Illinois foreclosure mediation program awaits approval in Macon CountyBy Ann NenoffAlternative Dispute Resolution, June 2016Several counties in Illinois have implemented mediation programs in an attempt to combat the ongoing home foreclosure crisis. Macon County hopes to be the next county to implement this program, but is awaiting approval from the Illinois Supreme Court.
Illinois Governor signs sales tax bill providing clarity for new cancer treatmentBy David J. Kupiec & Natalie M. MartinState and Local Taxation, September 2016On August, 19, 2016, Governor Rauner signed Senate Bill 3047 (Public Act 99-0858), which provides that FDA classified medical devices that are used for cancer treatment pursuant to a prescription will be taxed at the reduced 1% rate of tax applied to medicines rather than the standard 6.25% sales tax rate.
Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance ProgramBy Hon. James M. Radcliffe, (Ret).General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, May 2016We work in a highly charged, competitive profession that maintains very high standards. Illinois Lawyers Assistance Program is available to help if you or a colleague is struggling.
Illinois’ new small estate affidavitBy Lauren Evans DeJongGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, March 2016A small estate affidavit allows for the administration of small estates (in Illinois, personal assets valued under $100,000) without the necessity of court proceedings.
Illinois Rule of Evidence 1006By David P. HuberCivil Practice and Procedure, January 2016Illinois Rule of Evidence 1006, which is underutilized and perhaps underappreciated, is useful in that it promotes efficiency and focus on the pertinent matters which need to be addressed by a court.
Illinois top for animal protection laws, but fight continuesBy Ken StalkfleetAnimal Law, May 2016The Animal Legal Defense Fund ranked Illinois as the top jurisdiction in the United States for animal protection for the eighth consecutive year in 2015. However, the report also listed several potential improvements.
Impediments to fairnessBy Robert WellsAlternative Dispute Resolution, June 2016Readers: Your experience, and those of your clients, warrant your participation in the discussion and a determination of what may be needed to ensure the system is equitable and just.
Implementing the bond as substitute security for a mechanics lien claimBy Paul PetersonConstruction Law, March 2016Author Paul Peterson's article discusses implementing the bond, provides suggested forms and authorized sureties who can give a 770 ILCS 60/38.1 bond in Cook County, Illinois as of March 14, 2016.
Improving law firm profitability: Top 10 cost-cutting strategiesBy John W. OlmsteadLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, June 2016You have to spend money to make money. So if cost cutting is the appropriate strategy, cut the right costs. Here are some ideas.
In a divorce, Illinois courts have no authority to order pet “visitation”By Michele M. JochnerAnimal Law, May 2016In the first case of its kind in Illinois, the First District Appellate Court has ruled that courts have no authority to enter an order requiring that a soon-to-be ex-spouse have “visitation” rights with pets.
In a divorce, Illinois courts have no authority to order pet “visitation”By Michele M. JochnerFamily Law, March 2016In the first case of its kind in Illinois, the First District Appellate Court has ruled that courts have no authority to enter an order requiring that a soon-to-be ex-spouse have “visitation” rights with pets.
In re Estate of AginBy Mary Anne Spellman GerstnerTrusts and Estates, November 2016The opinion in this case demonstrates the importance of a clear expression of the settlor’s intent in the trust language itself, the meaning of the term per stirpes, and reflects the impediments which exist to presenting extrinsic evidence in interpreting a trust.
In the April issue…By Jennifer BunkerTrusts and Estates, April 2016An introduction to the issue from Editor Jennifer Bunker.
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An in-house perspectiveBy Christopher StemlerBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, May 2016Tips intended to help private attorneys understand what in-house counsel want or need from them.
An in-house perspectiveBy Christopher StemlerCorporate Law Departments, March 2016Tips intended to help private attorneys understand what in-house counsel want or need from them.
