Section Newsletters

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Editor’s comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, January 2005 Welcome to the fifth issue of The Globe for the current 2004-2005 publishing year.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, January 2005 The first article in this edition, written by Scott Lane of Lane & Lane, tracks the evolution of "aggravation of a pre-existing condition" over the last 10 years, culminating in the withdrawal of IPI 30.03 in late 2004.
Editor’s note Education Law, January 2005 This issue of the newsletter is devoted to the subject of education labor law. Many of our section council and section members practice in this area.
Inside Administrative Law, January 2005 This issue’s four articles are on diverse subjects. The first, by Section Council Chair Terry Shafer Hoffman, introduces our readers to Marc Loro, a Section Council member and an employee of the Illinois Secretary of State’s office.
Letter to the editor International and Immigration Law, January 2005 As an admirer of Professor Mark E. Wojcik's intellectual prowess, erudition, good heart, and enthusiasm, I am somewhat concerned that his article, "Chair's column: Restoring belief in international law" is insufficiently cautious, claims more for the concept than it can reasonably bear, confuses good ends with uncertain means, and could foster unfortunate unintended consequences.
A note from the co-editor By Mary Ann Connelly State and Local Taxation, January 2005 This edition of Tax Trends features three recent court decisions. The first case is a recent circuit court decision where the Illinois State Chamber of Commence challenged the surcharge imposed on Employers' Workers Compensation Insurance Premiums by Public Act 93-0032 as unconstitutional.
Editor’s comments International and Immigration Law, December 2004 Be careful what you wish for! Editors from the various ISBA publications often remark that they wish they would receive more submissions.
Editor’s note By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, December 2004 We welcome and are grateful for contributions to this newsletter from members of the section. In The Alternative serves as the communication vehicle for and between members of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, other practitioners and the legal profession at large.
Editors’ note Corporate Law Departments, December 2004 In an effort to provide timely updates to our Section Council members, we have reprinted hereafter two articles dealing with pension and deferred benefit planning following the American Jobs Creation Act signed into law October 22, 2004
From the editor By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, December 2004 This edition includes an article authored by our friend and council member John C. Robison, Jr. of Fairfield.
From the editor Trusts and Estates, December 2004 Our initial article by Jay Goldenberg is a side-by-side comparison of certain estate-planning transfer techniques of company stock.
Inside Administrative Law, December 2004 This issue of the Newsletter begins with Section Council Chair Terry Shafter Freeman's delightful article about Section Council Vice-Chair Vickie Gillio.
A note from the co-editor By Mary Ann Connelly State and Local Taxation, December 2004 An introduction to the issue from Co-editor Mary Ann Connelly.
Editor’s comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, November 2004 Thank you to a wide range of authors who are submitting articles at a record pace, we are in October and this is already the third issue of The Globe.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, November 2004 The first article in this edition is written by Marty Dolan and Myco Dang of Dolan & Shannon. The article discusses the proper procedure for naming respondents in discovery pursuant to Section 2-402 of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure.
Editor’s note By Gary R. Gehlbach Real Estate Law, November 2004 Your client, a local contractor, calls with an urgent problem. His subcontractor, a local excavator, just poured the basement for a new residence that your client is building.
Editor’s notes November 2004 This issue leads off with an analysis of the long-awaited joint FTC and DOJ report examining competition in the health care sector.
From the Editor By Susan M. Brazas Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, November 2004 (Notice to librarians: The following issues were published in Volume 14 of this newsletter during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004: September, No. 1; December, No. 2; March, No. 3; May, No. 4.)
A note from the co-editor By Mary Ann Connelly State and Local Taxation, November 2004 This edition of Tax Trends features the questions and answers that were raised during the 2004 IDOR Practitioners' Meeting, on the 5th Floor of the State of Illinois Building, 160 North LaSalle Street on November 5, 2004.
Editor’s column By William T. Kaplan Business Advice and Financial Planning, October 2004 We have run an unsuccessful campaign encouraging our readers to write letters to the editor on any subject matter.
Editors’ column Family Law, October 2004 We would like to take this opportunity to ask for your help in making the upcoming year a successful one for the Family Law Section Newsletter.
Editor’s note By Michelle A. Vescogni Criminal Justice, October 2004 (Notice to librarians: The following issues were published in Volume 47 of this newsletter during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004: September, No. 1; December, No. 2; April, No. 3; June, No. 4).
Editor’s note By Phil Milsk Education Law, October 2004 (Notice to librarians: The following issues were published in Volume 48 of this newsletter during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004: July, No. 1; December, No. 2; April, No. 3; June, No. 4).
From the editors Trusts and Estates, October 2004 This edition of the newsletter marks a partial change in the editorial guard: Mark Zumdahl of Sterling has accepted a leadership role in the Section Council and sadly has edited his last piece for now.
From the editors Business and Securities Law, October 2004 In this edition of the newsletter, we bring you an article that discusses the new filing requirements under SEC Form 8-K.
Inside Administrative Law, October 2004 This issue begins with details concerning the electronic information seminar to be held on October 29, 2004.
A note from the editors By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, October 2004 This is a reminder for those of you who registered for the 2004 IDOR Practitioners' Meeting, on the 5th Floor of the State of Illinois Building, 160 North LaSalle Street on November 5, 2004.
Editor’s comments By Lewis F. Maravilla International and Immigration Law, September 2004 Leading off this issue of The Globe is the Chair’s Column by Mark E. Wojcik. Mark has prepared information concerning the members of the Section Council to introduce them to the readers of The Globe.
Editor’s note By Margaret M. Benson Employee Benefits, September 2004 Although Labor Day is not yet upon us as we go to press, several employee benefits attorneys have written articles that allow us to meet the deadlines for a September issue.
Editor’s note By Gary R. Gehlbach Real Estate Law, September 2004 This issue contains some helpful reminders for real estate practitioners.

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