Articles From 2018

Chair’s column: The future of ADR By John R. Schleppenbach Alternative Dispute Resolution, February 2018 A message from ADR Section Chair John Schleppenbach.
Chair’s column: Truth and the law By David W. Inlander Bench and Bar, September 2018 As responsible practicing lawyers and judges, we must speak out to defend our judicial system.
Chair’s column: We could be heroes By David W. Inlander Bench and Bar, July 2018 A message from the Bench & Bar Section Council's chair, David W. Inlander.
Champerty, contingent fees, and client advocacy By Patrick M. Kinnally Civil Practice and Procedure, May 2018 Prospect Funding Holdings, LLC, v. Keenan Saulter and Saulter Tarver, PC provides guidance for how to proceed if you are involved in addressing a client's need for a loan in connection with your representation.
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The child abuse hearsay exception By Jared Giuffre Child Law, October 2018 There are several provisions in Illinois law that allow for the hearsay statements of a child to be admitted for substantive purposes.
Children and mental health law By Dara M. Bass Mental Health Law, June 2018 A summary of the recent "What's New in Mental Health Law: Mental Health Issues and Legal Professionalism" CLE that took place on May 16.
Child’s finger amputated and seventh circuit blames parents By Michael J. Maslanka General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, September 2018 Roh v. Starbucks Corp. provides a substantive review of the law in Illinois pertaining to a child’s personal injury in a public place
Citation of Recognition In Honor and Memory of John H. Brechin from the Local Government Section Council of the ISBA Local Government Law, March 2018 The Section recently adopted this measure for John Brechin, who passed away in 2017.
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Citibank N.A. v. Illinois Department of Revenue By Keith Staats State and Local Taxation, February 2018 Citibank contended that it was entitled to a refund of tax even though it was not the retailer. The Department of Revenue denied the refund claim. Citibank protested the claim denial and the case was heard in the Department’s Administrative Hearing Division
Civics education continues to advance through LRE By Hon. Michael J. Chmiel Law Related Education for the Public, January 2018 Learn about the accomplishments and initiatives of the ISBA's Standing Committee on Law Related Education for the Public, and share your questions, comments, and suggestions for future endeavors.
Civil & criminal Illinois and related federal privacy cases Privacy and Information Security Law, December 2018 Summaries of Illinois and federal privacy cases.
Civil law and procedure updates By Hon. Barbara Crowder Civil Practice and Procedure, January 2018 Highlights of recently enacted legsilation.
CLE program highlighted mental health issues and legal professionalism By Dara M. Bass Mental Health Law, October 2018 An an in-depth summary of the recent “What’s New in Mental Health Law: Mental Health Issues and Legal Professionalism" CLE event. 
Clear and unambiguous: “All” means all By Kris Tuttle Agricultural Law, June 2018 The Illinois Supreme Court recently addressed the construction of an oil and gas lease assignment in Ramsey Herndon LLC v. Whiteside.
Clear and unambiguous: “All” means all By Kris Tuttle Mineral Law, March 2018 In Ramsey Herndon LLC v. Whiteside, both the supreme court opinion and the appellate court opinions discuss many issues that frequently arise in the mineral law practice with citations to treatises and case law.
Co-editors’ note By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, December 2018 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
Co-editors’ note By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley Kaminski State and Local Taxation, November 2018 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
Co-editors’ note By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, October 2018 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
Co-editors’ note By Colleen L. Sahlas & Jennifer Bunker Trusts and Estates, August 2018 An introduction to the issue from the Trusts & Estates Section Council's newsletter co-editors, Jennifer L. Bunker and Colleen L. Sahlas.
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Co-editors’ note By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, August 2018 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
Co-editors’ note By Jennifer L. Bunker & Colleen L. Sahlas Trusts and Estates, July 2018 A note from the Trusts & Estates Section Council's newsletter co-editors, Jennifer L. Bunker and Colleen L. Sahlas.
Co-editors’ note By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley Kaminski State and Local Taxation, July 2018 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
Co-editors’ note By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley Kaminski State and Local Taxation, June 2018 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
Co-editors’ note By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley Kaminski State and Local Taxation, May 2018 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
Co-editors’ note By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, April 2018 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
Co-editors’ note By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, March 2018 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
Co-editors’ note By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, February 2018 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stan Kaminski.
Co-editors’ note By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, January 2018 An introduction to this issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
Coal industry finding help in Washington, but how much will the industry benefit? By John H. Henderson Mineral Law, June 2018 Recently, there have been seemingly positive announcements from the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency that have come as a result of the new administration under President Trump. But will these announcements really give the ailing industry a much-needed boost?
The Code of the Order of the Brethren By Hon. Brian R. McKillip Bench and Bar, February 2018 A recent decision by the appellate court is an opportunity to re-examine how closely the Rules of Professional Conduct resembles this fictional pirate code.