From the EditorBy James T. NyesteInsurance Law, May 2017An introduction to the issue from Managing Co-Editor Jim Nyeste.
From the EditorBy James T. NyesteInsurance Law, January 2017An introduction to this issue from Managing Co-Editor James Nyeste.
The future is hereBy Timothy E. MoranState and Local Taxation, September 2017An introduction from Section Chair Timothy Moran.
“Get a job, honey”—Imputing income to maintenance recipientsBy Marilyn Longwell & Anne MuellerFamily Law, December 2017Imputation of income in cases of voluntary unemployment or underemployment by able-bodied maintenance recipients is becoming a common tool in both child support and maintenance cases to attempt to achieve equity between the payor and payee.
Good newsWomen and the Law, December 2017A highlight of our members' recent personal and professional accomplishments.
Good newsWomen and the Law, September 2017The Women and the Law Committee congratulates members Margaret Manetti and Kristen Prinz on being named to Crain’s Business Most Influential Women Lawyers in Chicago
Good newsWomen and the Law, February 2017Julie A. Johnson (formerly Neubauer), was elected as a Member of Aronberg Goldghen effective January 1, 2017.
Guillermo, Brantley, and appellate court conflicts: What’s a lawyer to do?By Hon. Joel BergTraffic Laws and Courts, May 2017Guillermo and Brantley raise important issues, but how much and to whom do they apply? Both appear to create a conflict in the Appellate Court. Yet the nature and extent of those conflicts are unclear. And both sides—prosecution and defense—have arguments, but it’s unclear who wins.
Hannibal’s Niece: A book reviewBy Leonard F. AmariSenior Lawyers, October 2017For any lover of fictional mysteries, history or interest in Italiana, Hannibal’s Niece: A Tale of Love, Murder and Deceit in Ancient Rome is a must-read.
HappeningsBy Breanna HornbostelAlternative Dispute Resolution, December 2017Recent ADR updates from around the country.
HappeningsBy Upasna BarathAlternative Dispute Resolution, June 2017Recent ADR updates from around the country.
HappeningsBy Upasna BarathAlternative Dispute Resolution, April 2017Events and updates from around the country.
HappeningsBy Upasna BarathAlternative Dispute Resolution, January 2017
Events and updates from around the country.
Hazardous waste developments in the retail contextBy Patrick PaulEnvironmental and Natural Resources Law, August 2017In addition to the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ’s Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule, EPA is also exploring new rules for managing hazardous waste pharmaceuticals, retail products like aerosol cans and consumer electronics, and protocols for reverse distribution of hazardous wastes from retail facilities.
Health care quality: HHS should set priorities and comprehensively plan its efforts to better align health quality measuresEmployee Benefits, March 2017In addition to discussing recent health law court decisions, this issue of the Health Care Lawyer includes the summary of a recent Government Accountability Office report HHS Should Set Priorities and Comprehensively Plan Its Efforts to Better Align Health Quality Measures which looks at the problems caused to providers by the use of multiple, differing quality measures.
HeirshipsBy Cary A. LindTrusts and Estates, July 2017Everyone has heirs, even if they are distant, unknown, or cannot be located.
Helsinn v. Teva: The America Invents Act on “sale”By Michael J. Weil & Andrew C. WarneckeIntellectual Property, November 2017In 2017, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“CAFC”) rendered an impactful decision regarding what constitutes the sale of an invention under the America Invents Act (“AIA”). The decision, Helsinn Healthcare S.A. v. Teva Pharm. USA, Inc., 855 F.3d 1356 (Fed. Cir. 2017), is already shaping subsequent patent law decisions in the district courts and altering the U.S. Patent Office’s (“PTO”) evaluation of AIA patents.
Herding cats (The Illinois Feral Cat Task Force)By Ledy VanKavageAnimal Law, April 2017The recently created Feral Cat Task Force Resolution was charged with making recommendations for changes that would result in the effective management of feral and community cats, preserve wildlife, improve cat welfare, maintain property rights, and enhance public health.
Highlights from the Cook County Board of Review 2017 assessment meetingBy Nicholas P. JordanState and Local Taxation, August 2017The 2017 Board of Review Presentation to the property tax attorneys was held August 26, at the State of Illinois Building. The presentation included several changes to the process, introductions of new systems and suggestions on how to better serve your clients at the Board.
Hively v. Ivy Tech Community College: A noble decision that is legally incorrectBy Kathryn E. EisenhartHuman and Civil Rights, June 2017The dissenting judges used three methods of analysis to challenge the majority's opinion. Using their argument, author Kathryn Eisenhart believes the court arrived at an incorrect conclusion as a matter of law.
