18th Annual CWF Luncheon with Madeline AlbrightBy E. Lynn GraysonWomen and the Law, November 2003The Chicago Foundation for Women celebrated its 18th annual luncheon and symposium “Inspiring Leadership” on September 25, 2003 at the Chicago Hilton and Towers.
2003 Legislative overviewBy James W. ChipmanAdministrative Law, September 2003Although the deficit-ridden state budget took center stage in the 2003 spring legislative session, there were other important measures considered by the General Assembly.
2003 legislative overview updateAdministrative Law, November 2003Since the legislative summary that appeared in the September edition of this newsletter, the Governor has acted on all of the bills reported in that article.
2003 significant criminal legislationBy Steve BakerCriminal Justice, December 2003NOTE:
• 15-20-25 to life info: HB5652 from the 92d G.A. failed to pass in the December 2002 veto session
2003 Tradition of Excellence AwardBy Donald A. LoBueGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, August 2003This year's winner of the General Practice Tradition of Excellence Award is Aurora attorney Patrick M. Kinnally.
3rd Circuit affirms damage award for late delivery of dated materialsBy William D. BrejchaEnergy, Utilities, Telecommunications, and Transportation, May 2003The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit has awarded a shipper the entire invoice value of Christmas-related paper goods that a motor carrier had lost and failed to deliver until the end of the following March in Paper Magic Group v. J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc., 2003 WL 135787 (3d Cir. 1/16/03)
529 college plans: An estate planning and education planning toolBy Gregg A. GarofaloYoung Lawyers Division, December 2003Over the past 10 years, the cost of a college education has grown dramatically and there is little sign of that trend slowing over the next 10 years.
The abatement and apportionment of estate expensesBy Donald A. LoBueGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, December 2003How are estate taxes and the expenses of administration to be paid and apportioned between the various beneficiaries? The recent case of Estate of William L. Henry, Jr. v. St. Peter’s Evangelical Church, 337 Ill. App. 3d 246, 785 N.E. 2d 1049 (2003), is an example of some of the rules which apply.
Accountant liability to third parties in IllinoisBy R. Michael Henderson & Adam P. ChaddockTort Law, March 2003In the wake of the Arthur Anderson/ENRON debacle, it has become increasingly important for attorneys to understand the liability to third parties to which unwary accountants may be exposed.
Acquiring a corporate aircraft: Ten considerationsBy Christopher M. MillsCorporate Law Departments, August 2003At its core, the purchase of an aircraft is similar to the purchase of any other major equipment asset.
Administrative law and agencies: An introductionBy Kirk R. ChrzanowskiAdministrative Law, July 2003This article provides a brief overview of the administrative law process. This article also discusses the rise, creation, powers, and limits of administrative agencies.
Administrative subpoena powers: They’ve got ‘em—do they use ‘em?By Nicole PoirierAdministrative Law, August 2003Not all administrative agencies have the authority to issue subpoenas in conducting investigations. However, those that do seem not to need to formally issue a subpoena for it to be effective.
Adoption: “Due and diligent” inquiryBy Don C. HammerFamily Law, September 2003Your client wants to adopt his new wife's child. The wife says she has not heard from the child's father for many years and she doesn't know where he is
ADR happeningsBy Kristen WeberAlternative Dispute Resolution, December 2003NASD is looking to recruit arbitrators to hear disputes and render decisions involving customer complaints, or employment issues concerning NASD members.
ADR happeningsBy Kenton Skarin & Sarah JobstAlternative Dispute Resolution, October 2003The United States Institute of Peace has published a new report entitled "Healing the Holy Land," suggesting ways in which leaders in the Holy Land must address the religious aspects of Middle Eastern conflict in their peacemaking strategy.
ADR happeningsBy Sarah JobstAlternative Dispute Resolution, May 2003On January 1, 2003, the Illinois Commerce commission adopted new rules relating to the administration and implementation of its mediation program solving the disputes of telephone customers in title 83 Ill Adm Code 734.
ADR happeningsBy Sarah JobstAlternative Dispute Resolution, February 2003The Senate Government Affairs Committee approved Senate Bill 1651, which creates the U.S. Consensus Council, an independent and nonprofit entity modeled after the United States Institute of Peace
Affirmative action in higher education revisited: 2003 Supreme Court decisionsBy Vickie Gillio & Joy A. RobertsRacial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, September 2003This is a special edition of the newsletter), as the entire edition is devoted to an evaluation of the use of affirmative action policies in higher education institutions and its implications on law school admissions.
All the latest developments in health care lawBy W. Eugene BasantaHealth Care Law, December 2003The United States Supreme Court, in November, agreed to review the decision of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Roark v. Humana, Inc., 307 F.3d 298 (5th Cir. 2002).
All the latest developments in health care lawBy W. Eugene Basanta & Nicole PoirierHealth Care Law, September 2003The defendant-dentist was charged by federal law enforcement officials with, among other nonviolent crimes, submitting fraudulent insurance claims in connection with his dental practice
All the latest developments in health care lawBy W. Eugene BasantaHealth Care Law, June 2003The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Maine can begin to implement its controversial prescription drug program, "MaineRx."
All the latest developments in health care lawBy W. Eugene Basanta, Alisha Logan, & Melanie PearceHealth Care Law, April 2003The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the decision of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in an action involving allegations of false reports in connection with federally-funded research at a county hospital.
All the latest developments in health care lawBy W. Eugene Basanta & Alisha LoganHealth Care Law, February 2003In January, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in several health-care-related cases. One case came to the Court on appeal from the Seventh Circuit and involved a Federal False Claims Act (FCA), 31 U.S.C. '3729 suit brought against Cook County.