10 things to know about social mediaBy Kathryn ConwayTort Law, December 2016Because of this social media explosion in popular culture, the law regarding discovery and admissibility of social media information is rapidly growing and evolving. Here are 10 things every litigation attorney should know about social media.
2 tortfeasors, 1 accident = 2 under-insured motorist claims with 1 policy limitBy Jason G. SchutteCivil Practice and Procedure, November 2016Can an insurance carrier “stack” liability policy payments received by a claimant as a set off against the claimant’s underinsured motorist claim? The First Appellate Court says no, but limits insurance company exposure in Illinois Emcasco Insurance Company v. Tufano.
2-622 certificate of merit not necessary in simple medical battery claimBy Jason G. SchutteCivil Practice and Procedure, February 2016Attorneys, claims adjusters and risk management professionals should pay close attention to the facts of Fiala v. Bickford Senior Living Group, LLC and the allegations within the plaintiff’s complaint.
2014 Farm Bill: Election yearBy Kristine A. TidgrenAgricultural Law, April 20162015 saw the first signups for Price Loss Coverage and Agriculture Risk Coverage under the Agricultural Act of 2014.
2015 Affordable Care Act form 1094 and 1095 deadlines extendedBy Maria Hiltunen & Kal GorenEmployee Benefits, May 2016In Notice 2016-4, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) delayed the deadlines for a number of Affordable Care Act reporting requirements under Internal Revenue Code Sections 6055 and 6056 for the 2015 tax year only.
2015-16 court decisionsState and Local Taxation, April 2016Recent tax-related court decisions.
2016 amendments to the health care power of attorneyBy Lauren Evans DeJongGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, August 2016The 2016 amendment addresses some of the concerns raised with the 2015 rewrite of the statutory short form power of attorney for health care. While some concerns have not yet been addressed, many see the new form and its amendments as a step in the right direction. If you haven’t done so already, now is a good time to update your office forms to comport to the amended statute.
2016 court decisionsState and Local Taxation, November 2016Recent cases of interest to tax practitioners.
2016 estate tax summaryBy Jeffrey R. GottliebTrusts and Estates, January 2016An executive summary of the current Federal and Illinois estate, gift and generation skipping tax exemptions and rates for 2016.
2016 legislationBy David KrchakBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, December 2016There were two new statutes affecting Illinois employers and employees passed in the most recent session of the legislature and signed into law by Governor Rauner. There were also three acts which were amended during 2016.
2016 legislationBy David KrchakLabor and Employment Law, December 2016There were two new statutes affecting Illinois employers and employees passed in the most recent session of the legislature and signed into law by Governor Rauner. There were also three acts which were amended during 2016.
The 36th Annual State & Local Taxation ConferenceBy Hon. Alexander P. WhiteState and Local Taxation, December 2016The 36th Annual State and Local Taxation Conference of the National Conference of State Tax Judges took place in Portland, OR on Thursday, September 8 through Saturday, September 10, 2016.
7 tips to avoid QDRO malpracticeBy Veronica A. SilvaFamily Law, January 2016Seven of the most helpful tips for staying out of hot water when drafting QDROs.
7th Circuit E-Discovery Pilot Program”: Mediation ProgramGovernment Lawyers, April 2016The Seventh Circuit E-Discovery Pilot Program has a new mediation program, free to litigants and specializing in e-discovery issues in small cases.
7th Circuit E-Discovery Pilot Program”: Mediation ProgramFederal Civil Practice, April 2016The Seventh Circuit E-Discovery Pilot Program has a new mediation program, free to litigants and specializing in e-discovery issues in small cases.
ABA President-elect Hilarie Bass wants us to embrace technologyBy Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum, Jr. (Ret).Senior Lawyers, October 2016Hilarie Bass, in her opening speech at the ABA Annual Meeting, said “Lawyers need to accept and embrace technological innovation, so it can be used to increase access to justice for all.”
Abood v. Detroit Bd. Of Education survives…for now?By Carlos ArevaloLabor and Employment Law, April 2016Had the Supreme Court overturned Abood, it would have had a profound impact across the Country’s 25 states that permit compulsory “fair share” for teachers, firefighters, police and other public workers.
Abraham Lincoln’s prayer for judgesBy Hon. Michael B. HymanBench and Bar, June 2016The final sentence in an otherwise unremarkable letter written by Lincoln identifies the gravity inherent in all judges' work.
Absolute immunityBy Robert T. ParkCivil Practice and Procedure, August 2016A look at the court decisions that protect judges, public officers making statements in their official capacity, guardians ad litem, court-appointed experts and child representatives.
The ACLU’s Illinois Judicial Bypass Coordination ProjectBy Mary F. PetruchiusGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, July 2016The 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.”
Acquisition of mineral interests by tax deedBy John C. Robison, Jr.Mineral Law, December 2016For the purpose of determining whether a mineral interest is conveyed by such a deed, the focus of this article is the character of the interest conveyed by a tax deed that purports to convey a royalty interest.
