The Flinn ReportBy Elaine SpencerFood Law, October 2025The Department of Public Health has proposed various amendments to the Manufacturing, Processing, Packing or Holding of Food Code, relating to facilities, permits, and fees; and the Departmen of Agriculture has also proposed various amendments to the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, regarding plant monitoring systems and fees.
The Flinn ReportFood Law, July 2025The Flinn Report is a weekly summary of regulatory actions of State agencies published in the Illinois Register and action taken by the Illinois General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR). The Flinn Report honors founding JCAR member Representative Monroe Flinn, and is designed to inform and involve the public in changes taking place in agency administration.
The Flinn ReportFood Law, April 2025The Flinn Report is a weekly summary of regulatory actions of State agencies published in the Illinois Register and action taken by the Illinois General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR).
Flinn Report on May 16, 2025Food Law, June 2025The Flinn Report, dated May 16, 2025, includes proposed and adopted rules that may be of interest to the Food Law Section.
Flinn Report Summary: October 31, 2025, Through December 1, 2025By Joseph P. O’KeefeTrusts and Estates, December 2025A quick overview of regulatory decisions that may impact trust and estate practices, discussing the proposed rule to establish a scholarship program for early childhood directors and other educators; proposed amendment to rule to remove transcripts of state and federal tax returns as proof of residency; amendments to require renewal and licensing fees for collection agencies; and more.
A Focus on Children’s RightsBy Elizabeth Clarke & Bridget SchottChild Law, April 2025An introduction to the second half of the issue from Newsletter Co-Editors Elizabeth Clarke and Bridget Schott.
Food and Beverage News and TrendsBy Stefanie Fogel, Maggie Craig, Sharon May, & Amy PressmanFood Law, March 2025FDA issues final guidance on lead in baby food; revises fifth edition of Q&A on food allergen labelling requirements; publishes final guidance on public health importance of non-listed food allergens; releases guidance on LMRTEs; warns industry about toxic mushrooms; and more.
Food for Thought: Intellectual Property Protection for Recipes and Food DesignsBy Kurt M. Saunders & Valerie FluggeFood Law, January 2025This article considers how intellectual property law has been applied to protect recipes and food designs, along with broader issues relating to how these rights may overlap and their implications for competition.
A Foot in Each Canoe Is Getting Harder: Deploying Value-Based Care Models Amid Competing DemandsBy Sumaya M. NoushHealth Care Law, May 2025Despite growing interest in value-based care (VBC), most U.S. hospitals and health systems have not fully transitioned from the traditional fee-for-service (FFS) model due to financial, operational, and competitive challenges. Some progress has been made, especially in primary care and specialties like nephrology, supported by successful CMS pilot programs. However, political shifts, particularly upcoming changes under the Trump Administration, may reshape federal priorities for VBC. While full adoption remains slow, hospitals can take meaningful steps now—like improving data analytics, care coordination, and evidence-based clinical practices—to prepare for and succeed in a value-based future.
Formalities for Family Farm Estate Plan – The Promissory NoteBy Alan E. StumpfAgricultural Law, April 2025This article contains checklists for practitioners to use when drafting the family loan component of an operating agreement buyout or land sale.
Foundational Requirements for Overweight Trucking CasesBy Terrence WallaceTraffic Laws and Courts, July 2025Lessons learned from People v. LaForce, 2024 IL App (3d) 230328-U for foundational requirements at a trial for overweight tickets.
FROM ATHENS to AMERICA: Our Legal RootsBy Justice Michael B. HymanBench and Bar, April 2025The law’s got plenty of Latin—those fancy maxims and phrases that make lawyers sound like they’re casting spells instead of arguing cases. Roman law seems baked into our legal system, too. But there’s a kicker: Ancient Greece deserves as much credit, maybe more. Its form of democracy set in motion Ancient Rome’s and our own. Political ideas, philosophical musings, and legal principles that form the backbone of Western jurisprudence all trace back to Ancient Greece. The only reason we don’t notice? Latin is more visible in English.
From the Bench: AI in the CourtsBy Hon. Michael J. ChmielArtificial Intelligence & the Practice of Law, Standing Committee on, January 2025A judicial perspective on the use of generative AI in legal work product before the bench accompanied by the 22nd Circuit Standing Order.
From the EditorBy James NyesteInsurance Law, September 2025A note from the Editor of The Policy, the ISBA Insurance Section Council newsletter.
From the EditorBy James T. NyesteInsurance Law, May 2025An introduction to the issue from the editor.
From the EditorBy James T. NyesteInsurance Law, February 2025An introduction to the issue from the editor.
From the EditorBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, January 2025An introduction to the issue from the editor.
