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Articles From 2019

Illinois Supreme Court issues new rule regarding use of restraints in mental health and disability cases By Meryl Camin Sosa Mental Health Law, May 2019 The Illinois Supreme Court has issued Supreme Court Rule 296, which requires that trial courts not use restraints on individuals involved in Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code proceedings unless the court conducts a separate hearing on the record as to the necessity for restraints.
Illinois Supreme Court reaffirms the continued viability of Eckert in relocation cases after the 2016 statutory amendments By Arnold F. Blockman Family Law, June 2019 In In re Marriage of Fatkin, the Illinois Supreme Court dealt for the first time with the parameters of relocation under the January 1, 2016, rewrite of the Dissolution Act.
Illinois Supreme Court Rules Delayed Lakefront Trail Repair by Park District Does Not Rise to Willful and Wanton Misconduct By Andrea L. Kmak & Kimberly A. Davis Civil Practice and Procedure, August 2019 The Illinois Supreme Court recently issued a ruling in Cohen v. The Chicago Park District that examined the application of certain sections of the Tort Immunity Act in an injury case.
Illinois Supreme Court upholds 50/50 split on crossclaim for contribution by one ‘blameless’ principal of a common agent against another By Andrea L. Kmak & Kimberly A. Davis Civil Practice and Procedure, February 2019 The Illinois Supreme Court held in Sperl v. Henry, et al. that the Contribution Act may be applied to apportion liability between two principals that are vicariously liable for the same agent’s negligence.
Illinois Supreme Court upholds BIPA technical violations By Mark Anthony Spognardi Corporate Law Departments, February 2019 The Supreme Court of Illinois recently held that private entities can be held liable for monetary damages for technical violations of the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.
Illinois Supreme Court will decide dispute between Pollution Control Board and Illinois EPA By Raymond T. Reott Environmental and Natural Resources Law, March 2019 In a pending Illinois Supreme Court case, County of Will v. Illinois Pollution Control Board, the court will shed some light on the authority of the Pollution Control Board and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.
Illinois Trust Code Defined Terms By Susan T. Bart Trusts and Estates, December 2019 A chart of terms and section numbers for the Illinois Trust Code.
The Illinois Trust Code: What Is It and What Do I Need to Know? Part 1 – Introduction to the Code By Michael J. Fleck Elder Law, November 2019 The first article in a series of practical articles that break down the recently enacted Illinois Trust Code.
The Illinois Trust Code: What Is it and What Do I Need to Know? Part 1 – Introduction to the Code By Michael J. Fleck Trusts and Estates, August 2019 The first article in a series of practical articles that break down the recently enacted Illinois Trust Code.
The Illinois Trust Code: What Is It and What Do I Need to Know? Part 2—Definitions, Trustee Notification Requirements, and Settlement Agreements By Michael J. Fleck Elder Law, November 2019 The second article in a series of articles that break down the Illinois Trust Code.
The Illinois Trust Code: What Is It and What Do I Need to Know? Part 2—Definitions, Trustee Notification Requirements, and Settlement Agreements By Michael J. Fleck Trusts and Estates, September 2019 The second article in a series of articles that break down the Illinois Trust Code.
The Illinois Trust Code: What Is It and What Do I Need to Know? Part 3—Judicial Proceedings, Representation, and Silent Trusts By Michael J. Fleck Elder Law, November 2019 The third article in a series of articles that break down the Illinois Trust Code.
The Illinois Trust Code: What Is It and What Do I Need to Know? Part 3—Judicial Proceedings, Representation, and Silent Trusts By Michael J. Fleck Trusts and Estates, October 2019 The third article in a series of articles that break down the Illinois Trust Code.
The Illinois Trust Code: What Is It and What Do I Need to Know? Part 4 – What Makes a Valid Trust and Revocable Trusts By Michael J. Fleck Trusts and Estates, November 2019 The fourth article in a series of articles that break down the Illinois Trust Code.
The Illinois Trust Code: What Is It and What Do I Need to Know? Part 5 – Creditor Rights, Spendthrift Provisions, & Disabled Beneficiaries By Michael J. Fleck Trusts and Estates, December 2019 The fifth article in a series of articles that break down the Illinois Trust Code.
Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act amendment (P.A. 100-1094) and its impact on the Local Government Travel Expense Act By Phillip Lenzini Local Government Law, February 2019 Effective January 1, 2019, the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act was amended by P.A. 100-1094 to add an entirely new section for reimbursement of employee expenses.
ILTA to Host Town Hall Meeting on Market Conduct Reform Real Estate Law, September 2019 ILTA will be hosting its second town hall meeting on market conduct reform on October 16 in Lisle.
Improving productivity and profitability in an insurance defense law firm By John W. Olmstead Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, March 2019 Practical tips for insurance defense practitioners.
In America, we make things—that is what we do: How PFAS became the acronym du jour By William J. Anaya Environmental and Natural Resources Law, May 2019 Recently, new concerns have been raised with products that have been remarkably popular and effective—specifically, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
In honor of Miss Minor By Adrienne W. Albrecht Bench and Bar, July 2019 The path for women in the practice of law is not easy.
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In Memory of Dr. Herb Sohn Health Care Law, December 2019 Dr. Herb Sohn, a respected friend and colleague and longtime member of the ISBA Health Care Section Council, passed away on June 7, 2019.
In re Linda B.: Analysis and implications By Rebecca Boorstein Mental Health Law, June 2019 Until a recent Illinois Supreme Court decision, there was uncertainty about whether the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code applied to patients receiving mental health treatment in non-traditional facilities.
In retrospect: The 2018-19 Real Estate Law Section Council year By Ted M. Niemann Real Estate Law, June 2019 Ted Niemann, chair of the Real Estate Law Section Council, looks back on the 2018-19 bar year.
An inappropriate mediator By Hon. Michael S. Jordan, (ret.) Bench and Bar, May 2019 Judge Michael Jordan (ret.) reflects on his his experience during a mediation he attended for one of his relatives.
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An inappropriate mediator By Hon. Michael S. Jordan, (ret.) Tort Law, April 2019 Judge Michael Jordan (ret.) reflects on his his experience during a mediation he attended for one of his relatives.
Inevitable Disclosure No Substitute for Post-Employment Non-Competition Provision By Michael F. Braun Intellectual Property, September 2019 Archer Daniels Midland Company v. Sinele, et al. reminds employers that the doctrine of inevitable discovery is not a foolproof substitute for enforceable post-employment restrictions on competition.
Inevitable disclosure no substitute for post-employment non-competition provision By Michael F. Braun Labor and Employment Law, May 2019 Archer Daniels Midland Company v. Sinele, et al. reminds employers that the doctrine of inevitable discovery is not a foolproof substitute for enforceable post-employment restrictions on competition.
Inside the USPTO-TM By Daniel Kegan Intellectual Property, September 2019 A summary of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office visit to Chicago on July 11, 2019.
Insider Trading Update By Prof. Charles W. Murdock Business and Securities Law, October 2019 Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court grappled with the requirement that there needs to be a personal benefit to the tipper in order to hold the tippee liable in insider trading situations.
Insured’s duty of notice By Mark Rouleau Insurance Law, May 2019 An overview of the basic governing concepts that apply to all relationships between insureds and insurers.