Section Newsletters

Articles From 1999

Federal Y2K legislation signed into law By Thomas D. Lupo Business Advice and Financial Planning, October 1999 Just six months before the eve of the Year 2000, President Clinton has signed comprehensive Y2K-related legislation that will govern various aspects of expected Y2K litigation.
Fidelity bonds Insurance Law, January 1999 Bank employee's participation in check kiting scheme was "dishonest," employee had "manifest intent" to harm bank, and losses to bank did not arise out of "loans" for purposes of coverage under fidelity bond.
Fifth Appellate District casts doubt on validity of the Intoxilyzer 5000 results By Larry A. Davis Traffic Laws and Courts, April 1999 The Fifth Appellate District has held in a published decision that procedures employed in the programming and use of the Intoxilizer 5000 widely used by the Illinois State Police (and local police agencies) violate Illinois law.
The Fifth District instructs that firing for dispute over extent or duration of workers’ compensation injury equals summary judgment on retaliatory discharge By Monica E. McFadden Tort Law, January 1999 Generally Illinois, as do other states, operates under the "at-will employment rule."
Filing tax return may be nullity when trying to discharge tax debt By Michael J. Chmiel & Michael S. Drella Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, April 1999 One of the largest misconceptions surrounding the dischargability of debt in bankruptcy is the common belief that income tax debts owed to the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") or the state equivalent are nondischargeable.
Final and proposed COBRA regulations By Robert F. Simon Employee Benefits, April 1999 These materials were first presented to the Chicago Bar Association, Employee Benefits Division, on March 19, 1999.
Finding higher ground in the law By Paula A. Franzese General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, January 1999 Mindful of the significant malaise felt by many practitioners, the following principles offer guidance and hope for the restoration of our craft and ourselves.
Finding insurance coverage: You need to know how to look By Jill B. Berkley Tort Law, January 1999 When facing catastrophic loss, corporate America and tort plaintiffs have a common goal – secure the benefit of an insurance policy.
Finnerty v. Personnel Board of the City of Chicago, et al. By J.A. Sebastian Administrative Law, August 1999 The facts, in sum, concern an employee who was absent without leave. The legal issue relates to the quantum of evidence necessary for the manifest weight of the evidence standard.
Fire insurance: exclusions Insurance Law, January 1999 Collapse exception to water damage exclusion did not apply to damage caused by seepage of underground water.
Fire insurance: time limitation Insurance Law, March 1999 Two-year statute of limitations for contribution actions governed property insurer's contribution action against liability insurer.
Fire insurance: time limitation Insurance Law, January 1999 Proof loss made immediately after loss tolled one-year limitations period for additional living expenses claim until date insurer paid structural claim.
First District rules on property of multiple payee endorsement By David J. Dubicki Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, April 1999 In Meng v. Maywood Proviso State Bank, 234 Ill.Dec. 92, 702 N.E.2d 258 (1st Dist. 1998), the Illinois Appellate Court analyzed, for the first time, 3-110(d) of the Uniform Commercial Code (code) (810 ILCS 5/3-110(d)) (effective January 1, 1992) which applies to instruments payable to two or more persons
First plenary session: The legal community’s perspective Child Law, September 1999 Each speaker at the first plenary session presented a different part of the legal community's perspective on the issues facing the juvenile justice system.
Floodgates open to equal protection claims By Michael D. Bersani Local Government Law, March 1999 The Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment provides that "[n]o State shall . . . deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws."
For what it’s worth By Paul A. Meints Trusts and Estates, November 1999 New legislation.
For what it’s worth By Paul A. Meints Agricultural Law, June 1999 Tax preparation and attorney-client privilege. The Internal Revenue Service Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 (H.R. 2676) enacted section 7525 extending the attorney-client confidentiality privilege to "a federally authorized tax practitioner."
For what it’s worth By Paul A. Meints Agricultural Law, May 1999 Agricultural outlook for 1999. The Economic Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture in its May 20, 1999, first forecast of production and prices feels that "large supplies of major U.S. field crops are expected to persist in 1999/2000, with season-average farm prices stabilizing or declining.
Foreclosure of residential mortgages By Kyle Rominger Young Lawyers Division, April 1999 Foreclosing a residential mortgage consists of four main steps. First, a complaint is filed against all parties with an interest in the property. Second, a judgment of foreclosure against those parties is obtained.
Former director of aging passes away By Rebeckah Gray Elder Law, January 1999 On Sunday, September 27, 1998, one of the early directors of the Illinois Department on Aging passed away at the age of 85.
From technologies front line By David Clark Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, April 1999 Each November for the past several years, I have had the opportunity to attend COMDEX in Las Vegas.
From the chair By Arthur J. Inman Human and Civil Rights, October 1999 This issue brings council member Doug Darch's summary of a recent 7th Circuit case which could have important implications in the gun control controversy.
From the chair By Arthur J. Inman Human and Civil Rights, August 1999 Welcome to the 1999-2000 ISBA year and to the new edition of our section council newsletter. Several new members on our council add a variety of experience to our deliberations and programs.
From the chair By Iain D. Johnston Human and Civil Rights, May 1999 This issue of the newsletter contains the agenda for a presentation sponsored by this section council and the Child Law Section Council.
From the chair By Richard D. Larson Child Law, April 1999 Those of us who serve on the ISBA section councils recognize this as a special season of the year.
From the chair By Todd H. Flaming Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, April 1999 1999 is an exciting year in legal technology for the ISBA and for Illinois practitioners. If you haven't been keeping up with the latest developments, read on.
From the chair By Iain D. Johnston Human and Civil Rights, February 1999 This edition of the newsletter contains material that arose from the Midyear Meeting.
From the chair: the wisdom of Bill Gates By Paul Bernstein Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, November 1999 Another message from the chair? Well, what confidence might the senior partner in your law firm, or you (if you are a solo practitioner) have in my introductory remarks to this newsletter? A bit, perhaps.
From the editor By Robert C. Knuepfer, Jr. Business and Securities Law, June 1999 Our fourth issue of the newsletter was developed by council member, John Doyle, and includes our regular columns and some interesting new ones
From the editor Business and Securities Law, May 1999 Our third issue of the newsletter was developed by council member, Patricia C. Holland, and includes our regular columns and some interesting new ones.