Farm Leases for Today’s AgricultureBy Jeffrey A. MolletAgricultural Law, October 2020As farms have grown, technology has become more prevalent, and farmland owners no longer reside on or are intimately connected with the farm, written leases have become far more common and prevalent in the agriculture space.
The Fear FactorBy Judith MillerWomen and the Law, May 2020A review of the book 'Untangling Fear in Lawyering: A Four-Step Journey Toward Powerful Advocacy.'
The Federal False Claims Act: A PrimerBy Stanley N. WasserFederal Civil Practice, September 2020An overview of the False Claims Act, which addresses all fraudulent attempts to cause the federal government to pay out monies.
Federal Presuit Information Preservation OrdersBy Jeffrey A. ParnessFederal Civil Practice, December 2020Federal civil procedure laws allowing presuit information preservation orders by courts should be expanded in order to promote greater compliance with current substantive and procedural laws on the duties of preserving civil litigation information.
FICO DROPUF: An Acronym for Deposing DoctorsBy Bruno R. MarassoYoung Lawyers Division, January 2020An outline of the important topics to explore when deposing a doctor, which can often present interesting power dynamics.
‘Financial Disability’ and the Suspension of the Statute of Limitation on Refund ClaimsBy Nancy Franks-StrausFederal Taxation, December 2020Although Congress intended to provide relief to taxpayers suffering from a significant mental or physical disability through the enactment of IRC § 6511(h), the strict interpretation given by the courts as to the authority of someone to act on taxpayer’s behalf has limited the application of the statute and thus limited the relief actually available to disabled taxpayers.
The First Amendment and Disorderly ConductBy Robert DetersCriminal Justice, December 2020The Illinois Supreme Court recently looked at whether pure speech alone can be criminal in People v. Swenson.
Five Tax Concepts Family Law Attorneys Should KnowBy Kimberly S. Krieg & Stephanie L. TangYoung Lawyers Division, June 2020An analysis of the five tax concepts that all attorneys, in particular family law attorneys, should familiarize themselves with when negotiating cases.
A Flaming Flannel Shirt Gets Extinguished by Illinois Premises Liability PrecedentBy Andrew B. Carroll & Andrea L. CollinsCivil Practice and Procedure, June 2020In Smith v. The Purple Frog, Inc. d/b/a Pottsie’s Place,the apellate court upheld longstanding premises liability precedent concerning open and obvious conditions and an owner’s duty to warn.
Flushing the ‘Out of Office’ FloodBy Sofia ZneimerLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, January 2020A how-to for setting up email rules that will help you more efficiently manage your inbox.
Follow-Up Interview With the Honorable Martin MengarelliBy Hon. Martin MengarelliChild Law, October 2020Hon. Martin Mengarelli reflects on his tenure as a juvenile judge and offers his thoughts on the juvenile justice system.
Food & Supplements UpdateBy Lynne OstfeldAgricultural Law, March 2020A summary of topics discussed at the 2019 ABA Food and Supplements Subcommittee's annual conference.
For Everyone’s Sake: Get Terms of Commercial Credit in WritingBy James Richard Myers & Ariana E. ThurnauCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, August 2020Although we may long for a world where such is not the case, oral agreements to extend or modify commercial credit terms are not legally enforceable in Illinois.
Former Condo Association Board Director Owes Attorneys’ Fees and a Lot MoreBy Michael J. MaslankaReal Estate Law, May 2020A summary of Spiegel v. Kim, in which a condo association sued the former director for all kinds of misfeasance and malfeasance while he was allegedly acting under the auspices of being a member of the board of directors of the association.
Formula General Powers of Appointment to the RescueBy Robert J. KolasaTrusts and Estates, June 2020Because of the high exclusion, many credit shelter trusts won't save estate taxes, yet will undesirably deprive the family of stepped-up basis at the death of the surviving spouse.
Fossil Fuels and the California BlackoutsBy Seth WhiteheadMineral Law, September 2020Environmental groups continue to aggressively pressure lawmakers at the state and national levels to mandate a rapid transition to 100 percent renewable electricity generation and an all-electric vehicle fleet.
Four Ethical Questions for Operating a Virtual Law OfficeBy Mark C. PalmerElder Law, May 2020As the situation surrounding COVID-19 evolves, and thereafter as we start to settle on the new normal of the legal profession, hosting a full or partial practice out of a virtual law office is an apparent reality.
Four Ethical Questions for Operating a Virtual Law OfficeBy Mark C. PalmerLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, April 2020As the situation surrounding COVID-19 evolves, and thereafter as we start to settle on the new normal of the legal profession, hosting a full or partial practice out of a virtual law office is an apparent reality.
