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Human rights-related articles from Illinois law school journals in 2013 By Robert Heuer Human and Civil Rights, March 2014 A list of articles published in 2013 in Illinois law school journals relating to human rights issues in a broad range of legal topics.
Human trafficking in the United States By Steffanie L. Adams & Kathryn E. Eisenhart Human and Civil Rights, March 2014 An in-depth look at this pervasive problem.
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Human trafficking interview Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, March 2014 The transcript of a radio interview with the Director of the Salvation Army Promise Program.
Human trafficking of children By Dixie Lee Peterson Diversity Leadership Council, June 2014 Recognizing the serious problem caused by the human trafficking of children, the Illinois General Assembly amended the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act to include human trafficking as abuse.
Hundreds of new regulations for the new year By William A. Price Administrative Law, January 2014 How many of these new rules are you familiar with?
I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai with Christina Lamb By Sandra Blake Diversity Leadership Council, June 2014 Reviewer Sandra Blake shares her thoughts on this must-read book.
I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai with Christina Lamb By Sandra Blake Women and the Law, February 2014 Committee member Sandra Blake reviews this recent release.
Illinois agency standing to appeal court review decisions By Carl R. Draper Administrative Law, December 2014 While our courts operate almost exclusively with disputes between separate interested parties, administrative agencies frequently cross boundaries between being an enforcement arm of the law as opposed to a quasi-judicial branch of government.
Illinois Appellate Court declares binding arbitration provision in insurance code unconstitutional By Alvin R. Becker & Katherine A. Grosh Insurance Law, March 2014 A look at the recent case of Interstate Bankers Casualty Co., et al. v. Alberto Hernandez.
Illinois appellate court holds arbitration agreement unconscionable By John R. Schleppenbach Alternative Dispute Resolution, July 2014 It is notable that the Illinois Appellate Court in Potiyevskiy v. TM Transportation, Incorporated recently affirmed a trial court’s denial of a motion to compel arbitration based on the unconscionability of the arbitration clause.
Illinois court finds default judgment proper only after notice and repeated failure to comply By Hon. Russell W. Hartigan & Griffen Thorne Civil Practice and Procedure, May 2014 On February 11, 2014, the Illinois Appellate Court decided Locasto v. City of Chicago, reversing a trial court’s grant of default judgment against the defendant, which consistently failed to meet discovery deadlines.
Illinois court says insurer cannot escape duty to defend hog odor lawsuit under “pollution exclusion” in umbrella policy By Kristine A. Tidgren Environmental and Natural Resources Law, January 2014 In what could broaden an insurer’s duty to defend Illinois livestock producers in odor lawsuits, an Illinois appeals court has rejected an insurer’s denial of coverage to hog confinement operators pursuant to a standard “pollution exclusion” provision in an umbrella liability policy
Illinois court says insurer cannot escape duty to defend hog odor lawsuit under “pollution exclusion” in umbrella policy By Kristine A. Tidgren Agricultural Law, January 2014 In what could broaden an insurer’s duty to defend Illinois livestock producers in odor lawsuits, an Illinois appeals court has rejected an insurer’s denial of coverage to hog confinement operators pursuant to a standard “pollution exclusion” provision in an umbrella liability policy
Illinois Eavesdropping Statute declared unconstitutional on First Amendment grounds By Matthew A. Kirsh Family Law, May 2014 In the wake of the People v. Clark case, the Illinois Legislature will have to amend the Eavesdropping Statute. All practitioners of family law should keep an eye out for the amended statute and be familiar with its contents.
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Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board cases—July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013 By Victor Blackwell Education Law, June 2014 Recent cases of interest to education law practitioners.
Illinois employers can demand drug and alcohol testing and avoid losing a retaliatory discharge claim so long as the policy is applied in a non-discriminatory manner By Deborah A. Benzing Labor and Employment Law, May 2014 The Jeff Phillips v. Continental Tire The Americas, LLC decision affirms employers’ rights to drug and alcohol testing in Illinois and specifically reiterates that such testing is not against public policy.
Illinois employers can demand drug and alcohol testing and avoid losing a retaliatory discharge claim so long as the policy is applied in a non-discriminatory manner By Deborah A. Benzing Workers’ Compensation Law, May 2014 The Jeff Phillips v. Continental Tire The Americas, LLC decision affirms employers’ rights to drug and alcohol testing in Illinois and specifically reiterates that such testing is not against public policy.
Illinois enacts changes in obtaining search warrants electronically By David Clark Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, December 2014 The revised statute provides for obtaining a search warrant by oral testimony, and omits the limitations of telephone, fax, or other means to exchange sworn testimony supporting a search warrant, when circumstances make it reasonable to dispense with a sworn affidavit.
Illinois federal court finds that beneficial owner of Illinois land trust does not qualify as an “owner” for farm program payments By Kristine A. Tidgren Agricultural Law, April 2014 The District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has ruled that the definition of “owner” for purposes of Farm Service Agency payments through the Direct and Counter Cyclical Payment Program does not include the beneficial owner of an Illinois Land Trust.
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Illinois Human Rights Commission decision summaries By Laura D. Mruk Labor and Employment Law, December 2014 Recent cases of interest to labor and employment law practitioners.
Illinois Human Rights Commission decision summaries By Laura D. Mruk Labor and Employment Law, October 2014 Recent cases of interest to labor & employment law practitioners.
Illinois’ Independent Tax Tribunal has arrived By Hon. Julie-April Montgomery State and Local Taxation, February 2014 An overview of this new independent state agency.
Illinois Insurance Claims Fraud Prevention Act: What whistleblowers and providers should know By R. Scott Oswald Health Care Law, September 2014 Readers are likely familiar with the federal Medicare and Medicaid Anti-Kickback Statute as well as with the False Claims Act. However, they may be less familiar with the Illinois Claims Fraud Prevention Act which includes provisions similar to those found in the federal laws, but applicable to private insurers. This article provides a primer on the Illinois Act with illustrative cases.
Illinois international business calendar International and Immigration Law, December 2014 Upcoming events of interest to international and immigration law practitioners.
Illinois international business calendar International and Immigration Law, October 2014 Mark your calendar for these upcoming events.
The Illinois Medical Cannabis Pilot Program and launch of Women Grow Chicago By Emily N. Masalski Women and the Law, October 2014 On July 20, 2014, Governor Pat Quinn signed legislation to add the treatment of adults and children with seizures to the state’s Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act.
Illinois’ modern family: House Bill 1243 By Emily A. Hansen Women and the Law, December 2014 An examination of the key differences and highlights of this proposed legislation.
Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Law amended to allow for a strict foreclosure of an omitted subordinate interest By Adam J. Wilde Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, December 2014 Under the new section of the IMFL, if a subordinate lien is omitted from a foreclosure, the holder of the superior lien (the loan that was actually foreclosed) may file a strict foreclosure action against that omitted lien.
Illinois Pregnancy Accommodation Act By Jennifer B. Wagner Women and the Law, August 2014 An overview of this important legislation, which currently awaits the Governor's signature.
Illinois should repeal its racial classification statutes By Evan Bruno Human and Civil Rights, October 2014 The author calls on Illinoisans of all shades and colors to urge their state representatives to repeal the Uniform Racial Classification Act and the State Employment Records Act.