Lessons from the drought of 1988By Jerry W. QuickAgricultural Law, September 2012The author shares the legal questions he received relating to grain contracting, grain production, and the grain industry which arose during the epic drought of 1988.
Lessons learned on the eighth floorBy Jerry JutilaWorkers’ Compensation Law, April 2012Arbitrator Jerry Jutila shares his advice for those young attorneys who have asked for his help and are looking to improve their skills.
Lessons learned on the eighth floorBy Jerry JutilaWorkers’ Compensation Law, January 2012Arbitrator Jerry Jutila shares his advice for those young attorneys who have asked for his help and are looking to improve their skills.
Lessons of Tunca v. PainterBy Hon. Russell W. Hartigan & Nick J. MoellerCivil Practice and Procedure, August 2012The court opinion in Tunca v. Painter provides an important reminder of the importance of preserving the record and dismissed counts in cases where appellate review is sought.
LetterBench and Bar, September 2012Chief Judge James Holderman of the Northern District of Illinois has sent the following letter to many bar associations and others for comment.
Letter from the ChairBy Karen BowesChild Law, December 2012A note from Child Law Section Chair Karen Bowes.
Letter from the ChairBy Glenn R. GaffneyFederal Civil Practice, September 2012A message from Section Chair Glenn Gaffney.
Letter from the EditorBy James CreechFederal Taxation, November 2012An introduction to the issue from Editor James Creech.
Letter from the EditorBy James CreechFederal Taxation, September 2012An introduction to the issue from Editor James Creech.
Letter to the EditorBy Hon. Eugene G. DohertyTort Law, December 2012A reader's response to “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” which was published in the November issue of this newsletter.
Leveraging lease renewal for maximum effectBy Daniel G. JayLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, May 2012There are hidden opportunities in the lease renewal process that should not be missed.
Leveraging lease renewal for maximum effectBy Daniel G. JayLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, May 2012There are hidden opportunities in the lease renewal process that should not be missed.
A line loan or not?By Dan BreenLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, December 2012Generally, a line of credit is preferable for people who will be borrowing irregular or uncertain amounts. A loan, on the other hand is a fixed borrowed amount. You have, and pay regular interest on a set amount of money, whether you actually use it or not. A loan might be a better option for someone looking to make one significant financial outlay rather than address occasional cash flow irregularities. You are likely to get better interest terms on a loan than with a line of credit.
LLC members in online store Venture Bound by Partnership Fiduciary Duties—Health and Body Store v. Justbrand LimitedBy Venkat BalasubramaniIntellectual Property, June 2012Another group of people attempt a Web venture with zero documentation and end up in court. One of the many perennial themes of this blog is that people must spell out the terms of any Web venture in advance. This includes everything from a joint blogging arrangement to a jointly operated online store or a simple Web development agreement.
Looking back and looking forward—Arredondo and restrictive employment covenants in IllinoisBy Brian J. Hunt & Jake A. CilekCorporate Law Departments, March 2012Before the Illinois Supreme Court’s holding in Reliable Fire Equipment Co. v. Arredondo, a two-factor test was widely considered to be exhaustive for purposes of the “legitimate business interest” analysis in Illinois; however, the Court held in Arredondo that such a rigid framework is incapable of addressing the sensitive connection between one’s right to work and the protection of a purported business interest.
Managed services may improve a firm’s technology investmentBy Mark LeuerLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, February 2012Through utilization of current technology and managing hardware and support resources, a managed service offering can deliver high-quality, well-integrated technology at high level of service with a known monthly cost, all with minimal attorney oversight.
March matters worth your time…By J.A. SebastianAdministrative Law, March 2012Mark your calendar for three important and fast-approaching events!
Me no English!By Hua WangRacial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, November 2012As a volunteer English Language Learner teacher in Chicago's Chinatown, the author has seen first-hand that English is the key to getting better jobs, understanding and defending one’s rights, and moving up the socioeconomic ladder.
Mediations involving seniorsBy Terry Moritz & Heather Scheiwe KulpAlternative Dispute Resolution, February 2012Elder law and mediation in Illinois is growing, but some challenges particular to elder law disputes should be considered.
Medicare issues in workers’ compensation cases—What every practitioner should knowBy Nicole M. SchnoorWorkers’ Compensation Law, April 2012Early recognition of Medicare issues and consideration of funding a non-submitted Medicare Set-aside Agreement can help expedite the overall settlement process and remove the element of surprise when a Medicare issue is encountered late in settlement negotiations.
Mentoring mattersBy Hon. Debra B. WalkerAdministrative Law, June 2012Given that CLE credit is now available for mentoring programs for both the mentor and the mentee, there is no better time to launch an official mentoring program at your firm, your alma mater, or your bar association.
Mentoring mattersBy Hon. Debra B. WalkerBench and Bar, April 2012Given that CLE credit is now available for mentoring programs for both the mentor and the mentee, there is no better time to launch an official mentoring program at your firm, your alma mater, or your bar association.
Message from the ChairBy Alan R. PressLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, September 2012A message from Committee Chair Alan Press.
Message from the ChairBy Sarah ToneyTraffic Laws and Courts, September 2012A message from Section Chair Sarah Toney.
