Editor’s noteBy Gary R. GehlbachReal Estate Law, April 2007The unauthorized practice of law is alive and not so well, causing problems for many unsuspecting consumers.
Editor’s noteBy Daniel KeganIntellectual Property, March 2007In October 2006 the Intellectual Property Section presented an ISBA LawEd seminar entitled, “To Disclose or Not to Disclose—The Benefits and Limitations of Non-Disclosure Agreements.”
Editor’s noteBy John L. NisivacoTort Law, March 2007The first article of this edition, written by Yvonne M. O’Connor, discusses the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision in Marshall v. Burger King, 222 Ill.2d 422, 305 Ill.Dec. 897, 856 N.E.2d 1048 (Ill. 2006).
Editor’s noteBy Gary R. GehlbachReal Estate Law, March 2007This issue presents a look inside the workings of the Real Estate Law Section Council, the members of which are listed in this publication.
Editor’s noteBy William T. KaplanBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, February 2007For the first time in a very long time , your editor has nothing to comment on.
Editor’s noteBy Gary R. GehlbachReal Estate Law, February 2007I’m excited about this issue! Featured are a couple fact patterns from actual transactions, a call to arms for residential practitioners with a top 10 list of suggestions to enhance the economics of the deal, and a comprehensive analysis of the Plat Act exemptions.
Editor’s noteBy Gary R. GehlbachReal Estate Law, January 2007Margery Newman, who concentrates her practice in construction law and related matters, has provided us with a trilogy of articles that, taken together, illustrates an emerging paradigm in which businesses, especially competitors, combine resources to achieve more efficiencies.
Editor’s notesBy Richard D. HanniganWorkers’ Compensation Law, December 2007Chairman Dennis Ruth has decided to seek a judgeship in Third Judicial Circuit. On September 26, the Madison St. Clair Record 2007 reported:
Editor’s notesBy Richard D. HanniganWorkers’ Compensation Law, September 2007On August 17, 2007 Chairman Dennis Ruth made the following announcement:
Editor’s notesBy Daniel KeganIntellectual Property, January 2007A message from Editor Dan Kegan.
Editor’s notes: The surveyBy William T. KaplanBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, June 2007A message from Editor Bill Kaplan.
The elusiveness of the intoxication defenseBy Kevin S. BothaWorkers’ Compensation Law, June 2007In a recent Rule 23 decision, the Appellate Court affirmed the judgment of the Circuit Court that confirmed the decision the Worker’s Compensation Commission awarding benefits to claimant, where the defense was based on intoxication.
Eminent domain updateBy John H. BrechinLocal Government Law, December 2007Two recent decisions should be of interest to attorneys whose practice involves any aspect of eminent domain law.
Employee benefits updateBy Bernard G. PeterCorporate Law Departments, August 2007The IRS has issued the long awaited final regulations under Internal Revenue Code (Code) Section 409A, which established new rules applicable to nonqualified deferred compensation plans.
Employers face liability for employee multitasking on the roadBy Sherrie TravisCorporate Law Departments, March 2007A recent out-of-court settlement reinforces the need for employers to warn employees about the danger of electronic multitasking on the road.
Employer’s handbook rules discourage protected labor activityBy Michael R. LiedLabor and Employment Law, March 2007The lesson in Guardsmark, LLC v. N.L.R.B. is that it is important to review handbook language to assure that it does not violate Federal labor law.
The “empty chair” defense at trialBy Steven G. PietrickCivil Practice and Procedure, January 2007It is common for defense attorneys to speak of pointing to an “empty chair” at trial in order to shift the responsibility from their client to another entity which is not a party in the case.
Enforceability of Class Action Waivers: Kinkel v. Cingular Wireless, LLCBy Allen S. Goldberg & W. Dan LeeCivil Practice and Procedure, April 2007The Kinkel court stands for the proposition that the question of the unconscionability of a class action waiver, even if it is contained in the mandatory arbitration clause, must be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Estate and gift tax changes for 2007By Mike DroneAgricultural Law, February 2007Only a few changes in the estate and gift tax law go into effect in 2007.
Estate and gift tax changes for 2008By Mike DroneAgricultural Law, December 2007Only a few changes in the estate and gift tax law go into effect in 2008.
Estate and gift tax recent cases and rulingsBy Joseph P. O’Keefe & Elizabeth C. HesselbachFederal Taxation, June 2007At issue in this case was the estate tax valuation of a decedent’s shares in a publicly traded company.
Estate and gift tax updateBy Robert J. KruppElder Law, May 2007Husband and Wife established an irrevocable life insurance trust for the benefit of their children by transferring two life insurance policies to the trust.
Estate and gift tax updateBy Robert J. KruppFederal Taxation, March 2007Husband and Wife established an irrevocable life insurance trust for the benefit of their children by transferring two life insurance policies to the trust.
Estate Tax RepealBy Robert J. KruppFederal Taxation, August 2007The debate surrounding the estate tax focuses on eliminating the tax in total or reforming it by increasing the exemption level and lowering the top rate.
Estate tax update: Estate tax reform proposalsBy Gregg M. SimonTrusts and Estates, October 2007On March 21, 2007, while the Senate was considering the fiscal 2008 budget resolution (S. Con. Res. 21), Congress hinted that it just may take up estate tax reform.
