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Articles From 2021

Presuit Lawyer Information Preservation Duties By Professor Jeffrey A. Parness Federal Civil Practice, December 2021 Judicial sanctions for lawyer failures in preserving information relevant to anticipated/current federal civil actions have changed significantly in the last 15 years. 
A Primer on Illinois’ Prejudgment Interest By Jason G. Schutte Insurance Law, October 2021 An overview of the Public Act 102-0006, wich was signed into law last spring and went into effect last summer.
Primer on Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts By Michelle V. Hanlon Trusts and Estates, December 2021 An overview of spousal lifetime access trusts.
Profiles of Human and Civil Rights Section Council Members By Ronald S. Langacker Human and Civil Rights, November 2021 A spotlight on Alix Armstead, a new member of the Human and Civil Rights Section Council.
Promoting Change in the Judiciary: A Candid Discussion with Kane County Circuit Judge Bianca Camargo By Gladys Proa Santana Women and the Law, December 2021 This past summer, the Illinois Supreme Court took affirmative steps in its mission to foster diverse, equitable, and inclusive leadership by unanimously appointing the first Mexican American woman to fill a circuit judge vacancy.
Property Fraud Alerts By Don Mateer Real Estate Law, December 2021 There is a method for getting notified if anyone files a document with your name on it in the land recorder’s office of your county.
Property Fraud Alerts By Don Mateer Senior Lawyers, October 2021 There is a method for getting notified if anyone files a document with your name on it in the land recorder’s office of your county.
Proposed Changes to the TODI Act By Gary R. Gehlbach Business Advice and Financial Planning, January 2021 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 Elder Law, January 2021 A look at proposed changes to the Illinois Residential Real Property Transfer on Death Instrument Act.
Protecting Nursing Home Residents During the COVID-19 Pandemic By Daniel C. Katzman Young Lawyers Division, March 2021 A look at the rights of nursing home residents and their families during COVID-19.
Protecting the House From Nursing Home Expenses By William S. Wilson Elder Law, June 2021 The article explores several ways to protect the residence when the nursing home patient applies for nursing home Medicaid.
Protecting the House From Nursing Home Expenses By William S. Wilson Business Advice and Financial Planning, April 2021 The article explores several ways to protect the residence when the nursing home patient applies for nursing home Medicaid.
Protecting the House From Nursing Home Expenses By William S. Wilson Trusts and Estates, February 2021 The article explores several ways to protect the residence when the nursing home patient applies for nursing home Medicaid.
Proving Up Damages in a Home Construction/Remodeling Case By Adam B. Whiteman Real Estate Law, April 2021 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 Construction Law, February 2021 A look at how to prepare for trial in a residential construction defect case.
Public Act 102-68 – Long Awaited Changes to the Illinois Residential Real Property Transfer on Death Instrument Act By Michael J. Fleck Elder Law, September 2021 A summary of changes made to the Illinois Real Property Transfer on Death Instrument Act that improve the use of transfer on death instruments as an effective means of transferring real property in one’s estate planning.
Public Act 102-68 – Long Awaited Changes to the Illinois Residential Real Property Transfer on Death Instrument Act By Michael J. Fleck Real Estate Law, September 2021 A summary of changes made to the Illinois Real Property Transfer on Death Instrument Act that improve the use of transfer on death instruments as an effective means of transferring real property in one’s estate planning.
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Public Act 102-68 – Long Awaited Changes to the Illinois Residential Real Property Transfer on Death Instrument Act By Michael J. Fleck Trusts and Estates, August 2021 A summary of changes made to the Illinois Real Property Transfer on Death Instrument Act that improve the use of transfer on death instruments as an effective means of transferring real property in one’s estate planning.
Q & A With Judge Elizabeth Rochford By Erin M. Wilson Women and the Law, August 2021 A Q-&-A with Judge Elizabeth Rochford, who is running for a seat on the Illinois Supreme Court.
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Quips, Quotes and Comebacks By Lawrence O. Taliana Senior Lawyers, January 2021 Quips, quotes, and comebacks to incorporate into your everyday life.
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Reading About Auto Insurance Can Be Boring but You Should Definitely Read This to the End By Michael Muldoon General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, December 2021 A quick guide to various coverages included in a typical auto insurance policy.
Reaffirmation of Policyholder’s Right to Pick Counsel By Raymond T. Reott Environmental and Natural Resources Law, December 2021 With any environmental litigation, there is often collateral litigation involving insurance carriers for the defendants in an attempt to have them pay for the defense and any damages in the case. The carriers will typically defend under a reservation of rights relevant if the policies are triggered.
Real Estate Law Section Council Happenings By Joseph R. Fortunato Real Estate Law, September 2021 An imagined conversation between two Real Estate Section Council members about Schweihs v. Chase Home Finance, et al.
Real Estate Law Section Council Happenings Real Estate Law, February 2021 A look at what the Real Estate Section has been up to this winter.
Recent Appointments and Retirements Bench and Bar, November 2021 Recent changes to Illinois' judiciary.
Recent Appointments and Retirements Bench and Bar, September 2021 Recent changes to Illinois' judiciary.
Recent Appointments and Retirements Bench and Bar, July 2021 Recent changes to Illinois' judiciary.
Recent Appointments and Retirements Bench and Bar, May 2021 Recent changes to Illinois' judiciary.
Recent Appointments and Retirements Bench and Bar, March 2021 Recent changes to Illinois' judiciary.
Recent Appointments and Retirements Bench and Bar, January 2021 Recent changes to Illinois' judiciary.