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Articles From 2020

New Year Brings New Rules for Retirement Accounts By Mary K. McWilliams, Martin P. Ryan, Anna G. Kardaras, & Gregory M. Winters Corporate Law Departments, February 2020 The recently-passed SECURE Act makes significant changes to the rules related to qualified retirement plan accounts, including IRAs.
Newly Enacted ‘Betrayed Bill’ Seeks to Protect Students From Sex Abuse in Schools By Angela Brancato Education Law, January 2020 The 'Betrayed Bill,' which was signed into law in August 2019, establishes new policies and amends current law to address and prevent sexual abuse in schools.
Newsletter Editor Comments By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, April 2020 A note from the editor, Judge Michael Chmiel.
Newsletter Editor Notes By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, March 2020 A note from the editor, Judge Michael Chmiel.
Newsletter Editor Update By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, February 2020 A note from the editor, Judge Michael Chmiel.
Newsletter Editor’s Pandemic Update By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, May 2020 A note from the editor, Judge Michael Chmiel.
Nike and Puma Battle in a ‘Footware’ Fight By Michael J. Weil Intellectual Property, September 2020 The Internet of Things has expanded from household appliances to wearables such as smart watches. Nike has a smart sneaker. Will its ‘footware’ trademark be seen as distinctive or as just a misspelled, descriptive ‘footwear,’ as opposer Puma asserts?
Ninth Circuit Issues Two (Mostly) Pro-Employer Background Check Decisions By Gustavo A. Suarez & Stephen R. Woods Labor and Employment Law, June 2020 A look at the two recently issued ninth circuit mostly pro-employer federal Fair Credit Reporting Act decisions, Walker v. Fred Meyer, Inc. and Luna v. Hansen & Adkins Transport, Inc.
No Balance Required: A Review of Injunctive Relief Under the Illinois Environmental Protection Act By James Morgan & Matthew Walker Environmental and Natural Resources Law, August 2020 A review of the injunctive mechanisms available to governmental authorities and private parties under the Illinois Environmental Protection Act and the body of law surrounding a sweeping evolution of equitable relief that has developed since the spring of 1970.
No DNA for You! By Jessica Patchik Family Law, March 2020 If a father has signed a voluntary acknowledgement, the Parentage Act does not give the court authority to order DNA testing after the fact.
No Notice, No Appeal: The Importance of Preserving Issues for Appeal By Mac R. Cepican & Andrea L. Collins Civil Practice and Procedure, June 2020 The Supreme Court of Illinois recently held in Crim v. Dietrich that the appellate court’s reversal of a judgment and remanding a case for new trial does not require a trial de novo on all claims.
No Video, No Discovery Violation By David Franks Traffic Laws and Courts, October 2020 Absent evidence indicating that the state could have at one time produced an in-squad video and entire booking room video, and where the evidence did not prove that the recordings ever existed, the state did not commit a discovery violation.
Nominations for the Matthew Maloney Tradtion of Excellence Award General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, December 2020 The General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Section Council annually names an Illinois lawyer, who is a solo or small firm practitioner, the recipient of the Matthew Maloney Tradition of Excellence Award.
Nondisparagement Clause Does Not Violate National Labor Relations Act By Michael R. Lied Labor and Employment Law, December 2020 In IGT d/b/a International Game Technology, the general counsel alleged that IGT violated section 8(a)(1) of the National Labor Relations Act by maintaining an overly-broad nondisparagement provision in an agreement.
Northern District of Illinois Chief Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer Appoints Diversity Committee By Glenn Gaffney Human and Civil Rights, September 2020 Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer has appointed various individuals to a newly-formed racial justice and diversity committee.
Northern District of Illinois: State of the Court During the Pandemic By Glenn Gaffney Human and Civil Rights, September 2020 A look at how the Northern District of Illinois courts are operating during COVID-19.
Note From the Chair By David P. Dorner State and Local Taxation, May 2020 A note from the chair, David P. Dorner.
A Note From the Editor By Amanda G. Highlander Child Law, January 2020 A note from the editor, Amanda G. Highlander.
A Note From the Vice Chair of the Standing Committee on REM By Khara Coleman Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, February 2020 A note from the vice chair, Khara Coleman.
A Note From the YLD Chair By Zachary L. Sorman Young Lawyers Division, September 2020 A note from the chair, Zachary L. Sorman.
Nothing-but-Cheese and the Uncommon Sense of the Reasonable Consumer: Bell et al. v. Publix et al. By Jessica Guarino & A. Bryan Endres Food Law, December 2020 A summary and analysis of Bell et al. v. Publix et al.
Notice Real Estate Law, December 2020 A notice regarding Cook County real property taxes for 2020.
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Notice Real Estate Law, November 2020 A notice regarding mortgage foreclosure filings.
Notice and the Duty to Inform Under the New Illinois Trust Code By Valli Gupta & Joel Schoenmeyer Elder Law, September 2020 A look at irrevocable trusts under the Illinois Trust Code, which went into effect on January 1, 2020.
Notice and the Duty to Inform Under the New Illinois Trust Code By Valli Gupta & Joel Schoenmeyer Trusts and Estates, August 2020 A look at irrevocable trusts under the Illinois Trust Code, which went into effect on January 1, 2020.
Obscure New Jersey ‘Treatment’ Facility Has a Higher COVID-19 Death Rate Than Any Prison in the Country By Jordan Michael Smith Bench and Bar, July 2020 The detainees already completed their criminal sentences—but they are prevented from leaving for years. And with the coronavirus spreading, their lives are at risk.
Obscure New Jersey ‘Treatment’ Facility Has a Higher COVID-19 Death Rate Than Any Prison in the Country By Jordan Michael Smith Mental Health Law, June 2020 The detainees already completed their criminal sentences—but they are prevented from leaving for years. And with the coronavirus spreading, their lives are at risk.
Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management Report of February 21, 2020 Mineral Law, March 2020 A summary of the February 21 Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management report.
Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management Report of May 29, 2020 Mineral Law, June 2020 A summary of the May 29 Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management report.
Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management Report of November 27, 2020 Mineral Law, December 2020 A summary of the November 27 Office of Oil & Gas Resource Management report.