Articles From 2021

NLRB General Counsel Issues Memos Calling for New Harsher Penalties for Unfair Labor Practice Violations By John Bolesta, Keahn Morris, James Hays, & Myles Moran Labor and Employment Law, October 2021 Two recent National Labor Relations Board memoranda send a clear messages to employers that the Board will be aggressively seeking new remedies for violations of the National Labor Relations Act.
NLRB: An Inference of Union Animus Must Be Grounded in Sufficient Supporting Evidence Under Wright Line By Elizabeth Dailey, Josh Fox, & Mark Theodore Labor and Employment Law, March 2021 In December, the National Labor Relations Board discussed the sufficiency of evidence in drawing an inference of union animus in Volvo Group North America.
No Thank You to the Gender Slur By Judge Ann Breen-Greco Women and the Law, February 2021 A look at the use of "gender slurs."
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Nonsignatory to International Arbitration Agreement May Be Allowed to Compel Arbitration By Kristen E. Hudson & Luis A. Hille International and Immigration Law, February 2021 In GE Energy v. Outokumpu, the U.S. Court held that a nonsignatory to a written agreement containing an arbitration clause may avail itself of state law doctrines to compel arbitration where a signatory to the written agreement must rely on the terms of that agreement in asserting claims against the nonsignatory.
Nonsignatory to International Arbitration Agreement May Be Allowed to Compel Arbitration By Kristen E. Hudson & Luis A. Hille Alternative Dispute Resolution, January 2021 In GE Energy v. Outokumpu, the U.S. Court held that a nonsignatory to a written agreement containing an arbitration clause may avail itself of state law doctrines to compel arbitration where a signatory to the written agreement must rely on the terms of that agreement in asserting claims against the nonsignatory.
Northern District of Illinois Chief Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer Appoints Diversity Committee By Glenn Gaffney Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, March 2021 Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer has appointed various individuals to a newly-formed racial justice and diversity committee.
Note Real Estate Law, January 2021 A note regarding the interest rate on security deposits for rental properties in Chicago.
Note From the Chair By Jim Radcliffe Human and Civil Rights, November 2021 A note from the chair.
Note From the Editors By Colleen L. Sahlas, Jennifer Bunker Skerston, & Mia O. Hernandez Trusts and Estates, September 2021 An introduction to the issue from the editors.
Note From the Editors By William J. Anaya, Michael J. Maslanka, & Michael J. Rooney Real Estate Law, September 2021 An introduction to the issue from the editors.
Note From the Editors By Colleen L. Sahlas, Jennifer Bunker Skerston, & Mia O. Hernan Trusts and Estates, August 2021 An introduction to the issue from the editors.
Nothing-but-Cheese and the Uncommon Sense of the Reasonable Consumer: Bell et al. v. Publix et al. By Jessica Guarino & A. Bryan Endres Intellectual Property, March 2021 How reasonable is the hypothetical reasonable consumer when buying a food product and, perhaps, reading the principal display panel and the ingredients statement. In Bell v. Publix, does “100% Grated Parmesan Cheese” mean there is no cellulose power and potassium sorbate added to the product?
Notice Real Estate Law, March 2021 A notice regarding the moratorium on homeowner foreclosures and mortgage forbearance enrollment opportunities.
Notice Real Estate Law, January 2021 A notice regarding Cook County real estate tax bills.
Notices Real Estate Law, July 2021 Important notices, updates, and tips for real estate practitioners.
Notices Real Estate Law, February 2021 Important notices for real estate practitioners.
Notices & Updates Real Estate Law, June 2021 Important notices, updates, and tips for real estate practitioners.
Notices & Updates Real Estate Law, May 2021 Important notices, updates, and tips for real estate practitioners.
Notion Is the Future of Work By Aaron W. Brooks Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, May 2021 An overview of the cloud-based application Notion.
‘Notorious Nine’ Mistakes by Employers in Dealing With the EEOC By Robin Shea Labor and Employment Law, April 2021 Nine mistakes that employers make when working with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Observe Mental Health Month: Care for Yourself, Your Community By Robert E. Wells, Jr. Mental Health Law, May 2021 Ways to observe Mental Health Month.
Obtaining Third-Party Discovery in Arbitration Is Not Guaranteed By Nicholas A. Gowen Alternative Dispute Resolution, March 2021 Arbitration is an efficient way of resolving complex commercial matters, but there is no guarantee that you will be able to obtain third-party discovery as in federal or state court litigation.
Ocol v. Chicago Teachers Union, 982 F.3d 529, 532 (7th Cir. 2020) By Samantha Bobor Education Law, February 2021 A summary and analysis of Ocol v. Chicago Teachers Union.
Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management Report of December 3, 2021 Mineral Law, December 2021 A summary of the December 3 Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management report.
Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management Report of March 5, 2021 Mineral Law, March 2021 A summary of the March 5 Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management report.
Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management Report of May 28, 2021 Mineral Law, June 2021 A summary of the May 28 Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management report.
Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management Report of September 3, 2021 Mineral Law, September 2021 A summary of the September 3 Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management report.
Oil and Gas Operations: Notices of Violation and Director’s Decisions By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, December 2021 A review of the current status of the notice of violation and director's decision procedures for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
O’Neil, Hollywood, and Their Calls for Legislative Action By Dane C. Nelson Young Lawyers Division, April 2021 A look at O’Neil v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission and Hollywood Casino-Aurora, Inc. v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.
The Only Bad Burger Is the One the Government Bans: ISBA Food Law Section Council CLE Presents Latest Developments in Regulating Plant-Based Food Labels and Cell-Based Meats By Molly L. Wiltshire Food Law, December 2021 An overview of how the legal landscape has changed in response to plant-based products and alternatives becoming increasingly popular in supermarkets and restaurants.