Legal comedy: 101By Jenny R. JeltesWomen and the Law, October 2016Standup is terrifying. But so is being a lawyer. If I’ve already done one, why not try the other?
Legal competence requires tech competenceBy Bryan M. SimsLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, May 2016Revised ethics opinions around the country require attorneys to be competent with relevant technology. But what does that mean, exactly?
Legal issues with technologyBy Edward WasilewskiLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, November 2016A look at how the courts and legal community attempt to adapt to technological developments.
Legal issues with technologyBy Edward WasilewskiYoung Lawyers Division, October 2016
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Legal technology resources for your practiceBy Kimberley Crum KleinWomen and the Law, December 2016A list of apps for both iPhone and iPad that can help you with productivity in your legal practice.
Legal volunteering—How and why you should lend a handBy Kathryn ConwayYoung Lawyers Division, October 2016Especially for young lawyers and law students, the ability to provide volunteer legal services is an opportunity to not only create a positive impact on your community but also to gain valuable experience working with real-life clients.
Legislation of noteBy J.A. SebastianAdministrative Law, March 2016Legislators have proposed many bills of interest to those lawyers who practice administrative law during the 99th General Assembly.
Legislative highlights for 2015By Larry A. DavisTraffic Laws and Courts, June 2016The 2015 99th Illinois General Assembly was one of the most productive and successful in recent memory for legislative initiatives supported by the ISBA.
Legislative reportBy Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, June 2016The ISBA's International & Immigration law Section Council has reviewed pertinent legislation currently before the Illinois General Assembly.
Legislative summary of the 99th General AssemblyGovernment Lawyers, January 2016The following is a summary of Public Acts 99-101 through 99-200, which may be of interest to the government bar.
Legislative updateBy Justin KarubasTrusts and Estates, June 2016A non-exhaustive list of bills that passed both houses that impact the trusts and estates practice.
Lenders and contaminated propertyBy Eugene P. Schmittgens, Jr.Business Advice and Financial Planning, May 2016Establishing proper safeguards and with a property with a viable end-use, contaminated properties can be profitable for all parties.
Let’s talk about talking – Communication between the sexesBy Hubert ZanczakAlternative Dispute Resolution, October 2016Men and women utilize language for different purposes... how does this shape the outcome of mediation, where communication is so important?
Letter from the ChairBy Joseph T. MonahanMental Health Law, December 2016A message from Mental Health Law Section Chair Joe Monahan.
Letter from the ChairBy Joseph T. MonahanMental Health Law, October 2016A message from Mental Health Law Section Chair Joe Monahan.
Letter from the ChairBy Nancy Franks-StrausFederal Taxation, June 2016A message from Chair Nancy Franks-Straus.
Letter from the ChairBy Cory WhiteDiversity Leadership Council, June 2016Diversity Leadership Council Chair Cory White shares what progress the group has made in the past year.
Letter from the ChairBy Barbara GoebenMental Health Law, March 2016A message from Section Chair Barbara Goeben.
Letter from the editorBy Paul FagyalFederal Taxation, November 2016An introduction to the issue from Editor Paul Fagyal.
Letter from the EditorBy Marie K. SarantakisYoung Lawyers Division, October 2016An introduction and call for articles from YLD Newsletter Editor Marie Sarantakis.
Letter from the editorBy James CreechFederal Taxation, September 2016A message from Editor James Creech.
Letter from the editorBy James CreechFederal Taxation, April 2016A message from Editor James Creech.
Letting go of guiltBy Kristen PrinzWomen and the Law, December 2016There never seems to be enough time to be the best lawyer, leader, mother and wife.
LGBT families continue to face obstaclesBy Carol JonesFamily Law, February 2016Obergefell v. Hodges, the revisions to the IMDMA, and the Parentage Act of 2015 expanded rights for the LGBT community and their families. However, these families still face obstacles that maintain their unequal treatment under the law.
License grant—A licensee’s perspectiveBy Mark WeisCorporate Law Departments, March 2016One of the most important areas of any intellectual property (IP) agreement is the license grant provision.
Life eventsWomen and the Law, August 2016This month, we have three items to share involving members of the Women and the Law Committee.
Limitations on the rights of fringe benefit funds to collect in a lien foreclosure actionBy Charles B. Lewis & Adam L. GillConstruction Law, September 2016A recent decision by the Circuit Court of Cook County, The Chicago District Council of Carpenters, et al., v. Ten East Delaware, LLC, et al clarifies a Fringe Benefits Funds’ standing to record and foreclose upon a mechanics lien against property for work performed by union members.
