Co-Parenting During COVID-19By Amy SilbersteinChild Law, January 2021An overview of some new and unexpected co-parenting challenges as a result of COVID-19 and advice on how to handle them.
Executive Orders and Their Challenges During COVID-19By Lesley GoolBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, January 2021A brief historical background of executive orders, an examination of the governor’s authority to issue such orders, and a look at the recent lawsuits challenging Governor Pritzker’s COVID-19 orders.
‘Good Morning, Ladies and Gentlemen. My Name Is…’By Judge Heinz RudolfBench and Bar, January 2021Judge Heinz Rudolf reflects on his judgeship as we approach the one-year mark of administering justice in new ways as a result of COVID-19.
The Illinois Bar Foundation Needs Your HelpBy Rory T. WeilerWorkers’ Compensation Law, January 2021The Illinois Bar Foundation, which assists fellow lawyers who have fallen upon hard times, has acted quickly to address the economic crisis that has resulted from COVID-19.
The Illinois Bar Foundation Needs Your HelpBy Rory T. WeilerChild Law, January 2021The Illinois Bar Foundation, which assists fellow lawyers who have fallen upon hard times, has acted quickly to address the economic crisis that has resulted from COVID-19.
The Illinois Bar Foundation Needs Your HelpBy Rory T. WeilerElder Law, January 2021The Illinois Bar Foundation, which assists fellow lawyers who have fallen upon hard times, has acted quickly to address the economic crisis that has resulted from COVID-19.
Livestreaming Court CasesBy Kellen J. DykstraLaw Related Education for the Public, January 2021As a result of COVID-19, court proceedings are now being done online and many court proceedings are now being livestreamed to the public.
Papering the File: Trials on the Papers as an Alternative to In-Person TrialsBy Joe SouligneYoung Lawyers Division, January 2021As 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.
Three Illinois Property Tax Homestead Exemptions Automatically RenewedBy Colleen L. SahlasTrusts and Estates, January 2021In an effort to relieve vulnerable homeowners of financial burdens due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Bill SB0685, which was approved during the spring 2020 legislative session.
Three Illinois Property Tax Homestead Exemptions Automatically RenewedBy Colleen L. SahlasReal Estate Law, January 2021In an effort to relieve vulnerable homeowners of financial burdens due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Bill SB0685, which was approved during the spring 2020 legislative session.
Virtual CourtBy Karen A. VanderMeerYoung Lawyers Division, January 2021The 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.
Biometrics and Business Re-Opening in Light of COVID-19By Lauren Caisman & Patrick DePoyCivil Practice and Procedure, December 2020While Illinois courts implement various temperature screening methods in re-opening for in-person hearings and other court services, any “private entity,” which includes individuals, must take particular heed of the Illinois Biometric Policy Act in looking to do the same.
Case Summary: Roman Catholic Diocese v. CuomoBy Phillip LenziniLocal Government Law, December 2020The U.S. Supreme Court enjoined New York Governor Andrew Cuomo from enforcing his executive order setting 10- and 25-person limits on occupancy on religious services during the pending appeal pursuant to the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment in Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn v. Cuomo.
Cook County Probate Division’s Virtual Hearing Process: An UpdateBy Sarah LeRoseTrusts and Estates, December 2020The Cook County Probate Division has amended General Order 2020-08, issued additional Zoom hearing access codes, added two new judges to the floor, and reinstituted its formal mediation calendar.
Executive Orders and Their Challenges During COVID-19By Lesley GoolLocal Government Law, December 2020A brief historical background of executive orders, an examination of the governor’s authority to issue such orders, and a look at the recent lawsuits challenging Governor Pritzker’s COVID-19 orders.
The Illinois Bar Foundation Needs Your HelpBy Rory T. WeilerIntellectual Property, December 2020The Illinois Bar Foundation, which assists fellow lawyers who have fallen upon hard times, has acted quickly to address the economic crisis that has resulted from COVID-19.
The Illinois Bar Foundation Needs Your HelpBy Rory T. WeilerGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, December 2020The Illinois Bar Foundation, which assists fellow lawyers who have fallen upon hard times, has acted quickly to address the economic crisis that has resulted from COVID-19.
The Illinois Bar Foundation Needs Your HelpBy Rory T. WeilerCriminal Justice, December 2020The Illinois Bar Foundation, which assists fellow lawyers who have fallen upon hard times, has acted quickly to address the economic crisis that has resulted from COVID-19.
Innovation Transformation: Creative Sparks Generated From Disruption and Intellectual Property SolutionsBy Beverly A. BernemanIntellectual Property, December 2020The disruption caused by COVID-19 and the resulting economic downturn sent a lot of businesses reeling. March 2020 began a dark time in almost every business sector. However, some businesses used these disruptions to generate creative sparks. The creative sparks manifested in different ways. Some businesses finally got to those great ideas they never had time to explore before. Others reshaped their business models. The prevailing theme in these changes was the creation of Intellectual Property to spur growth and find new sources of revenue. In other words, Innovation Transformation. The great thing about Innovation Transformation is that it has unlimited potential.
IRC Section 139 Disaster Relief Payments: Maybe This Time Really Is DifferentBy James CreechFederal Taxation, December 2020As businesses and their advisors have had a chance to work through the Paycheck Protection Program, the Employee Retention Credit, and the family leave credits, section 139 of the Internal Revenue Code has become increasingly relevant for businesses looking for ways to aid employees and shareholders now that other forms of stimulus have dried up.
