The difficulty in understanding and applying Section 5/513(a)(1) of the IMDMABy Marc K. Schwartz & Staci BalbirerFamily Law, June 2013When attempting to calculate support for a disabled child, looking for guidance under the statute will leave you asking questions. This article will simplify how to calculate support and the options available to your client.
Disposition of frozen embryos is governed by contractBy Michele M. JochnerBench and Bar, November 2013The case of Szafranski v. Dunston has drawn nationwide attention as it not only addresses emerging, cutting-edge legal issues with respect to the use of reproductive technology, but it also has engendered emotionally-charged debate regarding fundamental questions concerning the creation of families and whether a person can change his or her mind about being a potential parent.
Do law students need a business card?By Marie K. SarantakisYoung Lawyers Division, October 2013Some say it’s tacky, unnecessary, impractical and environmentally unfriendly—The author says it’s essential.
Doctrine of Election: Illinois Supreme Court rules after 50 yearsBy David FeinbergTrusts and Estates, June 2013The Illinois Supreme Court most recently reversed both the circuit court and appellate court’s decision applying the doctrine of election to a severable trust amendment with its opinion filed April 4, 2013 in the Estate of Robert E. Boyar.
The Doctrine of Necessaries—Coming to a state near you?By Paul A. MeintsTrusts and Estates, February 2013In Emerson Village, LLC. v. Jode, a Massachusetts trial court recently ruled that a wife is legally responsible for the cost of her husband’s nursing home care under the doctrine of necessaries.
Does an affidavit really prove a privilege?By David J. BalzerBench and Bar, November 2013Unlike summary judgment motions and proving service on an individual, there is no Supreme Court Rule, Code of Civil Procedure section or Rule of Evidence carving out an exception that permits the use of an affidavit to prove a privilege. In other words, your opposing counsel has a decent argument that your affidavit is inadmissible hearsay. Ignoring this risks falling short of meeting your burden.
Does an affidavit really prove a privilege?By David J. BalzerCivil Practice and Procedure, September 2013Unlike summary judgment motions and proving service on an individual, there is no Supreme Court Rule, Code of Civil Procedure section or Rule of Evidence carving out an exception that permits the use of an affidavit to prove a privilege. In other words, your opposing counsel has a decent argument that your affidavit is inadmissible hearsay. Ignoring this risks falling short of meeting your burden.
Does the American Taxpayer Relief Act eliminate the need for credit shelter trusts?By George L. SchoenbeckTrusts and Estates, February 2013Although it serves as a welcome addition to the Internal Revenue Code that will be of some use to estate planners, portability fails to address many of the issues handled by revocable credit shelter trusts.
Does the American Taxpayer Relief Act eliminate the need for credit shelter trusts?By George L. SchoenbeckYoung Lawyers Division, February 2013Although it serves as a welcome addition to the Internal Revenue Code that will be of some use to estate planners, portability fails to address many of the issues handled by revocable credit shelter trusts.
Does the Savings Statute save the day?By Kevin LovelletteGovernment Lawyers, June 2013In situations where the Illinois Savings Statute allows a plaintiff one year to re-file a cause of action, this time limit may not be tolled by a pending appeal.
Does the Second Amendment present a human-rights issue?By Evan BrunoHuman and Civil Rights, December 2013There can be no doubt that the Second Amendment to the Bill of Rights is alive and well. But to what extent does the right to “keep and bear arms” constitute a “human right?”
Domestic relations lawyers go to probate courtBy Hon. Timothy J. McJoyntFamily Law, May 2013As a result of the recent case of In Re the Marriage of Karbin, domestic relations attorneys should become well-versed in probate law.
Don’t text and legislate, or suffer the FOIA consequencesBy Timothy J. CliftonLocal Government Law, September 2013On July 16, 2013, the Illinois Fourth District Appellate Court published their opinion in City of Champaign v. Madigan, addressing the Freedom of Information Act’s applicability to text messages sent or received by public officials.
Drug compounding: Clear authority and more reliable data needed to strengthen FDA oversightHealth Care Law, September 2013In the last year, there have been several instances of contamination and patient injury in widely used drugs supplied to physicians and hospitals by drug compounding companies. The most recent incident was in August of this year involving a Texas compounding company. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report in July 2013 looking at the issue of regulatory oversight of compounding companies. A summary of the GAO report is included in this issue.
E-service—It is time to serve others as you would wish to be servedBy Carl R. DraperLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, February 2013In late October, 2012, the Supreme Court announced revisions to the Rules of Civil Procedure relating to service of pleadings effective on January 1, 2013. The change made in Rule 11 allowed service of documents to be completed by electronic submission.
Early lessons from a post-AMA worldBy Robert J. FinleyWorkers’ Compensation Law, June 2013With several Commission decisions on the horizon, what impact might these early post-reform AMA decisions have on practitioners?
Editor’s column: Are we missing opportunities?By John T. PhippsGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, January 2013As we start the new year it is a good time to take a fresh look at how we screen our cases and what we do when we hear “I need your help but I have no money.”
Editor’s column: Technology really is for seniors!By John T. PhippsGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, October 2013With the new advances in technology, life for non-techie lawyers has become a whole lot easier.
Editor’s commentBy Rebecca A.D. NelsonMay 2013An introduction to the issue from editor Rebecca A.D. Nelson.
Editor’s commentBy Rebecca A.D. NelsonJanuary 2013An introduction to the issue from Editor Rebecca A.D. Nelson.
Editor’s commentsBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, December 2013An introduction to the issue from Editor Lew Matuszewich.
Editor’s commentsBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, November 2013An introduction to the issue from editor Lew Matuszewich.
Editor’s commentsBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, October 2013An introduction to the issue from Editor Lew Matuszewich.
Editor’s commentsBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, September 2013An introduction to the issue from Editor Lew Matuszewich.
Editor’s commentsBy Richard D. HanniganWorkers’ Compensation Law, August 2013Updates of interest to Workers' Compensation Law practitioners from newsletter editor Rich Hannigan.
