Litigating KladisBy Hon. Joel BergTraffic Laws and Courts, October 2016In People v. Kladis, the Illinois Supreme Court approved extreme sanctions for the loss of video evidence. Many thought this a watershed moment in mandating the creation and preservation of video evidence. They were wrong. Subsequent cases illustrate both the narrow nature of the Kladis holding and how misunderstood that holding has been.
Local governmental lobbyingBy Paul ThompsonGovernment Lawyers, January 2016If as a government lawyer you are advising public officials on the restrictions placed on lobbyist activities, please review any other local government limitations placed upon this profession.
Location, location, location: All you really need to know about disgorgement of feesBy Rory T. WeilerFamily Law, December 2016In light of the difference of opinion between the First and Second District, practitioners in those two districts will find that the answer to the question of whether disgorgement is available depends principally upon where the divorce case is filed.
Looking the part: Essentials in a young lawyer’s wardrobeBy Kathryn ConwayYoung Lawyers Division, February 2016Author Kathryn Conway has developed a list of professional wardrobe essentials that every young lawyer should have in his or her closet.
Lost Electronically Stored Information (ESI)By Jeffrey A. ParnessFederal Civil Practice, September 2016A review of the basic features of the new FRCP 37(e), its counterparts in Illinois, and its impact on all Illinois lawyers, wherever they practice.
Lost Electronically Stored Information (ESI)By Jeffrey A. ParnessCivil Practice and Procedure, July 2016A review of the basic features of the new FRCP 37(e), its counterparts in Illinois, and its impact on all Illinois lawyers, wherever they practice.
Make cash rent negotiations less complicatedBy Dan GrantAgricultural Law, October 2016As cash rent negotiations draw near for many this fall, farmers and landowners should view the process much like school. Those who do their homework are much more likely to fare well compared to those who skip the work and have no plan.
Making the most of 1L summerBy Shalyn CaulleyBench and Bar, January 2016The author, a 2017 J.D. candidate, offers her insights as to the benefits of a judicial internship.
The many faces of e-filingBy Hon. E. Kenneth Wright, Jr.Bench and Bar, May 2016An update on the status of electronic filing of papers in Illinois courts.
Marketing yourself as a young lawyer without breaking the rulesBy Vincent OppedisanoYoung Lawyers Division, December 2016As lawyers trying to provide value to our firms by generating new business, there are special limits placed on us by the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct, particularly by Rule 7. Young lawyers should study this entire Rule in detail, but here are some key takeaways.
McHenry County Circuit Court moves away from paperBy Hon. Alfred M. Swanson, Jr. (Ret.)Bench and Bar, May 2016Judges in the 19th Circuit are beginning to move away from paper to a completely electronic docket management system.
Medical marijuana attorneys can breathe easier when advising clientsBy Thomas E. HowardCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, October 2016As a result of the recent decision in U.S. v. McIntosh, attorneys advising medical marijuana businesses can now breathe a sigh of relief. The convoluted and conflicting field of state and federal statutes and case law just had a very large wrinkle ironed out.
Meeting the needs of health care clients in liability litigation—What defense counsel needs to rememberBy James AdamsonHealth Care Law, March 2016Jim Adamson begins his article by observing that “The most important element to remember about the attorney-client relationship is that the attorney is serving the needs of the client.” This useful article is designed to help new health care lawyers as they enter this area of practice with helpful insights about how to provide clients with high-quality professional representation.
MemoBy Patrick M. Kinnally & Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, October 2016The International and Immigration Law Section Council has approved and urges the Illinois State Bar Association to support an amendment to 725 ILSC 5/113-8 relating to guilty pleas to improve compliance with judicial notification of the immigration consequences of guilty pleas.
Mentoring in Law: Necessity & OpportunityBy Michael AlkarakiRacial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, May 2016Often, and contrary to many employers' concerns, new lawyers do in fact possess the skills needed to hit the ground running-- they simply lack the confidence and sense of direction that come largely through experience. Fortunately there are resources that can help.
Mentoring in Law: Necessity & OpportunityBy Michael AlkarakiYoung Lawyers Division, April 2016Often, and contrary to many employers' concerns, new lawyers do in fact possess the skills needed to hit the ground running-- they simply lack the confidence and sense of direction that come largely through experience. Fortunately there are resources that can help.
Message from the ChairBy Ledy VanKavageAnimal Law, September 2016A message from Animal Law Section Chair Ledy VanKavage.
Message from the ChairBy Patrick M. KinnallyInternational and Immigration Law, September 2016A message from 2016-17 Section Chair Pat Kinnally.
Message from the ChairBy Nora A. DohertyState and Local Taxation, July 2016A message from Section Chair Nora Doherty.
Message from the ChairBy Tejas ShahInternational and Immigration Law, June 2016A message from Section Chair Tejas Shah.
Message from the ChairBy Gary R. GehlbachTrusts and Estates, June 2016A message from Section Chair Gary Gehlbach.
Message from the ChairBy Tejas ShahInternational and Immigration Law, April 2016A message from Section Chair Tejas Shah.
Message from the ChairBy Tejas ShahInternational and Immigration Law, February 2016A message from Chair Tejas Shah.
Military pension division and the 2017 radical rewriteBy Mark E. SullivanFamily Law, August 2016A new nationwide standard would overrule pension division requirements in all but half a dozen states. Here are some questions to clarify the issues and the problems.
Mind your Ps and Qs: Some tips for interviewing kidsBy Michael W. RaridonChild Law, September 2016The author, a GAL with more than 27 years' experience, shares his ideas for how to serve the best interests of the children.
Minding the gap: International Women’s DayBy Emily A. HansenWomen and the Law, March 2016International Women’s Day was observed on March 8th to celebrate and promote the economic, cultural and political achievement of women.
