Spendthrift Trust beneficiary checkmated by Bankruptcy Code 548(e) in CastellanoBy Jay AdkissonTrusts and Estates, September 2014If the Court’s rationale is followed in future cases, millions of existing trusts may be defective as to the operation of their Spendthrift Clause, if the Trust may be deemed to terminate immediately upon the death of the Settlor.
Split over meaning of service of process in Election Code needs to be resolvedBy Tracy DouglasAdministrative Law, July 2014The author calls on the Illinois General Assembly to amend the Election Code to define what is meant by "other parties" that must be served in addition to the electoral board as a legal entity.
Spot the errorIntellectual Property, June 2014People make mistakes, even judges. Not differences of opinion or judgments, but simple facts. Two recent federal cases offer, to IP professionals, the opportunity to spot a glaring error in each.
Spotlight on Jessica NatkinBy Jessica C. MarshallWomen and the Law, August 2014Learn more about this fascinating Committee member.
Spotlight on Kristen PrinzBy Erin WilsonWomen and the Law, July 2014An interview with Committee member Kristen Prinz, an employment lawyer and owner of Prinz Law Firm.
Spotlight on Sandy BlakeWomen and the Law, July 2014Learn more about Sandy Blake, a late-comer to the legal field who has dedicated herself to making up for lost time.
Spotlight on Women and the Law Committee membersBy Alice Sackett Henrikson & Sherry A. MundorffWomen and the Law, February 2014Learn more about members Patrice Ball-Reed, Sherry Mundorff and Letitia Spunar Sheats.
Start-up tech for any budgetBy Bryan M. Sims & Nerino J. Petro, Jr.Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, July 2014Some thoughts on how to equip a law office for $1,000, $2,500 and $5,000.
States take the lead on legal education reformBy Daniel ThiesYoung Lawyers Division, December 2014A look at the steps states have taken to address the problem of law school debt and the need to prepare lawyers to provide services to the public.
Streamlined dismissals for tenured teachers: The OAED processBy Eric GrodskyEducation Law, June 2014With most Illinois districts’ PERA implementation dates quickly approaching, it is imperative that all stakeholders understand this process in order to proceed consistently with the School Code.
Streamlined Offshore Disclosure for U.S. residentsBy James CreechInternational and Immigration Law, August 2014The IRS has made some signification changes to offshore disclosure as part of the Foreign Account Compliance Tax Act reporting that went into effect July 1, 2014.
Streamlined Offshore Disclosure for U.S. residentsBy James CreechFederal Taxation, July 2014The IRS has made some signification changes to offshore disclosure as part of the Foreign Account Compliance Tax Act reporting that went into effect July 1, 2014.
Student disciplinary hearingBy Lori G. LevinWomen and the Law, October 2014The disciplinary process is far different from being in a court of law, but a student facing such a hearing may be subject to long-term ramifications that may influence not only his schooling but the rest of his adult life. A student facing such a situation should definitely consult with and retain an attorney to help navigate the process.
A summary of the anti-cutback ruleBy Patrick M. ColganEmployee Benefits, February 2014A brief overview of some of the components that have been included in a court’s analysis of the anti-cutback rule including examples of that analysis.
The Supreme Court provides an opportunity for a cautionary reminderBy Patricia A. ZimmerTort Law, April 2014In Country Preferred Insurance Company v. Whitehead, the Illinois Supreme Court held that a contractual time limitation for bringing an uninsured benefits demand for arbitration was not contrary to public policy.
The Supreme Court’s impending decision in the contraceptive mandate cases: Will it go the way of the Seventh Circuit?By Valerie J. MunsonHealth Care Law, June 2014The Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive mandate, and its application to secular corporations with strong religious orientations, has been the subject of multiple and conflicting decisions from the lower federal courts. On March 24, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in two cases in which secular corporations have sought exemption from the contraceptive mandate on free exercise grounds. This article examines the arguments advanced before the Court and suggests how the cases may be resolved.
Survey of recent jurisdictional caselawBy Ambrose V. McCallFederal Civil Practice, September 2014Keep current on the issues with this useful guide to recent decisions.
Surveys, science & skepticismBy Daniel KeganIntellectual Property, February 2014Expert witnesses are used in diverse areas of the law, including intellectual property, and are typically paid for their work, as attorneys commonly are. A skilled expert may find consistent employment helping fact finders understand the evidence and implied facts.
Take charge of your own economyBy Cynthia SharpLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, December 2014The principles outlined in this article are geared toward those who do not have a sizable inheritance on the horizon or who are not yet financially independent. Although many will find the following six suggestions to be familiar, most have not applied them with persistence and consistency to their own lives.
Technology for seniorsBy Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum, Jr., Loren S. Golden, Gary T. Rafool, Don Mateer, & Frank V. ArianoSenior Lawyers, June 2014This is the latest of what has become a regular column in the ISBA Senior Lawyer Section Council newsletter. Hopefully you will take a turn in contributing a section on your own “Best Practices” or problems you have in using technology. Please let us know what you need.
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