Federal Trade Commission fax ruleMineral Law, September 2003The Federal Trade Commission recently delayed implementation of a new rule originally scheduled to take effect on August 25, 2003 until January 1, 2005.
Fee schedulesBy Walter KilgusGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, December 2003I have before me a booklet titled as follows, "Manual on Fees and Charges Including Suggested Minimum Fee Schedule of the Illinois State Bar Associations."
Fees, fees and more fees: The price of permits has just gotten pricierBy Claire A. ManningEnvironmental and Natural Resources Law, August 2003In an attempt to resolve the state's current budget crisis, the Governor and Illinois' 93rd General Assembly passed whopping fee increases, many of them on environmental fees and permits, substantially increasing the cost of doing business in this state.
A few words about Judge Wood from his colleaguesFederal Civil Practice, May 2003I am so happy to have Judge Harlington Wood, Jr. as a colleague. The "Jr." is important to Woody because of his veneration of his father, also Judge Harlington Wood, though the latter was judge of an Illinois Court.
Financial independence: Start planning for your retirement nowBy Michael J. BassoBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, September 2003Most of us find it easier to earn and spend money than it is to save it. There are easy and painless ways to save for retiremen
The financial plannerBy Cindy MenkerBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, September 2003"To the Rescue," an article published in the February 2003 edition of Smart Money Magazine, notes that there are approximately 650,000 in the financial planning field workforce.
Finding my way homeBy Susan M. WittRacial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, December 2003I kept walking straight ahead on the path that cut a diagonal line through the lush botanical garden.
Firm meetings, or “If you pay them, they will come”By Walter KilgusGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, January 2003In a recent discussion with a colleague, the conversation turned to the mechanics of operating a small firm.
The First AmendmentHuman and Civil Rights, December 2003The State of the First Amendment survey, released by the Freedom Forum’s First Amendment Center each year, is a reality check on how Americans view their First Amendment freedoms of speech, press, assembly, religion and petition.
The first appearanceBy James F. HoldermanGovernment Lawyers, November 2003When appearing before a federal judge for the first time on a case, you of course want to make a good impression not only for yourself, but for your client and your case as well.
The first appearanceBy James F. HoldermanFederal Civil Practice, September 2003When appearing before a federal judge for the first time on a case, you of course want to make a good impression not only for yourself, but for your client and your case as well.
First District unfortunately creates judicially crafted exception to section 4-406(f) of the UCCBy Janice M. PowellCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, February 2003In Falk v. Northern Trust Co., 327 Ill. App. 3d 101, 763 N.E.2d 280, 261 Ill. Dec. 410 (2001), the First District of the Illinois Appellate Court created an exception to the reporting obligation of bank account customers found in section 4-406(f) of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).
First impressions convey your image, even if you don’t want them toBy Trey RyderYoung Lawyers Division, April 2003Lawyers often go to great lengths to design handsome offices so they make a positive, commanding impression when prospective clients come into their office.
A flash in the pan: The brief existence of the Anti-Monopoly PartyBy Spencer Weber Waller & Joshua FinkAdministrative Law, June 2003While antitrust began in the United States as part of the politics of the nineteenth century populist movement, it has become in modern times a highly specialized conversation among experts that has lost much of its political punch and, indeed the attention or interest of the general public.
FLSA class action lawsuits aboundBy J.J. McGrathCorporate Law Departments, February 2003Did you know that class action lawsuits claiming FLSA violations have surpassed employment discrimination class actions pending in the federal courts?
FOIA and technology—When will they converge?By David J. SilvermanGovernment Lawyers, February 2003Recently, the Houston Chronicle requested a computerized copy of records on Texas' 12 million drivers.
FOIA and technology—When will they converge?By David J. SilvermanAdministrative Law, January 2003Recently, the Houston Chronicle requested a computerized copy of records on Texas' 12 million drivers.
Follow-up to previous articles: Further developmentsBy Timothy E. MoranState and Local Taxation, April 2003Follow-up to: "Recent Changes to the Indemnity Fund Act," published in ISBA Tax Trends, April, 2001, Volume 44, Number 4.
Food for thought—How far will we go?By Matt MaloneyGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, June 2003Many of the ISBA Section Councils spend a great deal of time each spring reviewing new legislation that has been introduced in both the Illinois House and Senate.
Food stamp pro bono opportunities for CLD membersBy Jeffrey D. LesterCorporate Law Departments, July 2003Did you know that there is currently an opportunity for you to perform pro bono services right from your office?
Foreign plaintiffs and U.S. Antitrust Law: Who can sue under the FTAIA?By Michael BoffaAdministrative Law, June 2003Whether a foreign plaintiff must demonstrate that a U.S. market effect gives rise to their claim under the Federal Trade Antitrust Improvements Act (FTAIA) before suing under U.S. trade laws has been the subject of much debate
Former council chairs honoredElder Law, September 2003Two former chairs of the Elder Law Section Council were recently honored by the ISBA.
Forum non Madison CountyBy Terrence M. MadsenGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, November 2003For those of us who practice outside the world of jury actions for damages in excess of $50,000, it may seem unusual that a plaintiff in a traffic crash case would choose to file the action in a county where neither driver resides, where the accident did not happen and where there are 10 times the number of similar cases pending on the docket and they take, statistically, nearly a year longer to resolve than the county of occurrence.
