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Articles From 2015

Professional development opportunities By Kent Mohr Environmental and Natural Resources Law, September 2015 The ISBA Environmental Law Section will host a professional development luncheon on  October 21, 2015 from noon to 1:00 pm at the ISBA’s Chicago Office. Register now to participate!
Professional services corporations and medical corporations in Illinois—A brief primer By Lawrence J. Stark Health Care Law, June 2015 For Illinois physicians and other health care professionals who want to incorporate, a basic understanding of the relevant statutes and regulations is critical. This issue of the Health Care Lawyer provides a useful primer on this topic. And, look for an article in an upcoming issue discussing the "corporate practice doctrine" in Illinois
Proof of receipt and FMLA notifications By Marji Swanson Labor and Employment Law, February 2015 When sending any required notices under the Act, no matter what form is required for notification, employers should maintain actual proof of receipt by the employee.
The proposed 2015 amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure By Timothy J. Chorvat Federal Civil Practice, April 2015 Barring an unexpected change of course, important amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure will go into effect on December 1, 2015.
Proposed class action not mooted by defendant’s tender By Michael R. Lied Civil Practice and Procedure, November 2015 The important consideration in determining whether a named representative’s claim is moot is whether that representative filed a motion for class certification prior to the time when the defendant made its tender.
Proposed EEOC wellness program regulations reduce regulatory anxiety; Compliance complexity remain By Derek A. Schryer Employee Benefits, October 2015 A look at the EEOC's proposed regulations.
Protecting your employee handbooks and policies from attacks by the NLRB By Mark A. Spognardi Corporate Law Departments, December 2015 For almost a decade, the NLRB has devoted increasing attention to invalidating employer work rules which they deem to interfere with employees’ rights to organize.
P.S.E.B.A.—What is an emergency? By John H. Brechin Local Government Law, September 2015 In the recent case of Vaughn v. City of Carbondale, the Plaintiff sought a permanent injunction to prevent the Defendant City from terminating his employer-provided health insurance which he was receiving as a result of a disability from a duty related injury.
PTAB clarifies uniformity standards for income properties By Scott L. Ginsberg State and Local Taxation, February 2015 A summary of the recent decisions of Momence Community School District and JJS, Inc.
Public Act 98-084—Makes technical corrections to the definitions in the Adoption Act and the Child Care Act and to expand venue options By Linda S. Coon Child Law, January 2015 Details of this new legislation and how it affects existing statutes.
Public Law 98-1082—Guardianship Improvements. Effective January 1, 2015 By Linda S. Coon Child Law, January 2015 The new law will provide courts with clear guidelines, keep parents informed and ensure that guardians act in the best interest of the children in their care.
Purchasers of properties that have gone through judicial sale should be cautious By Adam M. Ansari Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, December 2015 The Illinois Appellate Court in Concord Air v. Malarz has increased the due diligence necessary for properties that have gone through a foreclosure sale.
Purchasers of properties that have gone through judicial sale should be cautious By Adam M. Ansari Real Estate Law, December 2015 The Illinois Appellate Court in Concord Air v. Malarz has increased the due diligence necessary for properties that have gone through a foreclosure sale.
A quick snapshot of the 2014 appellate court decisions By Deborah Benzing Workers’ Compensation Law, April 2015 Summaries of cases decided last year.
Race and the Law Symposium Diversity Leadership Council, June 2015 A summary of this program, which took place in March.
A race to the bottom and your practice may hang in the balance: Springfield 2015 By Richard D. Hannigan & Patrick D. Czuprynski Workers’ Compensation Law, June 2015 A discussion of the legislation currently moving through the Illinois General Assembly that would impact workers' compensation law.
Raising awareness about the commercial sexual exploitation of children By Yolaine Dauphin Administrative Law, May 2015 Approximately 130 attorneys, social workers and psychologists attended this important seminar in October 2014.
Raising awareness about the commercial sexual exploitation of children By Yolaine Dauphin Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, May 2015 Approximately 130 attorneys, social workers and psychologists attended this important seminar in October 2014.
Recent amendments to Illinois Supreme Court Rules and Illinois Rules of Evidence By Richard L. Turner, Jr. Civil Practice and Procedure, December 2015 A synopsis the recent amendments and additions.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, December 2015 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, October 2015 Changes in Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, September 2015 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, July 2015 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent Appointments and Retirements Bench and Bar, May 2015 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent Appointments and Retirements Bench and Bar, April 2015 Recent changes in Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, March 2015 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, January 2015 Recent changes in Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent cases International and Immigration Law, September 2015 Recent cases of interest to international & immigration law practitioners.
Recent cases By Barbara J. Bell Administrative Law, February 2015 Summaries of the recent cases of Robbins v. Department of State Police Merit Board and Richard Reimer v. the Retirement Board of the Fireman’s Annuity & Fund of Chicago.
Recent environmental decisions: Illinois Pollution Control Board rulemakings By Kyle P. Carlson, Alison Hayden Kehrer, & Emily N. Masalski Environmental and Natural Resources Law, January 2015 The following summaries cover rulemakings currently pending and ongoing or recently concluded before the Illinois Pollution Control Board.