Editor’s commentsBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, November 2003Chicago and Illinois have been focal points for international trade since early French explorers shipped furs from the region to Europe.
Editors’ noteFederal Civil Practice, November 2003The editors owe a special thanks to Associate Editor Tim Howard and his firm, Howard & Howard Attorneys, P.C. in Peoria, and Magistrate Judge Morton Denlow of the Northern District of Illinois, for this insightful special edition of the newsletter on the important subject of federal jurisdiction.
InsideAdministrative Law, November 2003This issue of the newsletter contains a myriad of articles. Following the Chair’s column, Section Council member Laura Kotelman reviews new Insurance Department rules relating to the Department’s written information security program.
Letter from the co-editorsCorporate Law Departments, November 2003We are still looking for readers who would like to contribute articles for publication. This is a great opportunity for our members to get involved in the ISBA and specifically the Corporate Law Departments Section.
A note from the editorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, November 2003An introduction to the issue.
Editor’s column: Child support collection procedures need attentionBy John T. PhippsGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, October 2003The practice alert article in this issue by Brian L. McPheters clearly indicates a problem that the courts and the legislature need to address.
Editor’s noteBy Margaret M. BensonEmployee Benefits, October 2003Like October, there's an abundance about this issue. Many thanks to our authors who worked hard to burnish these substantial articles for publication in our Section newsletter.
Editor’s noteBy John L. NisivacoTort Law, October 2003The first article in this edition is written by Jeffrey Kroll of Clifford Law Offices. Jeff does an excellent job of analyzing Dicosola v. Bowman, the recent First District Appellate Court decision involving the inadmissibility of photographs depicting minimal vehicular damage to support the defense argument that no injury occurred.
Editor’s noteBy Gary R. GehlbachReal Estate Law, October 2003This is an all-star issue, with articles by Samuel Levine, Jack Murray and Dick Bales! Regular readers will recognize these experts from prior issues and numerous other real estate publications.
Editor’s notesOctober 2003In November 19, 2003, at 12:00 Noon at the Chicago Bar Association, your ISBA Antitrust & Unfair Competition Law Section will present jointly with the CBA's Antitrust Law Committee the second of two sessions focusing on the nuts and bolts of class action antitrust practice.
A note from the editorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, October 2003Please mark October 29, 2003 in your calendar and plan to attend the seminar sponsored by the ISBA and the State and Local Taxation Section entitled "Real Estate Tax Issues in Everyday Practice/ New Issues Confronting The Real Estate Tax Practitioner."
Comments from the editorAgricultural Law, September 2003As we all know, "agricultural law" is an amalgamation of other areas of the law, ranging from real estate to environmental law and estate planning to corporations.
Editor’s columnBy Ross S. Levey & Robert SegalFamily Law, September 2003As newly appointed newsletter editors, we would like to take this opportunity to ask for your help in making the upcoming year a successful one.
Editor’s column: Wall Street analysts’ conflict of interest claimsBy John T. PhippsGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, September 2003The following article, "Practical Considerations For Representing Your Clients Who Have Been Damaged by Wall Street Analysts' Conflicts of Interest," by Chicago attorney James J. Eccleston, would seem to be something far removed from the ordinary General Practice Solo and Small Firm newsletter.
Editor’s commentsBy Lewis F. MatuszewichInternational and Immigration Law, September 2003This is the first issue of The Globe for 2003-04. For the past few years we have had a target of six issues each year.
Editor’s notesBy Richard D. HanniganWorkers’ Compensation Law, September 2003Gerald F. Cooper has completed a successful term as Chairperson of the Workers' Compensation Law Council Section.
Editor’s notesBy William T. KaplanBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, September 2003We are about to rectify an area of neglect. The Section Council is known as Business Advice and Financial Planning.
Editor’s notesBy Gary R. GehlbachReal Estate Law, September 2003If your practice involves any tax-deferred exchanges of real property, the first article in this issue is a must read. Internal Revenue Code § 1031(f), read literally, provides that if a taxpayer exchanges like-kind property with a related party, the tax deferral will be denied if the property acquired from or transferred to the related party is disposed of within two years.
From the BenchFederal Civil Practice, September 2003The "From the Bench" column which starts with this issue, will be a regular feature in the Federal Civil Practice newsletter, and will include comments and practical tips from various federal judges across Illinois
InsideAdministrative Law, September 2003The place to be on Friday, September 5, 2003 is the ISBA's Chicago Regional Office where a large group of speakers will educate us on the law of administrative agencies and discrimination claims.
Letter from the co-editorsCorporate Law Departments, September 2003We are still looking for readers who would like to contribute articles for publication.
A note from the editorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, September 2003This edition of Tax Trends features an article written by Louise Calvert, our legislative liaison during the 93rd General Assembly.
Editor’s notesBy Gary R. GehlbachReal Estate Law, August 2003A topic that many of us would rather avoid is attorney billing practices. G. A. Finch, a former member of the Real Estate Law Section Council, has shared an excellent article that should help all of us be more effective when billing.
From the editorsTrusts and Estates, August 2003This issue has three articles of extreme interest. The first article by David Berek of Chicago discusses recently signed legislation which de-couples the Illinois estate tax from the allowable federal estate tax death credit.
In this issueBy Phillip R. Van NessEnvironmental and Natural Resources Law, August 2003This month's newsletter concentrates on the changes forthcoming from the Illinois Statehouse. There were a lot of them.
InsideAdministrative Law, August 2003This issue of the newsletter features two articles.
A note from the editorBy Mary Ann ConnellyState and Local Taxation, August 2003Knowledge is a powerful tool. As attorneys, we are responsible for keeping ourselves abreast of the law and aware of new changes.
Editor’s columnBy John T. PhippsGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, July 2003The Chicago Tribune recently published an article about the growing trend of "online divorce services."
Editor’s noteBy Margaret M. BensonEmployee Benefits, July 2003Your Employee Benefits Section Council members were all in force for our assigned 4:30 p.m. meeting at the ISBA Annual Meeting on Friday, June 20, 2003 at The Abbey in Lake Geneva.