A call to accountBy Cary A. LindTrusts and Estates, November 2017An accounting is supposed to summarize the financial aspects of an estate. It should show everything that comes in, everything that goes out, and the balance remaining.
Can a defendant be compelled to submit to a Rule 215 physical or mental examination?By Albert E. DurkinMental Health Law, February 2017Are there circumstances where a plaintiff can request that the Court compel the defendant to submit to a physical or mental examination by a physician designated by the plaintiff? The case of Jane Doe v. Norman Weinzweig answers that question.
Can CMS dictate to their attorney what defenses it must raise in the context of defending WC cases?By Richard D. HanniganWorkers’ Compensation Law, September 2017CMS argued that the Atty. Gen.’s refusal to raise the employer/employee defendants constituted a conflict of interest such that special counsel should be appointed. However, the Constitution of the State of Illinois gives the Atty. Gen. the authority to decide what arguments, strategies and litigation tactics to employee in defending claims.
Can justice be served online?By Jayne R. ReardonBench and Bar, April 2017The author shares her recent experience with online dispute resolution, and ponders the effects of this growing form of conflict resolution on the legal system and even our understanding of fairness and democracy.
Can taxes change one’s behavior? An editorial opinionBy Hon. Julie-April Montgomery, (Ret).State and Local Taxation, October 2017Taxes are a vehicle for change for both the taxpayer and the government, but author Julie-April Montgomery argues that the changes are neither what government really anticipates or desires.
Can you find it?By Donald E. WeihlLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, February 2017This article will show you how to create your own data system using a Microsoft Word program.
Case analysis and commentsBy Robert M. HarrisWorkers’ Compensation Law, September 2017When do the facts draw an inference that an accident aggravated a pre-existing degenerative condition? A look at Nanette Schroeder v. The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (Swift Transportation).
Case briefsBy Jacob Walls & Breanna HornbostelAlternative Dispute Resolution, December 2017Recent cases of interest to ADR practitioners.
Case briefsBy Breanna HornbostelAlternative Dispute Resolution, November 2017Recent cases of interest to ADR practitioners.
Case briefsBy Upasna Barath, Ann Nenoff, & Hubert ZanczakAlternative Dispute Resolution, June 2017Recent cases of interest to ADR practitioners.
Case briefsBy Upasna Barath, Ann Nenoff, & Hubert ZanczakAlternative Dispute Resolution, April 2017Recent cases of interest to ADR practitioners.
Case briefsAlternative Dispute Resolution, January 2017Recent decisions of interest to ADR practitioners.
The case for agreed outpatient in IllinoisBy Matthew R. DavisonMental Health Law, September 2017The number of Illinois agreed outpatient orders are few and far between, but this is changing.
Case law updateBy Raymond PratherTrusts and Estates, July 2017Recent cases of interest.
Case law updateBy Raymond W. PratherTrusts and Estates, April 2017These cases were discussed by the ISBA's Trusts & Estates Section Council at its December and February meetings.
Case management systemsBy Gina Arquilla DeBoniLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, May 2017Author Gina Arquilla DeBoni shares her firm's experience using the Trial Works case management program.
Case names and holdingsInsurance Law, November 2017A list of the cases in this issue, arranged alphabetically.
Case names and holdingsInsurance Law, September 2017A list of the cases in this issue, arranged alphabetically.
