Editor’s CommentsBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, February 2010This is the first issue of The Globe for 2010, and the fifth issue during this ISBA fiscal year.
Editor’s noteBy John L. NisivacoTort Law, February 2010Thank you to all of the contributors. The articles are excellent and we hope you find the materials helpful.
Editor’s noteBy Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, February 2010This issue of Tax Trends has a review of two different cases.
A note from the Editor…By Anthony J. DelGiornoElder Law, February 2010This note addresses a letter to the editor regarding an article in the October 2009 issue of this newsletter.
Editor’s noteBy John L. NisivacoTort Law, January 2010This edition’s article, written by Daniel Wurl, provides an in-depth discussion of the confusion surrounding the Supreme Court Committee’s current, revised version of Illinois Pattern Instruction Civil No. 105.01, which defines the duty owed by professionals for claims of professional negligence.
Editor’s noteBy Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, January 2010This issue contains an article by Julie-April Montgomery on the Cook County Department of Administrative Hearings and its new administrative hearing system.
Letter from the EditorBy Melissa Anne MayeAnimal Law, January 2010Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Animal Law Section newsletter!
Editor’s column: Don’t overlook available resourcesBy John T. PhippsGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, December 2009In these troubled economic times it is easy to overlook the vast amount of free legal resources available to Illinois lawyers. The Chair’s Column by Brian L. McPheters and the following article by Robert Brunn and Bennie E. Martin discuss a number of such resources.
Editor’s comments about this issueBy Alfred M. Swanson, Jr.Bench and Bar, December 2009Honors and awards. This edition of the Bench and Bar Newsletter recognizes a number of significant events which have occurred in recent weeks.
Editor’s noteBy Hon. Gregory Paul VazquezCriminal Justice, December 2009An introduction to the issue.
Editor’s noteBy Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, December 2009The assertion of “reasonable cause” as a rationale to abate penalties is a commonly used argument by taxpayers. Yet, since it is applied on a case-by-case basis and its application sometimes varies among taxing agencies, it is sometimes unclear whether it can apply in a given case and in many cases it is even more difficult to demonstrate.
Editor’s noteBy Karen SewellDecember 2009This quarter’s issue includes an analysis of Canada’s recent, significant amendments to its Competition Act, which introduced a per se criminal conspiracy offense, revised Canada’s merger review process and decriminalized resale price maintenance.
Editor’s notesBy Richard D. HanniganWorkers’ Compensation Law, December 2009Please note that the opinions contained in these articles and interviews are not necessary the opinions of the Illinois State Bar Association and are solely the opinion of the author.
Note from the Editor: A ready-made opportunity for you to network!By Sandra CrawfordWomen and the Law, December 2009The remaining deadlines for submission of articles for consideration by this Committee for the 2009/2010 Bar year are February 15, 2010, and May 15, 2010
Editor’s columnBy Matthew A. KirshFamily Law, November 2009On August 18, 2009 the governor signed Senate Bill 0065, which became Public Act 096-0583, which significantly alters the law regarding attorney fees in divorce cases.
Editor’s CommentsBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, November 2009Potential authors for The Globe will from time to time contact us asking for suggestions on topics for articles. One of the most efficient sources for ideas is the ISBA E-Clips, which any member of the ISBA may receive.
Editor’s noteBy Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, November 2009An introduction to the issue from Stanley Kaminski.
Editor’s columnBy John T. PhippsGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, October 2009A note from Editor John Phipps.
Editor’s CommentsBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, October 2009An introduction to the issue from Editor Lew Matuszewich.
Editor’s noteBy John L. NisivacoTort Law, October 2009Thank you to all of the contributors. The articles are excellent and we hope you find the materials helpful. ■
Editor’s noteBy Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, October 2009An introduction to the issue from editor Stanley Kaminski.
Editors’ NoteBy Lola Miranda Hale & John AmbrogiCorporate Law Departments, October 2009A message from co-editors Lola Miranda Hale and John Ambrogi.
From the EditorBy James K. Weston, Sr.Mineral Law, October 2009Our main article this edition is a review of new legislation from the 2009 Spring Session of the Illinois 96th General Assembly. Only a few new laws directly affect mineral activity, but those impacting general real estate should be of interest.
From the EditorBy Thomas D. CavenaghAlternative Dispute Resolution, October 2009An introduction to the issue from Editor Tom Cavenagh.
Editor’s CommentsBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, September 2009An introduction to the issue from Editor Lew Matuszewich.
Editor’s cornerBy Katarinna McBrideTrusts and Estates, September 2009It has become difficult to keep track of the plethora of tax laws passed in the last decade. Check out our chart, available at <http://www.isba.org/sections/trustsestates/9-09table.pdf>, which illustrates the complexity of attempting to coordinate the various tax laws. ■
Editor’s noteBy John L. NisivacoTort Law, September 2009An introduction to the issue from Editor John Nisivaco.
Editor’s noteBy Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, September 2009An introduction to the issue from editor Stanley Kaminski.
Editor’s noteBy Michael R. LiedLabor and Employment Law, September 2009In St. Aubin v. Unilever HPC NA, Civil Action No. 09 C 1874 (N.D. Ill. June 26, 2009), the court considered the applicability of Pyett.
