My head and my work are in the clouds— With ScanSnap CloudBy Alan PearlmanLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, May 2017Reviewer Alan Pearlman says, if you can only buy one new item for a law practice, you need ScanSnap Cloud.
The mystery behind electronically stored information discovery objectionsBy Arsenio L. MimsFederal Civil Practice, April 2017While the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure allow for the discovery of electronically stored information, the question practitioners are most commonly faced with is deciding what objections may be made during the discovery phase of litigation. And while the answers may seem straightforward, author Arsenio Mims shows they are anything but.
National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS): Is the program over?By Patrick M. KinnallyInternational and Immigration Law, March 2017There is little doubt that our federal government has the duty to protect us from those who would do us harm. Although we welcome that, what is the price to our democracy?
Negligence is not enough for Illinois False Claims Act violationBy Evan W. Schanerberger & Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, January 2017The State of Illinois ex rel. Schad, Diamond and Shedden, P.C. v. National Business Furniture, LLC is a good example of when mere negligence for failing to actively keep abreast of the tax law will not rise to the level of reckless disregard that violates the FCA.
Negligent hiring and supervision in IllinoisBy Michael R. LiedLabor and Employment Law, December 2017A look at the recent cases of Susanna McNerney v. Muhtar Allamuradov, 303 TAXI, LLC, and Grand Transportation, Inc. and John Doe v. The Catholic Bishop of Chicago.
Networking tips for the new yearBy Margaret ManettiWomen and the Law, February 2017Make a goal of two-three new people each event and a minimum of one event a month. By putting in that time and effort, before you know it, you will have a fantastic new group of people in your life by the end of the year!
The new European General Data Protection RegulationBy Adam NelsonLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, May 2017This new regulation fundamentally changes the way organizations must manage the protected data of both European citizens as well as citizens of other countries whose data is collected while they are in the EU.
New I-9 form and employer handbookBy Michael R. LiedLabor and Employment Law, August 2017US Citizenship and Immigration Services released a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification on July 17, 2017.
New I-9 form and employer handbookBy Michael R. LiedInternational and Immigration Law, August 2017US Citizenship and Immigration Services released a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification on July 17, 2017.
New Illinois MCLE requirementsBy Emily R. VivianGovernment Lawyers, September 2017Based on a recommendation from the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, the Illinois Supreme Court has amended Supreme Court Rule 794(d) to require that, as part of their 6-hours of professional responsibility, lawyers must complete one hour in diversity and inclusion and one hour in mental health and substance abuse.
The new rule for privilege in PTAB trialsBy Rick NeifeldIntellectual Property, November 2017The Patent Trial and Appeal Board issued a new rule for Privilege for Patent Practitioners, effective December 12, 2017. Here’s the rule and a synthesis of PTO comments, and changes from the proposed rule.
New sick leave statute affects schoolsBy Walter J. Zukowski & James S. PetersEducation Law, May 2017Public Act 99-0841, effective January 1, 2017, requires that Illinois employers, including public school districts, provide employees with expanded sick leave coverage.
New source for agricultural informationBy Jeffrey A. MolletAgricultural Law, February 2017Editor Jeff Mollet shares a new alternative to the now-defunct Farmpolicy.com Web site.
New statutes, new clients, new workBy Kevin H. SavilleFamily Law, April 2017As domestic relations counsel we have to assist past, present and potential clients as new statutory changes reflect the changing society for families of all types in Illinois.
NLRB general counsel issues memo following certiorari grantBy Ann NenoffAlternative Dispute Resolution, April 2017As a result of the Court’s recent grant of certiorari, the general counsel for the National Labor Relations Board released a memorandum to the agency’s regional offices about how the pending Murphy Oil case could impact similar pending cases at the NLRB.
NLRB rulings impede employer investigationsBy Michael R. LiedLabor and Employment Law, April 2017In Banner Health System, a majority of the NLRB Panel found that a Human Resources Consultant JoAnn Odell unlawfully requested employees who were involved in a workplace investigation not to discuss the matter with their coworkers while the investigation was ongoing.
No effort, no immunity under Snow and Ice Removal ActBy Jason G. SchutteCivil Practice and Procedure, June 2017The Illinois Supreme Court recently discussed the limitations of the Illinois Snow and Ice Removal Act in Murpy-Hylton v. Lieberman, et al.
No Pudd’nheadBy Hon. Michael B. HymanBench and Bar, July 2017The author imagines conversing with Mark Twain using his own words.
Non-compliance with city ordinance is a viable defense to a forcible entry and detainer actionBy Adrian ZenoReal Estate Law, October 2017On March 31, 2017, the 1st District Illinois Appellate Court ruled on whether an owner’s non-compliance with Chicago's “Protecting Tenants in Foreclosure Rental Property Ordinance” is a viable defense to a forcible entry and detainer action.
Note from the ChairBy George L. SchoebeckYoung Lawyers Division, February 2017Find out what the ISBA YLD has accomplished so far and what's still ahead for this year.
A note from the co-editorsBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, August 2017An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
A note from the co-editorsBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, June 2017An introduction to the issue from Co-Editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stan Kaminski.
A note from the co-editorsBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, May 2017An introduction to this issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stan Kaminski.
