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Articles From 2014

Price v. Phillip Morris: Back from the dead? The appellate court finds the trial court exceeded the scope of its Section 2-1401 review By Hon. Russell W. Hartigan & Jessica L. Fangman Civil Practice and Procedure, July 2014 On April 29, 2014, the Illinois Appellate Court decided Price v. Phillip Morris, and found the trial court exceeded the scope of its section 2-1401 review.
Privacy and security principles for farm data—November 13, 2014 Agricultural Law, December 2014 The organizations and companies listed in this article believe the following data principles should be adopted by each Agriculture Technology Provider.
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Privacy concerns related to mobile technology By Ethel Spyratos Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, March 2014 Mobile technologies such as geo-fencing may provide enormous value to both businesses and consumers. However, the risks associated with the inappropriate dissemination of consumer information collected as a result of these technologies, can cause consumers to have concerns about their privacy.
Pro bono legal opportunities By Bernard G. Peter Corporate Law Departments, June 2014 The author outlines various projects that need your help! 
Pro bono legal opportunities By Bernard G. Peter Employee Benefits, May 2014 The author outlines various projects that need your help! 
Pro bono made easy: Stay-at-home lawyers provide free legal assistance to those in need By Cheryl Lipton Women and the Law, July 2014 The Pro Bono Network has developed a winning model that provides fully-committed legal representation and services to those in need of help.
Pro Bono Spotlight—Serving our military: An interview with Susan E. Mitchell By James Creech Federal Taxation, January 2014 Learn how local civilian attorneys can help our nation's troops.
Probate estate engagement letters and petition for attorney fees in probate court By Richard P. Miller Trusts and Estates, April 2014 A comprehensive engagement letter to the estate’s representative minimizes the possibility of misunderstanding regarding attorney’s fees.
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Property tax exemption denied for senior housing facility By John G. Locallo & Vesna Marusic State and Local Taxation, August 2014 At issue in Meridian Village Association v. Hamer was whether a senior housing facility qualified for property tax exemption based on charitable and religious uses of the property.
Proposed changes to federal discovery rules put premium on early case assessment By Daniel Thies Federal Civil Practice, April 2014 Assuming these significant changes are adopted, lawyers practicing in federal court must become familiar with them and be prepared for the additional responsibilities they impose early in the life cycle of a case.
Proposed legislation awards all court costs and attorney fees for appeals filed under Administrative Review Law of decisions of municipal code hearing officers By J.A. Sebastian Administrative Law, July 2014 Read the statute to find out how this proposed legislation could affect you.
Proposed regulations affecting the uniform basis rule as applied to charitable remainder trusts By Ray Prather Trusts and Estates, July 2014 On January 17, 2014, the IRS issued proposed regulations on uniform basis for charitable remainder trusts.
Prosecutorial discretion and administrative closure in immigration law: A new adjudicatory rule By Patrick M. Kinnally International and Immigration Law, June 2014 At first blush, it may seem curious that the concept of prosecutorial discretion has any pertinence to immigration cases. As we know, prosecutors have unmitigated powers in charging individuals with crimes, opting not to bring a charge at all, or making recommendations concerning plea bargains, sentencing, or conferring immunity to the accused, as well as witnesses. See, Bordenkircher v. Hayes, 434 U.S. 357 (1978).
PTO report to Congress on virtual marking, executive summary, September 2014 Intellectual Property, November 2014 To assess the effectiveness of virtual marking, Congress directed the United States Patent and Trademark Office to produce an analytical report.
Public Access Counselor Rulings By Ruth A. Schlossberg Local Government Law, June 2014 Summaries of two recently released Public Access Opinions, one regarding the Open Meetings Act and one pertaining to the Freedom of Information Act.
Public recital under the Illinois Open Meetings Act By Walter J. Zukowski & Jacob D. Caudill Education Law, October 2014 The Illinois Attorney General recently issued an important opinion affecting school districts and other governmental bodies regarding interpretation of a provision of the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
The putative spouse By Robin R. Miller & Elizabeth Sietsema Family Law, March 2014 With more and more divorces involving foreign nation or cultural marriages, the putative spouse statute can be a useful tool in enhancing a client’s award of property or maintenance or both.
The rabbit and the turtle: Who wins—An examination of multi-district litigation on federal and state levels By Cyle Catlett & Hon. E. Kenneth Wright Bench and Bar, September 2014 An explanation of federal multidistrict litigation and Illinois’ state multidistrict litigation, and analysis of why the Illinois format is superior.
Rationale for statutory mechanics lien release bonds By W. Matthew Bryant Construction Law, October 2014 Although mechanics liens are intended to protect those who provide work and improve the value of real property, the mechanics lien can be used as a method of obtaining leverage for a lien claimant out of proportion to the amount of the lien claim.
Real estate in Israel—Prepare for probate By Deborah Opolion-Elovic International and Immigration Law, January 2014 A look at the Israeli laws and procedures relating to a U.S. citizen who dies leaving real estate in Israel, and practical advice to those who currently hold real estate in Israel to ease the property's future transfer.
Rebels at the Bar, by Jill Norgren By Cindy G. Buys Women and the Law, February 2014 Committee member Cindy Galway Buys reviews this thought-provoking book.
Recent Appointments and Retirements Bench and Bar, December 2014 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent Appointments and Retirements Bench and Bar, October 2014 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, September 2014 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, August 2014 Recent changes in Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, July 2014 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, June 2014 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent appointments and Retirements Bench and Bar, April 2014 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, January 2014 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent cases International and Immigration Law, September 2014 Recent decisions of interest to international and immigration law practitioners.