Articles From 2018

From the editor By Jim Nyeste Insurance Law, October 2018 An introduction to the issue by Jim Nyeste, co-editor and member of the Insurance Law Section Council.
From the editor By Jim Nyeste Insurance Law, July 2018 An introduction to the issue by Jim Nyeste, co-editor and member of the Insurance Law Section Council.
From the editor By Thomas Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, June 2018 An introduction to the issue by Thomas Cavenagh, the ADR Section's editor.
From the Editor By James T. Nyeste Insurance Law, April 2018 An introduction to the issue from Managing Co-Editor Jim Nyeste.
From the Editor By James T. Nyeste Insurance Law, January 2018 An introduction to the issue from Managing Co-Editor Jim Nyeste.
From the ex-officio By Mary Anne Gerstner General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, September 2018 A note from the ex-officio of the General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Section, Mary Anne Gerstner.
GAL checklist By Eugenia Hunter Elder Law, November 2018 A checklist to use as guardian ad litem for a disabled adult.
General contractor not liable for injury to subcontractor’s employee By Andrea L. Kmak & Kimberly A. Davis Civil Practice and Procedure, March 2018 In LePretre v. Lend Lease (US) Construction, Inc., the court examined when a general contractor may owe a duty to employees of subcontractors, and the facts that can give rise to such a duty.
The Gertz Award By Kathryn E. Eisenhart Human and Civil Rights, October 2018 The Human Rights Section Council will soon be seeking nominations for the Gertz Award.
Get a survey By Jeffrey A. Mollet Real Estate Law, June 2018 A survey is nearly a necessity when agricultural land is to be purchased, and today many lenders will require one before any loan will be funded or approved.
Get a survey By Jeffrey A. Mollet Agricultural Law, March 2018 A survey is nearly a necessity when agricultural land is to be purchased, and today many lenders will require one before any loan will be funded or approved.
Getting to know Kelly Giraudo By Margie Komes Putzler Women and the Law, October 2018 An introduction to a new appointee to the Standing Committee on Women and the Law, Kelly Giraudo.
Getting to know the Trusts & Estates Council members By Colleen L. Sahlas & Jennifer Bunker Trusts and Estates, January 2018 Learn more about members Michelle Hanlon and Colleen Sahlas.
Golden nuggets in marijuana decision By Jewel N. Klein General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, February 2018 The recent case of Three v. Dep’t of Public Health addresses several areas of law of interest not only to those who do administrative law, but to general practitioners as well.
Good News Women and the Law, March 2018 Many of our members have been selected for prestigious 2018 awards!
Good news column Women and the Law, December 2018 Uplifting updates from various members of the Standing Committee on Women & the Law.
Good riddance to the CFPB’s arbitration rule, but oversight still needed By Barbara Starke Tishuk Alternative Dispute Resolution, February 2018 Rather than throw out the good with the bad, the arbitration issue should be re-examined with a fresh set of eyes. To that end, rather than a broad, fiercely anti-business arbitration regulation, a narrowly tailored approach that specifically targets those provisions in arbitration agreements that are most problematic is a better way of reining in any abuses associated with consumer pre-dispute arbitration agreements.
Grantor trusts and the Illinois replacement tax By Evan W. Schanerberger State and Local Taxation, August 2018 The Second District Appellate Court of Illinois recently affirmed the trial court's decision that Republic Bancorp Company was not entitled to an Illinois replacement tax deduction from the Illinois Department of Revenue.
Groves v. Walsh Construction confirms successor liability not triggered when former controlling owner repurchases assets after a “leadership break” during which he had minimal ownership and management involvement By Michael R. Karnuth Business and Securities Law, December 2018 In The Groves of Palatine Condominium Ass’n v. Walsh Construction Co., the appellate court affirmed dismissal of a third-party complaint on grounds that an LLC was not the continuation of the predecessor corporation for purposes of successor liability.
Guardian ad litem negligence By Gary L. Schlesinger & Rachael Bernal Civil Practice and Procedure, September 2018 In the recent case Nichols v. Fahrenkamp, the fifth appellate district decided a case involving negligence of a guardian ad litem in probate court.
Guardianship checklist By Eugenia Hunter Elder Law, November 2018 A guardianship checklist to use when representing the petitioner.
Guidance for condominium associations faced with Fair Housing Act claims found in seventh circuit opinion By Kim M. Casey Real Estate Law, August 2018 While condominium law is generally developed in the state courts, the seventh circuit recently address condominium association issues in the recent matter of Geraci v. Union Square Condominium Association.
HAL takes the bar exam By Dan Breen Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, December 2018 In the realm of technological development, the legal industry is slower to adopt widespread change than most other industries, but we are at a point where the profound impact of artificial intelligence technology will be felt by the vast majority of legal practitioners.
Happenings By Reagan Quynn & Hannah Friedle Alternative Dispute Resolution, December 2018 Recent ADR events and updates from around the country.
Happenings By Raine Odom Alternative Dispute Resolution, November 2018 Recent ADR events and updates from around the country.
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Happenings Alternative Dispute Resolution, June 2018 Recent ADR events and updates from around the country.
Happenings Alternative Dispute Resolution, May 2018 Recent ADR events and updates from around the country.
Happenings By Blake Mitchell Alternative Dispute Resolution, February 2018 Recent ADR events and updates from around the country.
HB 4113 – A giant step backwards By Bill Scott Family Law, February 2018 Author Bill Scott argues HB 4113 effectively ignores the rights of the children of divorce and sets the progress made with the amended act back 30 years.
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Headwinds for the U.S. coal industry and what it means for Illinois By John H. Henderson Mineral Law, March 2018 In this article, author John Henderson takes closer look at some of the headwinds and challenges facing the coal industry in the U.S.