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Articles From 2020

The SECURE Act – Congress Just Moved the Goalposts By Patrick D. Owens Federal Taxation, March 2020 An overview of some of the major provisions of the Setting Each Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act, which passed Congress in December and became effective January 1, 2020.
Seeing Double: The Inextricably Intertwined Case(s) of Mr. Centeno a/k/a Mr. Morales By Robert J. Finley Workers’ Compensation Law, May 2020 A discussion of a case wherein there was a final award on a 19(b) hearing that came to be heard again on a subsequent 19(b) hearing.
Self-Isolation Do’s and Don’ts By Jewel Klein Elder Law, August 2020 A recent opinion from the seventh circuit, McCurry v. Kenco Logistics Services, LLC, reminds us that letting a client do the work for us is a very bad idea.
Self-Isolation Do’s and Don’ts By Jewel Klein Administrative Law, July 2020 A recent opinion from the seventh circuit, McCurry v. Kenco Logistics Services, LLC, reminds us that letting a client do the work for us is a very bad idea.
Service on Trustee: McArdle as Trustee of Barbara M. McArdle Trust & Christensen as Trustee of Raymond H. Christensen Irrevocable Trust, 2019 IL App (3d) 170858 By Elisha Deen Sanders Trusts and Estates, June 2020 A summary of McArdle as Trustee of Barbara M. McArdle Trust & Christensen as Trustee of Raymond H. Christensen Irrevocable Trust, which considers whether the defendant was properly served.
Service on Trustee: McArdle as Trustee of Barbara M. McArdle Trust & Christensen as Trustee of Raymond H. Christensen Irrevocable Trust, 2019 IL App (3d) 170858 By Elisha Deen Sanders Real Estate Law, February 2020 A summary of McArdle as Trustee of Barbara M. McArdle Trust & Christensen as Trustee of Raymond H. Christensen Irrevocable Trust, which considers whether the defendant was properly served.
Serving the Best Interests of a Child With Significant Developmental Delays By Margaret A. Bennett Family Law, May 2020 When representing the parent of a child with developmental delays, it is essential to consider the additional and complex issues that should be addressed as consideration in a memorandum of understanding, GAL report, allocation judgment, or marital settlement agreement.
Seventh Circuit Confirms Strict Construction of Miller Act Conditions By Tina Paries Construction Law, December 2020 The Miller Act was enacted to protect subcontractors against nonpayment for work performed on federal government construction projects.
Shareholder Litigation and COVID-19: Risks Facing Directors and Officers of Public Companies By Charles F. Smith, Matthew R. Kipp, & Matthew S. Rosenthal Corporate Law Departments, October 2020 Plaintiffs' attorneys have attempted to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to bring securities fraud and derivative lawsuits against public companies. Directors and officers can mitigate litigation risk by addressing a number of disclosure and insurance-related items.
A ‘Sharp Bid’ Is Not a Proper Bid in a Supplementary Action Sale By Kevin J. Stine Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, November 2020 In FirstMerit Bank, N.A. v. McEnery, the appellate court found that a “sharp bid” was not a proper bid in the sale of personal property in a post judgment collection proceeding.
Shifting Perspective: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Trauma By Susan M. Brazas Goldberg Child Law, January 2020 Attorneys and judges who work with children in domestic relations and juvenile court matters will find it helpful to keep abreast of the shift in perception about the behavior of at-risk children and youth.
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Limits Enforcement of NLRB Special Remedies By Brian J. Moore Labor and Employment Law, October 2020 In an early September decision, the court of appeals has limited the use of “special remedies” by the National Labor Relations Board.
Small Employers Beware: Changes to the Illinois Human Rights Act By Samantha Bobor Young Lawyers Division, February 2020 Effective January 1, 2020, under the Illinois Human Rights Act, the definition of "employer" expands from any Illinois employer with at least 15 employees to those with one or more employees.
So You Got a Railroad Worker Case? By Susannah Price Young Lawyers Division, April 2020 The distinction between a workers’ compensation case and a Federal Employer's Liability Act case highlight why it is so important to research and ask questions from your supervisors or consult with other practitioners when you get a new case and you are unfamiliar with the area of law.
So You Want to Use Social Media Posts as Evidence? By Misty Cygan Civil Practice and Procedure, May 2020 While social media posts are not so different from the more traditional paper evidence, there are unique challenges to getting them into evidence.
Some Highlights of the Jordanian Labor Law By Howard L. Stovall International and Immigration Law, April 2020 An overview some of general labor laws in Jordan.
Someone You Should Know: Judge Michael Chmiel By Marylou Kent Law Related Education for the Public, June 2020 A spotlight on Judge Michael Chmiel.
Special Interrogatories: Not So Special Anymore By John J. Holevas Civil Practice and Procedure, March 2020 The Illinois General Assembly recently approved extensive revisions to 735 ILCS 5/2-1108 dealing with special interrogatories. These changes will apply to trials commencing on or after January 1, 2020, and may cause litigators to rethink the effectiveness of special interrogatories.
Split Decision By Michael G. Cortina Bench and Bar, September 2020 Before we answer the question of whether we can modify the rules and regulations to allow for the splitting of professional fees with non-professionals, we need to answer the more basic question of whether we should even try.
Spotlight on Child Law Section Counsel Chair Marc Bangser By Bridget Schott Child Law, January 2020 A spotlight on Marc Bangser, chair of the Child Law Section Council.
Spotlight on REM Member Sherlyn Smith By Sherlyn Smith Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, June 2020 A spotlight on Sherlyn Smith.
Spotlight on Trusts & Estates Section Council Members: Colleen L. Sahlas & Jennifer Bunker Skerston By Mia O. Hernandez Trusts and Estates, October 2020 A spotlight on two members of the Trusts & Estates Section Council.
Spotlight on Trusts & Estates Section Council Members: Edward Jarot, Jr. and Nora Baker By Mia O. Hernandez Trusts and Estates, June 2020 A spotlight on two members of the Trusts & Estates Section Council.
Spotlight on Trusts & Estates Section Council Members: James M. Lestikow and Mia O. Hernandez By Mia O. Hernandez Trusts and Estates, May 2020 A spotlight on two members of the Trusts & Estates Section Council.
Spotlight on Trusts & Estates Section Council Members: Janet L. Grove & Angelica Wawrzynek By Mia O. Hernandez Trusts and Estates, November 2020 A spotlight on two members of the Trusts & Estates Section Council.
Spotlight on Trusts & Estates Section Council Members: Nathan Beemster and Daniel P. Felix By Mia O. Hernandez Trusts and Estates, April 2020 A spotlight on two members of the Trusts & Estates Section Council.
Spotlight on Trusts & Estates Section Council Members: Neil Goltermann & Sarah LeRose By Mia O. Hernandez Trusts and Estates, September 2020 A spotlight on two members of the Trusts & Estates Section Council.
Spotlight on Trusts & Estates Section Council Members: Patrick D. Owens & Katherine M. Oswald By Mia O. Hernandez Trusts and Estates, December 2020 A spotlight on two members of the Trusts & Estates Section Council.
Spotlight on Trusts & Estates Section Council Members: Raymond Prather & Kathryn Van Eeuwen By Mia O. Hernandez Trusts and Estates, July 2020 A spotlight on two members of the Trusts & Estates Section Council.
Spotlight on Trusts & Estates Section Council Members: Zisl Edelson & Philip E. Koenig By Mia O. Hernandez Trusts and Estates, August 2020 A spotlight on two members of the Trusts & Estates Section Council.