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Articles From 2016

So you want to be a media star? What you can learn from the judges and lawyers who appear in the media By Hon. Geraldine A. D’Souza Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, October 2016 Explaining legal issues and court proceedings to the public and having a public who is educated about the legal issues which the courts face every day can only lead to a better court system overall and more trust in the system as a whole.
So you’ve been asked to take a prisoner litigation case By Stanley N. Wasser Federal Civil Practice, June 2016 Yes, as a member of the federal bar, you may be called upon to take on a prisoner litigation case. Here's what you need to know.
The so-called Presumptively Void Transfers Act: Yet another trap for the unwary By Michael J. Rooney Real Estate Law, October 2016 The co-called “Presumptively Void Transfers Act” is allegedly designed to protect the elderly who are feeble in body and/or mind and who are subject to overreaching by a “caregiver.” In this article, the author argues that although that statement of the seeming intent of the Act and the operative section is simple, it is wrong.
Some battles continue to be fought: The Equal Rights Amendment By Lori G. Levin Women and the Law, March 2016 March is Women’s History Month and is a time to celebrate women. Hopefully, soon, we will be able to celebrate true equality guaranteed by the United States Constitution.
Some interesting blawgs for the Illinois government lawyer By Barbara Goeben Government Lawyers, June 2016 The following are some blawgs which are of particular interest to government lawyers practicing in Illinois.
Specifically naming defendant in caption of summons required Supreme Court Rule 101(d) By Bradford J. Peterson Construction Law, February 2016 Although Supreme Court Rule 101(d) provides that a Summons must “substantially comply” with the model form, such substantial compliance is insufficient where the caption of the Summons fails to name the defendant being served.
Spotlight interview with Margaret Manetti of Codilis & Associates By Erin Wilson Women and the Law, August 2016 Learn more about Margaret Manetti of Codilis & Associates and her practice, family and interests.
Spotlight on Kelly Thames Bennett By Cindy G. Buys Women and the Law, October 2016 Learn more about this dynamic member of the Women & The Law Committee, who has followed an interesting and unusual path to law.
Spotlight on REM members (and past members!): What a Guy—He Never Stops Giving! By Sharon L. Eiseman Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, October 2016 REM Committee member Cory White was recently elected by the ISBA's Board of Governor's to the position of Delegate to the American Bar Association.
Spotlight on Shira Truitt—Getting to know a genuine Champion for Diversity and Defender of Justice By Mary F. Petruchius Diversity Leadership Council, June 2016 Learn more about Shira Truitt, who was recently nominated for the 2016 Diversity Leadership Award.
Spotlight on Shira Truitt—Getting to know a genuine Champion for Diversity and Defender of Justice By Mary F. Petruchius Women and the Law, March 2016 Learn more about Shira Truitt, who was recently nominated for the 2016 Diversity Leadership Award.
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Staff directory State and Local Taxation, November 2016 A useful resource of personnel and contact information.
Staffing company may selectively use e-verify By Michael R. Lied International and Immigration Law, February 2016 An employer that selectively creates E-Verify cases for employees based on citizenship status or national origin may violate the INA's anti-discrimination provision.
Standing Committee on Racial & Ethnic Minorities and the Law By Athena T. Taite Diversity Leadership Council, June 2016 A message from Athena Taite, Chair of the ISBA's Standing Committee on Racial and Ethnic Minorities & The Law.
Standing Committee on Women and the Law: Our mission By Emily N. Masalski Diversity Leadership Council, June 2016 A note from Emily Masalski, Chair of the ISBA's Standing Committee Women & The Law.
The status of the “test the waters” doctrine after the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision in Bowman v. Ottney By Kaitlin Klamann Bench and Bar, February 2016 The Illinois Supreme Court recently declined to rule on the viability of the “test the waters” doctrine in Illinois. It had the opportunity to do so in Bowman v. Ottney, but instead decided the case on statutory grounds and left the doctrine’s future open.
Step-by-step civil juries in a nutshell By Hon. Jim Ryan & Hon. Joseph D. Panarese Civil Practice and Procedure, February 2016 An overview of the civil jury process.
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Step-by-step civil juries in a nutshell By Hon. Jim Ryan & Hon. Joseph D. Panarese Young Lawyers Division, February 2016 An overview of the civil jury process.
Stepped-up basis for credit shelter trusts using PEG powers under Illinois law By Robert J. Kolasa Trusts and Estates, April 2016 This article discusses how a surviving spouse may in some scenarios exercise a testamentary special pwer of appointment to create a new (i.e., appointive) trust for remainder CST beneficiaries.
Stop using free e-mail accounts for your business By Bryan M. Sims Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, November 2016 For just a few dollars per month, you can have an email service with enforceable rights to protect both your and your client’s data.
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Stories By Curt Ford Elder Law, October 2016 Stories can be a great asset to any attorney, and that is why Editor Curt Ford wants to help to share yours. Send in your funny, strange, interesting and moving tales to be included in the next several issues of this newsletter.
Strict application of Supreme Court Rule 191(a) trips up litigants on appeal By Amelia S. Buragas & Laura Castagna Tort Law, April 2016 Two recent appellate court cases should place litigants on notice that the provisions of Supreme Court Rule 191(a) will be rigidly enforced.
Strict liability imposed on product manufacturer for defective component parts By Brian Lacien & Alexandra Lehr Tort Law, November 2016 This article discusses when and why a manufacturer may be held liable for a defective component part within the integrated final product.
Submitted questions and answers State and Local Taxation, November 2016 Read the recent questions and answers from the most recent DOR Practitioners Meeting.
A successful Laughter in the Law Luncheon By Kelly Parfitt Women and the Law, June 2016 On March 8, the Illinois State Bar Association’s Women and the Law Committee hosted its annual luncheon, ‘Laughter in the Law,’ at Maggiano’s in downtown Chicago.
Suing certain governmental entities for willful and wanton misconduct just became easier—Illinois abandons the public duty rule By Robert Handley & Grzegorz (Greg) Czubernat Local Government Law, May 2016 As far as municipal or fire district entities are concerned, unless there is action by the legislature to enact immunity they will now be exposed to traditional tort principles.
Suing certain governmental entities for willful and wanton misconduct just became easier—Illinois abandons the public duty rule By Robert Handley & Grzegorz (Greg) Czubernat Civil Practice and Procedure, May 2016 As far as municipal or fire district entities are concerned, unless there is action by the legislature to enact immunity they will now be exposed to traditional tort principles.
Summary judgment motion practice in the Central and Southern districts By Ambrose V. McCall Federal Civil Practice, February 2016 The case law and practice in the Central and Southern District suggest being mindful of all the local rules, including the following specific rules when preparing summary judgment motions and response briefs.
Summary judgment motion practice in the Northern District of Illinois By Regina W. Calabro Federal Civil Practice, April 2016 For district court and magistrate judges overseeing cases in the Northern District, counsel’s failure—or outright refusal—to comply with the local rules is a continuing source of frustration, as demonstrated by numerous decisions.
The summary judgment motion—The strategic decisions you need to make By Jo Anna Pollock Federal Civil Practice, February 2016 Summary judgment motions are paper trials and, as such, several strategic decisions need to be made before you decide whether to file the motion or how to oppose one.