The valuation and assessment of farmland propertyBy Jeffrey A. MolletAgricultural Law, September 2003As rural areas continue to develop, farmland values seem to edge steadily upwards, perhaps in recognition of the fact that fewer acres are available for production or because increases in the value of land for non-agricultural uses are pulling the entire market forward.
Violence prevention/intervention for parentsBy Robert E. Wells, Jr.Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2003This is the second article of a three-part series concerning Violence prevention/Intervention for Parents.
Violence prevention/intervention for parentsAlternative Dispute Resolution, February 2003The following article by Robert E. Wells, Jr. of Pessin, Baird & Wells in Belleville, suggests that it is never too early to start the development of positive skills in alternative dispute resolution.
Voice mail—the answer to garbled messagesBy John W. DamischLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, March 2003Little pink message slips put into divided holders on the receptionist's desk was regular office procedure until the 1990s.
Wealth protection planning: An important planning toolBy William A. EnsingBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, April 2003As estate and financial advisors, we are accustomed to the application of traditional planning using estate and wealth transfer planning vehicles, such as the variety of revocable and irrevocable trusts together with life insurance trusts, to mitigate client concerns and accomplish as many of the end-of-life planning objectives as possible.
Web Design 101: If you build it, they might comeBy Peter T. BoydYoung Lawyers Division, August 2003Every once in awhile, I receive blank stares from lawyers after I tell them how much a good Web site will cost.
What is it worth to have a Web site?By Peter T. BoydYoung Lawyers Division, October 2003Every law firm has a Web site. So should you. But in today's competitive economy, it's no longer enough to simply post your firm name, address and phone number online and think that this will somehow gain you prestige and clients.
What makes a successful company?By Richard H. WesselsCorporate Law Departments, August 2003How would we at Wessels & Pautsch, P.C. know? We are only labor lawyers. But that does not keep us from having an opinion--at least as to success on the "people" issue
What powers?By Franklin M. HartzellTrusts and Estates, May 2003The Illinois General Assembly, in adopting and further amending the statute on Durable Powers of Attorney (755 ILCS 45/2-1) et. sq., made findings with respect to modern financial needs and advances in medical science, which among other things, expanded the application of the Financial Power of Attorney and the permissible scope of the agent's authority.
What should a jury know about a defendant’s prior convictions?By Patrick J. HitpasCriminal Justice, September 2003An apparent inconsistency has developed in what information a trial court should allow a jury to hear regarding a defendant's prior convictions.
What should a jury know about a defendant’s prior convictions?By Patrick J. HitpasGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, February 2003An apparent inconsistency has developed in what information a trial court should allow a jury to hear regarding a defendant's prior convictions.
What you charge is key to your marketing messageYoung Lawyers Division, June 2003When hiring a lawyer, prospects want to make the right decision. Yet to thoroughly check out a lawyer, a prospect needs to conduct a fair amount of time-consuming research.
What you see…is what you getBy Matt MaloneyCriminal Justice, February 2003Ancient history (the 1960s) makes me think of this phrase often attributed to Flip Wilson and the great singing group The Dramatics. All defense lawyers face the specter of Strickland claims.
When are public school teachers eligible to receive unemployment benefits from the state?By Anthony J. JacobYoung Lawyers Division, August 2003This article discusses the circumstances when a public school teacher may be eligible to receive unemployment benefits under the Illinois Unemployment Insurance Act (the Act) and its regulations, which are administered by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).
When to file a notice of appeal in post-dissolution proceedingsBy Adrienne W. AlbrechtFamily Law, June 2003Family law attorneys have long complained that the Supreme Court's new discovery rules fit poorly, if at all, in the context of The Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act.
Where have our mentors gone?By Richard D. HanniganWorkers’ Compensation Law, April 2003If we want, we can learn from everyone we come in contact with.
Who issued the bill of lading anyway? 11th Circuit grapples with liability limitationsBy William D. BrejchaEnergy, Utilities, Telecommunications, and Transportation, July 2003The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has taken an interesting approach to the ongoing released rate cargo loss and damage issue in Siren, Inc. v. Estes Express, Inc., 249 F.3d 1268 (11th Cir. 2001) and Sassy Doll Creations, Inc. v. Watkins Motor Lines, Inc., No. 02-12210 (11th Circuit; 5/23/03).
Who was the aggressor?By Michelle D. PorroWorkers’ Compensation Law, September 2003In Sandra Franklin v. Industrial Commission, the appellate court in a 3-2 decision reversed and remanded the case to the Industrial Commission with the instruction that the Industrial Commission determine which party was the aggressor.
Who’s the consignee? Seventh Circuit reverses judgment against warehouseman for demurrage chargesBy William D. BrejchaRacial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, December 2003The U.S. Court of Appeals in Chicago has reversed a summary judgment in favor of the Illinois Central Railroad ("the IC) for demurrage charges against a warehouseman which provided storage in transit services in Illinois Central Railroad Company v. South Tec Development Warehouse, No. 02-2957 (July 23, 2003).
Whose pond is it anyway?By Jeffrey A. MolletAgricultural Law, May 2003The Illinois Appeals Court for the Third District recently rendered an opinion on the often-discussed but sometimes little-understood issue of riparian rights.
Will bankruptcy wipe out your taxes? Probably notBy Charles A. KingCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, May 2003Often people and businesses have financial difficulties which result in the need to file for bankruptcy protection.
Will bankruptcy wipe out your taxes? Probably notBy Charles A. King & Julie-April MontgomeryState and Local Taxation, February 2003Often people and businesses have financial difficulties that result in the need to file for bankruptcy protection.
Witnesses, statements and depositionsBy Patrick M. KinnallyCivil Practice and Procedure, September 2003I have been taking statements and depositions from people since 1975. First, it was in the context of working for a federal agency where sworn statements were used in enforcement proceedings before a federal administrative law judge.
Words & phrases index of casesInsurance Law, September 2003Two-year statue of limitations applies to actions against insurance brokers.
Words & phrases index of casesInsurance Law, July 2003Barring rejection of an arbitration award was a proper remedy for the insurer's failure to produce a claim's adjuster pursuant to an adversary's Rule 237(b) notice.