13th Annual Holiday Party a successBy Jessica DurkinYoung Lawyers Division, February 2011The Annual Holiday Party raised more than $16,000 for the IBF/YLD Children's Assistance Fund.
The 2011 ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey StandardsBy Richard F. BalesReal Estate Law, December 2011The 2011 ALTA/ACSM land title survey standards are the culmination of two years of work by a committee made up of land surveyors, attorneys who represent lenders, and title company attorneys.
2011 federal and state regulatory agendasBy William A. PriceAdministrative Law, September 2011Counsel with business advisory or other regulatory compliance practices can give their clients a “heads up” about new mandates they may face by reviewing the regulatory agendas of their federal and state regulators.
50 best law firms for womenBy Cindy G. BuysWomen and the Law, November 2011Seven Illinois firms made the annual NAFE/Flex-Time Lawyers list published in the September 2011 issue of Working Mother.
7th Circuit E-Discovery Pilot updateBy Kathryn A. KellyFederal Civil Practice, December 2011Now in its second phase, the Seventh Circuit Electronic Discovery Pilot Project has launched <discoverypilot.com>. The Web site provides information about the Project's Principles, as well as committee information.
9th Circuit rejects L.A. port’s owner operator prohibitionBy William D. BrejchaEnergy, Utilities, Telecommunications, and Transportation, November 2011A summary of the recent case of American Trucking Associations, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles.
Abraham Lincoln and Harland SandersBy William A. PriceAdministrative Law, August 2011Two Kentucky natives may be worth remembering this month, not so much for legal insight, but for the qualities of endurance and resilience they both represent.
Acquisition of company assets may include hidden unclaimed property liabilitiesBy Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, May 2011To combat the potential unclaimed property problem, a purchasing company should consider adding a provision to the acquisition agreement dealing with past or existing unclaimed property.
Addition by deductionBy Paul ShaheenLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, September 2011If employee benefits are becoming unaffordable, how does a firm maintain them? Or at least remain in the position to offer them?
Administrative law case summariesBy Hon. Edward J. SchoenbaumAdministrative Law, December 2011Recent cases of interest to administrative law practitioners.
Administrative law—Around the countryBy Hon. Ann Breen-GrecoAdministrative Law, December 2011The author was sworn in as Chair of the National Conference of the Administrative Law Judiciary in August of this year.
Admitting a party’s discovery depositionBy Jeffrey A. ParnessBench and Bar, June 2011The case of Berry v. American Standard, Inc., 382 Ill. App. 3d 895 (5th Dist. 2008) prompted the recent amendment to Rule 212(a)(5) allowing into evidence an unavailable party’s discovery deposition pursuant to the “sound discretion” of the court when it “will do substantial justice between or among the parties.”
Admitting a party’s discovery depositionBy Jeffrey A. ParnessCivil Practice and Procedure, March 2011A recent amendment to the Illinois Supreme Court Rules allows into evidence an unavailable party’s discovery deposition pursuant to the “sound discretion” of the court when it “will do substantial justice between or among the parties.”
Adoption code changes affecting access to birth certificatesBy Kimberly L. Dahlen & Ayla N. EllisonChild Law, August 2011Beginning November 15, 2011, any adopted adult or surrendered person, who was born in Illinois on or after January 1, 1946, may complete and file a request for a non-certified copy of an original birth certificate.
ADR Section Council proposes joint task force on youth violenceBy Joshua BaileyAlternative Dispute Resolution, April 2011The ISBA ADR Section Council, in partnership with the Chicago Bar Association, is working to implement a Joint Task Force on Stopping the Killing of Our Children in Chicago.
All appropriate inquiries into land acquisitionsBy Gene SchmittgensEnvironmental and Natural Resources Law, June 2011All appropriate inquiry requires that the purchaser perform a Phase I assessment which conforms with either the requirements of ASTM 1527-05, or the regulations promulgated by EPA.
All appropriate inquiries into land acquisitionsBy Gene SchmittgensBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, February 2011Recently, two district court opinions have examined the Bona Fide Prospective Purchaser defense and what is required to maintain the defense: 3000 E. Imperial, LLC, v. Robertshaw Controls Co., et al., and Ashley II of Charleston LLC v. PCS Nitrogen, Inc.
