Retirement: Some of Its Joys and Some of Its ConcernsBy Hon. Robert J. Anderson, (ret.), Albert Durkin, David M. House, Timothy J. Howard, & Gary T. RafoolEmployee Benefits, July 2024The ISBA's Senior Lawyers Section Council recently appointed a subcommittee to address some of the interests and concerns of retired attorneys.
Retirement: Some of Its Joys and Some of Its ConcernsBy Hon. Robert J. Anderson, (ret.), Albert Durkin, David M. House, Timothy J. Howard, & Gary T. RafoolSenior Lawyers, June 2024The ISBA's Senior Lawyers Section Council recently appointed a subcommittee to address some of the interests and concerns of retired attorneys.
A ‘QCD’ Can Make You a PhilanthropistBy Timothy J. HowardSenior Lawyers, October 2022Making a qualified charitable distribution to your favorite qualified organization creates an opportunity for you to be a philanthropist.
Retirement: Some of Its Joys and Some of Its ConcernsBy Hon. Robert J. Anderson, (ret.), Albert Durkin, David M. House, Timothy J. Howard, & Gary T. RafoolSenior Lawyers, February 2022A discussion on some of the interests and concerns of retired attorneys.
Retirement & Registering for the Practice of LawBy Timothy J. HowardSenior Lawyers, October 2021An overview of the registration options retired attorneys have with the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission.
Pro bono opportunities for retired lawyersBy Timothy J. HowardSenior Lawyers, January 2019Information for all retired lawyers to find a pro bono opportunity, regardless of their registration status.
From the chairBy Timothy J. HowardSenior Lawyers, June 2018A message from the chair, Timothy J. Howard, as the bar years comes to a close.
From the ChairBy Timothy J. HowardSenior Lawyers, February 2018Read the message from Chair Timothy Howard to learn what the Senior Lawyers Section has been up to recently.
The alternatives to registering for the ‘active’ practice of lawBy Timothy J. HowardSenior Lawyers, October 2016If you were considering leaving the full-time practice of law, what are your options in registering with the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC)? There are four different alternative statuses described in the Illinois Supreme Court Rules. They are “inactive status,” “disability inactive status,” “retirement status” and “permanent retirement status.” The place to begin understanding the differences is Supreme Court Rule 756, which is titled “Registration and Fees.”
Cross-collateralization clauses in real estate mortgages reduxBy Timothy J. HowardConstruction Law, June 2013The recent Seventh Circuit court decision of Peoples National Bank v. Banterra Bank will change the use of junior mortgages in commercial real estate lending.
Cross-collateralization clauses in real estate mortgages must comply with the Illinois Conveyances ActBy Timothy J. HowardConstruction Law, March 2013In the case of Peoples National Bank, N.A. v. Jones, the district court held that a mortgage containing a general non-specific cross-collateralization clause did not secure any debt other than the balance due on the note specifically described in the mortgage.
Is a confession of judgment clause in a guaranty enforceable?By Timothy J. HowardCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, November 2011There are circumstances under which a confession of judgment guaranty can be enforceable, such as where the guaranty is combined with the promissory note.
From the ChairBy Timothy J. HowardFederal Civil Practice, September 2009A message from Section Chair Timothy Howard.
View from the ChairBy Timothy J. HowardCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, May 2006During the past 10 months, your Section has been very active.
Federal and state banking law casesBy Timothy J. HowardCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, December 2005Sklodowski brought this class action against the defendant mortgage company for alleged breach of mortgage note, breach of fiduciary duty and violation of the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Practices Act.
Update by banking committeeBy Timothy J. HowardCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, July 2005In this meeting's report, I picked up two cases that I missed from December 2004. Fortunately, not many cases have been reported since our February meeting, so the report is very short.
Deposition rules to improve your success on summary judgment motionsBy Timothy J. HowardFederal Civil Practice, May 2005Whether you represent the plaintiff or the defendant, there is always at least one element of your case that you believe is subject to summary judgment.
Case law updateBy Timothy J. HowardCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, February 2005Since our last meeting, we report the following matters relating to banking law.
Update by banking committeeBy Timothy J. HowardCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, September 2004Since our last meeting, we report the following matters relating to banking law.
Update by banking committeeBy Timothy J. HowardCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, February 2004Since our last meeting, we report the following matters relating to banking law:
Update by banking committeeBy Timothy J. HowardCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, December 2003This is a forged check case involving the interesting twist of a stolen identity. Nicholas Fredich placed an ad in the Denver Post for a fictitious bookkeeping position.
“The summer of jurisdiction”By Timothy J. HowardFederal Civil Practice, November 2003For those who do not remember, the “Summer of Love” took place in 1967 and was intended to be dedicated to a celebration of music, peace and love (sex).
Update by banking committeeBy Timothy J. HowardCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, March 2003Since our last meeting, we report the following matters relating to banking law. This month several of the cases involve contractual interpretation and the proper or improper use of the English language.
Update by banking committeeBy Timothy J. HowardCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, February 2003Since our last meeting, we report the following matters relating to banking law.
Update by banking committeeBy Timothy J. HowardCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, December 2002This is a case that seeks to shift the responsibility of errant employees to banks instead of their employers.
Seventh circuit affirms that banks have no duty to disclose existence of check kiting schemeBy Timothy J. HowardCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, April 2001The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed a Central Illinois District Court grant of summary judgment by following the majority rule that subject to four exceptions, "a bank has no good faith obligation to disclose a suspected kite or to refrain from attempting to shift the kite loss.
Coming attractions: In re Hen House Interstate, Inc. Supreme Court grants certiorariBy Timothy J. HowardCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, March 2000On November 8, 1999, the United States Supreme Court granted certiorari of the en banc decision of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in Hartford Underwriters Ins. Co. v. Magna Bank, N.A. (In re Hen House Interstate, Inc. ) 177 F. 3d 719 (8th Cir. 1999) cert. granted, 120 S. Ct. 444 (1999).
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