Photos from the YLD Holiday PartyYoung Lawyers Division, February 2017The ISBA YLD enjoyed a holiday fundraiser in Chicago on December 8, 2016.
Photos of our membersWomen and the Law, May 2017Two recent photos, one from the ISBA Laureate Awards and the other from our most recent Committee meeting.
Pirate Joe sails awayBy Margo Lynn HablutzelIntellectual Property, November 2017Pirate Joe’s buys lots of goods at retail from Trader Joe’s in Bellingham, WA and resells them at Pirate Joe's Vancouver, Canada store. Trader Joe’s stores are located only in the USA. Trader Joe’s Lanham Act complaint claimed reputation, health, and safety concerns because perishable items were subject to varying temperatures, creating a health risk. Ninth Circuit, following precedent that the Lanham Act’s “use in commerce” requirement is separate from the jurisdictional grant, as they appear in different sections of the Act, and thus the federal courts unquestionably have subject matter jurisdiction over Lanham Act cases, decided only “some effect” on USA commerce was required for jurisdiction, and remanded to address the case merits. Then the parties settled.
Plan audit checklistBy Bernard G. PeterCorporate Law Departments, October 2017A list of the actions that should be taken to determine whether plan operations comply with plan provisions.
Plan audit checklistBy Bernard G. PeterEmployee Benefits, March 2017A list of the actions that should be taken to determine whether plan operations comply with plan provisions.
Pleadings under the Probate Code: A simple designBy Patrick M. KinnallyCivil Practice and Procedure, February 2017The Probate Act sets forth the pleading requirements for a claim against an estate. Unfortunately, the Act is silent on the pleading requirements for a counterclaim or an affirmative defense.
The Pledge of Allegiance and the battle between civil rights & civics educationBy Lauren Evans DeJongLaw Related Education for the Public, July 2017The history of the Pledge of Allegiance and the legal challenges to its recitation provide not only an interesting exploration of the tensions between the important role of schools and other units of government in promoting civic values and education while also maintaining the rights of Americans to exercise their religious freedoms and civil rights.
Post-death conservation easements—Another way to save the farm?By Andrew G. WhiteTrusts and Estates, November 2017A conservation easement is a contribution of a qualified real property interest to a qualified organization to be used exclusively for conservation purposes. Conservation purposes include, among other things, the preservation of farmland.
Post-death conservation easements—Another way to save the farm?By Andrew G. WhiteBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, June 2017A conservation easement is a contribution of a qualified real property interest to a qualified organization to be used exclusively for conservation purposes. Conservation purposes include, among other things, the preservation of farmland.
Post-death conservation easements—Another way to save the farm?By Andrew G. WhiteAgricultural Law, June 2017A conservation easement is a contribution of a qualified real property interest to a qualified organization to be used exclusively for conservation purposes. Conservation purposes include, among other things, the preservation of farmland.
Powers of attorney, living wills, advance directives and religionBy Michael J. MaslankaTrusts and Estates, November 2017Religious denominations may have their own suggested or recommended language-- consider informing your clients so that they may make informed decisions that don't contradict their religious beliefs.
Powers of attorney, living wills, advance directives and religionBy Michael J. MaslankaSenior Lawyers, June 2017Religious denominations may have their own suggested or recommended language-- consider informing your clients so that they may make informed decisions that don't contradict their religious beliefs.
Pre-employment screening in IllinoisBy Lauryn E. ParksBusiness and Securities Law, March 2017A look at the federal and state restrictions on the use or scope of pre-employment inquiries into an applicant’s credit and/or criminal histories.
Pre-employment screening in IllinoisBy Lauryn E. ParksBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, February 2017A look at the federal and state restrictions on the use or scope of pre-employment inquiries into an applicant’s credit and/or criminal histories.
Pre-employment screening in IllinoisBy Lauryn E. ParksLabor and Employment Law, February 2017A look at the federal and state restrictions on the use or scope of pre-employment inquiries into an applicant’s credit and/or criminal histories.
Preparing and filing mechanics lien claims: Complications and “Catch-22”By Howard M. TurnerConstruction Law, October 2017770 ILCS 60/7 provides that instead of recording a claim for lien, a lien claimant can file suit. Instead of recording a lien, should you file suit? What factors are involved?
