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Articles From 2019

Letter From the Editor: Remembering and Considering Voting Rights for Racial and Ethnic Minorities By Khara Coleman Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, October 2019 A look at the right to vote from the perspective of racial and ethnic minorities as we commemorate the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment.
Letter to the Editor Re: Rules of Professional Conduct By Gary L. Schlesinger Civil Practice and Procedure, September 2019 A discussion on the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.1, Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services.
Lewis F. Matuszewich receives award for 20 years of service International and Immigration Law, January 2019 Lewis F. Matuszewich received a plaque in recognition of his 20 years serving as editor of The Globe.
Liability Issues Facing Estate Planning Professionals By Thomas F. Falkenberg & Kevin T. Mocogni Trusts and Estates, November 2019 A look at the services accountants provide in estate planning and ways estate planning professionals can protect themselves against some of the problems that can arise before and during litigation.
Licensing arrangements for branded restaurants in luxury hotels: Considerations for hotel owners, operators, and restauranteurs By Jeffrey A. Citron, Mario Di Fiore, & David Nadler Intellectual Property, April 2019 An overview of a few of the many considerations in negotiating and implementing restaurant licensing arrangements within the context of the operations of a luxury hotel.
Life Insurance Structured Properly Provides Asset Protection By Vasili Russis & Jonathan Kohl Trusts and Estates, October 2019 Illinois law provides for the protection of life insurance from various types of creditors, and proper planning for asset protection of life insurance will ensure benefits are provided for a family after a loved one's passing.
Likely new Illinois statutes By Jennie E. Christensen Labor and Employment Law, July 2019 The Illinois General Assembly recently passed a number of bills that, if signed by Governor Pritzker, would impose significant new duties upon Illinois employers.
A Little Bit of Everything: The Case of In re Marriage of Hamilton By Stephanie L. Tang Family Law, October 2019 A summary of the family law issues discussed by the appellate court in In re the Marriage of Hamilton.
Loaned/Borrowed Employee and the Exclusive Remedy By Richard D. Hannigan Workers’ Compensation Law, September 2019 While some employers and insurance companies may bemoan the benefits afforded an injured worker they certainly benefit from sections 1(a)(4) and 5 of the Workers’ Compensation Act.
The Longest Serving Illinois Judge Retires By Hon. Alfred M. Swanson, (ret.) Bench and Bar, August 2019 Judge Matoesian entered judicial service on November 19, 1965, and served in Madison and Bond counties until his retirement—the longest tenure of any active judge in Illinois.
A look at the process for removing judges in Illinois By Robert P. Osgood Government Lawyers, April 2019 Removing a judge can be a difficult process.
Lost text messages lead to sanctions By George Bellas Civil Practice and Procedure, March 2019 Schmalz v. Village of North Riverside, et al. highlights the importance of taking measures to preserve data from mobile devices, as well as the risks associated with failing to take such measures.
A lovely and lively ‘report’ from ‘small but mighty’ Putnam County and its bar association to our ISBA Standing Committee on Law Related Education for the Public By Scott Shore Law Related Education for the Public, May 2019 A report of the Putnam County Bar Association's 2019 Putnam County Law Day Project and Mock Trial, an annual event for graduating students from the local high school.
LSAT or GRE: Which Exam Should a Law School Applicant Take? By Leonard Amari Senior Lawyers, September 2019 There is a growing trend in law school admissions to accept GRE scores instead of LSAT scores—so which should applicants take?
A Man Without a Country (Almost) By William T. Kaplan Federal Taxation, December 2019 Taxpayers have several methods to prevent the IRS from sending the certification of delinquent tax debt to the State Department.
Managing expenses for a new office By Amber Mikula Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, June 2019 When starting a new law office, it is advisable to set up a budget for expenses in order to determine the most cost-effective options.
Marijuana and group health plans: Is coverage possible? By Wes Covert Employee Benefits, July 2019 As Illinois prepares to legalize marijuana, group health plan sponsors, especially self-insured plan sponsors, may be considering whether they can or should include medical marijuana or cannabis products in their group health plans.
Mark Your Calendars… Elder Law, December 2019 Upcoming events of interest.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2019: A different perspective on the ‘legacy’ of MLK Jr. from civil rights attorney Vernon Jordan By Sharon L. Eiseman Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, January 2019 While it is important to honor Martin Luther King Jr. for his accomplishments and celebrate his storied career as a civil rights activist, we must continue to work to keep his dream alive.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2019: A different perspective on the ‘legacy’ of MLK Jr. from civil rights attorney Vernon Jordan By Sharon L. Eiseman Law Related Education for the Public, January 2019 While it is important to honor Martin Luther King Jr. for his accomplishments and celebrate his storied career as a civil rights activist, we must continue to work to keep his dream alive.
May a Guardian Ad Litem Under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act File Pleadings? By Gary L. Schlesinger Civil Practice and Procedure, August 2019 Guardians ad litem have the right and the duty to file pleadings to protect the interest of the ward.
MDDP Issues By Ted Harvatin Traffic Laws and Courts, December 2019 An overview of the Monitoring Device Driving Permit Program.
Medicaid Eligibility: Accurate Beneficiary Enrollment Requires Improvements in Oversight, Data, and Collaboration Health Care Law, December 2019 The Government Accountability Office recently reviewed data on Medicaid coverage and made several recommendations based on its findings.
Medicaid eligibility: Koss v. Norwood one year later By Frank E. Stepnowski Health Care Law, April 2019 A look at the impact of Koss v. Norwood, in which the court ordered the Illinois Department of Human Services to to approve applications for Medicaid coverage within regulatory time periods.
Medical testimony and the “reasonable degree of medical certainty” standard By Mark Rouleau Civil Practice and Procedure, January 2019 The meaning of "reasonable degree of medical certainty" is often misunderstood by physicians, making it extremely important to explain this legal term to a client’s treating physicians before their depositions are taken.