Grandparent visitation—A practitioner’s approachBy Raiford D. PalmerFamily Law, December 2007Grandparent visitation is an issue of growing concern in Illinois and across the U.S.Because the Illinois Supreme Court held a prior version of the statute unconstitutional, the Legislature amended the Grandparent Visitation Statute again, and the current version became law on January 1, 2007.
Greg Bowman, 1954 - 2007Agricultural Law, October 2007It is with great regret we learned of the passing of one of our Section Council members and past Section presidents as a result of a September motorcycle accident. Greg Bowman was a valued member of our profession and a friend to all who knew him.
Ground yourselfBy Heather M. FritschWomen and the Law, May 2007As some of you may know, my dad is a farmer. I grew up on a farm just south of the very small town of Shabbona, Illinois. Shabbona?
Ground yourselfBy Heather M. FritschYoung Lawyers Division, April 2007As some of you may know, my dad is a farmer. I grew up on a farm just south of the very small town of Shabbona, Illinois. Shabbona?!
Guidance from aboveBy Raymond T. ReottEnvironmental and Natural Resources Law, October 2007In a recent decision, the Supreme Court clarified several issues under the Clean Water Act’s NPDES program as well as the Endangered Species Act and general issues related to agency action of all types.
Guidance on the Illinois Administrative Review LawBy J.A. SebastianAdministrative Law, March 2007For those members who do not regularly review the ISBA Web site electronically (www.isba.org), or link to the Administrative Law Section Council, here’s a quick screen-saver from that Section’s link that provides the mission of the ISBA Administrative Law Section.
Hague Securities ConventionBy John T. BaunInternational and Immigration Law, May 2007The Hague Securities Convention was adopted by the Hague Conference on Private International Law in December 2002.
HappeningsBy Megan Boan & Steve MroczkowskiAlternative Dispute Resolution, May 2007March 13, 2007 -- The American Arbitration Association presented its Distinguished Public Service Award, in recognition of contributions made to the AAA-administered hurricane mediation programs in Louisiana and Mississippi, to three deserving recipients—the first an educational institution, the second a governmental entity, the third a private-sector firm.
HappeningsAlternative Dispute Resolution, February 2007Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) has introduced a bill that would limit the use of the mandatory arbitration clause in farm contracts under the Federal Arbitration Act, The Fair Contract for Growers Act of 2007.
Have you achieved your 20 hours of mandatory CLE yet?October 2007If you are looking for a way to meet your required hours, you should consider obtaining some credit hours through publication of a newsletter article.
H.B. 4050 back in the spotlightBy James K. Weston, Sr.Real Estate Law, June 2007The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”), as the overseer of the Predatory Lending Database Pilot Program Act better known as “HB 4050,” has published a new Rule for the reimplementation of that law.
Hello, young lawyersBy Rory WeilerFamily Law, October 2007Experienced practitioners will agree that one of the most overlooked elements of the practice of law, and certainly one topic none of us heard much, if anything, about in law school is the art of client selection and management.
Here we go ‘round the Rosen bush—An FLP roadmapBy Richard A. SugarTrusts and Estates, March 2007The Rosen case sets out one of the best roadmaps for how to avoid the failure of family limited partnerships as governed by Section 2036(a)(1).
HHS Launches New Web site on HIPAA Privacy Compliance and EnforcementGovernment Lawyers, September 2007To coincide with the fourth anniversary of the enforcement of the HIPAA Privacy Rule, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the launch of an enhanced Web site that will make it easier for consumers, health care providers and others to get information about how the Department enforces health information privacy rights and standards.
High-speed pursuits after Scott v. HarrisBy Jenette M. SchwemlerLocal Government Law, August 2007This article examines the reasoning behind the Supreme Court’s decision, as well as implications it has on current policies and procedures involving high-speed pursuits.
The higher HIPAA hurdleBy Elliott C. Bankendorf & Sherry L. RolloIntellectual Property, March 2007In April 2001, the Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information (the “Privacy Rule”) issued under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) became effective.
The history of United Nations mediation in the Darfur conflictBy Whitney RobertsAlternative Dispute Resolution, May 2007Given the importance of international conflict resolution, we have endeavored this year to address some of the high-profile areas in which conflict resolution is being attempted.
Hot topics in domestic violenceBy Yolaine Dauphin & Mary F. PetruchiusWomen and the Law, January 2007The ISBA Committee on Women and the Law presented a comprehensive program entitled, “Hot Topics in Domestic Violence,” on Friday, September 8, 2006, at the Chicago Athletic Association.
How lawyers can temper judicial temperamentBy Hon. Michael B. HymanBench and Bar, August 2007A steady, fair-minded temperament is one of the most defining attributes of a judge.
How to have a really bad day with the Seventh Circuit Court of AppealsBy Frank M. GrenardCorporate Law Departments, January 2007In a particularly “salty” and somewhat lengthy opinion, a semi-divided panel of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals warned that it is going to start hammering attorneys who do not dot the “i’s,” particularly after being told to do so.
How to make a summary care planBy Michael H. ErdeElder Law, October 2007When the family of a disabled person comes to see you, they are usually very excited, stressed, and under a lot of emotional and financial pressure.
