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Articles From 2014

Technology for seniors By Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum, Loren S. Golden, Gary T. Rafool, & Frank V. Ariano Senior Lawyers, February 2014 The latest installment of this regular column.
Technology fosters diversity and inclusiveness in the legal profession By Jayne Reardon Diversity Leadership Council, June 2014 Because information is freely available, those who are creative, skilled in analyzing, and able to synthesize and apply legal principles in new ways to help clients, will be successful.
Tenured teacher has no property interest in employment after lay-off By Roland Cross Education Law, October 2014 A summary of Price v. Board of Education of the City of Chicago and Barbara Byrd-Bennett.
Terminating a corporation or LLC By John D. Gutzke Environmental and Natural Resources Law, March 2014 An overview of the steps required to close a business.
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Terminating a corporation or LLC By John D. Gutzke Business Advice and Financial Planning, February 2014 An overview of the steps required to close a business.
Thank you to our authors By Jennifer Bunker Trusts and Estates, November 2014 A list of those who contributed to this newsletter last year.
A Thank You to our Program Sponsors Women and the Law, April 2014 Without these supporters the Myra Bradwell: The Practice of Law in the Wake of her Legacy program, held at Northern Illinois University on March 21st, would not have been possible.
Thank you! Elder Law, June 2014 The  Elder Law Section Council would like to thank everyone that contributed to the very successful 1st Annual Elder Law Bootcamp: Basics and Beyond.
Third District explores foundational pitfalls and the prejudicial effect of demonstrative evidence By Amelia S. Buragas & Laura Castagna Tort Law, September 2014 In Lorenz v. Pledge, the Third District explains the foundational requirements of demonstrative evidence, and ultimately concludes that admission of demonstrative evidence absent adequate foundation may be reversible error.
Three reasons law students should become active ISBA members By Jessica Durkin Young Lawyers Division, October 2014 Read the three main reasons law students can benefit from active participation in the ISBA.
Through the eyes of a juror: A lawyer’s perspective from inside the jury room By Karen McNulty Enright Tort Law, April 2014 The author recalls her experience as a juror in a civil trial in the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Time is not relative for ERISA statutes of limitation By James Baker & Lisa Brogan Employee Benefits, May 2014 On Dec. 16, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that an Employee Retirement Income Security Act plan’s own contractual time period for contesting plan benefit disputes is enforceable.
Timesheets and billing tips By Kevin J. Stine Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, March 2014 The author provides some thoughtful tips to help you draft successful timesheets, and a sample engagement letter to use as a guide.
Timing is everything … or is it? By Lisle A. Stalter Local Government Law, August 2014 A wise attorney will advise her client to look at the basis for a Family and Medical Leave Act request. If it is a medical condition that can occur or flare up at any point in time, a certificate issued after the date of the requested/taken leave may be reliable.
Tips for lawyers looking to network and market themselves By David Neiman Young Lawyers Division, August 2014 Some ideas for getting your name out there.
To preliminarily enjoin or not to preliminarily enjoin? By Patrick J. Arnold, Jr. Federal Civil Practice, June 2014 A comparison of the legal standards for preliminary injunctions for each of the Circuits. 
Tort Immunity Act protects public employees operating emergency vehicles from negligence liability: A summary of the recent decision in Harris v. Thompson, 2012 IL 112525 By Kathryn Rolewick Bench and Bar, January 2014 A summary of the recent case of Harris v. Thompson.
Township road or private driveway? By Robert F. Russell Local Government Law, December 2014 The question of whether a township has the responsibility to maintain a road was recently raised in Chamness v. Mays.
Transmutation: Muddled assets shouldn’t lead to muddled evidence presentation By Chuck Roberts & William S. Thayer Family Law, December 2014 As the decision in In re Marriage of Foster most recently illustrated, transmutation cases deal with blurred lines and muddled areas. If the analysis and evidence presented to the court is not clear, then it can cost clients significantly.
Traveling employee By Deborah A. Benzing & Anita M. DeCarlo Workers’ Compensation Law, January 2014 On December 19, 2013, the Illinois Supreme Court issued its Decision in The Venture-Newberg-Perini, Stone & Webster v. the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, a highly anticipated decision addressing the traveling employee doctrine.
Trust taxation and due process By Mary Cascino Trusts and Estates, February 2014 A summary of the recent case of Linn v. Illinois Department of Revenue.
Trusts no longer trapped by residency of grantor By Lauren Evans DeJong General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, October 2014 Linn v. Department of Revenue is a taxpayer victory, as it now makes it possible for many trusts to escape Illinois income taxation due to the lack of nexus with the State of Illinois.
Two cases illustrate res judicata’s broad reach By Robert T. Park & Christopher M. Sorenson Civil Practice and Procedure, August 2014 A look at Semb’s, Inc. v. Gaming & Entertainment Management-Illinois, LLC and Wanandi v. Black.
Two new appellate cases further interpreting Illinois’ Freedom of Information Act By John Redlingshafer Local Government Law, April 2014 Both cases can have an impact on your local government practice: The first discusses what constitutes a “prevailing party” under FOIA, while the second revisits the issue as to whether a public body has to create a record in order to respond to a request.
UCCJEA: Understanding the basics By Tony Vechiola & Mike Hudzik Child Law, June 2014 A highlight of the key provisions of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act.
Unbridled or reined in? Horse cloning suit shows antitrust risks for association rule-making By Beth L. Fancsali & Aaron J. Hersh Animal Law, September 2014 Cloning of animals, and whether a breed association can ban clones from its registry, is the subject of much debate: not only from a scientific and moral standpoint, but now also from an antitrust perspective.
Unbridled or reined in? Horse cloning suit shows antitrust risks for association rule-making By Beth L. Fancsali & Aaron J. Hersh June 2014 Cloning of animals, and whether a breed association can ban clones from its registry, is the subject of much debate: not only from a scientific and moral standpoint, but now also from an antitrust perspective.
Unique considerations for same-sex couples who plan to marry in Illinois By Padraig McCoid Family Law, July 2014 A look at the issues that still remain since the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act became effective on June 1, 2014.
United States Supreme Court clarifies what it means to be at home By Barry P. Kaltenbach Corporate Law Departments, February 2014 Last month’s United States Supreme Court ruling in Daimler AG v. Bauman clarified certain language from a previous case, the end result being that Illinois might be home to fewer businesses than it had previously thought—at least for purposes of personal jurisdiction.
Unsuccessful appeal subjected plaintiff’s attorney to possible sanctions By Michael R. Lied Labor and Employment Law, May 2014 A summary of the recent case of Bass v. Joliet Public School Dist. No. 86.