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Articles From 2020

Editor’s Comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, May 2020 An introduction to the issue from the editor, Lewis F. Matuszewich.
Editor’s Comments By Richard D. Hannigan Workers’ Compensation Law, May 2020 A note from the editor, Richard D. Hannigan.
Editor’s Comments By Richard D. Hannigan Workers’ Compensation Law, April 2020 A note from the editor, Richard D. Hannigan.
Editor’s Comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, April 2020 An introduction to the issue by Lewis F. Matuszewich.
Editor’s Comments By Richard D. Hannigan Workers’ Compensation Law, February 2020 A note from the editor, Richard D. Hannigan.
Editor’s Comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, February 2020 An introduction to the issue by Lewis F. Matuszewich.
Editor’s Comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, January 2020 An introduction to the issue by Lewis F. Matuszewich.
Editor’s Note By Samuel Levine Construction Law, December 2020 An introduction to the issue from the editor, Samuel Levine.
Editor’s Note By Sandra Blake Mental Health Law, October 2020 A note from the editor, Sandra Blake.
Editor’s Note By Samuel H. Levine Construction Law, July 2020 An introduction to the issue from the editor, Samuel Levine.
Editor’s Note By Sandy Blake Mental Health Law, June 2020 An introduction to the issue from the editor, Sandy Blake.
Editor’s Note By Sandra Blake Mental Health Law, May 2020 A note from the editor, Sandra Blake.
Editor’s Note By Samuel H. Levine Construction Law, April 2020 An introduction to the issue from the editor, Samuel H. Levine.
Editor’s Note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, March 2020 An introduction to the issue from the editor, John L. Nisivaco.
Editor’s Note By Sandra Blake Mental Health Law, February 2020 A note from the editor, Sandra Blake.
Editor’s Note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, February 2020 An introduction to the issue by John L. Nisivaco.
Editor’s Note By Samuel H. Levine Construction Law, January 2020 An introduction to the issue from the editor, Samuel H. Levine.
Editor’s Notes By Richard D. Hannigan Workers’ Compensation Law, November 2020 An introduction to the issue from the editor, Richard D. Hannigan.
Editor’s Notes By Richard D. Hannigan Workers’ Compensation Law, August 2020 An introduction to the issue from the editor, Richard D. Hannigan.
Edson v. Fogarty: When Negligent Misrepresentations of Zoning by Seller’s Agent Give Rise to Buyer’s Claim for Damages By Sharon L. Eiseman Real Estate Law, January 2020 A summary of Edson v. Fogarty, in which the plaintiff discovered that the zoning classification of a commercial unit he had purchased was incorrect.
Elder Law Case Summaries: April 1, 2019-March 31, 2020 By John Foltz Trusts and Estates, June 2020 Summaries of written decisions issued in cases of interest to the elder law practitioner.
Elder Law Case Summaries: April 1, 2019-March 31, 2020 By John Foltz Elder Law, May 2020 Summaries of written decisions issued in cases of interest to the elder law practitioner between April 1, 2019 and March 31, 2020 follow (taken from the ISBA daily E-Clips): Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities Code In re H. P., IL App (5th) 150302 (July 1, 2019) Randolph Co. Involuntary Administration of Medication
Elmer Cecil Hawkins 1929-2020 Real Estate Law, October 2020 The obituary of Elmer Ceil Hawkins, a very valuable member of the Real Estate Law Section Council for many years.
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Employee NDAs Need Recalibration Under Illinois Law By Paul Starkman Labor and Employment Law, March 2020 The Illinois Workplace Transparency Act will affect Illinois employers’ use of workplace confidentiality, nondisparagement, noncooperation, and arbitration provisions.
Employers Must Use New I-9 Employment Verification Forms By Michael R. Lied Labor and Employment Law, March 2020 As of Jan. 31, employers should begin using Form I-9 with revision date of October 21, 2019, to comply with their employment eligibility verification responsibilities.
Employment Law Claims Arising Out of the COVID-19 Pandemic By David Fish Labor and Employment Law, June 2020 A look at the types of employment cases that will result because fo the COVID-19 pandemic.
Environmental Enforcement: What Happens When the COVID-19 Pandemic Is Over? By Matthew Cohn Environmental and Natural Resources Law, June 2020 In a policy that has been praised by some, criticized by others, misunderstood by many, and politicized by many more still, the United States Environmental Protection Agency articulated its expectations for environmental compliance during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Estate of Jezewski v. Jaworski: A Warning on Joint Tenancy By Thomas A. Ball Trusts and Estates, July 2020 Estate of Aniela Jezewski v. Elizabeth Jaworski and Kaziemerz Jaworski, which deals with the title to a house in Chicago, tells us that the presumption of tenancy in common and the four unities that defend the presumption still matter.
Estate of Jezewski v. Jaworski: A Warning on Joint Tenancy By Thomas A. Ball Real Estate Law, May 2020 Estate of Aniela Jezewski v. Elizabeth Jaworski and Kaziemerz Jaworski, which deals with the title to a house in Chicago, tells us that the presumption of tenancy in common and the four unities that defend the presumption still matter.
Estate Planners Vulnerable to Dormant Legal Malpractice Claims By Matthew Hector Elder Law, February 2020 There's a six-year statute of repose for legal malpractice—unless the alleged act or omission isn't discovered until the client dies. Estate planning lawyers want more protection.
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