Articles From 2025

Do Police Need the Manufacturer’s Manual? By Ted P. Hammel & Frank P. Andreano Traffic Laws and Courts, July 2025 An overview of the Will County Sheriff’s Department alcohol breath test, Alco-Sensor VXL, and the evidentiary difficulties it presents. 
Don’t Get Burnt in the Heat By Judge Michael J. Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, July 2025 A note from Judge Michael J. Chmiel regarding the upcoming bar year. 
Dr. Hillary Langley to Speak to ISBA on Managing Trauma Experienced in the Legal Profession By Debra L. Thomas Women and the Law, February 2025 WATL sought out a specialist to help attorneys best understand what trauma really is as it relates to the legal profession and attorneys’ daily lives. On May 7, Dr. Hillary Langley will present a Zoom CLE seminar where she will explain how trauma can manifest and impact the individual’s mental health, physical health, and emotional well-being, and then also provide tips for managing the trauma. Dr. Langley answers a series of questions in anticipation of the program. 
The Draft Arbitration and Conciliation Amendment Bill, 2024: A Step Towards Reforming India’s Arbitration Framework? By Manish Dembla International and Immigration Law, March 2025 The Draft Arbitration and Conciliation Bill, 2024, aims to significantly transform India’s arbitration landscape. This comprehensive draft seeks to align and modernize India’s arbitration practices with those of the world and meet domestic challenges. This article examines some of the key provisions of the draft bill.
E-Clips Summaries Insurance Law, May 2025 Summaries of written case decisions of interest to insurance law practitioners that were issued from February 1, 2025, to April 30, 2025. 
E-Clips Summaries Insurance Law, February 2025 Summaries of written case decisions of interest to insurance law practitioners that were issued from November 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025. 
E-Clips Summaries: May 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025 Insurance Law, September 2025 Selected cases from IBSA's E-Clips that directly impact insurance law. 
E-Filing: Waiting Until the Last-Minute May Be Too Late By Michael K. Muldoon General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, July 2025 This article provides a summary of Illinois Supreme Court Rule 9 and the historical evolution of e-filing. 
E-Tailer Beware: The Seventh Circuit Clarifies the Framework for Enforceability of Digital E-Commerce Agreements By Daniel H. Shulman & Krishna Akarapu Intellectual Property, June 2025 The Seventh Circuit engages in an in-depth analysis of online agreements, providing specific guidelines for what makes an online agreement enforceable.
E-Tailer Beware: The Seventh Circuit Clarifies the Framework for Enforceability of Digital E-Commerce Agreements By Daniel H. Shulman & Krishna Akarapu Corporate Law Departments, April 2025 The Seventh Circuit engages in an in-depth analysis of online agreements, providing specific guidelines for what makes an online agreement enforceable.
E-Tailer Beware: The Seventh Circuit Clarifies the Framework for Enforceability of Digital E-Commerce Agreements By Daniel H. Shulman & Krishna Akarapu Intellectual Property, March 2025 The Seventh Circuit engages in an in-depth analysis of online agreements, providing specific guidelines for what makes an online agreement enforceable.
Editorial: Generated AI’s Use in Farm and Food Content By Ryan Tipps Food Law, February 2025 Artificial intelligence is justifiably being used in various sectors of the food and agricultural law industry, yet on the content side, we’re seeing more and more pressure to use generated AI information.
Editor’s Comment By Judge Bob Anderson, (ret.) Child Law, April 2025 An introduction to the first half of the issue from Newsletter Co-Editor Retired Judge Bob Anderson.
Editor’s Corner By Mark Kevin Wykoff, Sr. Criminal Justice, August 2025 A note from the Editor regarding new guidance from the Illinois Supreme Court related to the Safety Act and COVID speedy trial tolling rules. 
Editor’s Note By Alexis Ferracuti Workers’ Compensation Law, December 2025 A note from the Editor of the Workers' Compensation Section Newsletter discussing the close of the year. 
Editor’s Note By Samuel H. Levine Construction Law, November 2025 A note from the Editor of the Building Knowledge Newlsetter, the newsletter of the Construction Law Section, regarding the current issue and upcoming CLE programs. 
Editor’s Note By Nick Oliver Energy, Utilities, Telecommunications, and Transportation, November 2025 A note from the Editor of the Energy, Utilities, Telecommunications, and Transportation Section Newsletter regarding the current issue and what's to come in the field of energy regulation in light of new laws in Illinois. 
Editor’s Note By Samuel H. Levine Construction Law, October 2025 A note from the Editor of Building Knowledge, the newsletter of the Construction Law Section. 
Editor’s Note By Alexis Ferracuti Workers’ Compensation Law, October 2025 A note from the Editor of the Workers' Compensation Law Section Newsletter. 
Editor’s Note By Samuel H. Levine Construction Law, September 2025 A note from the Editor of the Construction Law Section Newsletter providing a preview into the current issue. 
Editor’s Note By William J. Anaya Environmental and Natural Resources Law, September 2025 A note from the Editor of the Environmental Law Section Council Newsletter regarding the current issue. 
Editor’s Note By William J. Anaya Environmental and Natural Resources Law, August 2025 A quick note from the Editor of the Environmental and Natural Resources Law Newsletter. 
Editor’s Note By Alexis Ferracuti Workers’ Compensation Law, August 2025 A note from the Editor of the Workers' Compensation Law Newsletter. 
Editors’ Note By William J. Anaya Environmental and Natural Resources Law, July 2025 A Note from the Editors of the Environmental Law Newsletter. 
Editor’s Note By Alexis Ferracuti Workers’ Compensation Law, July 2025 A Note from the Newsletter Editor of the Workers' Compensation Section Council about the July 2025 issue. 
Editor’s Note By Sandra Blake Mental Health Law, July 2025 A note from the Mental Health Matters Editor, Sandra Blake, regarding the proposed Pilot Project. 
Editor’s Note By Sandra Blake Diversity Leadership Council, June 2025 While the issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion come under fire, members of the ISBA continue to honor those ideals that make us a welcoming and vital organization. We strive to have our membership representative of the very people we serve professionally. 
Editor’s Note By Samuel H. Levine Construction Law, May 2025 An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Editor’s Note By Alexis Ferracuti Workers’ Compensation Law, May 2025 An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Editor’s Note By Sandra M. Blake Mental Health Law, May 2025 Happy Mental Health Awareness Month to all mental health law practitioners! The theme for the 2025 Mental Health Awareness Month is “Turn Awareness into Action.” The editor shares inspirational quotes in recognition of the celebration.