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Articles From 2007

Lien cuisine and other construction delights By Samuel H. Levine Real Estate Law, April 2007 A lot has happened in the past three years in the area of construction law and mechanics liens.
Local immigration ordinances are likely unconstitutional By Anthony E. Rothert International and Immigration Law, November 2007 Several municipalities across the country have recently adopted laws that attempt to regulate immigration.
Local immigration ordinances are likely unconstitutional By Anthony E. Rothert Local Government Law, November 2007 Several municipalities across the country have recently adopted laws that attempt to regulate immigration.
Local immigration ordinances are likely unconstitutional By Anthony E. Rothert Human and Civil Rights, September 2007 Several municipalities across the country have recently adopted laws that attempt to regulate immigration.
“Made In” legislation: A brief overview of origin-marking regulations in the EU and in the U.S. By Avv. Stefano M. Viola & Jessica T. DePinto International and Immigration Law, November 2007 Generally, origin marking rules require that every imported good having a foreign origin must be marked with the name of the country of origin.
Madison County’s new medical malpractice rules Civil Practice and Procedure, October 2007 The Illinois Supreme Court approved Madison County’s new rules dealing with medical malpractice cases.
Magistrate Judge Susan E. Cox By Patricia M. Fallon Federal Civil Practice, September 2007 In April 2007, Susan E. Cox was selected as the Northern District’s newest magistrate judge.
The mailbox rule does not apply to refiling of a voluntarily dismissed complaint By Kimberly L. Dahlen Civil Practice and Procedure, December 2007 In Wilson v. Brant, 374 Ill.App.3d 306, 869 N.E.2d 818 (1st Dist. 2007), a unanimous First District Appellate Court determined that the mailbox rule does not apply to the commencement of any action, specifically in this case, where a plaintiff refiled a complaint after taking a voluntary dismissal.
Major “Kiddie Tax” changes By Edward J. Fellin Federal Taxation, December 2007 The Small Business and Work Community Tax Act of 2007 extends the reach of “Kiddie Tax” that is imposed on the investment income of minor children.
Major “Kiddie Tax” changes By Edward J. Fellin Trusts and Estates, September 2007 The Small Business and Work Community Tax Act of 2007 extends the reach of “Kiddie Tax” that is imposed on the investment income of minor children.
Major Post-ERISA Benefit Legislation Employee Benefits, March 2007 Major Post-ERISA Benefit Legislation.
Mark your calendars for the most electrifying series of programs this bar year! By Michele M. Jochner Women and the Law, November 2007 The Women’s Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI), in conjunction with both the ISBA Standing Committee on Women and the Law and the Standing Committee on Minority and Women Participation, is very pleased to announce the development of a series of exciting and informative programs designed to spotlight various leadership issues which provide the strong foundation for a thriving, fulfilling and successful legal career.
Mass flu outbreak: Employment implications By Michael R. Lied Labor and Employment Law, June 2007 Not “if” but “when.” According to the Director of the Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”), a pandemic, likely an influenza break- out, is inevitable. Some CDC recommendations have employment law implications. For example, if employees become ill, an obvious issue may be the need to satisfy Family and Medical Leave Act obligations. There may also be issues under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. There could be implications under the Fair Labor Standards Act for employees who are required to work from home. For employers with a union, there may be labor law issues.
Mastectomy Hospital Bill in Congress Women and the Law, May 2007 A mastectomy is when a woman’s breast is removed in order to remove cancerous breast cells/tissue. If you know anyone who has had a mastectomy, you may know that there is a lot of discomfort and pain afterwards.
McGaw Medical Center’s fall into the ARL’s dangerous minefield By J.A. Sebastian Administrative Law, January 2007 When relief is sought from an adverse decision involving a claim for unemployment compensation benefits, who are the necessary-party defendants in a complaint seeking administrative review of that decision?
MCLE credit and newsletter authors Civil Practice and Procedure, October 2007 According to Rule 795(d)(7) of the Supreme Court of Illinois’ Minimum Continuing Legal Education Rules, authors who write “law-related articles in responsible legal journals or other legal sources” can get MCLE credit.
MCLE credit and newsletter authors Administrative Law, September 2007 According to Rule 795(d)(7) of the Supreme Court of Illinois’ Minimum Continuing Legal Education Rules, authors who write “law-related articles in responsible legal journals or other legal sources” can get MCLE credit.
MCLE credit and newsletter authors Human and Civil Rights, September 2007 According to Rule 795(d)(7) of the Supreme Court of Illinois’ Minimum Continuing Legal Education Rules, authors who write “law-related articles in responsible legal journals or other legal sources” can get MCLE credit.
MCLE credit and newsletter authors Trusts and Estates, September 2007 According to Rule 795(d)(7) of the Supreme Court of Illinois’ Minimum Continuing Legal Education Rules, authors who write “law-related articles in responsible legal journals or other legal sources” can get MCLE credit.
MCLE credit and newsletter authors Civil Practice and Procedure, September 2007 According to Rule 795(d)(7) of the Supreme Court of Illinois’ Minimum Continuing Legal Education Rules, authors who write “law-related articles in responsible legal journals or other legal sources” can get MCLE credit.
MCLE credit and newsletter authors Young Lawyers Division, August 2007 According to Rule 795(d)(7) of the Supreme Court of Illinois’ Minimum Continuing Legal Education Rules, authors who write “law-related articles in responsible legal journals or other legal sources” can get MCLE credit.
MCLE credit and newsletter authors Family Law, August 2007 According to Rule 795(d)(7) of the Supreme Court of Illinois’ Minimum Continuing Legal Education Rules, authors who write “law-related articles in responsible legal journals or other legal sources” can get MCLE credit.
MCLE credit and newsletter authors Civil Practice and Procedure, August 2007 According to Rule 795(d)(7) of the Supreme Court of Illinois’ Minimum Continuing Legal Education Rules, authors who write “law-related articles in responsible legal journals or other legal sources” can get MCLE credit.
An MCLE program on “Colleagues in Crisis” By J.A. Sebastian Bench and Bar, December 2007 On Friday, December 7, 2007, at 9:30 a.m., at part of the ISBA Midyear Meeting at the Sheraton in Chicago, the ISBA Bench & Bar Section and Illinois Judges Association, together with the Commission on Professionalism of the Illinois Supreme Court, will present “Colleagues in Crisis.
Mediation: A distinct profession By Steve Mroczkowski Alternative Dispute Resolution, February 2007 In 2002, the American Bar Association’s Section of Dispute Resolution adopted a policy stating that, conducted properly, mediation is not the practice of law.
Memorials for families with minor children By Paul A. Meints Agricultural Law, September 2007 Normally the memorials selected represent a charitable interest that was important to the person while he or she was alive.
Mentors: You can learn a lot from crash dummies and other ruminations By William J. Anaya Real Estate Law, March 2007 As a young lawyer, one of my mentors nominated me to the Illinois State Bar Association’s Real Estate Law Section Council.
Message from the Chair By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, December 2007 A message from Section Chair Lewis Matuszewich.
Message from the Chair By Gregory A. Scott Family Law, December 2007 A message from Section Chair Gregory Scott.
Message from the Chair By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, November 2007 This third issue of The Globe for 2007-2008 includes “Local immigration ordinances are likely unconstitutional” by Anthony E. Rothert which originally appeared in Human Rights, the newsletter of the ISBA Section on Human Rights.