Third-party discovery in arbitrationBy Hubert ZanczakAlternative Dispute Resolution, October 2016What do you do if a crucial third-party witness will not appear for a deposition without a court-order?
Thoughts from the ChairBy David M. HouseChild Law, June 2016A message from Section Chair David House as his term comes to a close.
Thoughts from the ChairBy David M. HouseChild Law, March 2016A message from Chair David House.
Thoughts on Serial and biasBy Tracy DouglasWomen and the Law, October 2016In 2014, the Serial podcast examined the conviction of Adnan Syed in Maryland. There has been much discussion of what went wrong and mistakes by cops and attorneys, but there was not a lot of discussion of the racial and gender bias that may have played a role.
Time to protect children during interrogationBy Elizabeth E. ClarkeChild Law, March 2016In this year, the 50th anniversary of Miranda, it’s time to acknowledge that children are incapable of “exercising their Miranda right” so the right to counsel must be automatic.
Tis the seasonBy Melissa Anne MayeAnimal Law, December 2016A message from Editor Melissa A. Maye.
Title VII, discrimination and LGBT personsBy Padraig MccoidHuman and Civil Rights, March 2016A discussion of the cases that provide insight into the Seventh Circuit's view on expanding protections to include sexual orientation and transgender people.
To be or not to be—Is that the question?By Hon. Barbara CrowderCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, October 2016Author Barb Crowder, a recent victim of identity theft, shares practical advice for those unlucky enough to have a similar experience.
To be or not to be—Is that the question?By Hon. Barbara CrowderBench and Bar, September 2016Author Barb Crowder, a recent victim of identity theft, shares practical advice for those unlucky enough to have a similar experience.
To disgorge or not to disgorge?By Zachary WilliamsFamily Law, December 2016With the recent decision in In re Marriage of Altman and Block, there is now a split in the Illinois Appellate Courts as to whether a trial court can order one attorney to disgorge earned fees in order to “level the playing field” between two parties, when neither party can afford to pay their attorney fees.
Top 5 legal blogs you need to visitBy Justin GreenYoung Lawyers Division, February 2016Blogs are a great way to get information-- Here are the top five blogs you need to visit.
Townships—Government closest to the peopleBy Natalie L. PesinLocal Government Law, September 2016What does a township do for you and your community? And if we consolidated or eliminated townships, what would be the result?
Tradition of Excellence AwardGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, March 2016Do you know an attorney deserving of the Matthew Maloney Tradition of Excellence Award? Nominations must be received by March 4, 2016. Go to http://www.isba.org/awards/gp for details.
Transfers into trust: A new reality?By Robert W. KaufmannTrusts and Estates, September 2016New legislation appears to be an overreaction to the Estate of Diane Mendelson v. Michael Mendelson case.
Transgender issues in schools and the workplace: Personal recordsBy Edward Druck, Jennifer Smith, & Brianne DunnEducation Law, June 2016The rights of transgender individuals and the application of those rights in the absence of specific laws leave schools and employers in unfamiliar territory on myriad issues. This article looks looks at the management of records with sensitive information regarding an individual’s gender transition.
Transgender issues in schools and the workplace: Personal recordsBy Edward Druck, Jennifer Smith, & Brianne DunnDiversity Leadership Council, June 2016The rights of transgender individuals and the application of those rights in the absence of specific laws leave schools and employers in unfamiliar territory on myriad issues. This article looks looks at the management of records with sensitive information regarding an individual’s gender transition.
Transgender: A legal issueBy Kathryn E. EisenhartHuman and Civil Rights, March 2016A look at the current legal hurdles transgender individuals face.
Trustee’s fees: What is “reasonable” compensation?By James M. LestikowTrusts and Estates, April 2016The Illinois Trusts and Trustees Act merely states that Trustees are entitled to “reasonable compensation for services rendered.”
Twinning Project updateBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, November 2016The Illinois State Bar Association entered into a Twinning Agreement with the National Bar Association of Poland more than 25 years ago.
Types of retirement plansBy Bernard G. PeterEmployee Benefits, October 2016A look at the different types and characteristics of retirement plans.
Understanding and Protecting Fathers’ RightsBy Lisa I. McLeodGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, July 2016While fathers have essentially the same rights as mothers, fathers who fail to fight for their parental rights oftentimes waive those rights. Furthermore, men who become fathers outside the sanctity of marriage have a tougher burden to overcome in order to establish, protect and preserve those rights.
Union trust fund acts arbitrarily by claiming a reversion of benefitsBy Douglas A. DarchEmployee Benefits, December 2016Attorneys handling the dissolution of marriages will find comfort in a recent decision by Judge Leinenweber, Cingrani v. Sheet Metal Workers’ Local No. 73 Pension Fund,.
Unmasking client pseudo-mental capacityBy Rick L. LawMental Health Law, October 2016It is the lawyer’s duty to determine whether or not a client or prospective client has sufficient capacity to engage in contracts; make donations or gifts; or create testamentary documents.
Unmasking client pseudo-mental capacityBy Rick L. LawTrusts and Estates, August 2016It is the lawyer’s duty to determine whether or not a client or prospective client has sufficient capacity to engage in contracts; make donations or gifts; or create testamentary documents.
Upcoming Attorney Moms LunchWomen and the Law, March 2016We will be hosting an “Attorney Moms” lunch at the ISBA Chicago Regional Office on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
