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Articles From 2015

New Illinois Spousal Maintenance Law By Stephanie A. Snyder Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2015 A discussion of the revised Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, which became effective on the 1st of this year.
New limits on community college employment contracts By Michael R. Lied Labor and Employment Law, December 2015 The Public Community College Act was recently amended to impose certain limitations on employment contracts.
New public Acts By Phil Milsk Education Law, October 2015 A summary of some of the important education legislation passed by the Illinois General Assembly during the 2015 Spring session and signed into law by Governor Rauner.
New STEM OPT extension rules to extend the program have been proposed By Tejas Shah, Songhee Sohn, & Peter Land International and Immigration Law, December 2015 The proposed rules preview changes to the practical training guidelines for foreign students who are currently studying or have completed studies in the academic areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in the U.S. and elect to work to enhance their knowledge in a STEM field.
New Supreme Court cases determine jurisdictional issues By Robert T. Park Civil Practice and Procedure, February 2015 Two of the Illinois Supreme Court’s first 2015 decisions have dealt with jurisdictional issues.
A new year for mentorship and networking By Michael P. DiNatale Young Lawyers Division, February 2015 Did you resolve to network more or to find a mentor in 2015? It's not too late-- here's how to do it. 
The new you! Or getting some ‘work’ done By Loren S. Golden Senior Lawyers, November 2015 Some points to consider if you're contemplating plastic surgery.
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NLRB ambush election rules and e-mail communications—Labor Board ushers in fundamental changes favoring big labor By Mark A. Spognardi Labor and Employment Law, December 2015 The decision in Purple Communications and the quickie election rules are designed to reinvigorate the union movement with a new generation of young, millennial employees, without which the union movement will wither away.
NLRB ambush election rules and e-mail communications—Labor Board ushers in fundamental changes favoring big labor By Mark A. Spognardi Corporate Law Departments, September 2015 The decision in Purple Communications and the quickie election rules are designed to reinvigorate the union movement with a new generation of young, millennial employees, without which the union movement will wither away.
A no-no by statute and caselaw By Michael J. Maslanka Real Estate Law, September 2015 In the case of Curielli v. Quinn, et al., decided by the First District Appellate Court on August 4, 2015, the Court held that an attorney cannot act as an attorney and a real estate broker at the same time for the same client, in the same transaction.
Nobel Peace Prize of 2015 By Kathryn E. Eisenhart Human and Civil Rights, October 2015 Four Tunisian organizations comprising the National Dialogue Quartet have won the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize.
Non-compete clauses and Fitfield’s two-year bright line rule: Illinois Supreme Court still silent while district courts engage in battle over adequacy of consideration By Jessica L. Fangman & Hon. Russell W. Hartigan Civil Practice and Procedure, April 2015 The current restrictive covenant debate in Illinois centers around the Illinois Appellate Court’s decision in Fifield v. Premier Dealer Services Inc., in which the court held that at least two years of continued employment was sufficient consideration to render the non-compete clause enforceable.
North Shore Bank and the ever-changing work completion dates By Paul Peterson Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, June 2015 In this case the First District Appellate Court was confronted with two mechanics lien claims where neither claimant could prove they did work on the work completion date sworn to in their respective mechanics lien claims and reaffirmed under oath in various court filings.
North Shore Bank and the ever-changing work completion dates By Paul Peterson Real Estate Law, June 2015 In this case the First District Appellate Court was confronted with two mechanics lien claims where neither claimant could prove they did work on the work completion date sworn to in their respective mechanics lien claims and reaffirmed under oath in various court filings.
North Shore Bank and the ever-changing work completion dates By Paul Peterson Construction Law, February 2015 In this case the First District Appellate Court was confronted with two mechanics lien claims where neither claimant could prove they did work on the work completion date sworn to in their respective mechanics lien claims and reaffirmed under oath in various court filings.
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A note from the co-editors By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, December 2015 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stan Kaminski.
A note from the co-editors By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, November 2015 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stan Kaminski.
A note from the co-editors By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, October 2015 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stan Kaminski.
A note from the co-editors By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, September 2015 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stan Kaminski.
A note from the co-editors By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, August 2015 An introduction to the issue from editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stan Kaminski.
A note from the co-editors By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, June 2015 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
A note from the co-editors By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, May 2015 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
A note from the co-editors By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, April 2015 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
A note from the co-editors By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, March 2015 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stan Kaminski.
A note from the co-editors By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, February 2015 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stan Kaminski.
A note from the co-editors By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, January 2015 A message from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stan Kaminski.
A note from the editors By Kathryn E. Eisenhart & Robert Heuer Human and Civil Rights, May 2015 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Kathryn Eisenhart and Robert Heuer.
Notes from the Chair By Nancy Franks-Straus Federal Taxation, December 2015 A message from Section Chair Nancy Franks-Straus.
Now trending: The myRA By Roman A. Basi & Marcus S. Renwick Employee Benefits, December 2015 There is a new retirement program available now, and employers are not required to participate.
Nursing Home Care Act jury instructions—A trial lawyer’s experience By Terrence S. Carden, III Civil Practice and Procedure, January 2015 A recent Jefferson County case, Beckman v. SSC Mount Vernon Operating Company, LLC, applied the new instructions.