Living with the New AAA Construction Industry Arbitration RulesBy Raymond A. FylstraConstruction Law, June 2017While widely and justifiably hailed for modernizing arbitration procedures, the new Rules still leave large gaps and create difficult dilemmas for parties who have already agreed to arbitrate.
Madison County Domestic Violence Accountability CourtBy Kerri DavisBench and Bar, June 2017June 1, 2017 marked one year since Madison County launched the Domestic Violence Accountability Court (DVAC)-- a specialty court that aims to address the challenging issues domestic violence presents in the justice system.
Madison County’s Veterans Treatment Court: A model programBy Hon. Richard L. TognarelliBench and Bar, November 2017Under the guidance of the Vet Court, hundreds of veterans have been assisted over the past eight and a half years. The court is thriving, continues to expand its resources and treatment options, and currently has 45 veterans enrolled.
Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot ProjectBy Deidre BaumannFederal Civil Practice, December 2017Practitioners should keep in mind that the discovery obligations set forth in the Standing Order Regarding Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot Project supersede the disclosures required by Rule 26(a)(1) and, with very limited exceptions, do not permit the parties to opt out.
McWilliams v. Dunn: An unseemly maneuver or a necessary compromise?By Matthew R. DavisonMental Health Law, September 2017Of all the cases from the Court’s recent October term, McWilliams carried significant implications for the capital bar, as well as for those practitioners representing clients with mental illness.
Meet the Section CouncilInternational and Immigration Law, May 2017Learn more about Section member Natalie L. Pesin.
Meet the section council: Geeta ShahInternational and Immigration Law, August 2017Learn more about International & Immigration Law Section Council member Geeta Shah.
Mentoring attorneys in a small law firmBy Jeremy S. KarlinLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, June 2017New attorneys are the greatest and riskiest long-term investment a small law firm will make. Here are 10 suggestions on how best to mentor new attorneys to ensure the best return.
Message from the ChairBy Robert W. KaufmanTrusts and Estates, July 2017A message from Section Chair Robert Kaufman.
Message from the ChairBy Laura L. MilnichukCivil Practice and Procedure, June 2017A message from Chair Laura Milnichuk.
Message from the ChairBy Shannon M. ShepherdHuman and Civil Rights, June 2017Shannon Shepherd shares her thoughts in her final column as Chair of the Human Rights Section.
Minimum wage rises—Do you know how your city voted?By Carmelo ChimeraYoung Lawyers Division, August 2017On July 1, Cook County Ordinance No. 16-5768 raised the minimum wage to $13 an hour by 2019, and required mandatory paid sick leave.
Mohawk sovereign immunity tactic vs. inter party reviewBy Daniel KeganIntellectual Property, September 2017Can an asset transfer to a sovereign, here an Native American Indian tribe, in the midst of an Inter Party Review (IPR) deprive the PTO of jurisdiction? Allergan Plc transfer to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe for billion-dollar annual sales drug Restasis.
Mom had a life insurance policy, but we can’t find it!By Michael J. MaslankaTrusts and Estates, August 2017If the client indicates that he or she cannot find any information about a life insurance policy, but knows that one existed, you can suggest that the client utilize the Illinois Life Policy Locator Service through the Illinois Department of Insurance.
More will come!By E. Kenneth Wright, Jr.Bench and Bar, March 2017There are certain laws, rules, conventions and practices that most lawyers are aware of and follow - sometimes referred to as “Hornbook Law.” Courts normally do not look at these established tenets of the law. However, when they do all bets may be off.
Motions in non-jury cases for judgment at the close of the plaintiff’s evidenceBy Sarah J. TaylorFamily Law, March 2017If successful, such a motion can be tremendously beneficial to a defendant in terms of reducing the expense, time-consumption, stress and risk of putting on a defense to the plaintiff’s allegations.
Multi-party contract and multi-party arbitration proceedings in Switzerland: What commercial users should knowBy Lukas WyssInternational and Immigration Law, March 2017This article discusses the features of multi-contract and multi-party arbitration proceedings primarily under the Swiss Rules of International Arbitration and gives an overview of the corresponding ICC Arbitration Rules for arbitration proceedings having their seat in Switzerland.
