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Articles From 2013

Grandparent visitation case heard by the First District Appellate Court By Michael K. Goldberg & Becky Rose Bloom General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, October 2013 The recent case of In re Anaya R., a Minor, stands out among other grandparent visitation cases.
Green office tips Environmental and Natural Resources Law, March 2013 The Environmental Law Section Council has started a new initiative to publish information we find to be particularly useful in helping members operate a green law office.
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Greetings from the Chair By Peter Canalia Animal Law, January 2013 A message from Animal Law Section Chair Peter Canalia.
Guardian Ad Litem or Child Representative? Why lawyers and judges need to be more deliberate about designating role of attorneys representing children By Matthew A. Kirsh Family Law, October 2013 Attention to the designation of child representative or guardian ad litem can make a big difference in the quality of representation you are able to provide in a case.
H-1B quota for 2014 By Tejas Shah International and Immigration Law, February 2013 A basic overview of the H-1B quota The 2014 fiscal year H-1B visa quota filing date is fast approaching. The quota opens on April 1, 2013 and it is anticipated that there will be a higher volume of applications this year than in the past three years.
Happenings By Jon Kingzette Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2013 ADR events and updates from around the country.
Happenings By Casey Harter, Madalyn Phillips, & Taryn Vaughan Alternative Dispute Resolution, May 2013 Mediation updates from around the country.
Happenings By Casey Harter, Madalyn Phillips, & Taryn Vaughan Alternative Dispute Resolution, February 2013 Mediation updates from around the country.
Harassment: Supreme Court defines “supervisor” for revising job descriptions By James G. Gillingham Business Advice and Financial Planning, December 2013 As a result of Vance v. Ball State University, all employers should analyze their job descriptions and determine whom they are identifying as supervisors and redraft the language where appropriate.
High court allows class arbitration award to stand By Michael R. Lied Federal Civil Practice, June 2013 Predictably, disputes over arbitration agreements and awards will continue. However, Oxford Health Plans v. Sutter gives the parties an opportunity to carefully draft arbitration agreements to prevent class arbitration.
The HIPAA HITECH headache By Elliott C. Bankendorf & Melaina D. Jobs Intellectual Property, March 2013 On January 25, 2013, the Department of Health and Human Services issued a Final Rule modifying the HIPAA.
Hitchcock v. Angel Corps, Inc.—Pretext case By Cassie Korando & Shari R. Rhode Labor and Employment Law, July 2013 The Court held that based on Hitchcock’s evidence, a reasonable juror could determine that the reasons given for her termination was pre-textual.
Holland v. Schwan’s Home Service, Inc.: Proof of “termination” and further consideration of the applicable standard for punitive damages in retaliatory discharge cases By Richard L. Turner Civil Practice and Procedure, July 2013 In a lengthy 92-page decision, the Fifth District Appellate Court, in its recent decision in Holland v. Schwann’s Home Service, Inc., upheld a jury verdict of $4,260.400, including a punitive damages award of $3.6 million dollars, finding that the jury was properly allowed to consider the issue of whether the plaintiff was truly “terminated” and that the punitive damages award was not excessive.
HOUSE BILLS—Criminal, Traffic & Juvenile from the 98th General Assembly By Steve Baker Criminal Justice, November 2013 Recent legislation of interest to criminal law practitioners.
How county boards of review can assist the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board By Pablo Eves Government Lawyers, June 2013 Some practical guidance for county Boards of Review, and the attorneys who represent them, in addressing current assessment complaints and future appeals.
How effective law firm leadership practices can help you acquire and keep your clients By John W. Olmstead Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, June 2013 Law firms that fail to address leadership issues may find themselves unprepared for the future and unable to acquire new clients and retain existing clients.
How to brag online without sounding like a jerk By Joshua Johnson Women and the Law, January 2013 No one wants to work with a jerk, so here are some ways you can let people know how truly awesome you are—without sounding conceited.
How to reinvent your law practice in order to prosper in the 21st century By John W. Olmstead, Jr. Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, June 2013 In order to prosper in the 21st century law firms are going to have to drastically change their models for conducting business.
How to stop a competitor from getting a patent By Eric R. Waltmire Intellectual Property, June 2013 A review of the options to consider in light of a known or suspected pending patent application.
A human rights fellowship, by students for students By Stephanie Macuiba & Amy Friederich International and Immigration Law, June 2013 The authors of this article have co-founded a fellowship at the SIU School of Law that encourages other law students to intern abroad in the field of human rights and provides the financial assistance to do so.
Human Trafficking Program by ABA and National Association of Women Judges to be held May 21, 2013 Administrative Law, May 2013 Save the date for this important program!
Hydraulic fracturing in Illinois—A remarkable presumption, evidence and making a record By William J. Anaya Administrative Law, October 2013 To the extent that authorities in Illinois now have a rebuttable presumption, operators will be well served to discuss evidence of compliance with counsel, and develop a defensible Administrative Record with admissible evidence of compliance.
Hydraulic fracturing in Illinois—A remarkable presumption, evidence and making a record By William J. Anaya Environmental and Natural Resources Law, September 2013 To the extent that authorities in Illinois now have a rebuttable presumption, operators will be well served to discuss evidence of compliance with counsel, and develop a defensible Administrative Record with admissible evidence of compliance.
Hydraulic fracturing in Illinois—What is an owner to do? By William J. Anaya Real Estate Law, September 2013 Hydraulic fracturing operations present many opportunities to owners, but those opportunities involve risks that must be understood, quantified, analyzed, accepted or rejected or shared.
I really hate Windows 8—Can I downgrade to Windows 7? By Nerino J. Petro Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, September 2013 While the short answer is yes, you can generally downgrade to Windows 8, there are a number of caveats that go along with that.
Iain Johnston: Our new Federal Magistrate Judge By Eugene G. Doherty Federal Civil Practice, September 2013 Learn more about Magistrate Judge Iain D. Johnston, who has been selected to succeed P. Michael Mahoney in the Western Division of the U.S. District Court for the Northern Division of Illinois. 
Identifying and combating human trafficking By Ivy O. Suriyopas Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, May 2013 As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, demand that your senators and representatives continue the fight to end the scourge of human trafficking.
IDOR Practitioners Meeting, February 22, 2013— Questions Submitted in Advance State and Local Taxation, March 2013 Questions and answers from the Illinois Department of Revenue Practitioners Meeting.
IDOR Practitioners Meeting, February 22, 2013—Summary of recent legislation State and Local Taxation, March 2013 Legislation of interest to practitioners.
If you can’t beat ‘em, tax ‘em By J. Casy Martin Mineral Law, June 2013 This article provides an overview and highlights some of the regulatory provisions contained in the Illinois Hydraulic Fracturing Tax Act.