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Articles From 2001

The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Seniors and Persons With Disabilities Division By Lori G. Levin Elder Law, October 2001 In January 1999, Cook County State's Attorney Richard A. Devine formed the Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Division to help protect elderly and disabled citizens of Cook County.
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Correction to the June issue Corporate Law Departments, July 2001 There was an error in the June issue of The Corporate Lawyer.
Corrections and apologies International and Immigration Law, May 2001 In the January 2001 issue of The Globe an article appeared entitled Dead-beat dad enters a general appearance.
A county’s authority to regulate wireless communication facilities By Charles Prorok Local Government Law, July 2001 Every time that I drive from Rockford to Chicago on Interstate 90, there seem to be more "cell towers" or wireless telecommunication facilities.
Court protects severance benefit By Kyle Brown Corporate Law Departments, February 2001 In Bellas v. Westinghouse, a court of appeals has held that a "permanent job separation" benefit in Westinghouse's pension plan was a protected plan benefit, and thus could not be eliminated by an amendment to the plan.
Criminal law “It’s deja vu all over again” By Matt Maloney General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, October 2001 I'm not certain if Yogi Berra made this statement. In thinking about this often-cited quote, I was reminded of the correlation between baseball and drug sniffing dogs. In ruling on the reliability and admissibility of "dog sniff" testimony a noted jurist commented, "a .700 average in baseball would be admirable but I'm not so sure that's an acceptable average for a drug sniffing dog."
Criminal law legislative update: intoxication defense significantly limited By Michele M. Jochner General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, November 2001 Senate Bill 265 was signed into law by Governor George Ryan on August 22, 2001.
Current and future work of the IPI Civil Committee By Curt N. Rodin Bench and Bar, January 2001 The IPI Civil Committee has recently published the 2000 Edition of Civil Jury Instructions.
The current U.S. trade embargo against Cuba: what you don’t know could hurt you By Jessica T. DePinto International and Immigration Law, January 2001 Illinois Governor Ryan's trade mission to Cuba and recent discussions regarding the loosening of restrictions on travel and agricultural sales to Cuba does not mean that U.S. companies should head off to Havana armed with their contracts and products just yet.
Cyber defense plan By Stephen K. Anderson Corporate Law Departments, September 2001 Based on a presentation on cyber defense by Robert K. Foertsch, University of Illinois Security Coordinator and Stephen K. Anderson at the November 2000 Annual Meeting of the National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges
Cybersquatters: the legal assistant’s role in recovering corporate assets By Debra J. Monke Corporate Law Departments, October 2001 Last month I outlined the basics of being a "cybersleuth" in order to research alleged cybersquatters. Now it is time to put the investigative results to work.
Daniels announces program to revitalize Southern Illinois coal industry By Greg Durham Mineral Law, August 2001 PICKNEYVILLE, IL ­ Illinois House Republican Leader Lee A. Daniels (Elmhurst) unveiled a legislative initiative designed to help create jobs in Southern Illinois by revitalizing that region's coal industry.
Dead-beat dad enters a general appearance International and Immigration Law, January 2001 Mom gets a default judgment for dissolution of marriage in a country in Europe in l983.
Dealing with our “snowbird clients” By Ronald J. Nelson Business Advice and Financial Planning, June 2001 Many of our "snowbird clients" have now returned from the sunny climate of Florida where they have spent the winter and early spring months, and many of these clients will no doubt bring questions to use, as Illinois practitioners, about their estates, and whether any steps need to be taken in the event they decide to relocate to, or spend more time in, Florida.
Dealing with the government’s “ambush” interviews of executives By Steven M. Kowal Business and Securities Law, May 2001 * Interview is entirely voluntary.
Dealing with the government’s “ambush” interviews of executives By Steven M. Kowal Corporate Law Departments, March 2001 * Interview is entirely voluntary. * Each person can decide to consent, decline or postpone the interview.
Declining rail rates publication Surface Transportation Board Energy, Utilities, Telecommunications, and Transportation, January 2001 Surface Transportation Board (Board) Chairman Linda J. Morgan announced on December 14, 2000 that the Board's Office of Economics, Environmental Analysis, and Administration (OEEAA) has issued a study finding that railroad rates overall continued their multi-year decline in 1999, led by reductions in the rates charged to eastern coal and western grain.
Democracy calls for the restructuring of the UN Security Council By Milena Dabich & George Raich International and Immigration Law, January 2001 The United Nations (UN) Security Council is in need of restructuring if it is to maintain its authority over world disputes.
Developments under the Real Property Disclosure Act By Herbert J. Klein Business Advice and Financial Planning, June 2001 The Residential Real Property Disclosure Act (RRPDA) was first enacted on October 1, 1994. Since that date it has been amended by the legislature and interpreted by several courts.
Deviation from child support guidelines in parentage cases By Richard D. Larson Family Law, June 2001 Many parentage cases handled by family law practitioners in the later years of the twentieth century differ from the norm because the parties involved are possessed of substantial income(s) and assets.
Did you know? By Allen L. Landmeier State and Local Taxation, February 2001 There are more than 6835 units of local government in the state of Illinois. Pennsylvania, the second state in line, has approximately 5135.
Discipline of children with disabilities Education Law, June 2001 As the school year nears its end, school officials must continue to deal with student disciplinary issues.
Disclose your opinion witness even when your opponent doesn’t ask By Babette L. Brennan General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, June 2001 Opinion witnesses and what information has to be disclosed pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 213(g) is the bane of every trial attorneys existence.
Discovery disclosure: State Rules 222 and 218 By William J. Borah Civil Practice and Procedure, April 2001 A look at the automatic discovery disclosures required by Rule 26 and related rules.
Divided Third District panel plainly at odds on plain meanings Environmental and Natural Resources Law, January 2001 In a decision that Bill Clinton surely would love, a panel of the Third District Appellate Court disputed the plain meaning of "person" as used at subsections (a) and (p)(1) of section 21 of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act (415 ILCS 5/21(a) and (p)(1)). It seems that "person" is as difficult to define as "is" is.
Do breath operators have valid licenses? By Larry A. Davis Traffic Laws and Courts, June 2001 Effective January 1, 2001 the Illinois State Police assumed responsibility for the regulation of chemical tests performed pursuant to the Illinois summary suspension laws 625 ILCS 5/11-501.1 11-501.6 and 11-501.8 as well as those arising out of an arrest for violation of 11-501 from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPD). See 625 ILCS 5/11-501.2; 11-501.6 and 11-501.8.
Do charitable organizations have a safe haven from general real estate taxes? By Brent H. Gwillim Business and Securities Law, December 2001 The Illinois statute 35 ILCS 200/15-65, entitled "Charitable Purposes" provides that facilities for the aged shall be exempt from real estate taxes when the premises are actually and exclusively used for charitable or beneficial purposes, and not leased or otherwise used with a view to profit.
Do charitable organizations have a safe haven from general real estate taxes? By Brent H. Gwillim Business and Securities Law, June 2001 The Illinois statute 35 ILCS 200/15-65, entitled "Charitable Purposes" provides that facilities for the aged shall be exempt from real estate taxes when the premises are actually and exclusively used for charitable or beneficial purposes, and not leased or otherwise used with a view to profit.
Do children tell the truth? By Joy Rogers Child Law, March 2001 The December 2000 death of Peggy McMartin Buckey serves as an occasion in which both attorneys and mental health professionals might take the opportunity to reflect on our understandings of how children perceive both truth and reality.