Section Newsletters

Articles From 2001

First Circuit finds FLSA motor carrier does not apply to intra-island transport within U.S. territories By William D. Brejcha Energy, Utilities, Telecommunications, and Transportation, August 2001 The First Circuit Court of Appeals recently decided an interesting issue in Herman v. Nieves 2001 Fed. Car. Cases ¶84,180 (3/26/2001) regarding the application of overtime law provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, ("FLSA") to motor carriers who operate only within an island that is a United States' territory or possession
First circuit finds FLSA motor carrier does not apply to intra-island transport within U.S. territories By William D. Brejcha Energy, Utilities, Telecommunications, and Transportation, June 2001 The First Circuit Court of Appeals recently decided an interesting issue in Herman v. Nieves 2001 Fed. Car. Cases ¶84,180 (3/26/2001) regarding the application of overtime law provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, ("FLSA") to motor carriers who operate only within an island that is a United States' territory or possession.
First District panel agrees: sometimes, less (costs) more By Phillip R. Van Ness Environmental and Natural Resources Law, June 2001 A recent opinion of the First District Appellate Court (Second Division) confirms that where contract law and environmental law combine, minimalist environmental remedies purchased at the cost of protracted delay may be disfavored.
First person By Peg Tanner Government Lawyers, March 2001 Editor's note: In this issue, we introduce a new feature called "First person." In it, we will learn about the diverse practices of some of our government lawyers.
Foot and mouth disease prevention efforts in Illinois By Cynthia I. Ervin Agricultural Law, March 2001 Farmers overseas are currently experiencing an epidemic of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).
Footnote: USEPA reluctantly bows to Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in Harmon “overfiling” case By Phillip R. Van Ness Environmental and Natural Resources Law, January 2001 Readers of this newsletter will recall earlier comments regarding a decision by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri (Smith, J.) in Harmon Industries, Inc. v. Browner, 19 F.Supp.2d 988 (W.D. Mo. 1998), which, inter alia, held that USEPA could not "overfile" where an authorized state had acted, unless it first took steps to pull that state's authorization.
Foreclosure defenses By James E. Buchmiller Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, July 2001 Sometimes there is an inclination to assume that if the basic note and mortgage are properly executed that there is no real defense to a real estate foreclosure.
Foreclosure defenses By James E. Buchmiller General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, March 2001 Sometimes there is an inclination to assume that if the basic note and mortgage are properly executed that there is no real defense to a real estate foreclosure.
The formal board vs. the advisory board By Charles W. Murdock Business and Securities Law, May 2001 Many family businesses in recent years have recognized the value of having some sort of deliberative peer body to provide advice and guidance to management. In some companies that body takes the form of a legal board of directors--with a majority of independent outsiders chosen for their business experience and expertise.
Fractured tales Family Law, November 2001 Normally I suggest to my client to provide a copy of a photo of the spouse to the process server to insure prompt service.
Free Illinois cases Intellectual Property, February 2001 Striving to meet the needs of members, ISBA expanded its free e-mail case law update service to 12,000 members.
Free ISBA case service Intellectual Property, December 2001 Striving to meet the needs of members, ISBA expanded its free e-mail case law update service to 12,000 members.
From ink to e-sign: a conceptual history of the electronic signature By Aaron W. Brooks Intellectual Property, February 2001 Amidst the Information Age and the electronic commerce revolution, it is a wonderful time to be a lawyer. Much like Thomas Augustus Watson receiving the first telephone communication in 1876, so too, we stand at the precipice of fundamental change.
From the chair By Raquel G. Martinez Government Lawyers, October 2001 Welcome to the newsletter devoted to the unsung heroes who serve government clients. Our numbers are significant and our unmet needs are great.
From the chair By Kathryn Bischoff Child Law, October 2001 When I got "notice" from our newsletter editor that one of my responsibilities this year as chair of the section council was to write a column for each newsletter I was excited.
From the chair By Ruth Gudino Child Law, June 2001 This has been a very busy year for the section council. Juvenile Law is changing every day and we are diligently working on legislative issues, setting up our Internet Site, and cable programs.
From the chair By Michael F. O’Brien Human and Civil Rights, May 2001 Internet technology has vastly enhanced the Human Rights Section Council's legislative review process.
From the chair By Lynn Patton Government Lawyers, March 2001 This edition of the newsletter of the Standing Committee on Government Lawyers reflects the diversity of the interests, goals, experiences and practice areas of the committee's constituency.
From the chair By Michael F. O’Brien Human and Civil Rights, January 2001 The Human Rights Section Council has had two rather lively meetings this fall and winter.
From the chair’s corner Business and Securities Law, December 2001 I have been both honored and privileged to have been appointed as the current chair of the section council and to have served on the section council for a number of years.
From the co-editor, Mary Ann Connelly State and Local Taxation, October 2001 This newsletter contains an article on the payment of real property taxes by legal description in Cook County, Illinois.
From the editor Business and Securities Law, June 2001 This is the last edition of the newsletter for the current year, and it has several articles that should be of interest to the readers.
From the editor Business and Securities Law, May 2001 This edition of the newsletter has several interesting articles, including an article by Steven Kowal that outlines some of the issues to review with clients before they are surprised by an unannounced interview by a government official.
From the editor Business and Securities Law, April 2001 This edition of the newsletter has several interesting articles, including an update on this year's changes to the Illinois Securities Law from David Finnigan and Cheryl Goss Weiss, both of whom are senior counsel with the Illinois Department of Securities.
From the editor By David E. Doyle Business and Securities Law, January 2001 This edition of the newsletter has several interesting articles, including an article from Ken Buzbee, the Director of the Illinois Secretary of State's Department of Business Services
From the editors Trusts and Estates, November 2001 Several contributors have provided insights into various areas of our practice. Shannon DeLaMar discusses some of the circumstances in which a fiduciary relationship may be formed by a reposition of trust.
From the editors State and Local Taxation, September 2001 This newsletter contains an article on the history of tax caps in Illinois. This article originally appeared in the July 2001 issue of the Illinois Tax Facts, published by the Taxpayers' Federation of Illinois, Springfield, Illinois.
From the editors Trusts and Estates, June 2001 We begin with a feature article from Jay Goldenberg on various uses of the irrevocable insurance trust.
From the editors State and Local Taxation, April 2001 The State and Local Taxation Section has developed a list of useful Web sites to assist you in your daily practice of state and local tax law.
From the editors Trusts and Estates, February 2001 This issue includes a couple of thought provoking articles.