Direct Examination: Letting Your Client’s Story ShineBy Lauren E. ParkYoung Lawyers Division, November 2025Direct examination of your client at trial is important to allow the jury to connect with your client and to ensure the record is properly preserved for any subsequent appeals. Incorporate these tips into your next direct examination to effectively tell your client's story.
DME Marketing Scheme Is Not Criminal, Rules 7th Circuit, Overturning 42-Month Prison SentenceBy Lawrence A. MansonHealth Care Law, May 2025On April 14, 2025, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the conviction of Sorenson, the owner of a medical equipment company, for allegedly violating the federal Anti-Kickback Statute. The Court found insufficient evidence that payments made in a marketing scheme constituted illegal referrals under the statute, emphasizing that the physicians involved made independent decisions and were not significantly influenced. The ruling critiques the government's broad interpretation of the statute and highlights the legal uncertainty surrounding what constitutes a referral. The decision underscores the need for clearer standards in Anti-Kickback prosecutions, especially given the high bar for overturning convictions.
Do Police Need the Manufacturer’s Manual?By Ted P. Hammel & Frank P. AndreanoTraffic Laws and Courts, July 2025An 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 HeatBy Judge Michael J. ChmielCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, July 2025A 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 ProfessionBy Debra L. ThomasWomen and the Law, February 2025WATL 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 DemblaInternational and Immigration Law, March 2025The 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 SummariesInsurance Law, May 2025Summaries of written case decisions of interest to insurance law practitioners that were issued from February 1, 2025, to April 30, 2025.
E-Clips SummariesInsurance Law, February 2025Summaries of written case decisions of interest to insurance law practitioners that were issued from November 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025.
E-Filing: Waiting Until the Last-Minute May Be Too LateBy Michael K. MuldoonGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, July 2025This article provides a summary of Illinois Supreme Court Rule 9 and the historical evolution of e-filing.
Editorial: Generated AI’s Use in Farm and Food ContentBy Ryan TippsFood Law, February 2025Artificial 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 CommentBy Judge Bob Anderson, (ret.)Child Law, April 2025An introduction to the first half of the issue from Newsletter Co-Editor Retired Judge Bob Anderson.
Editor’s CornerBy Mark Kevin Wykoff, Sr.Criminal Justice, August 2025A 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 NoteBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, December 2025A note from the editor of the Construction Law Section newsletter, Building Knowledge.
Editor’s NoteBy Alexis FerracutiWorkers’ Compensation Law, December 2025A note from the Editor of the Workers' Compensation Section Newsletter discussing the close of the year.
Editor’s NoteBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, November 2025A 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 NoteBy Nick OliverEnergy, Utilities, Telecommunications, and Transportation, November 2025A 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 NoteBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, October 2025A note from the Editor of Building Knowledge, the newsletter of the Construction Law Section.
Editor’s NoteBy Alexis FerracutiWorkers’ Compensation Law, October 2025A note from the Editor of the Workers' Compensation Law Section Newsletter.
Editor’s NoteBy Samuel H. LevineConstruction Law, September 2025A note from the Editor of the Construction Law Section Newsletter providing a preview into the current issue.
Editor’s NoteBy William J. AnayaEnvironmental and Natural Resources Law, September 2025A note from the Editor of the Environmental Law Section Council Newsletter regarding the current issue.
Editor’s NoteBy William J. AnayaEnvironmental and Natural Resources Law, August 2025A quick note from the Editor of the Environmental and Natural Resources Law Newsletter.
Editor’s NoteBy Alexis FerracutiWorkers’ Compensation Law, August 2025A note from the Editor of the Workers' Compensation Law Newsletter.
Editors’ NoteBy William J. AnayaEnvironmental and Natural Resources Law, July 2025A Note from the Editors of the Environmental Law Newsletter.
