YLDNews

The newsletter of the ISBA’s Young Lawyers Division

2021 Articles

Paid Maternity Leave Is Not a Luxury By Natali P. Thomas November 2021 In an age where diversity, equity, and inclusion are heavily touted as being important, firms can take the initiative to make the transition for returning to work much easier and provide paid leave and other necessary benefits to new mothers.
Papering the File: Trials on the Papers as an Alternative to In-Person Trials By Joe Souligne January 2021 As many lawyers and clients struggle to advance litigation matters due to crowded dockets and court delays exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, one potential tool that should be considered by those practicing in federal courts is a trial on the papers.
Practical Tips for Practicing in Will County By Karen VanderMeer October 2021 Tips for practicing law in Will County.
Preparing for Adverse Fact Witness Depositions By Bruno R. Marasso April 2021 A four-step framework to help new attorneys prepare for depositions.
Protecting Nursing Home Residents During the COVID-19 Pandemic By Daniel C. Katzman March 2021 A look at the rights of nursing home residents and their families during COVID-19.
Relief or Obligations That a Practitioner Must Be Aware of When Dealing With Immigrant Populations By Carlos Cisneros-Vilchis October 2021 An overview of how immigration law intersects with criminal, family, and employment law.
Reminder: Stay Up-to-Date on Illinois Supreme Court Rules By Hannah R. Lamore May 2021 Summaries of newly adopted and recently updated Illinois Supreme Court Rules.
Remote Jury Selection for Civil Trials—Are Remote Jury Trials Next? By Mallory Sanzeri January 2021 As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have become familiar with Zoom court proceedings—are virtual jury trials next?
Review of Rule 23 and Its Recent Amendment By Gregory R. Jones January 2021 A look at Illinois Supreme Court Rule 23, which governs disposition of cases in the appellate courts.
Sitting Down With Illinois Supreme Court Justice David Overstreet: Breaking the Ice and Advice to Young Lawyers in the Zoom Age By Susannah Price & Marc Pawlus January 2021 A Q-&-A interview with Justice David K. Overstreet, who was recently elected to the Illinois Supreme Court.
The Six-Figure Elephant in the (Court)room By Kaleigh Barrett December 2021 Although student loan debt has long been the elephant in the courtroom, it is starting to become a leading topic of discussion.
Surviving Your First Year Practicing Remotely By Olivia Basu March 2021 Tips for new attorneys learning to navigate their first years of practice during a pandemic.
Suspension on Citations to Discover Assets By Ryan M. Olson March 2021 An overview of the additional extensions and consequenes of Executive Order 2020-25, which was issued April 14, 2020.
Tackling Common Issues in a Residential Real Estate Transaction By Stephanie Garces Donat April 2021 A look at the importance of the attorney's role in any real estate transaction, practical tips to prepare for closing, and how to handle common issues you will encounter when a client is selling or purchasing residential property.
This Article ‘Relates to’ the U.S. Supreme Court’s Recent Decision Regarding Specific Jurisdiction By Bryce Persichetti April 2021 Last month, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in a products liability case, Ford Motor Co. v. Montana Eighth Judicial District, that may impact specific personal jurisdiction in other types of cases.
To Have a Will or Not to Have a Will: What Are the Implications? By Abby Sgro March 2021 The probate process is similar whether you have a will or not. However, without a will, you have no say over who inherits your assets and property. 
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Virtual Court By Karen A. VanderMeer January 2021 The evolution from in-person court appearances to virtual court via Zoom has been a period of transition for practitioners, self-represented parties, and the court system.
A Year of Working Remotely—Now What? By Rebecca Hausman May 2021 As vaccinations become more available and the number of COVID-19 cases remain relatively low on average, many are wondering, "What's next?"