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Articles From 2018

Embrace technology to enrich your legal practice in 2018 By Steven T. Mann Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, January 2018 Small steps to take to achieve your technology fitness goals in 2018.
Emergency planning for lawyers By Lisa M. Nyuli Family Law, July 2018 Creating a succession plan is critical in preparing for life events that result in the closure of your law practice. 
Emily Masalski receives Alta May Hulett Award from Chicago Bar Association Alliance for Women By Kristen Prinz Diversity Leadership Council, June 2018 Emily Masalski is a recognized leader amongst women lawyers in Chicago.
Empowering women for a stronger future By Lindsay K. Sanchez Diversity Leadership Council, June 2018 Cultural movements such as the #MeToo, #TimesUp, and #BanBossy have sparked dialogue about women in the legal field that is long overdue. However, the question remains—is this dialogue enough to inspire change?
Enforcement of prenuptial agreements following Kranzler and Woodrum By Stephanie L. Tang Family Law, December 2018 Two recent cases—In re Marriage of Woodrum and In re Marriage of Kranzler—help clarify the criteria courts will consider when determining enforceability of a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement.
Engagement letters for estate planning representations By Dan Ebner Trusts and Estates, January 2018 Engagement letters help lawyers avoid conflicts, set expectations about fees, and lay out other parameters of the attorney-client relationship.
Environmental law column By Kel Goff Alternative Dispute Resolution, December 2018 The use of conflict resolution in finding a solution that benefits both the planet and those in distress is critical in energy and environmental law.
EPA launches Smart Sectors Program By Emily N. Masalski Environmental and Natural Resources Law, March 2018 The purpose of the Smart Sectors program is to reduce regulatory burden by engaging with industry stakeholders to enhance long-term regulatory certainty and predictability and to produce policies to improve environmental protection.
EPA seeks public comments for Lead and Copper Rule Federalism Consultation By Emily N. Masalski Environmental and Natural Resources Law, March 2018 The U.S. EPA will be collecting public comments from state and local government officials on proposed regulatory revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule until March 8, 2018.
Equifax data breach: Where are we now? By Oscar Piña Government Lawyers, March 2018 With the introduction of House Bill 4095, Illinois seeks to join several states that prohibit credit reporting agencies from charging fees for placing credit freezes.
Equitable estoppel By Michael Strauss Family Law, June 2018 Equitable estoppel can be a powerful weapon to use under the correct facts to defend against past due child support.
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Estate planning during dissolution proceedings By Lauren Evans DeJong Trusts and Estates, January 2018 There is no limit to the estate planning vehicles that can be used during the pendency of dissolution proceedings.
Estate planning for non-human animals by human animals: Why, who, and how By Timothy S. Midura Trusts and Estates, December 2018 An overview of estate planning for non-human living creatures, particularly domestic or pet animals, that are considered property or things under the law.
Estate planning for the second marriage By Richard W. Kuhn Trusts and Estates, December 2018 The is the first in a series of articles on estate planning for the second marriage.
Estates and trusts have to file income taxes By Cary A. Lind Trusts and Estates, February 2018 Most clients who come in with simple estates and trusts have no idea that fiduciary income tax returns may have to be filed or that it may be beneficial to file them even if no taxes are due. Even more alarming, many attorneys have no idea that they need to address fiduciary income taxes in virtually every estate.
Ethics Corner: Ethical issues in Illinois estate planning and trust/estate administration By Richard W. Kuhn Trusts and Estates, November 2018 An analysis of how Illinois Supreme Court Rules 1.15, 1.18, 3.3, 5.3, and 5.5 impact the practice of trusts and estates law.
Ethics Corner: Ethical issues in Illinois estate planning and trust/estate administration By Richard W. Kuhn Trusts and Estates, October 2018 An analysis of how Illinois Supreme Court Rule 1.14 impacts the practice of trusts and estates law.
Ethics Corner: Ethical issues in Illinois estate planning and trust/estate administration By Richard W. Kuhn Trusts and Estates, September 2018 An analysis of how Illinois Supreme Court Rules 1.8 and 1.9 impact the practice of trusts and estates law.
Ethics Corner: Ethical issues in Illinois estate planning and trust/estate administration By Richard W. Kuhn Trusts and Estates, August 2018 An analysis of how Illinois Supreme Court Rule 1.7 impacts the practice of trusts and estates law.
Ethics Corner: Ethical issues in Illinois estate planning and trust/estate administration By Richard W. Kuhn Trusts and Estates, July 2018 An analysis of how Illinois Supreme Court Rule 1.6 impacts the practice of trusts and estates law. 
Ethics Corner: Ethical issues in Illinois estate planning and trust/estate administration By Richard W. Kuhn Trusts and Estates, June 2018 An analysis of how Illinois Supreme Court Rules 1.3, 1.4, and 1.5 impact the practice of trusts and estates law. 
Ethics Corner: Ethical issues in Illinois estate planning and trust/estate administration By Richard W. Kuhn Trusts and Estates, May 2018 An analysis of how Illinois Supreme Court Rule 1.2, Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority Between Client and Lawyer, impacts the practice of trusts and estates law. 
Ethics Corner: Ethical issues in Illinois estate planning and trust/estate administration By Richard W. Kuhn Trusts and Estates, April 2018 An analysis of how Illinois Supreme Court Rule 1.1: Competence impacts the practice of trusts and estates law. 
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Ethics in law and mediation By Thomas Semanic Alternative Dispute Resolution, May 2018 When deciding on a a career path, it is important to look at the ethical dilemmas you are likely to face at some point in that profession.
Every company needs an anti-harassment program By Alan M. Kaplan Business Advice and Financial Planning, January 2018 Every employer needs to implement an anti-harassment program. Here's what it should include.
Extra-contractual remedies in Illinois By James M. Dash & Steven D. Mroczkowski Construction Law, February 2018 Even where no express contract exists, implied contracts can be created as a result of parties’ actions.
The Family Farmer Bankruptcy Clarification Act By Jeffrey A. Mollet Agricultural Law, January 2018 Family farmers seeking bankruptcy protection are often surprised by the need to pay capital gains taxes upon the sale of farming assets (land and/or equipment) which are sold as part of the reorganization process.
Fast facts about our female U.S. Supreme Court justices By Andrea Kmak Women and the Law, December 2018 Although the women who have served on the U.S. Supreme Court represent a small minority of the justices, they have nevertheless contributed to the Court in their own unique ways. 
Federal courts carve out their own rule for construction defect coverage in Illinois based on their own assessment of what triggers a duty to defend under commercial general liability policies By Geoffrey A. Bryce & Jennifer Cromheecke Insurance Law, December 2018 While Illinois trial and appellate courts overwhelmingly agree that the purpose of comprehensive general liability policies is to protect the insured from liability for injury or damage to persons or property and not to pay for costs associated with repairing or replacing the insured’s defective workmanship, federal courts are shifting to a less restrictive stance.
Federal courts carve out their own rule for construction defect coverage in Illinois based on their own assessment of what triggers a duty to defend under commercial general liability policies By Geoffrey A. Bryce & Jennifer Cromheecke Construction Law, October 2018 While Illinois trial and appellate courts overwhelmingly agree that the purpose of comprehensive general liability policies is to protect the insured from liability for injury or damage to persons or property and not to pay for costs associated with repairing or replacing the insured’s defective workmanship, federal courts are shifting to a less restrictive stance.