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Articles From 2012

The Illinois sworn contractor’s statement: An owner’s defense and an owner’s obligation By Paul Peterson Construction Law, May 2012 Acceptance of a statutory sworn contractor's statement that does not meet the requirements of Section 5 may leave the owner with obligations and no corresponding benefits. 
The illusion of digital security By Alan Wlasuk Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, May 2012 You’ll never be entirely safe from a breach. But if you’re clever, the breach won’t leave you for dead. System logs will define the magnitude of the breach, cyber insurance will pay for the expert help you will need, and data encryption will save you.  
Immigration and refugee law issues Tibetan asylees have faced in the United States By Bayarjargal Sereenen International and Immigration Law, November 2012 The author examined 43 U.S. circuit court cases to learn more about the immigration issues Tibetan refugees face when they come to this country. 
Immigration update: Can civil union partners in Illinois apply for immigration benefits? By Shannon M. Shepherd Human and Civil Rights, November 2012 Are federal immigration benefits are available for our clients in same-sex relationships living in Illinois?
In issue of first impression, First District addresses impact of arbitration award exceeding Illinois’ monetary limits on court-ordered arbitration By John R. Schleppenbach Alternative Dispute Resolution, November 2012 Until recently, no Illinois court had addressed the impact of an arbitration award exceeding the Illinois Supreme Court's monetary limits. In June of this year, however, the First District in Babcock v. Wallace opined that such an award was erroneous, but nonetheless affirmed its enforcement because the party seeking to set it aside had failed to follow the appropriate procedural steps to do so.
In re Austin M. By David House Child Law, September 2012 The case of In re Austin M. is an extremely important decision regarding representation of juveniles in delinquency petitions and should be read with careful attention by all who practice in the this area.  
In re Jonathon C.B.: Shackling in juvenile court, no right to jury trial By Steve Baker Child Law, February 2012 A review of the recent case of In re Jonathon C.B. and its ramifications.
In the April issue… By Darrell Dies & Jacob Frost Trusts and Estates, April 2012 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Darrell Dies and Jacob Frost.
In the December issue… By Darrell Dies & Jacob Frost Trusts and Estates, December 2012 An introduction to the issue from Co-Editors Darrell Dies and Jacob Frost.
In the February issue… By Darrell Dies & Jacob Frost Trusts and Estates, February 2012 An introduction to the issue from editors Darrell Dies and Jacob Frost.
In the January issue… By Darrell Dies & Jacob Frost Trusts and Estates, January 2012 An introduction to the issue from Co-Editors Darrell Dies and Jacob Frost.
In the July issue… By Darrell Dies & Jacob Frost Trusts and Estates, July 2012 An introduction to the issue from editors Darrell Dies and Jacob Frost.
In the June issue… By Darrell Dies & Jacob Frost Trusts and Estates, June 2012 An introduction to this month's issue from co-editors Darrell Dies and Jacob Frost.
In the May issue… By Darrell Dies & Jacob Frost Trusts and Estates, May 2012 An introduction to the issue from editors Darrell Dies and Jacob Frost.
In the November issue… By Darrell Dies & Jacob Frost Trusts and Estates, November 2012 An introduction to the issue from Co-editors Darrell Dies and Jacob Frost.
In the October issue… By Darrell Dies & Jacob Frost Trusts and Estates, October 2012 An introduction to the issue from Editors Darrell Dies and Jacob Frost.
In the September issue… By Darrell Dies & Jacob Frost Trusts and Estates, September 2012 An introduction to the issue from Co-Editors Darrell Dies and Jacob Frost.
Incoming Chair column By Susan M. Brazas General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, July 2012 A message from Section Chair Susan Brazas.
Independent Tax Tribunal Act By William A. Price Administrative Law, July 2012 An overview of the Tax Tribunal, whose jurisdiction will commence on July 1 of next year.
Inexpensive technology that improves my practice By Bryan Sims Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, January 2012 The author shares his picks for the pieces of technology that have improved his office's efficiency without breaking the bank.
Institutional controls: The use of municipal ordinances and agreements as components of No Further Remediation Letters By Frank M. Grenard Environmental and Natural Resources Law, March 2012  As a municipal attorney, the lawyer has a responsibility to inform the decision makers of requests for institutional controls, what they are, how they would benefit or be detrimental to the community, and to assure that the municipality would not bear any additional financial loss or liability. By the same token, the attorney should assure that the municipality understands that the business/development community needs assistance in obtaining closure of environmental incidents, many of them relatively minor in scale but they result in tremendous roadblocks to projects.
Intellectual Improbabilities™ By Daniel Kegan Intellectual Property, December 2012 Eclectic snippets from recent events. PTO warns of insolicitous solicitations; INTA launches teen ed UnrealCampaign.com; ND CA issues ESI Guidelines; FTC recommends truth telling; Academia IP; Ars Gratia Artis; EU; etc.
Intellectual improbabilities™ By Daniel Kegan Intellectual Property, September 2012 Short summaries and comments on recent IP cases, Government requests for comment, and other notices.
Intellectual improbabilities™ By Daniel Kegan Intellectual Property, June 2012 An eclectic gathering of recent intellectual property news and cases.
Internal Revenue Service creates incentive program to resolve worker classification issues while also strengthening its compliance mechanisms By James F. Fitzsimmons Corporate Law Departments, October 2012 Last year, the Internal Revenue Service released Announcement 2011-64. This announcement outlines a new program—the Voluntary Classification Settlement Program—whereby taxpayers can voluntarily reclassify workers as employees for future tax periods in exchange for reducing their federal employment tax liability for the past nonemployee treatment.
International contracts—Things to think about By Lynne R. Ostfeld International and Immigration Law, April 2012 A few items to keep in mind when dealing with international contracts.
International Internet jurisdiction under the Convention on the Use of Electronic Communication in International Contracts By Kitsuron Sangsuvan International and Immigration Law, January 2012 When two states claim jurisdiction over transactions, international jurisdictional conflict arises: Where can the plaintiff sue? Which country’s laws apply?
An interview with Fredric Lederer, Chancellor Professor of Law and Director, Center for Legal and Court Technology, William & Mary Law School, Williamsburg, Virginia By Martin Typer Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, March 2012 Learn more about the Center for Legal and Court Technology, home of the state-of-the-art McGlothlin Courtroom.
An interview with State Representative Robyn Gabel on House Bill 1958 and the shackling of pregnant prisoners By Mary F. Petruchius Women and the Law, March 2012 An interview with Robyn Gabel, who sponsored a bill in the Illinois House of Representatives aimed to improve conditions for pregnant prisoners.
Intoxication: Proposed testing rules and certain crimes defense By Robert J. Finley Workers’ Compensation Law, September 2012 Practitioners who are handling claims involving drug or alcohol intoxication for injuries occurring after September 1, 2011 should read Section 11 of the Workers’ Compensation Act carefully.