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Articles From 2023

10 Techy Tips By Todd Flaming Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, December 2023 Tech tips for lawyers to make their practices more efficient.
10 Tips for an Effective Direct Examination By Michelle M. Kohut Tort Law, January 2023 Practical tips for direct examination.
2023 Illinois Cottage Food Guide by the Illinois Stewardship Alliance By Angela Peters Food Law, November 2023 The 2023 Cottage Food Guide has been updated to reflect new changes to Illinois cottage food law.
2023 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational By Sarah Taylor Law Related Education for the Public, May 2023 An overview of the 2023 ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational, which was held March 18-19, 2023, in Springfield.
2023 Spring Criminal Legislation By Julia Kaye Wykoff & Mark Kevin Wykoff, Sr. Criminal Justice, May 2023 Summaries of recent legislation of interest.
2024 Oil and Gas Assessment Schedule By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, December 2023 The supervisors of assessment for oil and gas producing counties have met to ratify the 2024 Oil and Gas Assessment Schedule.
21st Annual Environmental Law Conference Environmental and Natural Resources Law, April 2023 The 21st Annual Environmental Law Conference is scheduled for May 11-12, 2023, at the Chicago Regional Office.
5 Things to Know in Guardianship and Probate By Sarah LeRose Trusts and Estates, May 2023 Five things to know about guardianship and probate law—two areas that can get extremely complicated quickly.
5 Things to Know in Guardianship and Probate By Sarah LeRose Young Lawyers Division, March 2023 Five things to know about guardianship and probate law—two areas that can get extremely complicated quickly.
5th Annual Bock Food Law and Policy Conference By Robert Bahr Anderson Food Law, August 2023 The Bock Food Law and Policy Conference will be held in Chicago on Friday, September 15.
7th Circuit Holds Catch-All Provision in Violation of Statutes Exclusion Does Not Exclude Coverage for BIPA Claims By Chris Kentra & Blake Roter Corporate Law Departments, July 2023 On June 15, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit held that an insurance policy’s broad catch-all exclusion for alleged statutory violations does not exclude coverage for alleged violations of Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act.
ABA Resolutions on Dispute Resolution By Judge Ann Breen-Greco Alternative Dispute Resolution, November 2023 The American Bar Association adopted two resolutions regarding dispute resolution in August 2023.
Absolute Immunity – Well, Not Quite By Michael Cortina Bench and Bar, June 2023 The general rule of thumb is that so long as a judge has subject matter jurisdiction over a particular case, that judge was absolutely immune from suit relating to the court’s rulings. But as with most rules, there are exceptions.
Access to Justice Subcommittee Update By Kaylan Huber Bench and Bar, February 2023 An update from the most recent Access to Justice Subcommittee meeting.
Adjudicating a Parentage Matter—Without the Parent? By Staci Balbirer Family Law, April 2023 Steps to take when adjudicating parentage for a non-parent.
ADR on the Bar!?!? By Allison K. Bethel Alternative Dispute Resolution, March 2023 Beginning in 2026, alternative dispute resolution skills will be tested on the bar exam.
Adult Adoptions: In Re Konieczny and the Importance of Proper Pleadings By Tiffany Horstein Child Law, May 2023 A summary and analysis of In Re Adoption of Ariana B. Konieczny, an Adult, which sheds light on the importance of proper pleadings to accomplish our client’s goal and some of the possible implications of adult adoptions.
A.I. and the Practice of Law By Raleigh D. Kalbfleisch Family Law, April 2023 A look at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the practice of law.
All the Latest Developments in Health Care Law By W. Eugene Basanta & Michael Lee Health Care Law, December 2023 Summaries of recent Illinois health care law cases.
All the Latest Developments in Health Care Law By W. Eugene Basanta, Elizabeth LaRocca, & Michael Lee Health Care Law, September 2023 Summaries of recent federal and Illinois health care law cases.
All the Latest Developments in Health Care Law By W. Eugene Basanta, Karen Kies DeGrand, & Ruth Kvistad Health Care Law, June 2023 Summaries of recent Illinois health care cases.
All the Latest Developments in Health Care Law By W. Eugene Basanta, Ruth Kvistad, & Elizabeth LaRocca Health Care Law, March 2023 Summaries of recent Illinois health care cases.
American Arbitration Association Amends Commercial Arbitration Rules By Jay Schleppenbach Alternative Dispute Resolution, January 2023 This past fall, the American Arbitration Association updated its Commercial Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures after a two-year internal review.
American Steel: First District Decision Allows Subcontractor to Issue Notice to Commence Suit as Court’s Views on Section 34 Continue to Be ‘In Demand’ By Jonathan Safron Construction Law, March 2023 For three consecutive years, the First District Appellate Court has weighed in on 770 ILCS 60/34.
An Analysis of Public Act 103-0400 Amendments to the Recorders Division of the Counties Code By Joseph Rogul Real Estate Law, November 2023 An overview of Public Act 103-0400, which amends the Counties Code.
Animal Protection Groups and Will County State’s Attorney Target Animal Cruelty at Illinois Rodeos By Conley Wouters Animal Law, October 2023 An overview of pending criminal and civil actions in Will and Boone counties related to animal cruelty at private rodeos.
Antonin Scalia: From a Child of Immigrants to the United States Supreme Court By Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, June 2023 Whether you love him and his philosophies or not, Justice Scalia, a child of Sicilian immigrants, certainly left his mark and influence in American government.
Appellate Court Affirms Commission Decision to Award Section 8(d)2 Person-as-a-Whole vs. Section 8(d)1 Wage Differential for Carpenter Provided With Accommodated Work By Mark Jeep Workers’ Compensation Law, March 2023 The Workers’ Compensation Division of the appellate court recently ruled on issues concerning penalties and fees, section 8(j) credits for medical expenses, appellate procedure, and the proper analysis of wage differential claims.
Appellate Court Affirms the Decision of the Commission Finding That the Decision Was Not Against the Manifest Weight of the Evidence By Tammy A. Paquette Workers’ Compensation Law, September 2023 A summary and analysis of Durable Packaging v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Comm'n.
Appellate Court Confirms That Caterpillar Tractor Employment-Related Acts Analysis Is Not Applicable for Idiopathic Falls By Olga Beznashchuk Workers’ Compensation Law, December 2023 In Juarez v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Comm’n, the appellate court analyzed the issue of causation in the context of an idiopathic fall.