Chair’s column: The future of ADRBy John R. SchleppenbachAlternative Dispute Resolution, February 2018A message from ADR Section Chair John Schleppenbach.
Chair’s column: Truth and the lawBy David W. InlanderBench and Bar, September 2018As responsible practicing lawyers and judges, we must speak out to defend our judicial system.
Chair’s column: We could be heroesBy David W. InlanderBench and Bar, July 2018A message from the Bench & Bar Section Council's chair, David W. Inlander.
Champerty, contingent fees, and client advocacyBy Patrick M. KinnallyCivil Practice and Procedure, May 2018Prospect Funding Holdings, LLC, v. Keenan Saulter and Saulter Tarver, PC provides guidance for how to proceed if you are involved in addressing a client's need for a loan in connection with your representation.
The child abuse hearsay exceptionBy Jared GiuffreChild Law, October 2018There are several provisions in Illinois law that allow for the hearsay statements of a child to be admitted for substantive purposes.
Children and mental health lawBy Dara M. BassMental Health Law, June 2018A summary of the recent "What's New in Mental Health Law: Mental Health Issues and Legal Professionalism" CLE that took place on May 16.
Child’s finger amputated and seventh circuit blames parentsBy Michael J. MaslankaGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, September 2018Roh v. Starbucks Corp. provides a substantive review of the law in Illinois pertaining to a child’s personal injury in a public place
Citibank N.A. v. Illinois Department of RevenueBy Keith StaatsState and Local Taxation, February 2018Citibank contended that it was entitled to a refund of tax even though it was not the retailer. The Department of Revenue denied the refund claim. Citibank protested the claim denial and the case was heard in the Department’s Administrative Hearing Division
Civics education continues to advance through LREBy Hon. Michael J. ChmielLaw Related Education for the Public, January 2018Learn about the accomplishments and initiatives of the ISBA's Standing Committee on Law Related Education for the Public, and share your questions, comments, and suggestions for future endeavors.
Clear and unambiguous: “All” means allBy Kris TuttleAgricultural Law, June 2018The Illinois Supreme Court recently addressed the construction of an oil and gas lease assignment in Ramsey Herndon LLC v. Whiteside.
Clear and unambiguous: “All” means allBy Kris TuttleMineral Law, March 2018In Ramsey Herndon LLC v. Whiteside, both the supreme court opinion and the appellate court opinions discuss many issues that frequently arise in the mineral law practice with citations to treatises and case law.
Co-editors’ noteBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, December 2018An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
Co-editors’ noteBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley KaminskiState and Local Taxation, November 2018An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
Co-editors’ noteBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, October 2018An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
Co-editors’ noteBy Colleen L. Sahlas & Jennifer BunkerTrusts and Estates, August 2018An introduction to the issue from the Trusts & Estates Section Council's newsletter co-editors, Jennifer L. Bunker and Colleen L. Sahlas.
Co-editors’ noteBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, August 2018An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
Co-editors’ noteBy Jennifer L. Bunker & Colleen L. SahlasTrusts and Estates, July 2018A note from the Trusts & Estates Section Council's newsletter co-editors, Jennifer L. Bunker and Colleen L. Sahlas.
Co-editors’ noteBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley KaminskiState and Local Taxation, July 2018An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
Co-editors’ noteBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley KaminskiState and Local Taxation, June 2018An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
Co-editors’ noteBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley KaminskiState and Local Taxation, May 2018An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
Co-editors’ noteBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, April 2018An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
Co-editors’ noteBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, March 2018An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
Co-editors’ noteBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, February 2018An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stan Kaminski.
Co-editors’ noteBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, January 2018An introduction to this issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
Coal industry finding help in Washington, but how much will the industry benefit?By John H. HendersonMineral Law, June 2018Recently, there have been seemingly positive announcements from the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency that have come as a result of the new administration under President Trump. But will these announcements really give the ailing industry a much-needed boost?
The Code of the Order of the BrethrenBy Hon. Brian R. McKillipBench and Bar, February 2018A recent decision by the appellate court is an opportunity to re-examine how closely the Rules of Professional Conduct resembles this fictional pirate code.
