Articles From 2014

New Supreme Court Rule: Help for self-represented litigants By Hon. Thomas More Donnelly Bench and Bar, September 2014 The Illinois Supreme Court’s amended Rule 63(A)(4) encourages judges to make reasonable efforts to assist self-represented parties.
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The new tax on insurance premiums By Jennifer Hammer & Connie Beard Corporate Law Departments, December 2014 Public Act 98-0978 will become law on January 1, 2015, and may have a significant negative effect on businesses, not-for-profit organizations and municipalities who qualify as Industrial Insureds and utilize captive insurance companies or other non-traditional insurance arrangements.
News from the trenches—Medicaid update By Anthony B. Ferraro Elder Law, February 2014 A report on the presentations and conversations arranged and conducted by the Illinois Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law attorneys with representatives of the Office of Inspector General  for the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.
Newsflash! Senior Lawyers, June 2014 If you'll be at the ISBA Annual Meeting on June 20th, be sure to attend this useful technology "mentoring session."  
A night celebrating diversity By Dina Ninfo Diversity Leadership Council, June 2014 Details from this event, which brought together leaders and members of multiple bar organizations to promote and support the mission to increase diversity and inclusion within the legal community.
NLRB General Counsel identifies issues of interest By Michael R. Lied Labor and Employment Law, June 2014 In MEMORANDUM GC 14-0, issued February 25, 2014, Richard F. Griffin, Jr., General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board, provided a list of matters that should be submitted to the Division of Advice.
No copyright infringement for using photograph of Madison’s mayor on t-shirt By Steven L. Baron & Alyssa V. Newswanger Intellectual Property, November 2014 A discussion of the recent case of Michael Kienitz v. Sconnie Nation, LLC and Underground Printing-Wisconsin, LLC.
No strict liability under the Illinois Animal Control Act By Jason G. Schutte Tort Law, March 2014 In Hayes v. Adams, the Second District analyzed whether a dog owner who is not in actual possession or control of their dog at the time the dog bites and injures someone can be liable to the injured person under the Illinois Animal Control Act.
Northern District expansively construes Consumer Fraud Act to cover B-2-B setting in health insurance contract dispute By Paul B. Porvaznik Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, January 2014 In GoHealth, LLC v. Zoom Health, Inc., the Northern District provides a detailed summary of the necessary Illinois pleading elements of some signature business torts in a diversity contract dispute involving the sale of insurance products.
The Northern District of Illinois’ Settlement Assistance Program: Assuring equal justice through equal access By Jennifer Purcell Federal Civil Practice, April 2014 An overview of program and a look at the systemic legal and social justifications that may encourage other districts to consider adopting a similar program.
A note from the co-editors By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, December 2014 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stan Kaminski.
A note from the co-editors By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, November 2014 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
A note from the co-editors By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, October 2014 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stan Kaminski.
A note from the co-editors By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, September 2014 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stan Kaminski.
A note from the co-editors By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, August 2014 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stan Kaminski.
A note from the co-editors By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, July 2014 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
A note from the co-editors By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, June 2014 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stan Kaminski.
A note from the co-editors By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, May 2014 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
A note from the co-editors By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, April 2014 An introduction to the issue from Co-Editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stan Kaminski.
A note from the co-editors By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, March 2014 An introduction to the issue from Co-Editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
A note from the co-editors By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, February 2014 An introduction to the issue from Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
A note from the co-editors By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, January 2014 An introduction to the issue from Co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
Noteworthy new cases in education law By Neal Takiff, Kelly Coyle, Roland Cross, Stephen G. Katz, & Edward J. Copeland Education Law, May 2014 Recent cases of interest to education law practitioners.
Nursing home litigation for the elder law practitioner By Patricia L. Gifford Elder Law, June 2014 Given the increasing long-term care population, nursing home litigation is an area that is sure to continue to grow.
Observations from the bench By Joanne M. Fratianni Workers’ Compensation Law, July 2014 Some tips from Arbitrator Joanne Fratianni.
Oldie but goodie and other wisdoms in valuations By Tony Garvy & James Arogeti Family Law, September 2014 The latest Illinois valuation case, In re Marriage of Hanusin, brings clarity and logic to some discrete valuation issues.
The open manhole in ISBA Advisory Opinion No. 13-01 By Cary A. Lind Trusts and Estates, July 2014 The author argues for a change to the ISBA's position.
Opposing counsel’s publication of social security number is not actionable By George S. Bellas Civil Practice and Procedure, March 2014 The recent case of Johnson v. Johnson and Bell, Ltd. considered the consequences of publishing a litigant’s personal information in a pending lawsuit and ruled that the litigation privilege precluded any liability.
Opting out of CISG: Always the best approach? By Samuel G. Wieczorek International and Immigration Law, October 2014 This article will explore some of the factors that might be considered in order to make an informed, rather than a reflexive, decision on whether to embrace some or all of the provisions of CISG.
Organizing your small firm or solo practice By Amber L. Mikula Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, September 2014 In order to be prepared to start your own practice, you should start out by establishi an organizational plan, including staff job descriptions, policies and procedures, document control, and file checklists.