2007 Articles

When Does a Postjudgment Motion Toll the Deadline for Appeal?

By Leon I. Finkel & Bradley A. Silva
March
2007
Article
, Page 142
It's a huge mistake to think that every motion after final judgment tolls the deadline for filing an appeal. Here's a review of the statutory and case law.

When is holding multiple public offices verboten?

By Helen W. Gunnarsson
April
2007
LawPulse
, Page 170
A recent appellate case, and AG opinions over the years, illustrate that officeholders won't always be permitted to serve two masters.

Whistleblower Act does not preempt common law action for retaliatory discharge

September
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 460
On July 3, 2007, the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, reversed the order of the Circuit Court of Cook County dismissing Melissa Callahan's complaint for common law retaliatory discharge.

Wildlife Code amended to add new youth-only season. PA 095-0013

November
2007
Illinois Law Update
, Page 576
Section 2.25 of The Wildlife Code provides for the manner in which deer may be harvested in the state of Illinois. 520 ILCS 5/2.25.

Year-End Planning for Trust-and-Estate Clients

By David A. Berek
November
2007
Column
, Page 606
It's not too late to implement some tax-saving strategies for your estate-planning clients.