Illinois employers must soon reimburse some employee expendituresBy Michael R. LiedLabor and Employment Law, December 2018Effective January 1, 2019, the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act requires employers to reimburse employees for certain business related expenses incurred by the employees.
The Illinois Estate Tax: The surprises continueBy Robert W. KaufmanTrusts and Estates, February 2018Author Robert Kaufman revisits the Illinois estate tax in light of the recently increased federal transfer tax exemptions.
Illinois joins the automatic revocation partyBy Matthew AndersonInsurance Law, October 2018SB 2437 amended Section 503 of the Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act to automatically revoke beneficiary designations made by a former spouse if the designation was made prior to the divorce.
Illinois State Board of Education public inquiry: Chicago Public Schools special educationBy Rupa RamaduraiEducation Law, June 2018The Illinois State Board of Education launched a public inquiry, a seldom-used tool that provides for the examination of issues in a transparent way without assuming any truths at outset, to resolve public concerns regarding the management of special education.
Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Equality on implicit bias in the courtsBy Beverly A. AllenRacial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, October 2018Unconscious preconceptions of those involved in the legal process, including judges, attorneys, and jurors, can be detrimental to the public’s assessment of the judiciary as a system that is fair, unbiased, and transparent.
Illinois Supreme Court green lights social host liability case for fraternity hazingBy Andrea L. Kmak & Kimberly A. DavisCivil Practice and Procedure, May 2018While the doctrine against social host liability exists in Illinois, the Bogenberger v. Pi Kappa Alpha Corporation ruling demonstrates that in the presence of certain egregious facts, Illinois courts are willing to lift the protective doctrine against social host liability.
The Illinois Supreme Court’s decision in Oswald v. HamerBy William SeitzState and Local Taxation, October 2018In Oswald v. Hamer, the Illinois Supreme Court held that section 15-86 of the Property Tax Code was constitutional on its face.
Immigrants (We get the job done)By Hon. Geraldine D’SouzaRacial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, February 2018As members of the legal community we must let our voice be heard and make sure our country continues to be the land of opportunity and the melting pot that we cherish so dearly.
Immigration law updateInternational and Immigration Law, November 2018The International and Immigration Law Section Council will present a webinar on December 6, 2018 providing a review of current developments in immigration law.
Impacts of the Value-Added Producer Grant Program on business outcomesBy Anil Rupasingha & John PenderAgricultural Law, June 2018The Value-Added Producer Grant Program provides grants to help farmers and ranchers add greater value for agricultural commodities and aims to generate new products, initiate and expand marketing opportunities, increase producer earnings, create new jobs, and contribute to community economic development.
The importance of networkingBy Evan W. SchanerbergerYoung Lawyers Division, August 2018Networking is an important skill to cultivate in order to build your book of business and make your job easier.
In re Marriage of Hodges: Equitable estoppel revisitedBy Arnold F. BlockmanGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, December 2018A summary of In re Marriage of Hodges, in which the court found equitable estoppel to be a valid defense to an enforcement proceeding to collect a child support arrearage.
In re Marriage of Hodges: Equitable estoppel revisitedBy Arnold F. BlockmanFamily Law, September 2018A summary of In re Marriage of Hodges, in which the court found equitable estoppel to be a valid defense to an enforcement proceeding to collect a child support arrearage.
In sites: Vendor discounts!Government Lawyers, September 2018An overiew of ISBA member discounts available through the Member Marketplace.
Intellectual improbabilities™By Daniel KeganIntellectual Property, November 2018An eclectic gathering of recent intellectual property developments.
Intellectual improbabilities™By Daniel KeganIntellectual Property, June 2018An eclectic gathering of recent intellectual property developments.
Intellectual Improbabilities™By Daniel KeganIntellectual Property, March 2018An eclectic gathering of recent intellectual property developments.
Interest on judgments and awards: Can your client collect?By Patrick M. KinnallyCivil Practice and Procedure, January 2018When does a judgment other than for child support begin to draw interest? At what rate? If you obtain an award or report, is the rule different?
International Shoe got the bootBy Michael CortinaBench and Bar, August 2018A discussion of Illinois' long arm statute and how the 2014 U.S. Supreme Court case Daimler AG v. Bauman impacts the analysis that must be conducted by courts and litigants regarding foreign corporations.
IRMO of Goesel: The Supremes have spoken!By Jeanne M. ReynoldsFamily Law, January 2018The Illinois Supreme Court recently resolved the burning issue of whether or not earned attorney fees are subject to disgorgement.
IRS provides tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2019Agricultural Law, December 2018The Internal Revenue Service announced this month the tax year 2019 annual inflation adjustments for more than 60 tax provisions, including the tax rate schedules and other tax changes.
IRS retirement plan limitations for 2018By Bernard G. PetersEmployee Benefits, June 2018The IRS recently updated the retirement plan limitations for 2018, setting the deferral and catch-up contribution limits for 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans.
