Interpretation of recent amendments to FRCP 37(e) taking shapeBy Patricia MathyBench and Bar, November 2017As with any amended Rule shortly after implementation, several open questions remain as to how the new Rule 37(e) will be interpreted and applied.
Intervening injuries and the chain of causationBy Herbert FranksWorkers’ Compensation Law, March 2017The Third District Appellate Court recently issued an opinion limiting application of an employer’s intervening injury defense.
An interview with celebrity divorce attorney Randall KesslerBy Marie K. SarantakisYoung Lawyers Division, February 2017During Kessler’s latest visit to Chicago, he met with ISBA Young Lawyers Division member Marie Sarantakis for the following one-on-one interview.
An introduction to real property taxes in IllinoisBy Ciarra J. SchmidtState and Local Taxation, September 2017When representing clients in real estate transactions, it is imperative to be familiar with assessment practices in the county in which the property is located, as well as the effect of exemptions.
IRS inflation adjustments for 2017By Jennifer BunkerTrusts and Estates, January 2017The Internal Revenue Service has announced its annual inflation adjustments for tax year 2017.
Is a POA revoked by appointment of a guardian?By Sherwin D. AbramsTrusts and Estates, October 2017Comparing the cases of <i>In Re Estate of Beetler</i> and <i>In re Estate of Doyle.</i>
Is hearsay a pleading objection?By Gary L. SchlesingerCivil Practice and Procedure, July 2017The procedure of objecting to a statement of fact in a pleading on the grounds of inadmissible hearsay is neither appropriate nor sanctioned by Illinois law.
Is my bank client stuck paying for my fees to enforce a judgment?By Bradley W. SmallCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, January 2017Attorney fees and costs in obtaining a judgment are often included in the judgment, but what about the post-judgment costs and fees involved in enforcing the judgment?
Is there a ‘crisis’ of law schools in America?By Leonard F. AmariSenior Lawyers, February 2017This article asks whether there is a true crisis of law schools in America and, if so, to what degree and why.
ISBA Career Panel at Southern Illinois UniversityBy Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, May 2017Four members of the International and Immigration Law Section Council participated in a career panel discussion at the Southern Illinois University School of Law in April, 2017.
ISBA takes on lawyer succession and transition planningBy Corey J. Tallent & Evan W. SchanerbergerGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, September 2017The ISBA's Special Committee on Succession & Transition Planning is seeking materials, comments and feedback from ISBA members to help draft a Transition Lawyer rule. Please read this article, then send comments and materials to ISBASuccession@gmail.com
ISBA-sponsored navigating your legal career eventBy Sherry H. Joseph & Colleen E. MulliganYoung Lawyers Division, February 2017This past fall, attorney, author and career coach Anne Marie Segal gave a presentation to a class full of law students at DePaul University College of Law.
Issues to consider when moving or opening a new law officeBy Amber MikulaLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, June 2017Some issues to consider include compliance with municipal requirements, developing or updating your marketing information, informing your client of your new contact information, and registering the changes with the appropriate licensing bodies or government agencies.
It’s a modern worldBy Howard FeldmanFamily Law, December 2017In Epstein v. Epstein,, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the United States District Court dismissal of telephone interceptions by finding that the wife’s interceptions of the husband’s email violated the Federal Wiretap and Electronic Surveillance Act.
The J51 non-commercial driver’s licenseBy Jeffrey A. MolletAgricultural Law, April 2017A new driver’s license is available to the farmers of Illinois— the J51.
A judge’s perspective on sentencing hearingsBy Hon. Robert J. AndersonBench and Bar, April 2017Some helpful insight when facing non-negotiated pleas and sentencing hearings after trials.
Judicial profile: Sara EllisBy Kathryn KellyFederal Civil Practice, December 2017With three years on the bench and a docket of over 300 cases, Judge Ellis was interviewed for this newsletter in order to share her practices with the profession.
Judicial review of arbitral awards in Switzerland: Balancing procedural flexibility and compliance with fundamental procedural rightsBy Lukas WyssInternational and Immigration Law, February 2017Arbitration is widely acclaimed as an efficient way of resolving commercial disputes, in particular in international settings. Besides enhanced international enforcement, one of its key features is its flexibility, in particular its ability to adapt to the differing needs and expectations of parties from diverse legal backgrounds and cultures, neutrality, expertise of the decision-makers.
Jury instruction update: “Do you hear what I hear?”By Hon. Barbara CrowderBench and Bar, September 2017A discussion of the 2017 changes made thus far to Illinois Pattern Jury Instruction for Civil Cases since the revisions focus on language access.
Jury instruction update: “Do you hear what I hear?”By Hon. Barbara CrowderGovernment Lawyers, September 2017A discussion of the 2017 changes made thus far to Illinois Pattern Jury Instruction for Civil Cases since the revisions focus on language access.
Jury instruction update: “Do you hear what I hear?”By Hon. Barbara CrowderCivil Practice and Procedure, August 2017A discussion of the 2017 changes made thus far to Illinois Pattern Jury Instruction for Civil Cases since the revisions focus on language access.
Justice delayed is justice deniedBy Kathryn EisenhartHuman and Civil Rights, April 2017Until very recently the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, like all Federal Courts of Appeal, had held that “sex” under Title VII did not include sexual orientation or sexual preference.
