A note from the co-editorsBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, April 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, March 2017Remembering our colleague and friend, Allen Landmeier.
A note from the co-editorsBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, February 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, January 2017An introduction to this issue from Co-Editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stan Kaminski.
Note from the EditorBy Kathryn E. EisenhartHuman and Civil Rights, March 2017An update in the case of transgender high school student Gavin Grimm.
The obsolescence of the full power deed in trustBy Gary R. GehlbachTrusts and Estates, March 2017Author Gary Gehlbach considers whether the 'full power' provisions of a trust continue to be necessary.
Obtaining attorney fees in voluntary lawyer program casesBy Gary L. SchlesingerCivil Practice and Procedure, July 2017There are several cases in Illinois dealing with legal services’ attorneys collecting fees for representing legal services’ clients from an opposing client who has paid his or her own attorney.
Office of Special Counsel provides discrimination guidanceBy Michael R. LiedInternational and Immigration Law, February 2017In determining whether a violation has occurred, the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer, the adjudicative body that hears cases arising under the INA’s anti-discrimination provision, looks to relevant case law of the federal circuit in which the claim arises.
Oh! Those limitationsBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, January 2017Four recent Illinois cases address claims limitations.
Oil and gas mortgagees bewareBy David M. WilliamsMineral Law, December 2017An interesting case--Gloria’s Ranch v. Tauren et al-- covering oil and gas leasing, exploration, production, conveyancing and financing was recently decided in the appellate court of Louisiana.
The ongoing saga of sexual harassmentBy Hon. Debra B. WalkerHuman and Civil Rights, December 2017With the Illinois legislature beginning to undergo sexual harassment training and apparently adopting legislation that would require all elected officials to be so educated, will this apply to the third branch of government?
The ongoing saga of sexual harassmentBy Hon. Debra B. WalkerBench and Bar, November 2017With the Illinois legislature beginning to undergo sexual harassment training and apparently adopting legislation that would require all elected officials to be so educated, will this apply to the third branch of government?
Out-going Chair’s columnBy Ebony R. HuddlestonGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, August 2017Departing Chair Ebony Huddleston bids farewell.
Overview of Interlocutory AppealsBy Angela J. RollinsFederal Civil Practice, September 2017This article provides a brief overview of this complex area of law, describing the various ways an aggrieved party may seek review of an interlocutory order.
Overview of the healthcare landscape as it relates to Medicaid managed careBy Dara M. BassEmployee Benefits, September 2017A Request for Proposals (RFP) has been issued to determine what the changes to Medicaid might be, and it's likely to create a number of different changes in Medicaid for the state of Illinois.
Overview of the healthcare landscape as it relates to Medicaid managed careBy Dara M. BassMental Health Law, June 2017A Request for Proposals (RFP) has been issued to determine what the changes to Medicaid might be, and it's likely to create a number of different changes in Medicaid for the state of Illinois.
PA 99-0296: The 1,826 days and nights of BAIIDBy Ted HarvatinTraffic Laws and Courts, November 2017This law provides that anyone with a Restricted Driving Permit may only operate a vehicle equipped with a breath machine and must do so for five consecutive, uninterrupted years (1,826 days per the administrative rules) prior to being eligible for full reinstatement.
“Pay if paid” clauses upheld by First DistrictBy Jim DashConstruction Law, January 2017In the first published Illinois decision on the topic in 30+ years, the court in Beal Bank Nevada v. Northshore Center THC, LLC,held on September 30, 2016 that “pay if paid” clauses remain enforceable in contract if the payment condition is an unambiguous condition precedent to payment.
Pens vs. Bolts: What accidents are made ofBy Robert J. Finley & Gabriella BrunoWorkers’ Compensation Law, March 2017In two recent decisions, the Appellate Court penned for practitioners the nuts and bolts of the “arising out of” component contributing to accident issues at the Commission.
Pension plan and health plan limitations for 2018By Wesley CovertEmployee Benefits, December 2017In October 2017, the Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2017-64 and Revenue Procedure 2017-58, containing the cost-of-living adjustments applicable to retirement plan limitations under the Internal Revenue Code and health flexible spending accounts under a Code §125 cafeteria plan and the parking and transit account limits under an Code §132 Transportation Plan.
People v. Castleberry: The death of the void-sentence ruleBy Mark Kevin Wykoff & Julia Kaye WykoffCriminal Justice, April 2017People v. Castleberry has changed the landscape for purposes of raising and preserving issues in higher courts—all members of the criminal bar must be mindful of this new precedent and govern their advocacy accordingly.
People v. Gocmen: Some advanced DUI drug training requiredBy Anthony A. BrunoTraffic Laws and Courts, May 2017In its opinion, the Appellate Court emphasized the arresting officer's lack of training and experience that would enable him to distinguish between a diabetic reaction and a drug reaction.
Perception in negotiationBy Robert WellsAlternative Dispute Resolution, November 2017Some suggestions to help mediators overcome perceived bias and maintain open dialogue.
