Billing Practices That Keep Clients HappyBy Kerry M. LavelleLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, May 2022With the right approach to billing, most clients will appreciate your hard work, advocacy, and passion as their lawyer.
Binding Nonsignatories to Forum Selection ClausesBy Prof. Jeffrey A. ParnessFederal Civil Practice, December 2022The Franlink Inc. v. BACE Services court joined all other federal appellate courts in employing the “closely related” doctrine to determine whether a nonsignatory to a contract with a forum selection clause was bound by the clause.
BIPA Class Actions: Liability of Third-Party VendorsBy Jay BoganLabor and Employment Law, September 2022Ronquillo v. Doctor’s Associates, LLC, which held that section 15(b) of the Illinois Biometric Privacy Act applies to third-party vendors with no direct employment relationship with a BIPA plaintiff, adds to the growing line of pro-plaintiff decisions under that statute.
Book or Movie?By Hon. Robert J. Anderson, (ret.)Senior Lawyers, February 2022Reviews of ten books and the movies they inspired.
Book Review: ‘The Last Mona Lisa’By Gary T. RafoolSenior Lawyers, October 2022A reivew of "The Last Mona Lisa" by Johnathan Santlofer.
Boy Scout Merit Badges: What They Are, How to Get Them, and How to Give ThemBy Melissa OliveroLaw Related Education for the Public, April 2022Looking for a way to share your passion for the law and civics education with the leaders of tomorrow? You can volunteer as a merit badge counselor with the Boy Scouts of America.
‘Breaker Morant’: A ReflectionBy John FoltzSenior Lawyers, April 2022A summary and review of "Breaker Morant," a film based on a true story of a court martial occurring in South Africa at the conclusion of the Boer War.
Breed Discrimination in the Homeowners Insurance IndustryBy Fran Ortiz & Grace LopesAnimal Law, May 2022A discussion of the discriminatory impact of the insurance industry’s use of dog breed lists to deny homeowner and renters insurance coverage and renewals, create policy exclusions, and place limitations on coverage.
Breed Discrimination in the Homeowners Insurance IndustryBy Fran Ortiz & Grace LopesAnimal Law, April 2022A discussion of the discriminatory impact of the insurance industry’s use of dog breed lists to deny homeowner and renters insurance coverage and renewals, create policy exclusions, and place limitations on coverage.
But Wait, There’s More…By Jessica PatchikFamily Law, June 2022The first in a series of columns dedicated to demystifying the Child Support Advisory Committee mandated by 305 ILCS /12-4.20(c) and the quadrennial review of child support guidelines.
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Cameras in the Courtroom – A ReviewBy Leonard F. AmariSenior Lawyers, February 2022A brief overview of the rules in Illinois regarding cameras in the courtroom.
Can a Wire Transfer Be Recalled After It Is Accepted?By Michael WeissmanReal Estate Law, July 2022In a case involving the Uniform Commercial Code, decided by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in September 2021, the court was called upon to decide when an accepted payment order may be canceled.
Can a Wire Transfer Be Recalled After It Is Accepted?By Michael WeissmanCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, May 2022In a case involving the Uniform Commercial Code, decided by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in September 2021, the court was called upon to decide when an accepted payment order may be canceled.
Can Child Representatives and Guardians Ad Litem Disgorge Fees From Either Party’s Counsel?By Agnes Olechno & Molly KirshFamily Law, November 2022If you have ever been appointed as guardian ad litem or child representative in a domestic relations matter, you have probably had at least one case where one or both parents say they have no funds to pay their outstanding balance with your office, but they have now retained their fourth or fifth attorney to whom they have paid another retainer.
Carbon Sequestration in IllinoisBy Andrew WhiteEnergy, Utilities, Telecommunications, and Transportation, December 2022An overview of the carbon sequestration issues facing Illinois landowners.
Case BriefsAlternative Dispute Resolution, October 2022Summaries of recent cases of interest to alternative dispute resolution practitioners.
Case BriefsAlternative Dispute Resolution, July 2022Summaries of recent cases of interest to alternative dispute resolution practitioners.
