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Articles From 2012

“All” is in the eye of the beholder By Valerie Lipic Women and the Law, December 2012 Author Valerie Lipic discusses her struggles to find the perfect work-life balance.
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All it takes is a signature By Taryn Vaughan Alternative Dispute Resolution, November 2012 People often are oblivious to the specific details listed in such popular consumer product agreements as credit card contracts, agreeing to terms sometimes without even reading anything in the agreement.
All members of public bodies required to complete Attorney General’s Open Meetings Act training curriculum Government Lawyers, January 2012 Public body members serving in office on January 1, 2012, must complete the training by December 31, 2012. Persons who become members of public bodies after January 1, 2012, must complete the training curriculum within 90 days of assuming office.
All the latest developments in health care law By W. Eugene Basanta & Nicholas Schroer Health Care Law, December 2012 A summary of recent cases related to health care law.
All the latest developments in health care law By W. Eugene Basanta & Nicholas Schroer Health Care Law, September 2012 A summary of recent cases related to health care law.
All the latest developments in health care law By W. Eugene Basanta & Nicholas Schroer Health Care Law, June 2012 A summary of recent cases related to health care law.
All the latest developments in health care law By W. Eugene Basanta & Nicholas Schroer Health Care Law, March 2012 A summary of recent cases related to health care law.  
Amending “under a legal disability” to toll the statute of limitations for plaintiffs with locked-in syndrome By James P. Looby Tort Law, December 2012 Plaintiffs in personal injury actions who suffer from locked-in syndrome are not necessarily afforded the same protections as plaintiffs with other known disabilities. 
The amendment to the Health Care Services Lien Act By Bridget Duignan Tort Law, December 2012 The amended Act provides certainty and a more level playing field for insurance companies and individual insureds within the context of bodily injury and death claims.
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Analyzing People v. Smith: Is the key to improper lane usage what is in the officer’s mind? By Rachel J. Hess Traffic Laws and Courts, May 2012 Even though the case was decided more than 15 years ago, what actually constitutes a violation of improper lane usage is still hotly debated among the districts.
And it’s another curve ball—The SMART Act brings more changes to the Medicaid eligibility rules By Constance B. Renzi Elder Law, September 2012 While the SMART Act has made many significant changes to Medicaid in Illinois, this article will focus on the changes impacting the Medicaid eligibility rules for long-term care.
Another successful CLE seminar Administrative Law, October 2012 A recap of the Administrative Law Section's most recent CLE program.
Another taxpayer victory on defined value formula clauses: Estate of Petter v. Commissioner By Ryan A. Walsh Federal Taxation, April 2012 Defined value clauses like the ones used by Anne Petter allow a taxpayer to transfer difficult-to-value assets while minimizing potential transfer taxes.
Appeals court discusses evidence of financial status of defendant sued for punitive damages By Michael R. Lied Labor and Employment Law, July 2012 In Powers v. Rosine, the plaintiffs filed a complaint for injuries sustained in an automobile accident where Rosine drove under the influence.
Appellate court holds treasurer not subject to higher post-judgment interest rate with indemnity awards By Mary Nicolau State and Local Taxation, April 2012 The Illinois Appellate Court recently issued a unanimous opinion addressing the post-judgment interest rate applicable to awards made pursuant to the Indemnity Fund.
Appellate court upholds finding that doubled interest is improper under 2003 Illinois Amnesty Program By Kathleen M. Lach State and Local Taxation, June 2012 The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company v. Hamer court found, and the appellate court upheld, that the phrase “all taxes due” within the Tax Delinquency Amnesty Act did not encompass taxes that were not already assessed.
Application of discovery rules to requests to admit By Kevin Lovellette Government Lawyers, June 2012 One issue that has recently seen increased litigation is whether Requests to Admit are discovery devices subject to the requirements of discovery rules and orders of court.
The ARDC can now investigate and prosecute the unauthorized practice of law—Good news for immigrants By Scott D. Pollock International and Immigration Law, January 2012 Last month the Illinois Supreme Court amended its rules, thereby enhancing the ARDC's authority and benefiting immigrants to the U.S. and their family members, who have a particularly critical need for competent legal advice and representation. 
ARDC hearing board recommends overturning disciplinary action charged against family law attorney By Maxine Weiss Kunz Family Law, January 2012 The Review Board ultimately recommended that the Hearing Board’s findings of misconduct against Rantis be reversed and that the charges against him be dismissed in their entirety.
Are your clients’ arbitration clauses enforceable? By David J. Fish Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2012   The case of Domin v. River Oaks Imports, Inc., provides a valuable lesson—remember the basic elements of contract law when drafting arbitration agreements.
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ARRA domestic source requirements: “Buy American”—A complex maze having serious non-compliance consequences By Stanley N. Wasser Construction Law, May 2012 This article is intended to provide you with basic guidance for what you will find is a complex issue having potential serious non-compliance consequences.
Assessing property tax for an individual condominium unit By Kelly M. Greco Real Estate Law, September 2012 Due to the nature of condominium ownership, the method by which condominiums are assessed and taxed as real property can be unclear. This article unravels this question and addresses how property tax is assessed for an individual condominium unit.
Asylum and withholding of removal: The necessity for appointed counsel By Craig R. Miller International and Immigration Law, July 2012 When an indigent, deportable alien speaking little or no English is not appointed an attorney, the outcome of a removal proceeding is fundamentally unfair.
AT&T Teleholdings, Inc. v. Department of Revenue By David P. Dorner State and Local Taxation, August 2012 In a Rule 23 Order, the appellate court ruled in favor of the Illinois Department of Revenue, holding that AT&T Teleholdings may not use the combined apportionment method to allocate its unitary business group’s 2002 net capital loss among its members for purposes of carrying back the loss to 1999, a tax year in which its members were members of different unitary business groups.    
Attorney General issues opinions By Lynn Patton Government Lawyers, October 2012 Recent opinions issued by the Illinois Attorney General.
Attorney General issues opinions By Lynn Patton Government Lawyers, March 2012 Recent opinions issued by the Illinois Attorney General.
Attorney General’s 2012 online Freedom of Information training now available Government Lawyers, March 2012 A link to the 2012 FOIA training on the Attorney General's Web site.
Auditor inquiry letters and attorney response letters—Does your client understand what is involved? By Tracy J. Nugent Business and Securities Law, June 2012 This article addresses some issues for counsel to consider, discusses the ABA Policy addressing those issues, and provides an example form Response Letter for illustration.
Authentication of documents: Apostilles By Lynne R. Ostfeld International and Immigration Law, November 2012 The Hague Conference is currently conducting a pilot project to develop procedures for the issuance and use of electronic Apostilles, or e-Apostilles. 
Authoritative texts: Expert witnesses are allowed to read to the jury the contents of inadmissible scientific and medical literature as the basis for an opinion By Kurt D. Lloyd Tort Law, November 2012 This article provides a thorough and thoughtful analysis of an interesting evidentiary issue in cases involving expert witnesses.