Four Ethical Questions for Operating a Virtual Law Office
By Mark C. Palmer
Elder Law,
May 2020
As the situation surrounding COVID-19 evolves, and thereafter as we start to settle on the new normal of the legal profession, hosting a full or partial practice out of a virtual law office is an apparent reality.
Four Ethical Questions for Operating a Virtual Law Office
By Mark C. Palmer
Legal Technology, Standing Committee on,
April 2020
As the situation surrounding COVID-19 evolves, and thereafter as we start to settle on the new normal of the legal profession, hosting a full or partial practice out of a virtual law office is an apparent reality.
Can Lawyers Ethically Accept Cryptocurrency?
By Mark C. Palmer
Legal Technology, Standing Committee on,
January 2020
An analysis of the ethical concerns that arise from paying for legal services with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Lawyers may not secretly track sent emails, says ISBA opinion
By Mark C. Palmer
Legal Technology, Standing Committee on,
April 2018
A recent Professional Conduct Advisory Opinion from the ISBA joined at least three other jurisdictions in concluding that the practice of using hidden email tracking software would be unethical for a variety of reasons.
What can Illinois courts learn from PACER?
By Mark C. Palmer
Legal Technology, Standing Committee on,
February 2017
As we quickly approach the 2018 deadline for required electronic filing of documents in all civil cases by Order of the Illinois Supreme Court, we are faced with an enormous task of going paperless by embracing digital storage and access to information.
E-mail service: Ready or not, it has arrived
By Mark C. Palmer
Legal Technology, Standing Committee on,
November 2016
In accordance with Supreme Court Rule 131(d)(1), attorneys filing or serving documents in any cause must include an email address on the document.
How reliable are those online attorney reviews really?
By Mark C. Palmer
Legal Technology, Standing Committee on,
May 2016
Lawyers need to educate themselves on how Avvo and other rating systems are formulated before participating in them, and be vigilant about the accuracy of the information used for such calculations and what is displayed to the public
Synthetic drugs: Playing catch-up with chemicals
By Mark C. Palmer
Local Government Law,
December 2011
A multi-pronged plan that stresses education, prevention and public awareness along with updated laws and their enforcement should address the expanding danger of synthetic drug use.
Who’s that knocking at my door? A synopsis of door-to-door solicitation cases
By Mark C. Palmer
Local Government Law,
January 2011
The local powers granted to municipalities to protect the health and welfare of its citizens, including prevention of crime, fraud and invasion of privacy, must be fairly balanced with any prior restraints on the Constitutional rights of the salespersons.
Safety vs. sanctity—The balancing act of rental property inspections
By Mark C. Palmer
Local Government Law,
February 2010
The Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution safeguard the right of individuals against unreasonable searches. Although many variations exist in both the criminal and civil contexts, the governing principle is simple: "a search of private property without proper consent is 'unreasonable' unless it has been authorized by a valid search warrant."
Recent issues in Illinois liquor laws & enforcement
By Mark C. Palmer
Local Government Law,
July 2008
Illinois Public Act 92-0503 became effective on January 1, 2002 and enhanced the responsibilities of local liquor commissioners (typically mayors or presidents and their acting deputies) to create underage alcohol (and tobacco) enforcement policies and procedures
Right of redemption or not, junior mortgagee has right to file separate foreclosure action
By Mark C. Palmer
Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy,
September 2006
The Appellate Court of Illinois 3d District recently reversed and remanded a Marshall Co. Circuit Court’s ruling that required a junior mortgagee to redeem the senior mortgage prior to foreclosing its mortgage. React Financial v. Long, --- N.E.2d ----, 2006 WL 1476263 (Ill.App. 3d Dist., 2006).
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