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Articles From 2019

Sixth Circuit Holds That Federal Statute Permits U.S. Discovery in Aid of International Arbitrations By Lucas Terna Alternative Dispute Resolution, December 2019 The issue of whether parties in private arbitration may seek discovery in the United States under 28 U.S.C. § 1782 is now heading in a new direction among the United States circuit courts.
The slippery slope from professional conduct into misconduct in representing organization and their constituents in a slip-up By David F. Rolewick Business and Securities Law, March 2019 When an owner of a closely held business decides to separate her ownership from co-owners, she inevitably seeks advice from the business’s lawyer—a critical juncture in the lawyer’s professional life.
The Smell of Cannabis & Legalization: What Is Probable Cause to Justify a Search? By Steve Baker Criminal Justice, September 2019 A look at what provides probably caused to justify a search of vehicle and its occupants.
Social Justice Column: ‘HATE: Why We Should Resist It with Free Speech, Not Censorship’ By Reagan Quynn Intellectual Property, September 2019 A review of the book ‘HATE: Why We Should Resist It with Free Speech, Not Censorship.'
Social justice column: ‘HATE: Why We Should Resist It with Free Speech, Not Censorship’ By Reagan Quynn Alternative Dispute Resolution, May 2019 A review of the book ‘HATE: Why We Should Resist It with Free Speech, Not Censorship.'
Social justice column: Justice for Vets By Reagan Quynn Alternative Dispute Resolution, July 2019 Justice for Vets is a non-profit organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, working to reconstruct the way the justice system encounters veterans.
Social justice: ‘Justice on Both Sides’ By Reagan Quynn Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2019 A summary of the book "Justice on Both Sides."
Social security no match letters to resume in 2019 By Benjamin T. Kurten Labor and Employment Law, February 2019 Common questions and answers about no-match letters, which are sent by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to employers that have submitted a wage report containing a reported name, Social Security number, or a combination for an employee that do not match SSA records.
Solar Energy in Illinois: An Overview of New Opportunities for Solar in Illinois By John Albers Environmental and Natural Resources Law, October 2019 An overview of the substantial growth solar energy is poised to see under the Future Energy Jobs Act.
Sole Proximate Cause(s) By Hon. Eugene G. Doherty Civil Practice and Procedure, September 2019 There appears to be a split in authority about how to take the word "sole" in the phrase "sole proximate cause."
Someone you should know: Sarah Taylor By Marylou Lowder Kent Law Related Education for the Public, May 2019 A spotlight on Sarah Taylor, who has devoted a great deal of time and energy to the ISBA Mock Trial Invitational.
SORA on appeal after People v. Bingham By Julia Kaye Wykoff & Mark Kevin Wykoff Criminal Justice, February 2019 The Illinois Supreme Court recently considered the constitutionality of the Sex Offender Registration Act in People v. Bingham.
Southern District of New York Holds FAA Preempts State Law Prohibiting Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Claims By Jay Schleppenbach Alternative Dispute Resolution, August 2019 From time to time, courts and legislatures have attempted to exclude certain types of claims from being arbitrated.
Speaking to my newly-admitted self By Jennifer A. Haase Young Lawyers Division, June 2019 Words of advice for new attorneys who may be feeling overwhelmed entering the practice of law.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: Protecting Abused, Abandoned, or Neglected Immigrant Children By Hillary Richardson International and Immigration Law, August 2019 In light of recent increased immigration raids and enforcement, it is more important than ever for immigrant families to have competent legal screenings to assess for relief from deportation.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status: Protecting abused, abandoned, or neglected immigrant children By Hillary Richardson Child Law, May 2019 In light of recent increased immigration raids and enforcement, it is more important than ever for immigrant families to have competent legal screenings to assess for relief from deportation.
Spotlight interview with Deane Brown of Hughes Socol Piers Resnick Dym, Ltd. Women and the Law, February 2019 A Q-and-A with Deane Brown, who practices employment law.
Spotlight on Amanda Highlander By Missy Greathouse Child Law, April 2019 An interview with Child Law Section Council Member Amanda Highlander.
Spotlight on Andrea L. Kmak By Jennifer Bunker Skerston Women and the Law, February 2019 An interview with Andrea L. Kmak, a new member to the Women & the Law Committee.
Spotlight on Bianca B. Brown, ISBA Diversity Leadership Fellow By Masah S. SamForay Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, June 2019 A Q-and-A with Bianca Brown, who has been reappointed as an ISBA Diversity Leadership Fellow.
Spotlight on Hon. Martin J. Mengarelli By Amanda G. Highlander Child Law, February 2019 A spotlight on Judge Martin Mengarelli, a career-long member of the Illinois State Bar Association.
Spotlight: Appellate Justice Carl Anthony Walker By Judge Geraldine D’Souza Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, January 2019 A spotlight on Justice Carl Anthony Walker.
Starting your business venture: Some basic considerations By Stanley N. Wasser Law Related Education for the Public, May 2019 Practical advice for starting your business.
State Retirement Plans and Accelerated Annual Increase Buyout By Dorothy A. Voigt Employee Benefits, October 2019 Recently, amendments were adopted to the administration and operation of the Teachers Retirement System, the State Employees Retirement System, and the State Universities Retirement System.
Status of legislation affecting the oil and gas industry By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, June 2019 Status updates on bills affecting the oil and gas industry.
Stepping Up May Need to Step Out By Michael G. Cortina Bench and Bar, September 2019 While it is very common for an attorney to "step up" for the attorney of record in a case, should this practice even exist?
Stock and Similar Plans By William A. Price Business and Securities Law, October 2019 An outline of the tax-advantaged plans that can be used for key employee compensation, tax-deferred owner compensation, compensation for the whole business team, and incentive compensation under the Internal Revenue Code.
A strategy to address the phantom causation defense in light of Campbell v. Autenrieb By Ronald Kalish Tort Law, May 2019 The court in Campbell v. Autenrieb held the trial court erred in admitting unsupported evidence on cross-examination regarding potential alternative causes of plaintiff’s injuries. 
Stratigraphy Issues in the Permitting Process By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, December 2019 The Illinois Department of Natural Resources/Office of Oil and Gas Resource Management recently decided to require that applications and reporting forms refer to stratigraphic formations in the manner as identified and stated in Illinois State Geological Survey Bulletin 95 published in 1975.
Strong women in law: A reflection on the WBAI Annual Dinner By Niharika Reddy Bench and Bar, July 2019 Reflections on the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois Annual Dinner, which was held on May 30.