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Articles From 2014

Knowing your judge – Behind the black robe By Bradford L. Bennett Young Lawyers Division, April 2014 Becoming familiar with the specific courtroom procedure, the judge, and his or her staff is how young attorneys can become more effective and efficient in their practice.
Labor dispute raises civil practice and privilege issues By Nigel Smith Civil Practice and Procedure, February 2014 A summary of the recent case of Board of Education of the City of Chicago v. Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board, and the procedural steps taken by each of the parties.
Labor law for the employment lawyer By Mark Wilkinson & Josh Meeuwse Labor and Employment Law, June 2014 An overview of the fundamental labor law concepts.
Last-minute order of protection? What do you do? By Sally K. Kolb Family Law, October 2014 Late in the day a potential client calls your office for representation for an Order of Protection hearing that is, inevitably, coming up very, very soon. What do you do? What are your options?
Law firm diversity: The new standard of workplace excellence By Edward N. Druck & Michael J. Hernandez Diversity Leadership Council, June 2014 The authors, of Franczek Radelet P.C., share their firm's diversity policy.
Law firm management roles—Management skills that an owner, managing partner, or administrator needs to have By John W. Olmstead Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, June 2014 A discussion of the management functions that must be performed in every law form in order for it to be successful. 
Law firm management—Characteristics of successful law firms: Basic building blocks By John W. Olmstead Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, June 2014 The author describes his Basic Building Blocks of Successful Law Firms.
Law firm’s negligence suit against bank defeated by account agreement and UCC Article 4 (IL Law) By Paul B. Porvaznik Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, April 2014 In July 2013, the Third District appeals court affirmed dismissal of a law firm’s negligence suit against a bank that charged back the firm’s account after a $350,000 check deposited by the firm turned out to be counterfeit.
Lawyer shopping as a sword: It’s time to stop this abuse By David W. Inlander & Deborah Jo Soehlig Bench and Bar, October 2014 What should a lawyer and judge do when confronted with a litigant who has interviewed many attorneys in a field, and now attempts to disqualify all those he does not retain from representing his opponent?
The legal rights of spanish-speaking families: Policy recommendations for a linguistic and culturally competent Illinois child welfare system By Denise I. Martinez Child Law, June 2014 In the last decade alone, Latinos in Illinois accounted for more than 32.5% of the total increase in the State’s population. Now is the time to build a competent child welfare system that will protect the most vulnerable Latino children in this state.
Legally disabled can toll the statute of limitations By Stephen Sotelo Trusts and Estates, October 2014 On August 26, 2014, after passing both houses of the General Assembly unanimously, the Governor signed HB5512 into law, allowing more persons to toll the statute of limitations on account of legal disability.
Legislation Committee report By Justin J. Karubas Trusts and Estates, October 2014 A summary of recent statutory changes in Illinois law of interest to trusts and estates practitioners.
Legislation Committee report By Robert W. Kaufman Trusts and Estates, September 2014 An update to the Committee's July report.
Legislation Committee report—July 2014 By Justin J. Karubas Trusts and Estates, July 2014 The report from the Trusts & Estates Section's Legislation Committee.
Legislation intended to lower the employment barriers for people with disabilities By Ellis B. Levine Human and Civil Rights, March 2014 An overview of the Illinois Employment First Act, signed into law in July 2013.
Legislation passed both chambers spring 2014 and fall 2013 State and Local Taxation, July 2014 Recent legislation of interest to state and local tax practitioners.
Legislative summary of the 98th General Assembly Government Lawyers, January 2014 Recent cases of interest to government lawyers.
Lessons in timing from the Washington Redskins trademark cancellation By Kay Weiler Intellectual Property, September 2014 The controversy surrounding the trademarks and logos associated with D.C.’s beloved football team is not new. So why did it take so long for the trademark to be canceled, and can the Redskins organization overcome the decision on appeal? The answer is complex and uncertain.
Letter from the Chair: Domestic Violence and the NFL By Letitia Spunar-Sheats Women and the Law, October 2014 A message from Committee Chair Letitia Spunar-Sheats.
Letter from the editor By James Creech Federal Taxation, December 2014 A message from Editor James Creech.
Letter from the editor By James Creech Federal Taxation, July 2014 An introduction to the issue from Editor James Creech.
Letter from the editor By James Creech Federal Taxation, March 2014 An introduction to the issue from Editor James Creech.
Letter from the editor By James Creech Federal Taxation, January 2014 An introduction to the issue from Editor James Creech.
Levy honored, honors practice Family Law, May 2014 Section Council Member David Levy was honored by the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers at their annual Gala event held on May 3, 2014. Read his words of wisdom here.
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Lexmark clarifies Lanham False Advertising Test By Joseph T. Nabor Intellectual Property, May 2014 Zone of interest and proximate cause required for Lanham Act false advertising claim. Lexmark Int’l, Inc. v. Static Control Components, Inc., US No.12-873. 
License revocation upheld By Patti Gregory-Chang Administrative Law, January 2014 In the recent unpublished opinion of Addy v. City of Chicago Department of Administrative Hearings, the first District Appellate Court recently upheld revocation of appellant’s Chauffeur license. The order is instructive.
Lien Cuisine (Or not so lien cuisine): Recent tales from the construction site and 2014 developments in construction and mechanics lien law By Samuel H. Levine Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, December 2014 Recent cases of interest.
Lien Cuisine: Recent tales from the construction site and 2014 developments in construction and mechanics lien law By Samuel H. Levine Real Estate Law, December 2014 Recent cases of interest to real property practitioners.
Limits on common law privileges and self-critical analyses By Jeffrey A. Parness Civil Practice and Procedure, February 2014 The recent case of Harris v. One Hope United, Inc. did not elaborate on any differences between General Assembly deference in privilege extension or establishment.
LinkedIn: Now what’s this all about? By Leonard F. Amari & Anthony Pasquini Senior Lawyers, November 2014 The authors explain this professional networking site and how becoming a member could benefit your career.