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Articles From 2022

In the Company of Attorneys: Alternative Careers in the Legal Profession By Madonna T. Lechner Law Related Education for the Public, September 2022 A look at careers that are closely aligned with the legal field.
Inappropriate Comment in Rebuttal Closing Argument? By Hon. Randall B. Rosenbaum Criminal Justice, November 2022 In People v. Mudd, the Illinois Supreme Court considered whether the prosecutor made an inappropriate comment in rebuttal closing argument.
‘Increasing Impact Through Diversity: The Importance of a Diverse Pro Bono Volunteer Pool’ & Highlight of Pro Bono Network By Paloma Holloman Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, October 2022 Diverse representation in the legal community matters, especially for minority clients who require pro bono services.
Indeck Energy Services, Inc: The Supreme Court Introduces Uncertainty Into Settled Law Regarding the Corporate Opportunity Doctrine By Professor Charles W. Murdock Business and Securities Law, July 2022 An analysis of the factors set forth in Paulman v. Kritzer to determine whether there is a corporate opportunity.
Intellectual Improbabilities™ By Daniel Kegan Intellectual Property, December 2022 An eclectic gathering of recent intellectual property developments.
Intellectual Improbabilities™ By Daniel Kegan Intellectual Property, September 2022 An eclectic gathering of recent intellectual property developments.
Intellectual Improbabilities™ By Daniel Kegan Intellectual Property, June 2022 An eclectic gathering of recent intellectual property developments.
Intellectual Improbabilities™ By Daniel Kegan Intellectual Property, March 2022 An eclectic gathering of recent intellectual property developments.
The Intersection of the Law, Vaccinations, and COVID-19 By Lisa L. Dunn Child Law, May 2022 Courts are now being asked to weigh in on difficul decisions regarding children and COVID-19.
Interview With Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Chair Michael Brennan By Richard D. Hannigan Workers’ Compensation Law, April 2022 An interview with the chair of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission.
Interview With Justice Rita B. Garman: Blazing a Trail for Women in Law By Jennifer Bunker Skerston Women and the Law, September 2022 The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism recently shared a 20-minute video on its website as part of its “Profiles in Professionalism Series” honoring Justice Rita B. Garman (ret.).
An Interview With Representative Terra Costa Howard By Missy Greathouse Women and the Law, May 2022 An interview with Representative Terra Costa Howard to learn about her journey into politics.
IP Rights Enforcement in Canada By Adam Haller, Caroline Henrie, & Kristin Wall Intellectual Property, March 2022 This article discusses venues and jurisdiction for enforcement; discovery and obtaining evidence of infringement; trial decision-maker; structure of the trial; infringement and defenses for patents, trademarks, copyrights; time to first-level decision; remedies pre-trial and post-trial; appellate review; alternatives to litigation.
IRA Accounts Can Stand as Collateral, Cannot Be Liquidated Without Recourse By Michael Weissman Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, January 2022 A summary and analysis of Cassidy v. Signature Bank, in which the use and availability of IRA accounts to satisfy a debt was at issue.
IRS Extends Automatic Relief for Late Portability Election By Aaron D. Evans Trusts and Estates, September 2022 Since portability was introduced, many taxpayers have missed the opportunity to elect portability of a deceased spouse's unused exclusion amount.
IRS Retirement Plan Limitations for 2022 By Bernard G. Peter Corporate Law Departments, May 2022 The Internal Revenue Service updated the retirement plan limitations for 2022 in IRS Notice 2021-61.
Is a Physical Office Needed in This Age of Remote Work? By David White Young Lawyers Division, January 2022 With COVID-19 drastically changing the methods in which attorneys provide services to their clients, it is important to consider the pros and cons of various workspaces to decide which is the best fit for you.
Is Application of the Reasonable Consumer Standard at the Motion to Dismiss Stage Reasonable? By Carlos F. Ramirez Food Law, March 2022 A look at the many problems surrounding the application of the "reasonable consumer" standard by courts in consumer fraud cases.
Is Grandparent Visitation a Viable Cause of Action Under the IMDMA? By Sean P. Sullivan Child Law, May 2022 Many potential clients insist that they have a right to see their grandchildren because they are a grandparent. Illinois law does not provide that simply by virtue of being a grandparent someone has a right to demand visitation with a grandchild. However, grandparents may fall into the class of “non-parents” who may have standing to seek visitation with a minor child. 
Is the Boss Right? Seventh Circuit Looks at Employer Judgment on ADA Claim By Amy Puckett & Anne Yuengert Labor and Employment Law, December 2022 In Larry Tate v. Thomas Dart, the court examined an employee’s claim that his employer’s refusal to promote him because it could not accommodate his medical restrictions violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
ISBA ADR Section Council Member Profile: Katherine Gloede Alternative Dispute Resolution, March 2022 A spotlight on Katherine Gloede, a member of the ADR Section Council .
ISBA ADR Section Council Member Profile: Michael A. Zuckerman, Esq. By Missy Greathouse Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2022 A spotlight on a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Council.
ISBA Local Government Law Section Council Case Summaries for the June 10, 2022, Meeting By James Ferolo, Phil Lenzini, Matt Dione, Brian Flynn, Chris Jump, Lisle Stalter, Todd Flemming, & Josh Herman Local Government Law, July 2022 Summaries of cases of interest to local government law practitioners.
ISBA Rural Practice Initiative Expands Legal Representation in Rural Illinois Counties By Ronald S. Langacker Human and Civil Rights, February 2022 The ISBA is working to address the problem of the shortage of attorneys in rural areas of Illinois through its Rural Practice Fellowship Program.
It’s a Sign of the Times By Sandra M. Blake Diversity Leadership Council, June 2022 A look at some of the diversity and inclusion advancements in our society.
Jackson v. Callan: A Postmortem Analysis of 18 Years of Litigation By Ira N. Helfgot Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, October 2022 A summary and analysis of Jackson v. Callan.
Judge Kentanji Brown Jackson Joins the United States Supreme Court By Tessa Richards & Erin Wilson Women and the Law, September 2022 Justice Kentanji Brown Jackson was nominated to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court by President  Biden on February 25, 2022, and confirmed by the Senate on April 7.
Just Like 2021, the DOJ and FTC Will Likely Remain Active in the Restrictive Covenant Space in 2022 By Scott Humphrey Labor and Employment Law, January 2022 An overview of the activity by the Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission in 2021.
Justice Anne Burke Retiring By Hon. Alfred Swanson, (ret.) Bench and Bar, October 2022 A look at Chief Justice Anne Burke's tenure on the Illinois Supreme Court.
Justice Rita Garman, the Longest Tenured Sitting Judge, Is Retiring: A Look at Her Career and Legacy By Hon. Alfred Swanson, (ret.) Local Government Law, August 2022 After 40 years, six months as a judge, Supreme Court Justice Rita Garman is retiring effective July 7, 2022.