Flinn Report summaryBy Joseph P. O’KeefeTrusts and Estates, December 2014A summary of regulatory decisions of Illinois agencies reported in the Flinn Report that are related to trust and estate practices.
Flinn Report summaryBy Joseph P. O’KeefeTrusts and Estates, September 2014A summary of regulatory decisions of Illinois agencies reported in the Flinn Report that are related to trust and estate practices.
Flinn Report summary—July 2014By Joseph P. O’KeefeTrusts and Estates, July 2014A summary of regulatory decisions of Illinois agencies of interest to trust and estate practitioners.
Florida Supreme Court upholds arbitration award as finalBy Jonathon KingzetteAlternative Dispute Resolution, December 2014The decision is one which encourages the use of arbitration as a means of solving disputes, and fits in with the growing popularity of arbitration at a national scope.
Food for thought—HartneyBy Jewel N. KleinAdministrative Law, July 2014A follow-up to the author's article that was published in the May issue of this newsletter.
For general jurisdiction, there’s no place like homeBy Shawn Wood & Josh JubelirerCivil Practice and Procedure, April 2014In Daimler AG v. Bauman, the United States Supreme Court recently limited the application of general jurisdiction in a decision that stands to undermine forum shopping and profoundly impact where large companies may be sued.
Foreclosure mediation has expanded to many parts of IllinoisBy Hon. Michael S. JordanBench and Bar, June 2014Even though foreclosure filings have declined over the past year or so, there remain nearly 50,000 pending residential and non-residential foreclosures pending in Cook County alone.
Foreclosure mediation has expanded to many parts of IllinoisBy Hon. Michael S. JordanAlternative Dispute Resolution, May 2014The Cook County Circuit Court has created a mediation process to aid the assigned judges in addressing the legal, factual, and emotional issues facing tens of thousands of people being brought into court.
Forest Preserve District of Cook County v. Urban Builders, IncBy Sarah FlohrConstruction Law, January 2014In this case the court rejected defendant’s claim for rescission because it waited too long to assert the claim and could have discovered the errors before submitting its bid.
The Fourth Amendment and warrantless searches of a shared dwellingBy Rob ShumakerCriminal Justice, June 2014A look at the case law involving the warrantless search of a shared dwelling and the various scenarios whereby a co-occupant’s consent can render a search of the premises reasonable under the Fourth Amendment.
Franchising: Appreciating its valueBy Adriano PedrelliCorporate Law Departments, September 2014After doing his own research, the author shares his conclusions about franchises and why they might not be getting the credit they deserve.
From the ChairBy Kevin LovelletteGovernment Lawyers, December 2014A message from Committee Chair Kevin Lovellette.
From the ChairBy Christopher NiroYoung Lawyers Division, October 2014A message from YLD Chair Christopher Niro.
From the ChairBy Peter LaSorsaHuman and Civil Rights, October 2014A message from Section Chair Peter LaSorsa.
From the ChairBy Christopher NiroYoung Lawyers Division, August 2014A message from YLD Chair Christopher Niro.
From the ChairBy Hon. Diane LagoskiBench and Bar, July 2014A message from the Bench & Bar Section Chair, Judge Diane Lagoski.
From the ChairBy Jean A. KenolYoung Lawyers Division, June 2014A final message from Outgoing Chair Jean Kenol.
From the ChairBy Michael J. MaslankaHuman and Civil Rights, June 2014A message from Section Chair Michael Maslanka.
From the ChairBy Jean A. KenolYoung Lawyers Division, April 2014As I write this article and reflect on this YLD year, I am so proud or what we have been able to accomplish so far and amazed at how quickly it is winding down. Last month we concluded our final installment of our Professional Development Series. We had three distinguished speakers discussing their journey of taking a non-traditional path in their legal careers. Michael Negron, Tarek Fadel and Elizabeth Ellis Simek spoke candidly and provided insight and inspiration for the attendees looking for guidance on alternative career choices with a J.D.
From the ChairBy Aaron W. BrooksLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, March 2014A message from Committee Chair Aaron Brooks.
From the ChairBy Michael J. MaslankaHuman and Civil Rights, March 2014A message from Human Rights Section Chair Mike Maslanka.
From the ChairBy Jean A. KenolYoung Lawyers Division, February 2014A message from YLD Chair Jean Kenol.
