2 Landlord/Tenant Quick-Hitter Case SummariesBy Michael J. MaslankaReal Estate Law, December 2025Quick looks at Atlas Asset Management v. Kang and Ebulon Financial Group, LLC v. Politanska, and each case's impact as it relates to landlord and tenant law.
2025 Annual Department of Justice ReportElder Law, December 2025The United States Department of Justice's 2025 Annual Report to Congress on Department of Justice Activities to Combat Elder Fraud and Abuse was recently released, summarizing activities during the prior fiscal year that were intended to promote elder justice through enforcement, raising public awareness, capacity building, victim support and recovery, and sharing data and research.
2025 Food and Supplements Outlook: FDA Human Foods Program’s Last Acts Before the New AdministrationBy Diane C. McEnroe, Emily Marden, Deeona R. Gaskin, & Kevin A. SforzaFood Law, March 2025This article contains short summaries of significant recent developments regarding FDA’s regulation of food and dietary supplements, including labeling issues and product safety considerations. The authors also include other recent developments: updates to the Coordinated Framework on biotechnology, increased public attention on UPFs, and a new interim process for Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) regulation of new animal food ingredients.
2025 High School Mock Trial Invitational ResultsLaw-Related Education for the Public, May 2025The 42nd Annual ISBA High School Mock Trial Invitational took place on March 15-16, 2025, at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield. Fifty high schools throughout Illinois participated.
2025 in Review: A Year of Key Federal Law Anniversaries Benefitting Older AmericansBy Karen Alice KloppeLaw-Related Education for the Public, November 2025Several legal developments, from the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and much more, are highlighted in this article. Learn more about the changes experiencing milestone anniversaries in 2025 that have shaped our legal system over the past 160 years.
2025 Legislative RoundupBy Marylou Lowder KentWomen and the Law, October 2025Learn more about the legislation that has been supported by the Women and the Law Committee and signed by Governor Pritzer earlier this year.
2025 Statutory Changes in Child Support ImputationBy Rebecca MelzerFamily Law, March 2025On January 1, 2025, SB 3284 became law. As part of that bill, it amended the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act to add specific criteria in the statute for determining child support if a parent is unemployed or underemployed. It further added the requirement that a court is required to conduct an evidentiary hearing to impute income to a party.
2025 UpdatesBy Paul FousekTrusts and Estates, February 2025The following are updates regarding retirement plan limits, tax brackets, and estate tax limits for 2025. Additionally, Paul Fousek includes key insights into the market trends that may impact your financial planning.
2025 Young Lawyer of the Year RecipientsYoung Lawyers Division, September 2025Congratulations to our 2025 Young Lawyer of the Year Recipients: Genevieve E. Miller, Cook County, and Paloma Holloman, Outside Cook County!
2026 Oil and Gas Assessment ScheduleBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, December 2025The 2026 Oil and Gas Assessment schedule has been approved, whereby these 2026 taxes will be payable in 2027.
24 Legal Practice TipsBy Colleen L. SahlasEmployee Benefits, July 2025Tips learned from 24 years in legal practice.
24 Legal Practice TipsBy Colleen L. SahlasElder Law, January 2025Tips learned from 24 years in legal practice of interest to trusts & estates practitioners.
24 Legal Practice TipsBy Colleen L. SahlasRural Practice, January 2025Tips learned from 24 years in legal practice of interest to trusts & estates practitioners.
257 Food and Ag Groups Demand Transparency and Representation in Future MAHA ReportsBy Dave FusaroFood Law, July 2025257 state and national associations with some relevance to food & beverage on June 17 sent a letter to Health & Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asking transparency from and representation in the development of future Make America Healthy Again reports.
7th Annual Bock Food Law and Policy ConferenceBy Robert AndersonFood Law, June 2025Save the date for the 7th Annual Bock Food Law and Policy Conference on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School!
7th Annual Bock Food Law and Policy Conference – Save the Date & Sponsorship OpportunitiesFood Law, August 2025We are happy to announce that the date for the 7th Annual Bock Food Law and Policy Conference has been set and that the Food Law Section Council, in cooperation with the Environmental Law Section Council, will be hosting an in-person event at the Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School.
7th Annual Bock Food Law and Policy Conference – Save the Date & Sponsorship OpportunitiesFood Law, July 2025We are happy to announce that the date for the 7th Annual Bock Food Law and Policy Conference has been set and that the Food Law Section Council, in cooperation with the Environmental Law Section Council, will be hosting an in-person event at the Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School.
7th Circuit Stops Providers Suing Illinois Medicaid for Untimely MCO PaymentsBy Lawrence A. MansonEmployee Benefits, August 2025The Seventh Circuit ruled that Illinois health care providers cannot sue the state under § 1983 to enforce timely Medicaid payments from managed care organizations. This decision may worsen delayed payments, threaten provider participation, and reduce access to care—especially for smaller hospitals like Saint Anthony, which brought the case. The dissent warned of serious risks to the Medicaid system and patients.
7th Circuit Stops Providers Suing Illinois Medicaid for Untimely MCO PaymentsBy Lawrence A. MansonHealth Care Law, May 2025The Seventh Circuit ruled that Illinois health care providers cannot sue the state under §1983 to enforce timely Medicaid payments from managed care organizations. This decision may worsen delayed payments, threaten provider participation, and reduce access to care—especially for smaller hospitals like Saint Anthony, which brought the case. The dissent warned of serious risks to the Medicaid system and patients.
ABA YLD Midyear 2025 Assembly RecapBy Kari GibsonYoung Lawyers Division, March 2025The American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division met for the ABA Midyear Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, during the first weekend of February 2025. Here's a summary of the adopted resolutions from the ABA Assembly Meeting.
ABA’s February 2025 House Resolutions and Their Intersection with Family LawBy Olivia K. BasuYoung Lawyers Division, April 2025ABA’s House of Delegates held its February 2025 Midyear Conference in Phoenix. During the meeting, the ABA House of Delegates passed several key resolutions that intersect with the field of family law. The most influential resolutions are explored in this article.
ABA’s February 2025 House Resolutions and Their Intersection with Family LawBy Olivia K. BasuFamily Law, March 2025ABA’s House of Delegates held its February 2025 Midyear Conference in Phoenix. During the meeting, the ABA House of Delegates passed several key resolutions that intersect with the field of family law. The most influential resolutions are explored in this article.
Abortion Bans: How Post-Dobbs Restrictions Will Impact States Without Their Own Abortion LimitsBy Olivia St. Clair Long & MK ClaytonWomen and the Law, May 2025Florida’s new six-week abortion ban has created a healthcare crisis, forcing many to travel out of state for care and putting lives at risk, as seen in Anya Cook’s near-fatal miscarriage. The law includes limited, hard-to-access exceptions and disproportionately impacts marginalized groups. It also strains healthcare systems in nearby states and may influence national public health and political dynamics.
Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts Received Nearly $3 Million Mental Health Grant AwardMental Health Law, March 2025The Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts received a competitive grant award from the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services. AOIC will use the funds to operationalize a replicable and effective structure to increase the utilization of statutorily-created civil outpatient pathways to mental health care, also referred to as Assisted Outpatient Treatment, in Cook and McLean Counties.
Adverse Employment Actions Require a Decision Maker: Make Sure You Have OneBy Frank ShusterLabor and Employment Law, August 2025A summary of a recent case from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and its implications on ensuring employers designate a decision-maker when instituting termination decisions.
