10 areas to explore when you’re thinking of going soloBy Anna P. KrolikowskaLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, June 2015The solo life is not for everyone. You’ll work as hard as any lawyer in one of the top-tier firms for a paycheck that may or may not measure up. So what exactly does it take to create and build a small law firm?
10 steps to curate a professional image onlineBy Corey VarmaYoung Lawyers Division, October 2015When someone types your name into a search engine, what will they see? Use these 10 tips to improve what future employers, clients and adversaries may learn about you online.
The 2014 construction year in reviewBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, April 2015A digest of statutory and case law of interest to construction attorneys.
2014 year in review— Income tax changes (Part 2)By Paul A. MeintsTrusts and Estates, February 2015On December 19, 2014 the United States Congress passed and the President signed the “Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014” that is often referred to as an “extenders bill.” This article provides some thoughts to keep in mind related to the above referenced tax legislation.
2014 year in review—Income tax changes (Part 1)By Paul A. MeintsTrusts and Estates, January 2015On December 19, 2014 the United States Congress passed and the President signed the “Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014” that is often referred to as an “extenders bill.” That is the good news. The bad news is that the extended provisions have already expired, ending December 31, 2014. All efforts at extending for two years failed. This article addresses some of the high points.
2015 Ethics Extravaganza—Another well-received CLE productionBy Mike JadronGovernment Lawyers, April 2015The Ethics Extravaganza, held on March 6, 2015, provided an interactive experience focusing on ethical issues encountered by the governmental lawyer.
2015 ISBA High School Mock Trial InvitationalBy Sarah TaylorLaw Related Education for the Public, March 2015The 2015 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational will be held on March 14 and 15, 2015, at the University of Illinois’ College of Law in Champaign.
31 ways to dramatically increase trustBy Trey RyderLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, December 2015Make sure your actions build your credibility, ideally, to the point where your clients trust you without question.
7th Circuit speaks on ethicsBy Michael J. MaslankaReal Estate Law, August 2015Takeaways from Peterson v. Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP of interest to transactions attorneys.
800th anniversary of the Magna Carta, the great charter of libertyBy MaryLou Lowder KentLaw Related Education for the Public, June 2015The Magna Carta has resonated throughout the centuries and across the globe as no other legal text and has been hailed as one of the most significant documents in English history. It has served as the basis for the principle that no one, including kings and presidents, is above the law and that the right to due process of law belongs to everyone.
The ACLU’s Illinois Judicial Bypass Coordination ProjectBy Mary F. PetruchiusDiversity Leadership Council, June 2015The ACLU’s Judicial Bypass Coordination Project provides minors with information about the state’s parental notice law for those seeking abortions and assistance in obtaining what is called a “judicial bypass.”
The ACLU’s Illinois Judicial Bypass Coordination ProjectBy Mary F. PetruchiusChild Law, April 2015The ACLU’s Judicial Bypass Coordination Project provides minors with information about the state’s parental notice law for those seeking abortions and assistance in obtaining what is called a “judicial bypass.”
The ACLU’s Illinois Judicial Bypass Coordination ProjectBy Mary F. PetruchiusWomen and the Law, April 2015The ACLU’s Judicial Bypass Coordination Project provides minors with information about the state’s parental notice law for those seeking abortions and assistance in obtaining what is called a “judicial bypass.”
The admissibility of prior convictions in civil proceedingsBy Thomas F. Tobin, IIITort Law, July 2015A summary of the requirements under Illinois evidence rules and Illinois case law for admitting prior convictions, and a look at the effect that the type of crime and the type of witness has on the admissibility of prior convictions.
Admit it, Rule 216 is confusingBy Troy HaggestadCivil Practice and Procedure, September 2015A look at one of the legal gray areas that remains as a result of Vision Point of Sale, Inc. v. Haas.
Advance preparation helps minimize future risks to business owners in a divorceBy Michele M. JochnerFamily Law, November 2015If a spouse acquires a business interest during the marriage, that interest will likely be characterized as a marital asset subject to equitable distribution at the time of the dissolution. If proper planning has not occurred, this turn of events can have a disastrous impact on all of the shareholders or partners, not limited only to the person getting a divorce.
The affidavit & success at summary judgmentBy Natalie Koepke & Jason G. SchutteCivil Practice and Procedure, October 2015A discussion of the rules and case law governing the use of affidavits for summary judgment motions.
Affirmative action, then and nowBy Julianne GerdingDiversity Leadership Council, June 2015A history of affirmative action in the U.S.
Agency enforcement actions remind companies to be vigilant about HSR requirementsBy Kristin PetersenMarch 2015In 2014, two actions brought by the DOJ and the FTC serve as an important reminder that companies must be diligent about analyzing and complying with applicable requirements under the HSR Act and that failure to do so can be costly.
