Editors’ notesDecember 2005On Monday, October 31, the Supreme Court heard argument in Volvo Trucks North America v. Reeder-Simco GMC, Inc. Section member Mildred L. Calhoun discusses the “quagmire that the Eighth Circuit’s opinion creates for counselors” and suggests there is reason to hope that the Supreme Court may help to resolve the dilemma created by the Eighth Circuit’s decision, even if it is unlikely to address the broader public policy issues created by the Robinson-Patman Act.
From the editorBy James K. Weston, Sr.Mineral Law, December 2005The Mineral Section participated in the Real Estate Section Council’s CLE program at Bloomington on October 25.
InsideAdministrative Law, December 2005In this issue, Administrative Law Section member Andy Creighton provides us with two interesting articles.
A note from the editorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, December 2005Happy Holidays! This edition of Tax Trends features an interesting summary by Associate Editor, Matthew A. Flamm, about recent cases that discuss the timing of contesting tax deed cases and the strict compliance of the statute pertaining to tax sale notices.
Editor’s commentsBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, November 2005Welcome to the third issue of The Globe for the year.
Editor’s noteReal Estate Law, November 2005As of about a month ago, the Governor had signed 677 new laws! Tracking the numerous bills, submitting them to the appropriate ISBA section councils and committees for positions, presenting the organized bar’s positions on these bills, and then providing the members with the status of new laws, consitute a major task of the ISBA.
Editor’s noteBy John L. NisivacoTort Law, November 2005The first article in this edition is written by Karen Enright and Ruth Degnan of Winters, Enright, Salzetta & O’Brien. In Clifford v. Wharton Business Group, L.L.C., the First District Appellate Court elaborated on the distraction exception to the open and obvious doctrine.
From the editorBy Peter R. OlsonElder Law, November 2005In this quarter’s newsletter, my inaugural issue as editor, we recap the legislative session in Springfield, introduce our Elder Notes, and like elder law practitioners across the country attempt to ready our readers for Medicare Part D. Section Council member Kristi Vetri updates us on the Public Health Department’s new Uniform Do-Not-Resuscitate Order and Attorney David Abell offers his health care power of attorney client letter.
InsideAdministrative Law, November 2005In this issue we are pleased to publish the first article by one of our new student editors. Avni Patel attends Northern Illinois University College of Law where she is in her third year.
Editor’s columnBy Ross S. LeveyFamily Law, October 2005Section 506 Representation of child and Section 608 Judicial Supervision of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act have been amended by Public Act 094-0640 effective January 1, 2006.
Editor’s commentsBy Jay S. GoldenbergTrusts and Estates, October 2005Public Act 094 0057 amends the Small Estates Affidavit provisions (755 ILCS 5/25 1) by making clear that the new $100,000 ceiling applies to estates regardless of the date of death of the decedent.
Editor’s noteBy Thomas D. CavenaghAlternative Dispute Resolution, October 2005Each year, In the Alternative selects students with an interest in Alternative Dispute Resolution to serve as student editors.
Editor’s noteBy Gary R. GehlbachReal Estate Law, October 2005With apologies for the tardiness of this issue (which, if timely submitted, would have featured a late summer miscellany rather than an early autumn miscellany), this issue presents a wide range of topics, with the hope that readers will find several of interest.
InsideAdministrative Law, October 2005Following an announcement by Section Council Chair Vickie Gillio concerning an upcoming seminar dealing with mediation, Section Council member Patti Gregory-Chang describes a recent exhaustion of administrative remedies case where the failure to seek a rehearing proved fatal to an appeal.
A note from the editorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, October 2005This edition of Tax Trends features an article by Timothy Moran, Section Council Member, which examines the Illinois Supreme Court Rule 790 that mandates continuing legal education for attorneys, licensed to practice law in Illinois.
Editor’s columnBy Ross S. LeveyFamily Law, September 2005Between attending court appearances, drafting pleadings, reviewing discovery, meeting with clients, conducting research and sometimes wanting to pull our hair out, there is little time to keep track of the legislation process down in Springfield and its effect on us as family law practitioners.
Editor’s commentsBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, September 2005In this issue of The Globe Scott D. Pollock, Vice-Chair of the International and Immigration Law Section Council introduces a new column, "Immigration Consultation Corner."
From the editorBy James K. Weston, Sr.Mineral Law, September 2005Jim VanWinkle, immediate past Section Chair, is to be commended for the accomplishments during his term. Mark Stanley takes over as Chair for 2005-2006 and we look for a continuation of activity and progress.
A note from the editorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, September 2005This edition of Tax Trends features an article written by Julie-April Montgomery entitled "When Stepping Up to Pay Your Taxes Pays Off (Amnesty and Voluntary Disclosure Programs)."
Voice of a Co-EditorBy Vickie GillioRacial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, September 2005This edition of The Challenge is the last edition where I will be serving as Co-Editor.
Co-editor’s notesBy Richard D. HanniganWorkers’ Compensation Law, August 2005A message from Editor Rich Hannigan.
InsideAdministrative Law, August 2005An introduction to the issue.
A note from the co-editorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, August 2005Best wishes to ISBA Managing Editor Katie Underwood and Shawn Johnson on their wedding this month. We wish you a future filled with happiness.
Editor’s commentsBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, July 2005Welcome to the first issue of The Globe for the 2005-2006 year. We are working with Juliet Boyd, the new chair of the International and Immigration Section Council.
Co-editor’s notesBy Richard D. HanniganWorkers’ Compensation Law, June 2005As of this writing sweeping amendments have been added to the Act and placed before the Governor. There is every reason to believe that by the time you read this, they will be signed into law.
Editor resigns: Newsletter goes onBy Karl MenningerElder Law, June 2005I have decided to step down as editor of this newsletter. I've been doing this for over 10 years, and while I know that's hardly a record tenure for newsletter editors, it seems long enough for me.
Editor’s commentsBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, June 2005As Editor, I wish to thank all of the contributors to The Globe. We are pleased to produce this eighth issue for the current year.
Editor’s noteReal Estate Law, June 2005One of the unintended benefits of editing this publication (and, indeed, most publications with any pretense toward erudition) is expanding my vocabulary.
Editor’s noteBy John L. NisivacoTort Law, June 2005The first article in this edition is written by William Allison of Allison & Mosby-Scott. Mr. Allison highlights a new wrinkle in the oft-controversial Frye analysis.
Editor’s notesBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, June 2005Articles would be appropriate but we are realistic and realize that we will probably not receive any articles from our readers.
