Editor’s noteBy Richard D. HanniganWorkers’ Compensation Law, June 2008The ISBA Section Counsel members thank John Shepherd of Williams and McCarthy (Rockford)for the dedication and leadership he has shown as chairman of our section for the past year.
From the editorBy James K. WestonMineral Law, June 2008As always, it seems, we continue to need articles or ideas for articles for publication in this newsletter.
Editor’s noteBy Paul E. FreehlingAdministrative Law, May 2008A message from Editor Paul Freehling.
Editor’s noteBy John L. NisivacoTort Law, May 2008The first article, written by Matthew Willens, provides a primer on preparing your client for his or her deposition. Mr. Willens’ article is an excellent reminder of the preparation points and discussion each litigator must have before presenting a client for a deposition.
From the Editor . . .By Anthony J. DelGiornoElder Law, May 2008It was a pleasure to serve as editor of the Elder Law Section Council’s Newsletter during the 2007-08 year.
A note from the Co-EditorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, May 2008This month’s Tax Trends features an recent United State Supreme Court Decision involving the issue of whether the “State of Illinois constitutionally taxed a share of capital gain realized by an out-of-state corporation on the sale of one of its business divisions.”
Editor’s noteBy John L. NisivacoTort Law, April 2008The first article, written by William Cirignani, is designed to educate and assist litigators new to bile-duct injury cases.
A note from the Co-EditorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, April 2008This edition of Tax Trends features the 2008 Illinois Department of Revenue Practitioners’ Meeting.
Editor’s introductionBy John L. ConlonMarch 2008The United States Supreme Court’s removal of vertical minimum resale price restrictions from the per se category of antitrust violations last year in Leegin v. PSKS, Inc., created a large number of unanswered questions as to how such restrictions would be treated under the Rule of Reason and under the various state antitrust laws.
Editor’s noteBy John L. NisivacoTort Law, March 2008A message from Editor John Nisivaco.
Editor’s notesBy Richard D. HanniganWorkers’ Compensation Law, March 2008The co-editors of this newsletter appreciate the positive feedback we have received for each issue that we have produced.
From the editorBy James K. Weston, Sr.Mineral Law, March 2008A message from Editor James K. Weston, Sr.
A note from the Co-EditorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, March 2008This edition of Tax Trends features an article by Stanley R. Kaminski, Co-Editor.
A note from the Co-EditorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, February 2008This edition of Tax Trends features three case summaries of recent Illinois Appellate decisions.
Editor’s noteBy Thomas D. CavenaghAlternative Dispute Resolution, January 2008Once again, we welcome new student editors for this year’s volume. Ashley Crettol is a senior Psychology major and Math minor at North Central College.
Editor’s noteBy John L. NisivacoTort Law, January 2008The first article of this edition is written by Tort Law Section Council Member, Dan Wurl. Mr. Wurl’s article provides an excellent primer on issues relating to the disclosure of witnesses pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 213.
Editor’s introductionBy John L. ConlonDecember 2007An introduction to the issue from Editor John Conlon.
Editor’s notesBy Richard D. HanniganWorkers’ Compensation Law, December 2007Chairman Dennis Ruth has decided to seek a judgeship in Third Judicial Circuit. On September 26, the Madison St. Clair Record 2007 reported:
From the editorBy David JE RoeInsurance Law, December 2007The ISBA Insurance Section attempts to summarize relevant insurance decisions within The Policy.
InsideAdministrative Law, December 2007This is a very special issue of the Newsletter. As you can see, the first two articles concern ALJ, and very active Section Council member, Ann Breen-Greco.
A note from the Co-EditorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, December 2007A message from Editor Mary Ann Connelly.
Editor’s Column: In praise of our staffs and contingency planningBy John T. PhippsGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, November 2007This past summer was a very trying summer for the Editor, who experienced numerous office staff problems which, because of an unexpected staff family emergency, ended with a temp who, because of the need for training, (which we did not have time to do) could not do much other than answer the phone.
InsideAdministrative Law, November 2007The role of attorneys and accountants in administrative proceedings is not identical to their role in a court. Julie-April Montgomery wrote an article for the ISBA Tax Trends Newsletter about their role in state and local tax hearings.
A note from the Co-EditorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, November 2007This edition of Tax Trends features a summary of Public Act 644, the “7 percent tax cap,” by Section Council Member John Norris.
Editor’s introductionBy John L. ConlonOctober 2007The United States Supreme Court garnered some headlines in the business press at the conclusion of its last term when, by a 5 to 4 decision, the Court overruled its 96-year-old Dr. Miles decision and removed resale price maintenance from the list of per se antitrust violations.
Editor’s noteBy Thomas D. CavenaghAlternative Dispute Resolution, October 2007We welcome and are grateful for contributions to this newsletter from members of the section.
From the editorBy James K. Weston, Sr.Mineral Law, October 2007We continue to solicit articles or ideas for articles for publication in this newsletter.
InsideAdministrative Law, October 2007This issue of the Newsletter contains a lot of interesting and useful information on diverse subjects.
A note from the Co-EditorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, October 2007This edition of Tax Trends features a summary of the 95th General Assembly legislative bills that were signed by the Governor.
