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Articles From 2018

Medical marijuana cards in the union workplace By Darrell Steinberg Labor and Employment Law, May 2018 Recent arbitration cases arising in union shops give insight on why holding a medical marijuana card is not as simple as a “get out of jail free” card.
Meet my new dog, “M-1” By Brian T. Whitlock Employee Benefits, April 2018 Like most family dogs that patrol the base of the family dining room looking for table scraps that fall to the floor, a C corporation can accomplish a similar role, especially under the new tax law.
Meet my new dog, “M-1” By Brian T. Whitlock Federal Taxation, February 2018 Like most family dogs that patrol the base of the family dining room looking for table scraps that fall to the floor, a C corporation can accomplish a similar role, especially under the new tax law.
Meet the section council Alternative Dispute Resolution, December 2018 A spotlight on section council members Deborah Jo Soehlig, vice chair, and Missy Greathouse, secretary.
Meet the section council: Susan Brazas Goldberg International and Immigration Law, November 2018 An introduction to section council member Susan Brazas Goldberg.
Mental illness and parenting By Susan O’Neal Mental Health Law, October 2018 The recently-decided case In re K.E.S. makes clear that the fact that a parent may be living with a serious mental illness does not mean that this parent is unfit or unable to parent their children.
Mentally ill inmates continue to suffer 10 years after filing class action lawsuit Mental Health Law, December 2018 A federal court has found that the state of Illinois continues to violate the constitutional rights of more than 12,000 prisoners with mental illness.
Mergers & Acquisitions Corner: Tales from the trenches By Markus May Business and Securities Law, November 2018 The mergers and acquisitions world is one in which you are always learning new ways to try to get deals done.
Message from the chair By Shama K. Patari International and Immigration Law, October 2018 A note from the International and Immigration Law Section Council chair, Shama Patari.
Methods to ensure appropriate diligence and promptness in representing clients By Jennifer L. Bunker Women and the Law, March 2018 Author Jennifer Bunker shares some practical advice for ensuring deadlines are met.
Mitigating civil liability in traffic court By Stephen Monroe Traffic Laws and Courts, March 2018 This article offers guidance to the lawyer without traffic court experience on how to mitigate a client’s civil liability when ticketed for causing an accident with personal injuries.
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MLK day will be observed as per usual, but this year it’s actually on King’s birthday By Sharon L. Eiseman Law Related Education for the Public, January 2018 This year, on January 15, which is the actual date of his birth in 1929, people all over our country—and beyond—will pay homage to this great man, preacher, and acknowledged leader of the civil rights movement in America.
A modern-day dual sword of Damocles: The current threat looming over sanctuary cities By Juanita B. Rodriguez Human and Civil Rights, December 2018 As immigration reform rises to the top of the nation's political agenda, emphatic rhetoric from both sides centers on sanctuary policies enacted by state and local governments.
A modern-day dual sword of Damocles: The current threat looming over sanctuary cities By Juanita B. Rodriguez Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, October 2018 As immigration reform rises to the top of the nation's political agenda, emphatic rhetoric from both sides centers on sanctuary policies enacted by state and local governments.
A modern-day dual sword of Damocles: The current threat looming over sanctuary cities By Juanita B. Rodriguez Local Government Law, May 2018 As immigration reform rises to the top of the nation's political agenda, emphatic rhetoric from both sides centers on sanctuary policies enacted by state and local governments.
A must-see movie: Minding the Gap By Susan M. Goldberg Child Law, October 2018 A review of the acclaimed documentary, Minding the Gap.
My life as a guardian ad litem and children’s representative—so far, quite good! By Kevin H. Saville Family Law, June 2018 A first-person account of what it's like to be a guardian ad litem and children's representative.
The necessities: The difference between wants and needs By Kerry M. Lavelle Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, December 2018 Tips on how to get your law office up and running.
Negotiated rates and third-party carriers By Markham M. Jeep & Graham J. Jeep Workers’ Compensation Law, May 2018 The appellate court ruled in Perez v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission that the negotiated rate — the calculation of a dollar amount owed for medical services — is not limited to a rate negotiated by the employer or the employer’s insurance carrier. 
The “new” 2016 ALTA title insurance commitment By Terry S. Prillaman, Jr. Real Estate Law, March 2018 A look at the major changes in the 2016 ALTA commitment.
New developments in estate planning, elder law, and Medicaid civil rights By Zisl Edelson Trusts and Estates, June 2018 Estate planning attorneys comfortable with federal litigation have a unique opportunity to help make things right for the elderly and disabled in Illinois through civil rights actions under the Federal Medicaid Act.
The new DUI crime laboratory discovery rules By Donald J. Ramsell Traffic Laws and Courts, December 2018 In Illinois, the defendant’s right to obtain full discovery of crime laboratory data, mistakes, and misconduct in DUI cases has been a long and arduous road
New farm bill: What are the topics of discussion? By Jeffrey A. Mollet Animal Law, June 2018 The House Committee on Agriculture recently approved the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, which will address the economic challenges facing farmers and ranchers and make investments in opportunities for SNAP recipients.
New farm bill: What are the topics of discussion? By Jeffrey A. Mollet Agricultural Law, May 2018 The House Committee on Agriculture recently approved the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, which will address the economic challenges facing farmers and ranchers and make investments in opportunities for SNAP recipients.
New federal government ruling approves companies’ employment policies By Alan M. Kaplan Business Advice and Financial Planning, October 2018 To protect a company’s intellectual property, companies need to be mindful of federal and state statutes and regulations as well as decisions by different government agencies.
A new federal rule of criminal procedure is likely on the way, but will it affect practice in Illinois federal courts? By Eli Litoff & Kelly Warner Federal Civil Practice, May 2018 While the production of electronically stored information has become the norm in civil litigation, many criminal defense attorneys believe that the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure have lagged behind and provide insufficient guidance.
A new federal rule of criminal procedure is likely on the way, but will it affect practice in Illinois federal courts? By Eli Litoff & Kelly Warner Bench and Bar, April 2018 While the production of electronically stored information has become the norm in civil litigation, many criminal defense attorneys believe that the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure have lagged behind and provide insufficient guidance.
New federal tax implications for maintenance payors and recipients By Stephanie Capps Family Law, February 2018 Author Stephanie Capps provides a sample scenario to help determine the potential financial impact on divorcing parties when considering the combo of new maintenance guidelines and federal tax overhaul.
New hope for young adult gun offenders: 2018 AGG UUW First Offender Program By Paul C. Meyers Criminal Justice, March 2018 Effective January 1, 2018, the First Time Weapon Offender Program not only provides for probation, but for the possibility of avoiding a conviction
New Illinois law expands the rights of nursing mothers in the workplace By Wesley Covert Employee Benefits, October 2018 Effective August 2018, Illinois Public Act 100-1003 expanded protections for employees under the Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act.