Section Newsletters

Articles From 2001

Judge Timothy C. Evans elected chief judge in Cook County By Hon. Michael S. Jordan Bench and Bar, October 2001 On Wednesday, September 12, 2001, the 258 judge Circuit Court of Cook County met in the Daley Center and selected one of their own, Timothy Charles Evans, Presiding Judge of the Law Division to serve the balance of the term of retired Judge Donald O'Connell as well as a new three year term running until December 2004.
The judge’s corner By Judge Moshe Jacobius Family Law, June 2001 There has been some uncertainty created by the various provisions regarding attorney fees set forth in the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act.
The judge’s corner By John W. Demling Family Law, May 2001 From a general standpoint, family law and divorce encompasses many big picture issues involving the relationship of the parties and their children after the entry of a final judgment.
The judge’s corner Family Law, January 2001 From a general standpoint, family law and divorce encompasses many big picture issues involving the relationship of the parties and their children after the entry of a final judgment.
Judicial general election By Hon. Dennis M. Dohm Bench and Bar, April 2001 The results of the November 7, 2000, general election are now in. Candidates running for judicial office who were elected are listed below, with their party affiliation and city of residence.
Judicial retention election By Hon. Dennis M. Dohm Bench and Bar, April 2001 The 1970 Constitution, article VI, section 12(d), provides that an elected judge may seek to be retained in judicial office upon expiration of the judge's term office.
Jury instructions: when is a “normal life” lost? Civil Practice and Procedure, June 2001 Several years ago, I was involved in a trial where the plaintiff was suing my client, a local municipality, because she fractured her leg rather severely while snow sledding with her children.
Juvenile police officers—friend and foe By Terra Howard & Ruth Dan Child Law, June 2001 The 1999 revisions to the Juvenile Court Act brought numerous changes to the courts that deal with juvenile delinquents.
Keeping things simple By Michael H. Erde Elder Law, June 2001 I just read an article in a business publication quoting a person who thought that Fannie Mae was a funny name for a mortgage company.
Keeping things simple By Michael H. Erde Business Advice and Financial Planning, February 2001 I just read an article in a business publication quoting a person who thought that Fannie Mae was a funny name for a mortgage company.
Labor and Employment Law minutes Labor and Employment Law, June 2001 The meeting was called to order by Section Council Chair Kevin Eack at 10:00 a.m.
Labor and Employment Law minutes Labor and Employment Law, February 2001 Section Council Chair Kevin Eack called the meeting to order at 3:10 p.m.
Late night DUI call By Douglas B. Olivero Traffic Laws and Courts, June 2001 What advice, if any, do you give when you are awakened by a late night DUI call? Before we begin addressing this question, it may be important to review your own state of mind which could have a bearing on the advice, if any, that you provide.
Law Ed Seriesproposal Human and Civil Rights, January 2001 Public records have long been available to people with both the patience to wait in long lines and the means to pay for duplication.
A lawyer in a non-legal state job: in the belly of the bureaucracy By Karl Menninger Government Lawyers, March 2001 While there are many lawyers in state service, not all of them represent the state in litigation, act as administrative law judges or are "in-house" counsel for state agencies.
Lease renewal rules have been clarified By Jack H. Tibbetts Real Estate Law, March 2001 The determination of whether a lease is automatically renewed by a tenant continuing to holdover by agreement has been clarified by a new Illinois law.
Lee/Ogle/Dekalb Intervention System’s Advisory Board (LODIS) By Ellen Pauling Child Law, October 2001 A chronic or habitual truant is a child subject to compulsory school attendance who is absent without valid cause for ten percent or more of the previous 180 regular attendance days.
Legal challenge to Aurora merchant power plant dismissed by circuit court By Boyd J. Springer Energy, Utilities, Telecommunications, and Transportation, January 2001 In response to the growing demand for electricity in Illinois and the Midwest, more than 40 natural gas-fired peaker and combined-cycle power plants are either under construction or planned for construction in Illinois.
Legal considerations in seeking equity financing By Deborah Gordon Corporate Law Departments, August 2001 In any equity investment transaction, the attorney should be a valuable member of the company's team.
Legislative preview Government Lawyers, March 2001 The 92nd General Assembly convened January 10, 2001, for the start of its two-year term.
Legislative update By Marc Christopher Loro Government Lawyers, October 2001 The Legislation Subcommittee completed its second full legislative session in June.
Legislative update By M. Lee Witte Family Law, June 2001 The 92nd General Assembly did family law practitioners some good and, we think, very little harm.
Legislative update Alternative Dispute Resolution, May 2001 The Illinois Supreme Court has recently unveiled a new rule relating to the use of mediation programs in courts across the state
Legislative update By David Finnigan & Cheryl Goss Weiss Business and Securities Law, April 2001 On January 1, 2001, the following amendments to the Illinois Securities Law of 1953 become effective.
Legislative update Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2001 Following its endorsement by the American Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section Council in April of last year, the Revised Uniform Arbitration Act (RUAA) was also formally approved and recommended by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws in August of last year
Letter from the chair Mineral Law, August 2001 During the past several years, I have come across an increasing number of conveyances containing the words "excepting the minerals" or like language.
Letter from the co-editors Corporate Law Departments, December 2001 We are 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.
Letter from the co-editors Corporate Law Departments, October 2001 We are looking for readers who would like to contribute articles for publication.
Letter from the co-editors Corporate Law Departments, September 2001 We are looking for readers who would like to contribute articles for publication.
Letter from the co-editors Corporate Law Departments, August 2001 We are 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.