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FAA now requiring registration of drones By Jeffrey A. Mollet Agricultural Law, February 2016 As the use of drones for agricultural purposes increases, the need to understand the rules and regulations relating to such use will be a necessity for those attorneys advising farmers and agribusinesses.
Facts about the Disabled Veterans Homeowner Exemption State and Local Taxation, February 2016 There may be some concern that disabled veterans are possibly not receiving their exemptions.
Failure to comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 552’s 48-hour requirement: What is the proper remedy? By Anisa L. Jordan Traffic Laws and Courts, October 2016 What is the proper remedy for a violation of Rule 552? To answer this question, the Illinois Supreme Court stated that it first must determine whether Rule 552 was directory or mandatory. The Court noted that making this distinction would guide the court in determining the proper remedy for failure to comply with Rule 552’s timing requirement.
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Failure to yield yields question of fact By Jason G. Schutte Civil Practice and Procedure, January 2016 The recent case of Griffin v. Cohen and Co-Co Pools, Inc. is a very good example of how difficult it is to win a summary judgment motion arising from an intersection car collision based upon the sole proximate cause defense.
Fair Credit Reporting Act—Who has standing to challenge inaccurate personal reports? By Carl R. Draper Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, February 2016 The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case of Thomas Robbins v. Spokeo, Inc.
Family law and the LLLT By Tamika Walker Family Law, January 2016 The author argues that instead of licensing legal technicians, we should focus on reducing the cost of law school and recruiting and retaining attorneys to work in underrepresented areas.
Feature: Spotlight on REM members—A Tale of Two “Sisters-in-the-Law” and Their Parallel and Intertwined Pathways to the Bench By Masah S. Renwick Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, October 2016 Recently appointed judges J. Imani Drew and Geraldine D'Souza have followed fascinating paths to their present positions.
A federal proposal to cut state pensions gains political viability By David Amerson Employee Benefits, December 2016 With a rapidly shifting political landscape and increasing desperation among elected officials to address pension shortfalls in an electorally favorable way, proposals such as the Manhattan Institute’s promise to gain traction in the years ahead.
Fee Petitions: Kaiser and beyond By James J. Ayres Bench and Bar, December 2016 Any attorney who has sought an award for attorney fees from the circuit court must be aware of the requirements of Kaiser v. MEPC Am. Properties, Inc. However, counsel should also be aware of Aliano v. Sears, Roebuck & Co.
Fee petitions: Kaiser and beyond By James J. Ayres Civil Practice and Procedure, November 2016 Counsel seeking an award of reasonable attorney fees by a circuit court would be well advised to not only ensure that the content of the billable time entries comply with Kaiser but also that the evidence sought to be introduced in support of the fees claimed complies with Aliano.
Ferreira v. Lynch By Natalie L. Pesin International and Immigration Law, October 2016 A summary of this recent case.
A few words from the Chair By Frank V. Ariano Senior Lawyers, October 2016 A message from Senior Lawyers Section Chair Frank Ariano.
The fiduciary duty of a trustee—General principles By Jeffrey A. Mollet Agricultural Law, June 2016 A review of the basic principles of a trustee's powers and limitations.
First copyright principles for the First Lady’s speech By Daniel Kegan Intellectual Property, September 2016 Who owns the copyright to a speech made by the spouse of the President of the United States? The First Lady of the United States (FLOTUS), the President of the United States (POTUS), the federal government, the writers assisting the spouse, the editors of the speech, we the American people, no one? As with most short legal questions, it depends.
First District panel in Rule 23 order: Claimant proved quantitatively greater exposure to neutral risk— (Hagan v. IWCC, 2016 IL App (1st) 143745WC-U) May, 2016 By Randal J. Miller Workers’ Compensation Law, September 2016 In this case, the First District Appellate Court focused on whether the claimant proved the “arising out of” element of a worker’s compensation claim.
Five ways to enhance your credentials as a new family law practitioner By Marie K. Sarantakis Young Lawyers Division, December 2016 Stuck in a rut? Improve your resume and become more qualified by following these simple tips.
Flinn Report Summary – April 15, 2016 through May 13, 2016 By Joseph P. O’Keefe Trusts and Estates, June 2016 A summary of regulatory decisions of Illinois agencies reported in the Flinn Report that are related to trust and estate practices.
Flinn Report Summary – August 5, 2016 through September 16, 2016 By Joseph P. O’Keefe Trusts and Estates, November 2016 A summary of regulatory decisions of Illinois agencies.
Flinn Report Summary – January 4, 2016 through January 29, 2016 By Joseph P. O’Keefe Trusts and Estates, February 2016 A summary of Illinois agencies' regulatory decisions that relate to trusts & estates.
Flinn Report Summary – March 18, 2016 through April 8, 2016 By Joseph P. O’Keefe Trusts and Estates, May 2016 A summary of Illinois agencies' regulatory decisions that relate to trusts & estates.
Flinn Report Summary— May 20, 2016 through July 29, 2016 By Joseph P. O’Keefe Trusts and Estates, September 2016 A summary of Illinois agencies' regulatory decisions that relate to trusts & estates.
Flinn Report Summary—December 4, 2015 through December 28, 2015 By Joseph P. O’Keefe Trusts and Estates, January 2016 A summary of regulatory decisions of Illinois agencies reported in the Flinn Report that are related to trust and estate practices.
Focusing on opening your own law practice By Dion U. Davi Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, May 2016 The author shares what he's learned through common sense and trial and error.
For Fourth Amendment purposes, the expectation of privacy extends outside the front door of an apartment into the adjacent common area By Hon. Alfred M. Swanson, Jr. (Ret.) Bench and Bar, April 2016 A discussion of the recent case of People v. Burns.
Foreign participation in Malaysian construction projects: A practical introduction By Jihong Wang & Paul Kossof International and Immigration Law, November 2016 One of the most developed, open and strongest Southeast Asian countries, Malaysia has exhibited an increasing need for various forms of infrastructure including energy, water and transportation. Based on our experience performing due diligence for a large-scale water works project, this short article seeks to provide a practical introduction to foreign participation in Malaysian construction projects.
Former vice president of Beijing Supreme Court featured at roundtable discussion Young Lawyers Division, June 2016 The Honorable Jingmin Zhai joined the discussion at Lake Land College in April.
Fourth Circuit declines to enforce arbitration agreement purporting to waive application of federal law By John R. Schleppenbach Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2016 The Fourth Circuit in Hayes v. Delbert Services Corporation recently declined to enforce an arbitration clause on the grounds that it contained a waiver so extreme that it rendered the arbitration remedy essentially illusory.
Free Environmental CLE for ISBA members Environmental and Natural Resources Law, April 2016 Your ISBA membership may come with all the CLE you need.
From Jenner partner to founder of KRā, Drinks for Athletes By Sarah Hardgrove-Koleno Women and the Law, June 2016 The author shares her evolution from attorney to entrepreneur.
From the Chair By Tracy Douglas Administrative Law, November 2016 A message from Administrative Law Section Chair Tracy Douglas.