Interview with Julie BauerBy Paula H. HoldermanRacial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, November 2009Julie A. Bauer is an equity partner with the international law firm of Winston & Strawn LLP, headquartered in Chicago.
Is justice equal for all?By Maria Laura Cabrera IliouInternational and Immigration Law, July 2009On April 7, 2009, Alberto Fujimori, the former president of Peru became the first Latin American president found guilty of crimes against humanity.
Issues for discussionInternational and Immigration Law, November 2009At a recent Section Council meeting of the International and Immigration Law Section, the members present decided that, from time to time, questions would be posed to all the members of the Section Council. Their responses would then be provided as an item in The Globe. The concept is to broaden the discussion of issues that the international and immigration practitioner is apt to face.
Issues for discussionInternational and Immigration Law, October 2009At the most recent Section Council meeting of the International and Immigration Law Section, the members present decided that from time to time, questions would be posed to all the members of the Section Council. Their responses would then be provided as an item in The Globe. The concept is to broaden the discussion of issues that the international and immigration practitioner is apt to face.
It’s okay to expunge things….reallyBy Kathleen deGrasse & Wil NagelGovernment Lawyers, June 2009This article will provide a working definition of “record of arrest” and set forth the procedures Illinois criminal justice agencies should take when they are served with a petition for and order of expungement.
It’s past time to ratify the UN Convention on the Law of the SeaBy Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, October 2009In May of this year, the Obama Administration announced its treaty priority list. Prominent on that list is the Administration’s support for Senate advice and consent to the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea Treaty.
Judge Suria rememberedBy Hon. Thomas R. FitzgeraldBench and Bar, October 2009Judge Fred Suria was a gentleman’s scholar and a good and valued friend. Of his 44 years on the bench, almost all of them were spent in Criminal Court at the 26th and California courthouse.
Judge Wayne Andersen shares practice tips with government attorneysBy Kevin LovelletteGovernment Lawyers, June 2009On December 2, 2008, the Office of the Attorney General was honored to have the Honorable Wayne Andersen of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois speak as part of the Office’s Distinguished Speakers Program.
Judicially imposed limitations on “business method” patentsBy Steven BehnkenIntellectual Property, May 2009The U.S. Patent Act defines four categories of patentable subject matter: processes, machines, articles of manufacture, and compositions of matter. Anything outside these four categories is by definition nonstatutory and is, therefore, not patentable.
Jury instruction updateBy Hon. Barbara CrowderCivil Practice and Procedure, December 2009Grammar enthusiasts take note. And you all know who you are—a misplaced apostrophe bothers you. You worry about the use of commas in a series and secretly believe that final comma should still be used before the “and” even though modern rules do not require it.
Jury instruction updateBy Hon. Barbara CrowderCivil Practice and Procedure, November 2009Three new jury instructions were revised in September 2009.
Just answer the questionBy Willis R. TriblerBench and Bar, September 2009The author suggests that you keep People v. Harris handy for use whenever a client wants to “tell my story in my own words” or shows a tendency to give rambling or overbroad answers.
Justify that tax-deductible iPod, let your ears learnIntellectual Property, September 2009The Intellectual Property Colloquium is a free online audio CLE program devoted to IP topics. Aimed primarily at a legal audience, the program consists of edited conversations with high-profile guests drawn from academia, the judiciary, and the various technology industries.
‘Know thy enemy and know thyself’By John T. HundleyBench and Bar, April 2009As a recent decision by the Illinois Appellate Court demonstrates, failure to know—and properly name—your party-opponent can have drastic and even fatal consequences.
Law changesIntellectual Property, September 2009New FedRCivP become effective 1 December 2009, unless Congress acts to the contrary.
Law school student loan forgiveness updateBy Colleen MorganGovernment Lawyers, December 2009On August 25, 2009, Governor Quinn signed the Public Interest Attorney Assistance Act which provides loan repayment assistance to “public interest attorneys.” See Public Act 96-615, effective January 1, 2010. The Act allows for loan assistance of a maximum of $6,000 per year, up to a career maximum of $30,000 in qualified loan forgiveness.
Lawn Rangers Inaugural ReportBy Thomas A. BrunoHuman and Civil Rights, February 2009A lighthearted story from author Thomas Bruno.
LEED in real estateBy Margery NewmanReal Estate Law, September 2009Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (“LEED”), also known as green building, is taking hold across the country. According to the National Association of Home Builders “between 40 percent and 50 percent of the homes built in 2010 are expected to be green.” Here's what you need to know.
Legal and tax issues for franchiseesBy William A. PriceGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, January 2009Buying and operating a franchise is different than most of the other purchase or investment decisions your client will make in the course of your lifetime. Your client is getting a business that they will run using a more-or-less established system, not purchasing something physical like a car or a house.
Legislation—Passed Bills, Part IIBy Steve BakerCriminal Justice, January 2009Recent legislation of interest to criminal law attorneys.
Legislative reportBy James K. Weston, Sr.Mineral Law, October 2009The first year of the 96th General Assembly was again one of the most active periods in legislative history. It had many truly historic moments, not the least of which was the impeachment of Governor Blagojevich. The following is a brief review of the Acts passed having a bearing on mineral law and general real estate matters.
