Articles From 2021

From the Editor By David M. Kroeger Insurance Law, January 2021 An introduction to the issue by the editor, David M. Kroeger.
Gathering and Using Social Media Evidence By Nicole M. Onorato & Judge Karen J. Bowes Family Law, December 2021 Practitioners should be sure to not only keep up with new social media trends and technologies, but also ensure that discovery requests are tailored to capture relevant social media evidence and effectively use it in a case.
Gear Up for Better Videoconferencing By William W. Austin Senior Lawyers, March 2021 Tips to enhance your videoconferencing experience.
General Assembly Passes Ethics Reform Bill By Robert P. Osgood Government Lawyers, August 2021 In late summer, the Illinois General Assembly passed an ethic reform bill that would make several changes to the Governmental Ethics Act, State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, the Election Code, and the Lobbyist Registration Act.
Generic.com Trademarks: USPTO v. Booking.com By Kristen D. Brooks Intellectual Property, March 2021 Generic terms coupled with generic top-level domains, such as .com, .net, or .org, are not per se generic, the Supreme Court holds in USPTO v. Booking.com. What is determinative is the perception of the prospective purchaser, an empirical question.
Getting to Know: An Interview With Gladys Santana By Margie Komes Putzler Women and the Law, August 2021 A member spotlight on Gladys Santana, a new member of the Standing Committee of Women and the Law.
Goals Only Go So Far: Why Engagement Should Top Your To-Do List in 2021 By Amy M. Gardner & Keith R. Sbiral Elder Law, March 2021 Your team—whether one lawyer and a part-time virtual assistant or a team of full-time lawyers and other professionals—must be engaged around the mission, values, and vision of your firm.
Goals Only Go So Far: Why Engagement Should Top Your To-Do List in 2021 By Amy M. Gardner & Keith R. Sbiral Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, February 2021 Your team—whether one lawyer and a part-time virtual assistant or a team of full-time lawyers and other professionals—must be engaged around the mission, values, and vision of your firm.
Good Fences Make Good Neighbors—Or Do They? By Dennis Riley Agricultural Law, February 2021 An analysis of The Fence Act.
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‘Good Morning, Ladies and Gentlemen. My Name Is…’ By Judge Heinz Rudolf Bench and Bar, January 2021 Judge Heinz Rudolf reflects on his judgeship as we approach the one-year mark of administering justice in new ways as a result of COVID-19.
Good News By Jessica C. Marshall Women and the Law, March 2021 Uplifting updates from various members of the Standing Committee on Women & the Law.
Goodbye From the Chair By Cindy G. Buys Women and the Law, May 2021 A note from the chair, Cindy G. Buys.
Google v. Oracle: U.S. Supreme Court Whiffs on a Chance to Declare Code’s Status By Phillip R. Van Ness Intellectual Property, September 2021 In its April 5, 2021 decision in Google LLC v. Oracle America Inc., the Supreme Court overwhelmingly sided with Google in its long-running copyright dispute with Oracle.  The decision generally pleased tech companies but upset the movie and recording industries as well as publishers and authors, not to mention the Trump administration, which sided with Oracle in this battle of heavyweights, although Google is obviously the larger of the two combatants. After the extended process inflicted on the litigants, some issues remain unresolved.
Government Attorney to Have Known… By Paul Thompson Government Lawyers, May 2021 A spotlight on James B. Burns, who passed away in December 2020.
Greetings From the Chair By Lynne R. Ostfeld Food Law, December 2021 A note of welcome from the chair.
Growing Your Practice by Networking By Paloma Holloman Women and the Law, December 2021 Whether you are starting a practice or are trying to expand your current book of clients, building your network is a great way to promote growth in your business.
Guardian ad Litem/Child Representative/Attorney for the Child: Seeking Fees & the Likelihood of Payment By Lisa Dunn Child Law, January 2021 A primer on how guardian ad litems should seek payment.
Guns Save Life, Inc. et al v. Zahra, Ali, Director of the Dep’t of Rev. of Cook County, et al. By David Dorner State and Local Taxation, November 2021 In the recent decision Guns Save Life, Inc. et al v. Zahra, Ali, Director of the Dep’t of Rev. of Cook County, et al., the Illinois Supreme Court considered whether a Cook County tax ordinance imposing county tax on the retail purchase of firearms and firearms ammunition violated the Illinois Constitution.
Happy New Year By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, January 2021 A note from the editor, Judge Michael Chmiel.
Hello Summer By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, June 2021 An introduction to the issue from the editor, Judge Michael Chmiel. 
Here Comes Spring, Finally By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, March 2021 A note from the editor, Judge Michael Chmiel.
High Conflict Parenting Plans By Angela Evans Child Law, January 2021 A parenting plan is an important document that will inevitably be referred to during difficult times.
How a Book Changed the Path of My Legal Career By Hon. Robert J. Anderson, (ret.) Senior Lawyers, May 2021 How one book changed the path of Hon. Robert J. Anderson's career.
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How and When to Say No to a Client or Potential Client By Christine Hunt Young Lawyers Division, September 2021 Attorneys, especially new attorneys, can be afraid to say no to a client or a potential client, but it’s an essential skill to learn.
How Do You Reopen an Illinois Probate Estate? By Kevin Williams Trusts and Estates, February 2021 An outline of how to reopen a probate estate in Illinois when there is a newly discovered asset.
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts Mental Health Law and Practice: Some Resources to Address These Concerns By Barbara Goeben Mental Health Law, May 2021 A look at the unique wasy in which the COVID-19 pandemic has affected mental health law and practice.
How to Balance Work and Life as a Young Attorney By Nichol Broshous Young Lawyers Division, November 2021 Practical advice to help young attorneys find the perfect balance between meeting work goals and a rewarding personal life.
How to Find Out the Rules in Your Client’s Subrogation Case and Maybe Get Penalties on the Side By Eric Buchanan & Hudson Ellis Insurance Law, January 2021 Often, health insurance companies have the right to be reimbursed out of the proceeds from personal injury claims, but that is not always the case. The key to finding that out is to get a copy of the plan document.
How to Leverage Social Media to Attract, Engage, and Keep Potential Clients By Stephanie Donat Young Lawyers Division, November 2021 Tips for creating an effective social media strategy to attract potential clients and keep them coming back.
How to Manage Client Expectations By Judith Conway Young Lawyers Division, September 2021 Advice for managing client expectations.