the value of mentoring younger attorneys.
Setting up in Flanders—Part 4By Ian RobberechtsInternational and Immigration Law, February 2013Some points for a foreign investor to consider when starting commercial operations in Belgium.
Seven mistakes expert witnesses makeBy Thomas M. McCauleyCivil Practice and Procedure, August 2013In determining the facts in their areas of expertise, expert witnesses must guard against making the following seven mistakes.
Seventh Circuit addresses trademark confusion in movie titleBy Steve Mandell, Steven L. Baron, & Elizabeth MorrisIntellectual Property, June 2013The Seventh Circuit recently affirmed a Northern District of Illinois court’s dismissal of a trademark case where a movie title allegedly infringed upon the name of a musical group.
Shareholder disputes: What is the appropriate standard of value?By Brian R. PotterBusiness and Securities Law, May 2013Shareholder and partner disputes can arise for a variety of reasons. Parties to these disputes should be cognizant of the nuances that may be involved in the valuation of interests in closely held businesses in such matters, including the appropriate standard of value to be applied.
Sharing fees, ownership of law firms with non-lawyersBy Richard L. ThiesSenior Lawyers, February 2013An example of how the ISBA has been influential in defeating proposals from within and outside the profession that would have a damaging effect on the public and the profession.
The shoe-string law firmBy Charles G. WentworthLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, April 2013Opening an office takes at least as much—if not more—business experience as it does legal knowledge, and lawyers have to be both smart and creative about how they spend their money and time when building a practice on a shoe-string budget.
Slovinski and Lawlor: An examination of remittitur when punitive damages exceed compensatory damagesBy Matthew J. AdairTort Law, June 2013The author takes a look at the cases of Slovinski v. Elliot and Lawlor v. North American, the Court’s two most recent opinions addressing remittitur of punitive damages, and explains why the Court reduced punitive awards in each case to an amount equal to the compensatory damages awarded.
Snowbirds fly free of Illinois taxBy Steven E. Siebers & Emily Schuering JonesElder Law, September 2013In a surprisingly taxpayer-friendly decision, Cain v. Hamer provides a judicial road map for Illinois residents who spend a portion of the year out of state.
Snowbirds fly free of Illinois taxBy Steven E. Siebers & Emily Schuering JonesAgricultural Law, March 2013In a surprisingly taxpayer-friendly decision, Cain v. Hamer provides a judicial road map for Illinois residents who spend a portion of the year out of state.
Snowbirds fly free of Illinois taxBy Steven E. Siebers & Emily Schuering JonesTrusts and Estates, February 2013In a surprisingly taxpayer-friendly decision, Cain v. Hamer provides a judicial road map for Illinois residents who spend a portion of the year out of state.
So you want to go into the insurance business? Really????By Geoff BryceConstruction Law, October 2013A look at what happens if no insurance is provided, or if the insurance provided does not match what is required by the construction contract.
Social media and employer liability under the NLRABy Michael K. ChropowiczLabor and Employment Law, March 2013Over the past year, the National Labor Relations Board has provided some degree of guidance on application of the National Labor Relations Act to employer social media policies. This brief article illustrates the Board’s position, giving management and their counsel notice of the types of policies that will be found unlawful.
