Articles From 2025

LAWPAC Needs You! Government Lawyers, February 2025 The Illinois Lawyers’ Political Action Committee (LAWPAC) needs your help to fulfill its mission to support the legislative goals of the ISBA and Illinois’ legal community.
LAWPAC Needs You! Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, February 2025 The Illinois Lawyers’ Political Action Committee (LAWPAC) needs your help to fulfill its mission to support the legislative goals of the ISBA and Illinois’ legal community.
LAWPAC Needs You! State and Local Taxation, February 2025 The Illinois Lawyers’ Political Action Committee (LAWPAC) needs your help to fulfill its mission to support the legislative goals of the ISBA and Illinois’ legal community.
LAWPAC Needs You! Business and Securities Law, February 2025 The Illinois Lawyers’ Political Action Committee (LAWPAC) needs your help to fulfill its mission to support the legislative goals of the ISBA and Illinois’ legal community.
LAWPAC Needs You! Construction Law, February 2025 The Illinois Lawyers’ Political Action Committee (LAWPAC) needs your help to fulfill its mission to support the legislative goals of the ISBA and Illinois’ legal community.
LAWPAC Needs You! Women and the Law, February 2025 The Illinois Lawyers’ Political Action Committee (LAWPAC) needs your help to fulfill its mission to support the legislative goals of the ISBA and Illinois’ legal community.
LAWPAC Needs You! Alternative Dispute Resolution, February 2025 The Illinois Lawyers’ Political Action Committee (LAWPAC) needs your help to fulfill its mission to support the legislative goals of the ISBA and Illinois’ legal community.
LAWPAC Needs You! Insurance Law, February 2025 The Illinois Lawyers’ Political Action Committee (LAWPAC) needs your help to fulfill its mission to support the legislative goals of the ISBA and Illinois’ legal community.
LAWPAC Needs You! Food Law, February 2025 The Illinois Lawyers’ Political Action Committee (LAWPAC) needs your help to fulfill its mission to support the legislative goals of the ISBA and Illinois’ legal community.
LAWPAC Needs You! Administrative Law, February 2025 The Illinois Lawyers’ Political Action Committee (LAWPAC) needs your help to fulfill its mission to support the legislative goals of the ISBA and Illinois’ legal community.
LAWPAC Needs You! Trusts and Estates, January 2025 The Illinois Lawyers’ Political Action Committee (LAWPAC) needs your help to fulfill its mission to support the legislative goals of the ISBA and Illinois’ legal community.
LAWPAC Needs You! Elder Law, January 2025 The Illinois Lawyers’ Political Action Committee (LAWPAC) needs your help to fulfill its mission to support the legislative goals of the ISBA and Illinois’ legal community.
LAWPAC Needs You! Family Law, January 2025 The Illinois Lawyers’ Political Action Committee (LAWPAC) needs your help to fulfill its mission to support the legislative goals of the ISBA and Illinois’ legal community.
LAWPAC Needs You! Corporate Law Departments, January 2025 The Illinois Lawyers’ Political Action Committee (LAWPAC) needs your help to fulfill its mission to support the legislative goals of the ISBA and Illinois’ legal community.
LAWPAC Needs You! Civil Practice and Procedure, January 2025 The Illinois Lawyers’ Political Action Committee (LAWPAC) needs your help to fulfill its mission to support the legislative goals of the ISBA and Illinois’ legal community.
LAWPAC Needs You! Bench and Bar, January 2025 The Illinois Lawyers’ Political Action Committee (LAWPAC) needs your help to fulfill its mission to support the legislative goals of the ISBA and Illinois’ legal community.
LAWPAC Needs You! Artificial Intelligence & the Practice of Law, Standing Committee on, January 2025 The Illinois Lawyers’ Political Action Committee (LAWPAC) needs your help to fulfill its mission to support the legislative goals of the ISBA and Illinois’ legal community.
LAWPAC Needs You! Mental Health Law, January 2025 The Illinois Lawyers’ Political Action Committee (LAWPAC) needs your help to fulfill its mission to support the legislative goals of the ISBA and Illinois’ legal community.
LAWPAC Needs You! Rural Practice, January 2025 The Illinois Lawyers’ Political Action Committee (LAWPAC) needs your help to fulfill its mission to support the legislative goals of the ISBA and Illinois’ legal community.
LAWPAC Needs You! General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, January 2025 The Illinois Lawyers’ Political Action Committee (LAWPAC) needs your help to fulfill its mission to support the legislative goals of the ISBA and Illinois’ legal community.
LAWPAC Needs You! Labor and Employment Law, January 2025 The Illinois Lawyers’ Political Action Committee (LAWPAC) needs your help to fulfill its mission to support the legislative goals of the ISBA and Illinois’ legal community.
LAWPAC Needs You! Real Estate Law, January 2025 The Illinois Lawyers’ Political Action Committee (LAWPAC) needs your help to fulfill its mission to support the legislative goals of the ISBA and Illinois’ legal community.
Lawyers, Environmental Law, and Citizens in Turbulent Times By Kimberly Wells Environmental and Natural Resources Law, August 2025 A brief overview of the actions citizens can take to influence politics, particularly as it relates to environmental law and federal agencies. 
Legal and Regulatory Issues That Corporate Law Departments Should Monitor During the Remainder of 2025 By Junaid Zubairi, Brooke Conner, & Paris Mayfield Corporate Law Departments, July 2025 This article explores the guidance from key government agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), and the Department of Justice (DOJ), on what corporate law departments can expect for the rest of the year.
Legal and Regulatory Issues That Corporate Law Departments Should Monitor During the Remainder of 2025 By Junaid Zubairi, Brooke Conner, & Paris Mayfield Business and Securities Law, July 2025 This article explores the guidance from key government agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), and the Department of Justice (DOJ), on what corporate law departments can expect for the rest of the year.
Legal Issues That Corporate Law Departments Should Monitor During the First Half of 2025 By James P. Looby, Michael R. Mulcahy, Michelle T. Olson, Liz J. Baxter, Michael D. Considine, Ariel M. Kelly, Alec E. Lybik, Jake W. Wiesen, Jack Goold, & Jade E. Hannan Corporate Law Departments, January 2025 This article discusses recent important developments in the areas of employment law, corporate disclosure requirements, Securities Exchange Commission examination priorities, and letter of credit sanctions that in-house counsel should assess and consider during the first half of 2025.
Legal Studies Survey Elder Law, June 2025 Illinois State University Professor Jason M. Cieslik, J.D. is conducting a survey to assess how attorneys utilize paralegals in their practice. The survey only takes between 10-15 minutes. Your participation is greatly appreciated!
Lender Is Entitled to a Prepayment Penalty Equal to the Amount of Bid at Foreclosure Sale By Kevin J. Stine Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, March 2025 The Appellate Court in Wilmington Trust, National Association v. Thor Palmer House Retail, LLC, 2025 IL App (1st) 241085, No. 1-24-1085 (February 20, 2025) affirmed that a lender is entitled to charge a prepayment penalty as provided for in the loan documents equal to the amount bid at the foreclosure sale.
Lessors Receive Major Tax Break for Chicago Personal Property Leases By Stanley R. Kaminski & Dakota Newton State and Local Taxation, July 2025 The authors analyze changes to the Illinois use tax, service use tax, service occupation tax, and local ROTs and SOTs, particularly in Chicago, and how this impacts lessors and lessees. 
Let’s Hear from Our YLD Chair, Hannah Lamore, Regarding This Year By Genevieve E. Miller, Esq. Young Lawyers Division, March 2025 An interview with YLD Chair Hannah Lamore regarding this year’s accomplishments and challenges.