Federal caselaw updateBy David R. ShannonEmployee Benefits, December 2004Six weeks after taking early retirement, and after he had been assured by his employer that there would be no special separation packages offered to departing employees, ComEd offered a special separation package to certain employees.
The Federal Court will soon go “paperless”By Arthur B. Cornell, Jr.Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, May 2004The United States District and Bankruptcy Courts in Illinois, and throughout the nation, are converting to a new "paperless" case management and electronic case filing system.
The Federal Court will soon go “paperless”By Arthur B. Cornell, Jr.Federal Civil Practice, February 2004The United States District and Bankruptcy Courts in Illinois, and throughout the nation, are converting to a new "paperless" case management and electronic case filing system.
Federal Legislative Report-May 31, 2004Employee Benefits, June 2004Allows the U.S. Department of Defense to pay the COBRA premiums of certain military reservists called to active duty, and their dependents.
Fees related to unemployment insurance claimsBy Joseph P. MuellerAdministrative Law, February 2004Recently enacted legislation and a pending administrative change will combine to mitigate potential pitfalls for attorneys who represent individuals in their claims for unemployment benefits.
A few tools for working with witnessesBy Patrick M. KinnallyYoung Lawyers Division, December 2004I 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.
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upholds the use of FLP against IRS attackBy Howard Z. Gopman & Maria MotevBusiness and Securities Law, December 2004In David A. Kimbell, Sr. Independent Executor Under the Will Of Ruth A. Kimbell, Deceased v. U.S., the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals meticulously examined the facts and concluded that the use of an FLP (family limited partnership) could be upheld.
Firing a family memberBy Bernard KliskaBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, February 2004If you think firing a long-time employee is difficult, try firing one who is a family member. As daunting the task, sometimes it’s necessary.
First Data and Concord merger primerBy Winnie WongJanuary 2004The Department of Justice filed suit on October 23, 2003 to block the proposed merger between First Data, Corp. and Concord EFS, Inc.
First District rule changes benefit both bench and barBy Alan J. GreimanBench and Bar, December 2004With the number of appellate cases filed in 2003 in the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, exceeding 3,700, it became apparent to the judges of this District that there was a need to consider methods to make the ever-burgeoning case load more manageable.
First impressions have big impactsBy Carl R. DraperLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, January 2004When the new prospective client walks in your office, what is the first impression? What do they see and hear as they sit in the reception area, on the way to your office, and in your office? The answer may not be obvious. An "impression audit" is in order for most offices.
Five things you should know about the Commission’s review levelBy Jackie KinnamanWorkers’ Compensation Law, March 2004There is really only one thing you need to know to be effective in representing your clients on Review before the Industrial Commission: the brief is crucial.
Follett Corporation v. Illinois Dept. of Revenue (4th Dist. 2003)By John B. TruskowskiState and Local Taxation, January 2004The appellate court upheld the Circuit Court of Sangamon County's decision that Follett must include in the numerator of its sales factor sales from Illinois to a state in which Follett was not taxable, but another member of Follett's unitary business group was.
Fractured fairy tales-How children’s classics can reinforce harmful stereotypesBy Alice M. Noble-AllgireRacial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, March 2004A few years back, I found myself spending time with the four-year-old daughter of some friends. We stretched out on the living room floor with a couple of tiny plastic figurines and a long-necked stuffed animal to amuse ourselves.
From the ChairHuman and Civil Rights, December 2004After our first newsletter issue, devoted to the issue which has come to be known as "the Chief Illiniwek matter," we received comments suggesting that the topic was not really related to either "Constitutional Law & Liberty" (the masthead title of our newsletter) or "Individual Rights & Responsibilities" (the formal title of our Section).
From the ChairBy Ellen PaulingChild Law, December 2004Our symposium in October on Sex Offenders was a great success. The facilities at Northwestern University School of Law were outstanding and approximately 144 attended.
From the ChairBy Ellen PaulingChild Law, October 2004This year promises to be an excit- ing one in juvenile justice. I am honored to be chair for 2004- 2005.
From the ChairBy Phillip B. LenziniHuman and Civil Rights, October 2004Following my immediate predecessor, Richard Hutchison's practice, I wanted to lead off this issue with a column from my perspective as Chairman of the Section Council.
From the chairBy Marc Christopher LoroGovernment Lawyers, June 2004For my last column, I would like to take up one of President Lavin's themes for this year and pay tribute to my mentors.
From the chairBy Richard L. HutchisonHuman and Civil Rights, May 2004Basic human rights are at stake daily world wide and in our own backyard. The basic constitutional rights that we hold so dear likewise are under severe challenge in our country.
From the chairBy Richard L. HutchisonHuman and Civil Rights, February 2004A recent survey of ISBA members identified our publications and our CLE offerings as the top reasons members belong to our organization.
From the editorTrusts and Estates, December 2004Our initial article by Jay Goldenberg is a side-by-side comparison of certain estate-planning transfer techniques of company stock.
From the editorBy James K. Weston, Sr.Mineral Law, December 2004This edition includes an article authored by our friend and council member John C. Robison, Jr. of Fairfield.