Voice of the ChairBy Jewel N. KleinAdministrative Law, October 2008A message from Chair Jewel Klein.
Vote for humane farming and nobody gets (as) hurtBy Amy A. BreyerAgricultural Law, May 2008no federal law protects animals from cruelty during their lives on the farm, and most state cruelty laws exempt “customary” practices anyway, such as debeaking or use of gestation crates and battery cages, no matter how cruel those practices are from a commonsense standpoint.
Wade: The Supreme Court’s final word on Section 3-115 of the Pension CodeBy Carlos S. ArévaloLocal Government Law, June 2008This article examines the conflicting interpretations of Section 3-115, namely whether physicians retained by a pension board must all agree and certify that the officer is disabled, or whether it requires that the physicians simply address the issue of the officer’s disability status in their certificates. Finally, this article addresses how the Supreme Court has resolved this conflict in its recent decision of Wade v. City of North Chicago Police Pension Board.
A wary world in Web 2.0By Charles Lee Mudd, Jr.Women and the Law, December 2008The emergence of new technologies always seems to be accompanied by casualties or victims of the darker, more nefarious uses of such technologies.
What became of Rice?By Maryann BullionAdministrative Law, January 2008In 2002, the Fourth District Appellate Court heard an issue of first impression and narrowed the scope of local government law, Rice v. Board of Trustees of Adams County.
What’s in a name? It depends on whether you are seeking Rule 137 sanctionsBy J. Matthew PfeifferCivil Practice and Procedure, May 2008Last year, the Second District of the Appellate Court of Illinois joined other Illinois appellate districts in deciding that while courts may sanction a person who signed a court paper, a represented party, or both pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 137, no authority exists within that rule for courts to sanction a law firm.
When a child is in foster care: From the parent’s perspectiveBy Christina SchneiderChild Law, June 2008Editor’s Note: Christina Schneider, Special Assistant General Counsel to DCFS, has been kind enough to provide a synopsis of the new guide for parents in the Abuse/Neglect system which will be available soon.
When animal owners attack: Veterinary malpractice in IllinoisBy Christopher R. MinelliTort Law, November 2008Although many attorneys are knowledgeable with medical and legal malpractice, few are familiar with veterinary malpractice. This article will explain the details and why it might become more common in the future.
When should an application for dedimus postestatem be granted?By John W. PowersWorkers’ Compensation Law, September 2008According to Rules Governing Practice Before the Workers Compensation Commission, evidence depositions of any witness may be taken before hearing only upon stipulation of the parties or upon a dedimus potestatem order. 50 Ill. Adm. Code 7030.60(a) (2008).
“Who Me? A Law Professor?” aims to diversify law facultyBy Suzanne SchmitzWomen and the Law, December 2008Did you know that 63 percent of the law professors in the U.S. are men? 70 percent of full professors are men. 74 percent of law professors are white or Caucasian.
Who owns the IP rights to high school sports?By Joseph A. SaltielIntellectual Property, July 2008When you missed your son scoring a touchdown in his state championship game this past November, the question is not whether you can relive the moment by purchasing photographs of it on the Internet, it is who is going to sell you those photographs.
Who should speak on civility in civil litigation?By Kimball R. AndersonCivil Practice and Procedure, June 2008In September 2005, the Supreme Court of Illinois announced two new programs aimed at promoting lawyer civility.
Who’s liable?By Myles Jacobs & Robert DuffinReal Estate Law, March 2008An attorney represents a client whose house is in foreclosure.
Whose side are you on?By Jamie L. BasYoung Lawyers Division, December 2008Like everyone, I had an image of what I thought my life would be like when I became a lawyer.
Why diversity matters. . .Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, June 2008The members of the Standing Committee on Women and the Law and the Standing Committee on Minority and Women Participation share their views on why diversity matters to them.
Why diversity matters. . .Diversity Leadership Council, June 2008The members of the Standing Committee on Women and the Law and the Standing Committee on Minority and Women Participation share their views on why diversity matters to them.
Will the courts snuff out the Smoke Free Illinois Act?By James W. ChipmanGovernment Lawyers, December 2008A vast majority of new laws quietly take effect without much fanfare or notice from the general public. One notable exception was the new Smoke Free Illinois Act (the Act)1 that took effect on January 1, 2008.
Wills v. Foster and the “reasonable value” approach to the collateral source ruleBy Mark Rouleau & Ehsan EftekhariCivil Practice and Procedure, August 2008The collateral source rule has been the subject of numerous appellate cases in Illinois in the last several years, recently culminating in the unanimous Illinois Supreme Court decision of Wills v. Foster, Docket No. 140538, 2008 WL 2446696 (June 19, 2008), written by Chief Justice Thomas.
