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Articles From 2012

Case summaries Insurance Law, January 2012 Summaries of the cases in this issue.
Caselaw summaries By Victoria C. Kelly, Hilary A. Sefton, Leah D. Setzen, & Doreen R. Stec Child Law, December 2012 Recent cases of interest to Child Law practitioners.
Caselaw update By Laura D. Mruk Labor and Employment Law, October 2012 The Seventh Circuit found that forcing a pregnant employee to take an unpaid leave of absence due to her inability to perform essential job functions constitutes a materially adverse employment action, even if it was done pursuant to official company policy.
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Caselaw update By Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, July 2012 Updates of interest to animal law practitioners.
CCDD regulations finalized By Steve Sawyer Environmental and Natural Resources Law, October 2012   On August 23rd, the Illinois Pollution Control Board (PCB) adopted the final Rule on Illinois’ Clean Construction or Demolition Debris (CCDD).
The Center for Elder Law publishes study on the mediator’s role By Casey Harter Alternative Dispute Resolution, May 2012 Elder mediation is growing and, as a result, basic rules and regulations need to be placed in order to better serve the needs of older adults.
Certain Illinois counties now eligible for cost-share to meet emergency water needs Agricultural Law, August 2012 An informative press release from the USDA's Farm Service Agency.
Chair’s column By William J. Scott, Jr. Family Law, December 2012 A message from Family Law Section Chair Bill Scott.
Chair’s column By Sandra Blake Women and the Law, December 2012 A message from Committee Chair Sandra Blake.
Chair’s column By Daniel R. Saeedi Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, November 2012 A message from Committee Chair Daniel Saeedi.
Chair’s column By William J. Scott Family Law, November 2012 A message from Family Law Section Chair Bill Scott.
Chair’s column By Sandra Blake Women and the Law, October 2012 A message from Committee Chair Sandy Blake.
Chair’s column By Karen Bowes Child Law, September 2012 A message from Section Chair Karen Bowes.
Chair’s column By Sheila Harrell Administrative Law, September 2012 A message from Administrative Law Section Chair Sheila Harrell.
Chair’s column By William J. Scott, Jr. Family Law, August 2012 A message from Section Chair William Scott, Jr.
Chair’s column By Sheila Harrell Administrative Law, August 2012 A message from Section Chair Sheila Harrell.
Chair’s column By William J. Scott, Jr. Family Law, July 2012 A message from Section Chair William J. Scott, Jr.
Chair’s column By Sheila Harrell Administrative Law, July 2012 A message from Section Chair Sheila Harrell.
Chair’s column By E. Nicole Carrion Women and the Law, June 2012 A message from Committee Chair E. Nicole Carrion.
Chair’s column By Patti Gregory-Chang Administrative Law, May 2012 A message from Section Chair Patti Gregory-Chang.
Chair’s column By Kimberly J. Anderson Family Law, May 2012 A message from Section Chair Kimberly Anderson.
Chair’s column By Patti Gregory-Chang Administrative Law, April 2012 A review of Lucie B. v. Department of Human Services, which expressly holds that specific findings must be made that are sufficient to allow meaningful review.
Chair’s column By Kimberly J. Anderson Family Law, April 2012 A message from Family Law Section Chair Kimberly Anderson.
Chair’s column By Ebony R. Huddleston Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, April 2012 A message from Committee Chair Ebony Huddleston. 
Chair’s column By Heather M. Fritsch Young Lawyers Division, April 2012 A message from YLD Chair Heather Fritsch.
Chair’s column By Patti Gregory-Chang Administrative Law, March 2012 A review of the recent case of Sustatia v. Shannon.
Chair’s column By Kimberly J. Anderson Family Law, March 2012 One important act of Congress is about to expire this year, and one we should all become familiar with. The Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007, subsequently extended in 2008 for a period of three years with the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, generally allows taxpayers to exclude income from the discharge of debt on their principal residence.
Chair’s column By E. Nicole Carrion Women and the Law, March 2012 Save the date for our April 26th program and reception! RSVP by April 19th to Janet Sosin at jsosin@isba.org or 800-678-4009.
Chair’s column By Patti Gregory-Chang Administrative Law, February 2012 A message from Section Chair Patti Gregory-Chang.
Chair’s column By Heather M. Fritsch Young Lawyers Division, February 2012 A message from YLD Chair Heather Fritsch.