From the editorBy Thomas D. CavenaghAlternative Dispute Resolution, December 2014Editor Tom Cavenagh introduces this year's student editors.
From the editorsBy James T. NyesteInsurance Law, December 2014An introduction to the issue from Managing Co-Editor James T. Nyeste.
From the editorsBy James T. NyesteInsurance Law, October 2014An introduction to the issue from Managing Co-Editor James Nyeste.
From the editorsBy J.A. Sebastian & William A. PriceAdministrative Law, July 2014An introduction to the issue from co-editors J.A. Sebastian and Bill Price.
From the EditorsBy James T. NyesteInsurance Law, June 2014An introduction to the issue from Managing Co-Editor James Nyeste.
From the editorsBy James T. NyesteInsurance Law, March 2014An introduction to the issue from Managing Co-Editor James Nyeste.
From the out-going ChairBy Aaron W. BrooksLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, July 2014A final message from 2013-2014 Committee Chair Aaron Brooks.
General partner liability on a judgment against the partnershipBy Jeffrey A. ParnessCivil Practice and Procedure, November 2014When the negligence of a partnership employee caused one harm, can one sue a partner on a theory of respondent superior in a 2007 case and then, after losing that claim, sue the same partner in 2013 for the unsatisfied portion of the judgment entered against the general partnership in the earlier case?
General solicitation of investors under new SEC Rule 506 [look and] (c)By Tracy J. NugentBusiness and Securities Law, February 2014Under new SEC Rule 506(c), issuers of securities in private placements exempt from registration under Rule 506 of Regulation D may now choose to use general solicitation and general marketing, provided they take reasonable steps to verify that purchasers of the securities are accredited investors.
Girls Court shapes new ways to deal with at-risk youthBy Brandon SarkauskasAlternative Dispute Resolution, March 2014Crafted nearly two and a half years ago, the Girls Court aims at providing an alternative way to not only resolve conflict, but to prevent it.
Girls’ empowerment groups: Shaping the next generation of female leadersBy Mary F. PetruchiusDiversity Leadership Council, June 2014Girls who are empowered with the information taught in groups such as the ones listed in this article are equipped with tools and information to make positive choices and educated decisions regarding their lives.
Goal settingBy Dan BreenLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, December 2014How to create challenging yet achievable goals for your office.
Gold Dust Coins: Shining light on high court’s “effective date of service” rulesBy Stephen SoteloCivil Practice and Procedure, March 2014The key takeaway of Gold Dust Coins: S.C.R. 12’s “Effective Date of Service” rules are used to “measur[e] time periods that begin to run from the date of service,” not to shorten “the time [allowed] for compliance.”
“Good cause”: A phrase in search of a definitionBy Michael G. CortinaBench and Bar, July 2014Until the IMFL is amended to include a definition of “good cause,” mortgagors and mortgagees alike will be saddled with the burden of creating arguments as to why “good cause” exists and leave the decision to the discretion of the trial court judge.
“Good cause”: A phrase in search of a definitionBy Michael G. CortinaCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, April 2014Until the IMFL is amended to include a definition of “good cause,” mortgagors and mortgagees alike will be saddled with the burden of creating arguments as to why “good cause” exists and leave the decision to the discretion of the trial court judge.
The Good Girls RevoltBy Mary Kay DevineWomen and the Law, April 2014Buy your tickets today and don't miss your chance to network with Chicago's business, community, education, and political leaders at Women Employed's signature gala event.
Grain contracting itself not sufficient to vest jurisdiction in IllinoisBy Jeffrey A. MolletAgricultural Law, June 2014The Seventh Circuit, in Northern Grain Marketing, LLC v. Greving, recently affirmed the District Court’s ruling that the defendant lacked sufficient minimum contacts with Illinois to vest the court with personal jurisdiction.
