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Articles From 2002

Miami Tribe of Oklahoma v. Walden —tribal land claim in Illinois and the government’s response By Anthony Zecchin Young Lawyers Division, August 2002 Although not prominently reported on or as well-known in the Chicago metropolitan area, the Miami Tribe lawsuit was, and continues to be, of great significance to many residents of east-central Illinois.
Minutes of recent meetings of the section council Administrative Law, July 2002 A report was given on HB 1829 regarding increased filing fees. The Council voted unanimously to oppose it.
Minutes—Labor and Employment Law Section Council Labor and Employment Law, July 2002 Section Council Chairperson, Trisha Crowley, called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
More benefits for members only Young Lawyers Division, June 2002 The convenience of mail order shopping for prescription drugs, vitamins and health care items. 800/222-3383.
More municipal dollars down the drain: the unfunded mandate of Federal phase II stormwater regulations By Jeffrey D. Lester Local Government Law, April 2002 Many local governments in Illinois are burdened with antiquated storm sewer systems badly in need of repair or replacement in spite of ever dwindling financial resources.
More perspectives on war Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, August 2002 Editor's note: This is a response to a letter printed in Vol. 12 No. 3 of the Challenge by the author of the original article that sparked the debate.
Mortgage defense 101 By Harold I. Levine Real Estate Law, December 2002 Lenders frequently assign or transfer their loans. Sometimes they are securitized. Sometimes the servicer seeks to foreclose.
Moving day: a lawyer’s reflections on the past, present, and future By Michael H. Erde & MaryAnne Erde Spinner Business Advice and Financial Planning, June 2002 As chair of the Business Advice and Financial Planning Subcommittee of the Illinois State Bar Association, I would first like to thank Gene Peterson for the great job he did in directing the committee.
Multi-jurisdictional practice exposures By Thomas P. Sukowicz Corporate Law Departments, December 2002 Recently the issue of lawyers engaging in the practice of law in jurisdictions in which they are not licensed has come to the forefront.
The NASD announces regulatory enforcement actions to curb annuity sales abuses By Andrew J. Stoltmann Business and Securities Law, February 2002 In the last eighteen months, the National Association of Securities Dealers ("NASD") has increased regulatory enforcement actions against member firms and registered representatives for variable annuity sales abuses.
National teacher certification By William Crawford Education Law, April 2002 The National Board of Professional Teaching Standards was created in 1987 after the Carnegie Forum on Education and the Economy's Task Force on Teaching as a Profession released, A Nation Prepared: Teachers for the 21st Century.
Navqi v. Rossiello: an IRS malpractice trap for the unwary practitioner By Richard L. Turner Civil Practice and Procedure, February 2002 The appellate court recently determined that an attorney and law firm representing an employee who successfully recovered damages for retaliatory discharge may be pursued for malpractice in failing to properly advise the client of the taxability of the proceeds from the settlement, despite a somewhat unsettled legal climate concerning the taxability of such proceeds at the time the advice was rendered
Necessity of filing a timely notice of appeal following hearing on a petition to rescind By Angela Peters Traffic Laws and Courts, May 2002 When does a notice of appeal have to be filed after hearing on the Petition to Rescind in order to preserve the issues for appeal?
Negligent infliction of emotional distress in Illinois—Rickey v. CTA revisited By John B. Kincaid Civil Practice and Procedure, February 2002 In the 18 years since Rickey v. Chicago Transit Authority was decided by the Illinois Supreme Court, recovery for emotional distress due to negligence has undergone some significant evolution.
Negotiating international power contracts: The major issues By Nick Henchie Corporate Law Departments, December 2002 The European power market has been subject to enormous change over the last few years.
Negotiating with pro se litigant By Robert E. Wells Alternative Dispute Resolution, June 2002 There is nothing most attorneys dread more than the pro se litigant. Not only is everything personal, but an attorney is required to forcefully advocate for his/her client, while meeting his/her ethical duty to the profession and his/her responsibility to the court
New business for the Illinois Open Meetings Act By Mark E. Wojcik Human and Civil Rights, April 2002 The purpose of the Illinois Open Meetings Act is to give citizens advance notice of all meetings at which any business of a public body is discussed or acted upon in any way.
“NEW BUSINESS” takes on a new meaning By Robin L. Perry Local Government Law, March 2002 A recent opinion by the Fourth District Appellate Court has created quit a stir among local government attorneys.
A new cybertool against cybersquatters—and they can only blame it on Rio By Margo Lynn Hablutzel Intellectual Property, June 2002 A bane of trademark owners seeking to stop cybersquatters has been the inability to serve site owners located outside the United States.
New federal law continues trend towards relaxing requirements for small businesses and facilitating brownfields remediation By Phillip R. Van Ness Environmental and Natural Resources Law, March 2002 Now and then one encounters a piece of legislation that has surprising support across the political spectrum.
The New Illinois Supreme Court Rule 99 “mediation programs” By Judy L. Hogan Alternative Dispute Resolution, May 2002 In April 2001, the Illinois Supreme Court entered an Order, effective immediately, entitled, "New Rule 99, Mediation Programs."
New income tax rates for non-grantor trusts and estates By Mike Drone Agricultural Law, April 2002 The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 (EGTRRA) brought major tax relief for individuals both in the income and estate tax areas.
New statutory protections for whistleblowers By Douglas A. Graham Corporate Law Departments, September 2002 On Tuesday, July 30, President Bush signed an expansive corporate fraud bill into law.
New Supreme Court rule amendments and court orders By Michele M. Jochner General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, November 2002 The Illinois Supreme Court has recently amended several rules, and has also issued orders which will affect the practice of law in Illinois.
New Supreme Court rule on discovery By Hon. William Maddux & Keith A. Hebeisen Bench and Bar, September 2002 Effective July 1, 2002, the Supreme Court revised Rule 213.
New Web site for the U.S. Court of International Trade By Mark E. Wojcik International and Immigration Law, December 2002 The United States Court of International Trade in New York is a federal court of national jurisdiction.
News you can use Government Lawyers, December 2002 The American Bar Association's Standing Committee on Lawyers' Professional Liability is sponsoring the 2003 Levit Essay Contest for young lawyers and law students who are members of the ABA.
News you can use Government Lawyers, August 2002 The Supreme Court Fellows Commission invites applications for the 2003-2004 Fellows Program.
News you can use Government Lawyers, June 2002 The Federal Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has adopted a rule requiring briefs to be submitted in digital format, both to the court and to each party represented by counsel, in addition to the standard hard copy filing requirements.
News you can use Government Lawyers, February 2002 The Illinois State Bar Association's Standing Committee on Government Lawyers is co-sponsoring the Public Law Office Management Conference which will be hosted by the American Bar Association's Government and Public Sector Lawyers Division on April 12-13, 2002, in San Antonio, Texas.