Articles From 2021

‘[BLEEP] School…’ By Judge Justin Hansen & Judge Jennifer Johnson Law Related Education for the Public, September 2021 A recent U.S. Supreme Court case has proven to be a great vehicle to explain how a fundamental principle of our government and our judiciary affects students and community members.
‘[BLEEP] School…’ By Judge Justin Hansen & Judge Jennifer Johnson Law Related Education for the Public, July 2021 A recent U.S. Supreme Court case has proven to be a great vehicle to explain how a fundamental principle of our government and our judiciary affects students and community members.
Blood Test Admissible Under Business Record By James Stern Traffic Laws and Courts, February 2021 A look at the admissibility of blood test results in aggravated DUI cases.
Book Review: ‘A Promised Land’ By Bradley S. Le Boeuf Senior Lawyers, March 2021 A review of Barack Obama's book, 'A Promised Land.'
Book Review: ‘Discussions in Dispute Resolutions: The Foundational Articles’ By Brigitte Bell Alternative Dispute Resolution, August 2021 A summary and review of "Discussions in Dispute Resolutions: The Foundational Articles."
Book Review: ‘Mediation Ethics: A Practitioner’s Guide’ By Brigitte Bell Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2021 A summary and review of the book "Mediation Ethics: A Practitioner's Guide."
Book Review: ‘Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’ By Alice L. Sackett Women and the Law, February 2021 A summary and review of the book ‘Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.’
Book Review: ‘The Best of Robert Service’ By Gary T. Rafool Senior Lawyers, October 2021 A summary and review of the poetry anthology 'The Best of Robert Service.'
Book Review: ‘The Catcher Was a Spy’ By Gary T. Rafool Senior Lawyers, December 2021 A review of the book “The Catcher Was A Spy” by Nicholas Dawidoff.
Book Review: ‘The Great Dissenter’ By Mary Anne Spellman Gerstner Senior Lawyers, December 2021 A review of the book "The Great Dissenter: The Story of John Marshall Harlan, America’s Judicial Hero" by Peter S. Canellos.
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Book Review: ‘The Lost Apothecary’ by Sarah Penner By Raquel G. (Rocky) Martinez Senior Lawyers, October 2021 A summary and review of the novel 'The Lost Apothecary.'
Book Review: ‘The Night Portrait’ By Gary T. Rafool Senior Lawyers, May 2021 A summary and review of Laura Morelli's "The Night Portrait."
Bowen v. IWCC: On the Importance of Language Setting Aside or Confirming a Commission Decision to Avoid Jurisdiction Dismissal By Paul E.H. Rademacher & Joshua A. Humbrecht Workers’ Compensation Law, July 2021 A summary and analysis of Joseph E. Bowen v. IWCC.
Brace for Impact: How the Department of Children and Family Services Should Adopt Federal Aviation Administration Investigation Procedures By Mary Kate Roesch Child Law, March 2021 A look at the lessons the Department of Children and Family Services could learn from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Breathalyzer Challenge Toppled by Lack of Credibility By Adam Miller Traffic Laws and Courts, May 2021 In People v. Sokolowski, the court upheld the denial of a motion in limine asking to bar a preliminary breath test result and a guilty verdict following a stipulated bench trial.
Brian Fliflet Receives 2021 Kaplan Government Service Award By Jenifer L. Johnson Government Lawyers, August 2021 Congratulations to Brian Fliflet, the 2021 recipient of the ISBA Roz Kaplan Government Service Award.
A Brief Discussion of Inherited IRAs and Non-Modifiable Maintenance By Stephanie A. Capps Family Law, January 2021 Summaries and analyses of two important cases: In re Marriage of Dahm-Schell and In re Marriage of Dynako.
Bring Your Clients Value and Don’t Get in Trouble Doing It By Angela Evans Child Law, January 2021 A divorce attorney's approach to resolving a domestic relations problem is crucial to the future emotional and financial health of the family.
Bringing the Dark Into the Light: Eradicating Sexual Misconduct in the Courthouse to Foster a Legal Community That Promotes Respect, Safety, and Equality By Lindsay B. Coleman, Judge Debra B. Walker, & Kelly T. Bennett Women and the Law, March 2021 As we move into 2021, sexual misconduct needs to be brought into the light so it can be eradicated to foster a legal community that promotes respect, safety, and equality.
Bringing the Dark Into the Light: Eradicating Sexual Misconduct in the Courthouse to Foster a Legal Community That Promotes Respect, Safety, and Equality By Lindsay B. Coleman, Judge Debra B. Walker, & Kelly T. Bennett Bench and Bar, March 2021 As we move into 2021, sexual misconduct needs to be brought into the light so it can be eradicated to foster a legal community that promotes respect, safety, and equality.
Building a Diverse Bar Community Together, Not Siloed By Jaz Park Diversity Leadership Council, November 2021 A summary of some of the ISBA's Steering Committee on Racial Inequality's recent initiatives.
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Business Losses Because of COVID Insurance Coverage By Howard W. Feldman Business Advice and Financial Planning, April 2021 Insurance coverage is based upon the specific language of the policy and coverage for loss of business income will not exist if the policy does not clearly allow for it, even if the policy is referred to as an all-risk policy.
Business Losses Because of COVID Insurance Coverage By Howard W. Feldman Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, February 2021 Insurance coverage is based upon the specific language of the policy and coverage for loss of business income will not exist if the policy does not clearly allow for it, even if the policy is referred to as an all-risk policy.
Business Losses Because of COVID Insurance Coverage By Howard W. Feldman Construction Law, February 2021 Insurance coverage is based upon the specific language of the policy and coverage for loss of business income will not exist if the policy does not clearly allow for it, even if the policy is referred to as an all-risk policy.
By the Numbers: Overall Bankruptcy Down 40 Percent By Julia Smolka Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, November 2021 Despite concerns at the beginning of the pandemic that attorneys who work in bankruptcy and collections courts would be flooded with too many cases, bankruptcies have stayed at historic lows.
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