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Articles From 2010

Illinois Supreme Court upholds coverage based on late notice By Robert T. Park Insurance Law, December 2010 A close look at the recent Illinois Supreme Court case of West American Insurance Co. v. Yorkville National Bank.
Illinois tax amnesty enacted—Interest and penalties abated or doubled By David J. Kupiec & Natalie M. Martin State and Local Taxation, September 2010 The amnesty program provides that, upon payment by a taxpayer of all taxes due to the State of Illinois for any taxable period ending after June 30, 2002 and prior to July 1, 2009, the Department shall abate and not seek to collect any interest or penalties that may be applicable and the Department shall not seek civil or criminal prosecution for any taxpayer for the period of time for which amnesty has been granted to the taxpayer.
The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Agricultural Enterprise Exemption: Illinois appellate court provides new framework By David A. Kelm Agricultural Law, September 2010 As a result of the Third District's recent ruling, those who rely on the agricultural exemption to avoid workers’ compensation insurance should seek appropriate counsel as to potential liability exposure.
Illinois: Funding Public Pension Employee Benefits, March 2010 How does Illinois' state retirement system compare to those of other states?
I’m a nonresident of Illinois—maybe? By David P. Dorner General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, June 2010 While a person may believe he or she is no longer a resident of Illinois, they in fact may still be considered residents for Illinois income tax purposes.
I’m a nonresident of Illinois—maybe? By David P. Dorner State and Local Taxation, June 2010 While a person may believe he or she is no longer a resident of Illinois, they in fact may still be considered residents for Illinois income tax purposes.
The Impact of Health Care Reform in 2010-2011 By Bernard G. Peter Corporate Law Departments, June 2010 A discussion of legislative changes that will affect employers and employer-sponsored group health plans beginning 2010 and 2011.
The impact of the Dodd-Frank Act on private placements and investment advisers By Zane M. Cohn Business and Securities Law, December 2010 A discussion of the effects of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act upon private placements of securities and investment advisers.
An impartial Judiciary, if we are willing to keep it By Hon. Michael B. Hyman Bench and Bar, August 2010 At risk, if the public distrusts the judiciary, is the rending of the very fiber that weaves justice through the soul of our democratic system.
The importance of set-offs for un/underinsured arbitrations By James K. Theisen & James F. McCluskey Tort Law, September 2010 Play it safe—always bring the set-off issue to the attention of the arbitrators during the arbitration.
In memoriam By J.A. Sebastian Administrative Law, April 2010 Remembering Roz Kaplan.
In Memoriam: Roz Kaplan By Kathryn A. Kelly & Lynn Patton Government Lawyers, June 2010 Remembering one of our own.
In re Kucharz: Unemployment compensation included in a debtor’s “current monthly income” calculation although it is a “surprisingly difficult question” By Brent Wilson Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, March 2010 Should unemployment compensation be included in the "current monthly income" calculation? With the decision in In re Kucharz, Illinois Bankruptcy Courts are now evenly split on the issue with two courts ruling yes, two ruling no.
In sites Government Lawyers, September 2010 A list of Web sites that disclose information about property and facilities.
In-sites Government Lawyers, December 2010 A listing of Web sites relating to non-discrimination laws.
In-Sites By Lisle A. Stalter Government Lawyers, April 2010 Useful Web sites to help you save money.
Incentive compensation considerations for technology companies By Michelle Capezza Corporate Law Departments, February 2010 This article highlights some of the most common types of awards used in the technology industry today to motivate and/or retain highly-skilled workers.
Incoming Chair’s column: Continuing the tradition! By Michael K. Goldberg General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, July 2010 A note from Michael Goldberg, will serve as Chair of the General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Section in the coming year.
Innkeepers Lien Act and a boarder’s bankruptcy By Laura McFarland-Taylor Animal Law, January 2010 An interesting question came up on a listserv I belong to: whether or not a trustee in a boarder’s Arizona bankruptcy case could void that state’s agister’s lien in favor of the boarding barn and sell the boarder’s horses to satisfy the bankruptcy estate debts.
Intellectual Improbabilities™ By Daniel Kegan Intellectual Property, December 2010 Sad Sap $1.65b verdict favoring Oracle for admitted copyright liability. Judge should refer even clearly meritless mandamus writ when his spouse is on defendant's board (In re Specht, trademark suit). Baha'i organizational divorce 40 years later, where's the contempt. Judge Posner clarifies "exceptional Lanham Act cases."
Intellectual Improbabilities™ By Daniel Kegan Intellectual Property, June 2010 Recent developments in intellectual property law.
Interim final regulations issued for health plans for internal claims, appeals, and external review By Jeremy M. Pelphrey Employee Benefits, September 2010 The terms of the interim final regulations will begin to take effect on September 23, 2010.
International arbitration By Kate Oscarson Alternative Dispute Resolution, June 2010 ADR updates from around the world.
International arbitration news By Kate Oscarson Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2010 ADR updates from around the world.
The International Criminal Court and other forms of international justice By David W. Aubrey International and Immigration Law, February 2010 The field of international criminal law faces a remarkable conundrum. On one hand, international criminal law prosecutes barbaric crimes, such as genocide, slavery, torture, apartheid, and racism. Yet on the other hand, the “criminals” who inflict these crimes are difficult to bring to justice because they are often officials of sovereign governments. Though this tension creates practical hindrances, there has been measurable progress to empower international mechanisms to hold perpetrators accountable for their crimes.
International happenings By Kate Oscarson Alternative Dispute Resolution, May 2010 ADR developments around the world.
Interview with a former YLD Chair: Meredith Ritchie By Marron Mahoney Young Lawyers Division, February 2010 On a day just like any other, when boarding the bus to make her usual morning commute to the Chicago loop in 1994, Meredith Ritchie, a graduate of DePaul College of Law in Chicago, was unaware that the path of her legal career was about to change.
Interview with an umpire: What lawyers need to know about juvenile court By Hon. Zina Cruse Child Law, June 2010 An interview between Judge Zina Cruse and Judge James Radcliffe (Ret.).
Interview with Arbitrator Andrew Nalefski, January 12, 2010 By Robert C. Nelson Workers’ Compensation Law, March 2010 Get to know a little more about IWCC Arbitrator Andrew Nalefski.
Interview with Judge Katz By Erin Lamm Young Lawyers Division, April 2010 Learn more about the Honorable Nancy Katz, Associate Judge in the Domestic Relations Division in Chicago.