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Articles From 2003

The new Illinois Equal Pay Act By Alisa B. Arnoff Labor and Employment Law, August 2003 The Illinois Equal Pay Act (IEPA), Public Act 93-0006, was recently signed into law.
New laws from the 93rd General Assembly, 2003 Spring Session By James K. Weston, Sr. Real Estate Law, September 2003 H 1584: Condominium Act amended to permit absentee voting as an alternative to proxies. Numerous rules pertaining to the implementation of the changes are promulgated. [P. A. 93-0243; effective January 1, 2004].
New laws from the 93rd General Assembly 2003 spring session By James K. Weston Mineral Law, September 2003 NOTE: This work is intended to provide a roadmap to new laws but is not a full and thorough review. Readers are urged to study the laws in their entirety.
New leave rights for victims of domestic violence By Michael R. Lied Labor and Employment Law, November 2003 The Illinois Victims Economic Security and Safety Act ("VESSA") became effective August 25, 2003. VESSA has similarities to both the Family and Medical Leave Act as well as the Americans With Disabilities Act.
New rules for 204(h) notices By William L. Scogland & Teresa Faherty Blomquist Employee Benefits, October 2003 The Internal Revenue Service's final regulations for 204(h) notices, as such notices were amended by EGTRRA, are examples of subtle changes made to an ERISA rule in reaction to a much more controversial phenomenon, viz., the conversion of traditional defined benefit plans to cash balance plans.
New state legislation affecting older citizens Elder Law, September 2003 The following bills affecting older persons were passed during the recent session of the Illinois General Assembly.
New statutory factors for maintenance reviews or petitions to modify or terminate maintenance By Dawn R. Hallsten General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, November 2003 Under Public Act 93-0353, Illinois courts will have eight additional statutory factors to consider whenever they review an order for maintenance or hear a petition for modification or termination of maintenance upon a showing of a substantial change of circumstances.
New Supreme Court rule amendments and court orders By Michele M. Jochner Bench and Bar, January 2003 The Illinois Supreme Court has recently amended several rules, and has also issued orders that will affect the practice of law in Illinois.
New technology raises a new question: What is the definition of a broker-dealer? By Ana M. Mencini Business and Securities Law, March 2003 One of the goals of the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission) is to ensure that the Commission meets the challenge of keeping up with technology and its impact on the marketplace.
News you can use Federal Civil Practice, September 2003 Each United States District Court in Illinois has now modified its local rules to allow a lawyer admitted to practice in one federal district court to be admitted in each of the other federal districts without requiring a personal appearance to do so.
News you can use Government Lawyers, August 2003 In an effort to supersede an executive order signed by Governor Rod R. Blagojevich, the General Assembly on May 31, 2003, passed Senate Bill 1901, to amend the Executive Reorganization Implementation Act (15 ILCS 15).
News you can use Government Lawyers, May 2003 In an effort touted to streamline state government and improve efficiency, Governor Rod R. Blagojevich on March 31, 2003, signed Executive Order Number 10 (2003).
News you can use Government Lawyers, February 2003 The American Bar Association's Government and Public Sector Lawyers Division is accepting nominations for its three national awards, which will be presented at the ABA's Annual Meeting in August 2003, in San Francisco, California.
News you can use: Ethics bill update Government Lawyers, November 2003 On August 26, 2003, Governor Rod R. Blagojevich filed his long-anticipated amendatory veto of House Bill 3412. House Bill 3412, among other things, creates the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act and prohibits state officers and state employees of the executive and legislative branches of state government and the office of the Auditor General from engaging in political activities on state time.
The next big thing in antitrust By Spencer Weber Waller Administrative Law, March 2003 Although the Supreme Court has not taken many antitrust cases in recent years, this is about to change.
The NFR Letter- A potential property tax blessing in disguise By Kevin B. Hynes Administrative Law, October 2003 For those redeveloping contaminated properties, the daunting task of obtaining a No Further Remediation Letter ("NFR Letter") is a major barrier to bringing a property back to productive use.
No bottom to the efforts of the bottomless closet By Claire A. Manning Women and the Law, November 2003 Note from the Editors: In each of the succeeding issues of The Catalyst, we hope to profile a not-for-profit organization worthy of the attention, and contribution, of all of us.
No damage? No expert? No defense!! By Jeffrey J. Kroll Tort Law, October 2003 In a case of first impression in Illinois, the First District Appellate Court affirmed the trial court's decision granting plaintiff's motion in limine to exclude photographs depicting the apparent minimal damage to plaintiff's post-collision vehicle.
A note from the editor By Mary Ann Connelly State and Local Taxation, December 2003 Happy Holidays! This edition of Tax Trends features an article by Mary Nicolau, Associate Editor, entitled, "An Overview of the Recent "TIF" Ruling in Board of Education v. Burr Ridge.
A note from the editor By Mary Ann Connelly State and Local Taxation, November 2003 An introduction to the issue.
A note from the editor By Mary Ann Connelly State and Local Taxation, October 2003 Please mark October 29, 2003 in your calendar and plan to attend the seminar sponsored by the ISBA and the State and Local Taxation Section entitled "Real Estate Tax Issues in Everyday Practice/ New Issues Confronting The Real Estate Tax Practitioner."
A note from the editor By Mary Ann Connelly State and Local Taxation, September 2003 This edition of Tax Trends features an article written by Louise Calvert, our legislative liaison during the 93rd General Assembly.
A note from the editor By Mary Ann Connelly State and Local Taxation, August 2003 Knowledge is a powerful tool. As attorneys, we are responsible for keeping ourselves abreast of the law and aware of new changes.
A note from the editor By Mary Ann Connelly State and Local Taxation, May 2003 An introduction to the issue.
A note from the editor By Mary Ann Connelly State and Local Taxation, April 2003 The 93rd General Assembly is in session and very busy. The ISBA has provided you a link to view pending legislation at <www.ISBA.org>. Click on <Sections>, <State and Local Taxation>, <State and Local Links>, <Illinois Legislative Information>.
Notes from the Chair By John J. Horeled Business Advice and Financial Planning, February 2003 In my four years on the section council, little time has been spent on the second part of our name, which is "financial planning."
Notes from the Chair: Writers wanted By Jeffrey D. Richardson Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, November 2003 The Commercial Banking & Bankruptcy Section Council begins this fiscal year with the same challenges that have faced past Section Councils, and a new one.
Notes from the Chair: Writers wanted By Jeffrey D. Richardson Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, September 2003 The Commercial Banking & Bankruptcy Section Council begins this fiscal year with the same challenges that have faced past Section Councils, and a new one.
Notes from the co-editors By Paul W. Wiedner & Richard D. Hannigan Workers’ Compensation Law, January 2003 As reported in the last newsletter, Commissioner Richard Madigan resigned effective July 8, 2002 from the Illinois Industrial Commission. Paul Rink accepted a temporary assignment as the public member. Mr. Rink's appointment expires December 31, 2002.
Notes from the editor By Christopher L. Weber Mineral Law, June 2003 This issue of the newsletter contains a recent Rule 23 order of the appellate court of Illinois, Fifth District, affirming the judgment of the Circuit Court of the Second Judicial Circuit, Crawford County.