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Articles From 2018

‘Fee,’ fie, foe … fee? Fee awards under 750 ILCS 5/508(a) By Stephanie Capps Family Law, December 2018 According to the second district, clients cannot sue their former attorneys for fees under 750 ILCS 5/508(a)(3).
A few final words By David H. Hopkins Animal Law, August 2018 Remarks from the Animal Law Section Council's past chair, David Hopkins. 
Financial privacy & security CLE coming up on May 15 in Chicago Privacy and Information Security Law, December 2018 On May 15, the Privacy and Data Security Section Council will host a full day of CLE focused on hot topics of interest to the financial services sector. 
Financing your first year in practice By Kerry M. Lavelle Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, May 2018 Starting your own practice comes with financial risks. This article addresses the traditional ways to stay afloat while you get your practice up and running.
Fiscal Year 2019 budget signed into law Education Law, June 2018 Governor Rauner signed the budget bill for 2019 fiscal year into law on June 4, 2018.
Fit to be tied: Unraveling the mysterious knots of fitness proceedings for criminal defendants By Timothy James Ting Criminal Justice, March 2018 This article explores the purpose of fitness proceedings in Illinois for criminal defendants and addresses contemporary issues that confront criminal defense attorneys pertaining to fitness proceedings.
Five courtroom tips for new lawyers By Jameika Mangum Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, October 2018 Five tips to help new lawyers navigate the courtroom.
Five courtroom tips for new lawyers By Jameika Mangum Young Lawyers Division, April 2018 Are you ready for your first court appearance? Here are five suggestions to help you do your best.
Five courtroom tips for new lawyers By Jameika Mangum Tort Law, March 2018 Author Jameika Williams Mangum provides five tips to help you navigate the courtroom.
Five research tips for new lawyers By Terrill Wilkins Young Lawyers Division, April 2018 Learning how to complete research assignments efficiently without sacrificing quality or accuracy is tough. Author Terrill Wilkins shares his tips for doing it right.
Five steps you can take starting today to get ready for new noncompete legislation (Massachusetts) By Sonia M. Steele Intellectual Property, November 2018 New restrictions and requirements for noncompete agreements in Massachusetts draw no distinction between employees and independent contractors.
Flinn Report summary – August 3, 2018 through October 26, 2018 By Joseph P. O’Keefe Trusts and Estates, December 2018 A summary of regulatory decisions of Illinois agencies reported in the Flinn Report that are related to trust and estate practices.
Flinn Report summary – March 2, 2018 through April 27, 2018 By Joseph P. O’Keefe Trusts and Estates, October 2018 A summary of regulatory decisions of Illinois agencies reported in the Flinn Report that are related to trust and estate practices.
Flinn Report summary – May 4, 2018 through, July 27, 2018 By Joseph P. O’Keefe Trusts and Estates, November 2018 A summary of regulatory decisions of Illinois agencies reported in the Flinn Report that are related to trust and estate practices.
Flinn Report summary – September 1, 2017 through December 29, 2017 By Joseph P. O’Keefe Trusts and Estates, February 2018 A summary of regulatory decisions of Illinois agencies reported in the Flinn Report that are related to trust and estate practices.
Flinn Report summary—Jan. 5, 2018 - Feb. 2, 2018 By Joseph P. O’Keefe Trusts and Estates, March 2018 A summary of regulatory decisions of Illinois agencies reported in the Flinn Report that are related to trust and estate practices.
FMLA FAQ: If an employee racks up both FMLA and unexcused absences, can she be terminated? By Jeff Nowak Employee Benefits, April 2018 The Court’s decision to dismiss the employee's FMLA claims was made easy because the employer was meticulous in documenting all of her absences.
FMLA FAQ: If an employee racks up both FMLA and unexcused absences, can she be terminated? By Jeff Nowak Labor and Employment Law, February 2018 The Court’s decision to dismiss the employee's FMLA claims was made easy because the employer was meticulous in documenting all of her absences.
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Foreign service of process: A foreign procedure to some By Amber L. Bishop International and Immigration Law, July 2018 Service of process on individuals in a foreign country may seem difficult at first blush, but there is a clear process for getting service accomplished. You just have to know where to look to find the answers.
Foreign service of process: A foreign procedure to some By Amber L. Bishop Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, April 2018 Service of process on individuals in a foreign country may seem difficult at first blush, but there is a clear process for getting service accomplished. You just have to know where to look to find the answers.
Foreign students/maintenance of status: A primer By Patrick M. Kinnally International and Immigration Law, November 2018 An overview of how foreign students seek admission to the United States.
Four tips on avoiding trust & family breakdowns By Daniel P. Felix Trusts and Estates, July 2018 A case study providing lessons for how to make a trust work.
Fraudster and victim both fail to shift loss By Stephen M. Proctor Business Advice and Financial Planning, January 2018 In three recent cases, the perpetrator of the fraud and the victim failed in their efforts to shift their loss.
Freedom From Religion Foundation v. Concord Community Schools By Everett Nicholas Education Law, September 2018 The seventh circuit recently held that Concord Community Schools' 2014 holiday pageant violated the First Amendment but the 2015 pageant did not in Freedom From Religion Foundation v. Concord Community Schools.
Friends and colleagues remember Myles Real Estate Law, December 2018 Thoughts from friends and colleagues of Myles Jacobs.
From the chair By Pat Leston Senior Lawyers, November 2018 An introduction to the issue from Pat Leston, chair of the Senior Lawyers Section.
From the chair By Timothy J. Howard Senior Lawyers, June 2018 A message from the chair, Timothy J. Howard, as the bar years comes to a close.
From the Chair By Timothy J. Howard Senior Lawyers, February 2018 Read the message from Chair Timothy Howard to learn what the Senior Lawyers Section has been up to recently.
From the editor By Jim Nyeste Insurance Law, December 2018 An introduction to the issue by Jim Nyeste, co-editor and member of the Insurance Law Section Council.
From the editor By Thomas Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, November 2018 A note of welcome to the student editors for the upcoming bar year.