Section Newsletters

Articles From 2005

Financial planning for clients By John J. Horeled Business Advice and Financial Planning, June 2005 It is very important for an attorney to obtain a general knowledge of financial planning for the best interests of the client.
Fire district douses county’s municipality claim By Alfred M. Swanson, Jr. Local Government Law, May 2005 The Wauconda Fire Protection District sought declaratory and injunctive relief against Lake County and Stonewall Orchards after Lake County approved new construction despite Stonewall's failure to comply with a District ordinance.
Five ways to make your client feel important By Trey Ryder Young Lawyers Division, February 2005 Often, clients change law firms because of what they perceive to be rudeness or the feeling of indifference by their lawyers.
Florida: Pressure by Mediator can justify setting aside a settlement By Samia Zayed Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2005 A case brought to Florida's 4th district court of appeals should serve as a reminder to mediators that pressuring or coercing parties to settle is improper and settlements made under these conditions can be set aside.
Food for thought: land law and public policy By Howard Samson Real Estate Law, June 2005 Long ago, the social philosopher and economist Henry George proposed a "Single Tax" that shifted the incidence of taxation entirely onto ground rent.
Footnotes from the chair By Sherri Rudy Elder Law, June 2005 Our loyal and hardworking newsletter editor, Karl Menninger, summed it up when he said that he suspected this Letter from the Editor would be the toughest one yet.
Foreign investment in Ontario: An introductory guide to the regulatory environment By Randolph M. Wright & Scott D. Relf International and Immigration Law, March 2005 Generally, most foreign investors looking to develop/purchase a business within Ontario will enjoy many of the free-market benefits afforded to resident investors.
Foreign-Owned Business Registration International and Immigration Law, March 2005 The Investment Review Division of Industry Canada1 regulates certain foreign investment in Canada under the Investment Canada Act.
Former tank owners liable By Raymond T. Reott Environmental and Natural Resources Law, May 2005 In at least some contexts, a fairly recent Illinois provision protects responsible parties subject to environmental claims from bearing more than their proportionate share of liability where multiple parties contributed to the problem.
Fourth Amendment issues and regulatory inspections in the construction industry By Lindsay Price Local Government Law, October 2005 In the early 1970s, the Supreme Court announced the “closely regulated business” exception to the search warrant requirement, permitting warrantless administrative searches of certain commercial properties.
Fourth Appellate District rules that workers’ compensation lien is waived if comp settlement contract does not preserve comp lien By Michael J. Marovich Civil Practice and Procedure, December 2005 Perhaps one of the most confusing and frustrating aspects of any personal injury attorney’s practice is dealing with liens on any settlement or verdict proceeds.
Fractional interest discount of real estate-An alternative to 2032A Special Use Valuation By Mike Drone Agricultural Law, February 2005 Not all taxable estates with farmland will qualify for 2032A Special Use Valuation. Those that do qualify may not want to commit to material participation for 10 years.
Franchising opportunities for women By Anita Ponder & Alison Helin Women and the Law, September 2005 With the complexities of juggling a family, career, and community service, franchising opportunities are especially appealing to women.
Free Embassy Newsletter Provides Information on Jordan By Mark E. Wojcik International and Immigration Law, September 2005 The Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan publishes a quarterly newsletter that is available to interested persons upon request.
From the Chair By Sheila M. Murphy Human and Civil Rights, December 2005 Bravo to President Bob Downs for calling attention to the over-representation of African Americans and Latinas/os in the Juvenile Justice system.
From the Chair By Dennis J. Beninato Young Lawyers Division, December 2005 I hope this second edition of our 2005-2006 YLD newsletter finds you well.
From the Chair By Dennis J. Beninato Young Lawyers Division, October 2005 2005-2006 promises to be a busy and productive year for the members of the ISBA Young Lawyers Division Council.
From the Chair Insurance Law, September 2005 On behalf of the Insurance Law Section Council we welcome fellow practitioners to our first issue of The Policy for the 2005-2006 year.
From the chair Human and Civil Rights, August 2005 It is a privilege to Chair this Committee and our President, Bob Downs, has high expectations that the coming year will be an action year, not just a talking year.
From the Chair International and Immigration Law, July 2005 At the organizational meeting of the International and Immigration Section Council on June 17, 2005 at the ISBA Annual Meeting, the members of the Section Council discussed the positioning of the Section and its programs for the coming year.
From the chair By Ellen Pauling Child Law, April 2005 This year is a great year for the council. The dedication of our members is unmatched.
From the Chair By Phillip B. Lenzini Human and Civil Rights, March 2005 I am happy to introduce you to the third issue of this year's newsletter, newly renamed to "Human Rights" for our Section.
From the Chair: Section activities to support the rule of law in other nations-From Iraq to Belarus By Mark E. Wojcik International and Immigration Law, January 2005 The ISBA Section on International and Immigration Law has increased its involvement in activities that promote the rule of law around the world, and that help to bring a better understanding here of the importance and role of international law.
From the Co-editors By Catherine M. Ryan & Nancy Hablutzel Child Law, April 2005 Recently, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled in favor Oak Park and River Forest High School District No. 200 in a case of first impression in Illinois.
From the editor By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, December 2005 The Mineral Section participated in the Real Estate Section Council’s CLE program at Bloomington on October 25.
From the editor By Peter R. Olson Elder Law, November 2005 In this quarter’s newsletter, my inaugural issue as editor, we recap the legislative session in Springfield, introduce our Elder Notes, and like elder law practitioners across the country attempt to ready our readers for Medicare Part D. Section Council member Kristi Vetri updates us on the Public Health Department’s new Uniform Do-Not-Resuscitate Order and Attorney David Abell offers his health care power of attorney client letter.
From the editor By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, September 2005 Jim VanWinkle, immediate past Section Chair, is to be commended for the accomplishments during his term. Mark Stanley takes over as Chair for 2005-2006 and we look for a continuation of activity and progress.
From the editor By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, June 2005 This edition includes an article authored by our friend and council member Craig Hedin of Mt. Vernon.
From the editor By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, March 2005 This edition includes a second article authored by our friend and council member John C. Robison, Jr. of Fairfield.
From the Editor By Susan M. Brazas Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, February 2005 In this issue we feature an article about newly appointed Magistrate Judge Donald Wilkerson, the first minority to serve on the Southern District of Illinois judiciary. T