Preparing for Privacy: New State Privacy Laws Effective in the New YearBy Kelly CarterCorporate Law Departments, December 2022In the continued absence of United States federal privacy law for the private sector, states are pushing forward to establish a data privacy framework in the U.S.
Preview of the Annual MeetingBy Alisha SheehanYoung Lawyers Division, May 2022An overview of what's to come at the 2022 ISBA Annual Meeting.
‘The Previous Play Is Under Further Review’By Michael J. RooneyTrusts and Estates, May 2022An overview of the Illinois Supreme Court Rules of Professional Conduct that govern conflicts of interest.
‘The Previous Play Is Under Further Review’By Michael J. RooneySenior Lawyers, April 2022An overview of the Illinois Supreme Court Rules of Professional Conduct that govern conflicts of interest.
‘The Previous Play Is Under Further Review’By Michael J. RooneyReal Estate Law, January 2022An overview of the Illinois Supreme Court Rules of Professional Conduct that govern conflicts of interest.
A Primer on Illinois Prejudgment InterestBy Jason G. SchutteTort Law, January 2022A summary of the recently enacted Public Act 102-6, which expands prejudgment interest in the state of Illinois.
Probable Cause Following the Legalization of CannabisBy Mark Kevin WykoffCriminal Justice, November 2022In People v. Stribling, the appellate court considered whether, based on the recent legalization of the possession of cannabis, the odor of cannabis rises to the level of sufficient probable cause to search a vehicle.
Probate Challenges Extend Beyond the PondBy Judge Michael ChmielBench and Bar, October 2022An overview of the lecture delivered by Justice Mariusz Załucki of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Poland.
Procedural Fumble Allows for Punt on Important Issue: Clifton Armstead v. National Freight, Inc.By Brittany N. MeekerWorkers’ Compensation Law, February 2022The recent Illinois Supreme Court opinion of Clifton Armstead v. National Freight, Inc. further muddies the waters on whether an employee who enters a settlement agreement under a workers’ compensation claim claiming only one type of injury can later come back and assert a third-party claim for a separate injury from the same occurrence.
Proposed LegislationBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, March 2022An overview of the recent legislation proposed by the Office of Oil and Gas Resource Management.
Protective Orders and FOIABy Robert P. OsgoodGovernment Lawyers, March 2022An overview of two cases that involve FOIA requests for records under a protective order.
Public Act 102-0694: Second ‘Safe-T Act’ Trailer BillBy Jason BlumenthalLocal Government Law, February 2022In January 2021, Governor Pritzker signed House Bill 3653, now known as Public Act 101-0652 or the Illinois Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act, changing the landscape of criminal justice throughout Illinois.
A ‘QCD’ Can Make You a PhilanthropistBy Timothy J. HowardSenior Lawyers, October 2022Making a qualified charitable distribution to your favorite qualified organization creates an opportunity for you to be a philanthropist.
The Quadrennial Child Support Review: An Opportunity to Effect ChangeBy Melanie CaspiFamily Law, May 2022Now that practitioners and judges have had an opportunity to use and evaluate the child support guidelines for the past five years, it is time to discuss needed changes, updates, and clarifications to section 505 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act.
Quick Look Intellectual Property AuditBy David C BrezinaIntellectual Property, September 2022A guide to reviewing company documentation and procedures, especially where there have been significant management and/or ownership changes. The purpose is not to find errors, but rather to find out what is “there” and what might help develop the business, particularly where a bit of a different direction might be indicated. There can be many valid business reasons for not taking action in the past—most decisions weigh risk and expense—that might provide opportunities for future growth.
Quick Overview of the City of Chicago’s New Cooling OrdinanceBy Nicky SonntagReal Estate Law, July 2022In response to the tragic heat-related deaths of three residents of a senior apartment building in Rogers Park on May 14, 2022, the Chicago City Council enacted on June 22, 2022, new cooling and dehumidification requirements for some existing residential occupancies and certain new construction.
Real Estate Litigation: Traps for the UnwaryBy Richard RappoldReal Estate Law, March 2022Two recent Illinois Supreme Court cases highlight a trap for the unwary regarding service of process in Cook County.
