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Articles From 2020

Proposed Changes to the Statute of Repose for Estate Planners By Daniel Thies Young Lawyers Division, March 2020 One of the challenges that young attorneys face when joining or taking over an established practice is the risk of outstanding professional malpractice liabilities.
Proposed Changes to the TODI Act By Gary R. Gehlbach Trusts and Estates, December 2020 A look at proposed changes to the Illinois Residential Real Property Transfer on Death Instrument Act.
Proposed Changes to the TODI Act By Gary R. Gehlbach Real Estate Law, November 2020 A look at proposed changes to the Illinois Residential Real Property Transfer on Death Instrument Act.
Protecting the House From Nursing Home Expenses By William S. Wilson Real Estate Law, September 2020 The article explores several ways to protect the residence when the nursing home patient applies for nursing home Medicaid.
Protecting Trade Secrets While Sheltering in Place and Returning to Normalcy By Charles Mudd Intellectual Property, May 2020 The advent of COVID-19 imposed a new paradigm on the operation of many businesses. Whether by government order or voluntary remote-only strategies implemented by their employers, many employees now work from home. The continued protection of trade secrets while operating businesses under these circumstances now becomes salient.
Protections for COVID-19 Whistleblowers in Healthcare By Alan Kabat & Devin Wrigley Labor and Employment Law, May 2020 Many employees in the healthcare field are raising concerns about their employers’ failure to adhere to national and local recommendations for preventing the spread of COVID-19. But what legal protections do these employees have against retaliation for speaking out?
Proving Up Damages in a Home Construction/Remodeling Case By Adam B. Whiteman Real Estate Law, October 2020 A look at how to prepare for trial in a residential construction defect case.
Proving Up Damages in a Home Construction/Remodeling Case By Adam B. Whiteman Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, August 2020 A look at how to prepare for trial in a residential construction defect case.
‘Public’ Hearings: People v. Radford and COVID Considerations By Geraldine D’Souza & Linda Watson Criminal Justice, December 2020 In People v. Radford, the Illinois Supreme Court held that the trial court did not violate the defendant’s Sixth Amendment rights to a public trial when it partially closed the courtroom during the jury selection process.
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The Public Policy Exception to Enforcing Collective Bargaining Agreements: City of Chicago v. Fraternal Order of Police and Section 8.4 By Peter J. Orlowicz & Julia Stublen Local Government Law, December 2020 In June, the Illinois Supreme Court held that Illinois law establishes a well-defined and dominant public policy concerning the procedures for retention and destruction of government records, and that an arbitration award forcing Chicago to comply with section 8.4 in contravention of the Local Records Act was void and unenforceable because the award violated that public policy.
The Public Policy Exception to Enforcing Collective Bargaining Agreements: City of Chicago v. Fraternal Order of Police and Section 8.4 By Peter J. Orlowicz & Julia Stublen Government Lawyers, November 2020 In June, the Illinois Supreme Court held that Illinois law establishes a well-defined and dominant public policy concerning the procedures for retention and destruction of government records, and that an arbitration award forcing Chicago to comply with section 8.4 in contravention of the Local Records Act was void and unenforceable because the award violated that public policy.
A Quick Primer on Trade Secrets By Bryce Persichetti Young Lawyers Division, March 2020 An overview of trade secrets to familiarize attorneys with this lesser-known area of intellectual property law.
The Realities of the Workers’ Compensation COVID-19 Rebuttable Presumption By Michael C. Milstein & Chase Gruszka Construction Law, July 2020 On June 5, 2020, in response to a repeal of an emergency rule adopted by the by the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, Governor Pritzker signed HB2455 into law, which makes it significantly easier for employees to obtain workers’ compensation benefits following exposure to COVID-19.
Recent and Proposed Changes in Illinois Mental Health Laws By Mark Heyrman Mental Health Law, June 2020 Summaries of the key changes to mental health statutes enacted by the Illinois legislature during the 2019 legislative session and those currently under consideration.
Recent Appointments and Retirements Bench and Bar, November 2020 Recent changes to Illinois' judiciary.
Recent Appointments and Retirements Bench and Bar, October 2020 Recent changes to Illinois' judiciary.
Recent Appointments and Retirements Bench and Bar, September 2020 Recent changes to Illinois' judiciary.
Recent Appointments and Retirements Bench and Bar, July 2020 Recent changes to Illinois' judiciary.
Recent Appointments and Retirements Bench and Bar, June 2020 Recent changes to Illinois' judiciary.
Recent Appointments and Retirements Bench and Bar, May 2020 Recent changes to Illinois' judiciary.
Recent Appointments and Retirements Bench and Bar, March 2020 Recent changes to Illinois' judiciary.
Recent Appointments and Retirements Bench and Bar, January 2020 Recent changes to Illinois' judiciary.
Recent Cases and Cases of Interest By Thomas M. Moran Traffic Laws and Courts, November 2020 Summaries of recent cases of interest to traffic law practitioners.
Recent Developments With Immigration Law and Practice 2019-2020 By Scott D. Pollock International and Immigration Law, January 2020 Summaries of recent activity and changes in the field of immigration, from local agency office procedures to sweeping policy changes.
Recent Immigration Case Decisions International and Immigration Law, September 2020 Summaries of recent cases of interest to international and immigrattion law practitioners.
Recent PAC and Court Opinions Regarding FOIA and OMA By Michael T. Jurusik Local Government Law, July 2020 Summaries of recent Freedom of Information Act and Open Meetings Act opinions.
Recognizing the Past and Present Challenges Faced by Asian/Pacific Americans This Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month By Maryam Arfeen & Sharon Eiseman Law Related Education for the Public, November 2020 A look at the historical legal challenges faced by Asian/Pacific Americans and the steep increase in discriminatory conduct and harassment against members of this community during the coronavirus pandemic. 
Recognizing the Past and Present Challenges Faced by Asian/Pacific Americans This Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month By Maryam Arfeen & Sharon Eiseman Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, September 2020 A look at the historical legal challenges faced by Asian/Pacific Americans and the steep increase in discriminatory conduct and harassment against members of this community during the coronavirus pandemic. 
Recognizing the Past and Present Challenges Faced by Asian/Pacific Americans This Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month By Maryam Arfeen & Sharon Eiseman Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, June 2020 A look at the historical legal challenges faced by Asian/Pacific Americans and the steep increase in discriminatory conduct and harassment against members of this community during the coronavirus pandemic. 
Recommendations From the Oil & Gas Board By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, December 2020 A summary of the matters discussed at the November Oil & Gas Board meeting.