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Articles From 2014

Illinois State Bar Association’s YLD Day at the Races 2014! By Anna P. Krolikowska Young Lawyers Division, October 2014 A big thank you to all our sponsors and participants, who helped make this year's event a great success!
The Illinois State Equalization Factor (Tax Multiplier) By Michael Reynolds State and Local Taxation, August 2014 The author attempts to explain this confounding and oft-misunderstood aspect of tax calculation.
Illinois State Treasurer, as ex officio Custodian of the Injured Workers’ Benefit Fund does and does not have sovereign immunity By John W. Powers Workers’ Compensation Law, January 2014 The Illinois Appellate Court recently issued two opposing decisions, in Dratewska-Zator v. Rutherford and Illinois State Treasurer, as ex officio Custodian of the Injured Workers’ Benefit Fund v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.
The Illinois Supreme Court expands the reach of the Code of Civil Procedure’s six-year statute of repose By Hon. Russell W. Hartigan & Griffen Thorne Bench and Bar, April 2014 On February 21, 2014, the Illinois Supreme Court decided Evanston Insurance Company v. Riseborough, holding that the six-year statute of repose from section 13-214/3 of the Code of Civil Procedure, which applies to “the performance of professional services,” includes services where the parties have no fiduciary duty, and claims that are not limited to legal malpractice.
The Illinois Supreme Court expands the reach of the Code of Civil Procedure’s six-year statute of repose By Hon. Russell W. Hartigan & Griffen Thorne Civil Practice and Procedure, March 2014 On February 21, 2014, the Illinois Supreme Court decided Evanston Insurance Company v. Riseborough, holding that the six-year statute of repose from section 13-214/3 of the Code of Civil Procedure, which applies to “the performance of professional services,” includes services where the parties have no fiduciary duty, and claims that are not limited to legal malpractice.
Illinois unemployment cases—An overview of the process By Donald S. Rothschild & Brian M. Dougherty Labor and Employment Law, March 2014 A basic primer of the unemployment claims procedure in Illinois.
Immigrants’ due process rights in immigration court hearings By Helen Harnett International and Immigration Law, January 2014 On February 13, 2013, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals decided the case of Smykiene v. Holder, which involved motions to reopen removal orders issued in absentia.
The importance of being able to sometimes say, “I don’t know” By Tania Richard Young Lawyers Division, October 2014 In a competitive field, admitting you don't have the answer can be perceived as a sign of weakness. But in reality, being honest and willing to find the answer is actually a sign of strength.
The importance of protocols By Erin M. Hughes Administrative Law, January 2014 In CBS Outdoor, Inc., v. The Department of Transportation,) 111387, the timeline and protocols of the Illinois Department of Transportation are imperative to the issuance of the sign permit.
Improving law firm profitability by using a corporate service provider as part of your client’s due diligence strategy By Michael Keenan Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, June 2014 An overview of the role of the Corporate Service Provider and how it can help your firm become more profitable.
In other words, we told everybody to start over and do it right By Carolyn Welch Clifford Administrative Law, May 2014 A look at the four procedural lessons set forth in the recent Howe v. Retirement Board of the Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago decision.
In prescriptive easement claims the element of what constitutes exclusivity of use was recently clarified by the Illinois Supreme Court By Michael A. Mattingly Agricultural Law, December 2014 A discussion of the recent case of Nationwide Financial, LP v. Pobuda.
In re Marriage of Iqbal and Khan: A reminder not to overplay your hand in drafting postnuptial agreements By Patrick B. Hurley Family Law, December 2014 The author, who represented Iqbal, discusses the case. 
In re Marriage of Mancine v. Gansner, In re the Parentage of Scarlett Z.-D. and the status of “equitable parents” and “equitable adoption” in Illinois By Heather M. Hurst Family Law, July 2014 Two new cases have recently been issued from the Illinois Appellate Courts addressing the doctrines of “Equitable Parents” and “Equitable Adoption.”
In the agencies June 2014 Recent updates of interest to antitrust & unfair competition law practitioners.
In the April issue… By Darrell Dies Trusts and Estates, April 2014 An introduction to the issue from editor Darrell Dies.
In the December issue… By Darrell Dies & Jennifer Bunker Trusts and Estates, December 2014 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Darrell Dies and Jennifer Bunker.
In the February issue… By Darrell Dies Trusts and Estates, February 2014 An introduction to the issue from Editor Darrell Dies.
In the January issue… By Darrell Dies Trusts and Estates, January 2014 An introduction to the issue from Editor Darrell Dies.
In the June issue… By Darrell Dies Trusts and Estates, June 2014 An introduction to the issue from Editor Darrell Dies.
In the March issue… By Darrell Dies Trusts and Estates, March 2014 An introduction to the issue from Editor Darrell Dies.
In the May issue… By Darrell Dies Trusts and Estates, May 2014 An introduction to the issue from editor Darrell Dies.
In the November issue… By Darrell Dies & Jennifer Bunker Trusts and Estates, November 2014 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Darrell Dies and Jennifer Bunker.
In the October issue… By Darrell Dies & Jennifer Bunker Trusts and Estates, October 2014 An introduction to the issue from editors Darrell Dies and Jennifer Bunker.
In the September issue… By Darrell Dies & Jennifer Bunker Trusts and Estates, September 2014 An introduction to the issue from editors Darrell Dies and Jennifer Bunker.
In-sites Government Lawyers, April 2014 News articles and parent conversations seem to discuss cyber-bullying more and more. This article provides numerous resources that are available online.
Income for child support By William J. Scott Family Law, March 2014 The author makes his case for a more well-thought-out method for calculating child support.
The inside scoop on dep prep to get you through your first deposition By Karoline Carstens Young Lawyers Division, August 2014 The author shares a few guidelines to consider when preparing for a deposition.
Insurance defense law firms: Strategies and best practices By John W. Olmstead Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, March 2014 As law firms look for additional sources of revenue some have given thought to taking on insurance defense work. This article examines the issues to consider.
Intellectual Improbabilities™ By Daniel Kegan Intellectual Property, November 2014 Recent news and developments of interest to intellectual property law practitioners.