From the EditorBy David M. KroegerInsurance Law, January 2021An introduction to the issue by the editor, David M. Kroeger.
Gathering and Using Social Media EvidenceBy Nicole M. Onorato & Judge Karen J. BowesFamily Law, December 2021Practitioners should be sure to not only keep up with new social media trends and technologies, but also ensure that discovery requests are tailored to capture relevant social media evidence and effectively use it in a case.
General Assembly Passes Ethics Reform BillBy Robert P. OsgoodGovernment Lawyers, August 2021In late summer, the Illinois General Assembly passed an ethic reform bill that would make several changes to the Governmental Ethics Act, State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, the Election Code, and the Lobbyist Registration Act.
Generic.com Trademarks: USPTO v. Booking.comBy Kristen D. BrooksIntellectual Property, March 2021Generic terms coupled with generic top-level domains, such as .com, .net, or .org, are not per se generic, the Supreme Court holds in USPTO v. Booking.com. What is determinative is the perception of the prospective purchaser, an empirical question.
Getting to Know: An Interview With Gladys SantanaBy Margie Komes PutzlerWomen and the Law, August 2021A member spotlight on Gladys Santana, a new member of the Standing Committee of Women and the Law.
Goals Only Go So Far: Why Engagement Should Top Your To-Do List in 2021By Amy M. Gardner & Keith R. SbiralElder Law, March 2021Your team—whether one lawyer and a part-time virtual assistant or a team of full-time lawyers and other professionals—must be engaged around the mission, values, and vision of your firm.
Goals Only Go So Far: Why Engagement Should Top Your To-Do List in 2021By Amy M. Gardner & Keith R. SbiralLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, February 2021Your team—whether one lawyer and a part-time virtual assistant or a team of full-time lawyers and other professionals—must be engaged around the mission, values, and vision of your firm.
‘Good Morning, Ladies and Gentlemen. My Name Is…’By Judge Heinz RudolfBench and Bar, January 2021Judge Heinz Rudolf reflects on his judgeship as we approach the one-year mark of administering justice in new ways as a result of COVID-19.
Good NewsBy Jessica C. MarshallWomen and the Law, March 2021Uplifting updates from various members of the Standing Committee on Women & the Law.
Goodbye From the ChairBy Cindy G. BuysWomen and the Law, May 2021A note from the chair, Cindy G. Buys.
Google v. Oracle: U.S. Supreme Court Whiffs on a Chance to Declare Code’s StatusBy Phillip R. Van NessIntellectual Property, September 2021In its April 5, 2021 decision in Google LLC v. Oracle America Inc., the Supreme Court overwhelmingly sided with Google in its long-running copyright dispute with Oracle. The decision generally pleased tech companies but upset the movie and recording industries as well as publishers and authors, not to mention the Trump administration, which sided with Oracle in this battle of heavyweights, although Google is obviously the larger of the two combatants. After the extended process inflicted on the litigants, some issues remain unresolved.
Government Attorney to Have Known…By Paul ThompsonGovernment Lawyers, May 2021A spotlight on James B. Burns, who passed away in December 2020.
Greetings From the ChairBy Lynne R. OstfeldFood Law, December 2021A note of welcome from the chair.
Growing Your Practice by NetworkingBy Paloma HollomanWomen and the Law, December 2021Whether you are starting a practice or are trying to expand your current book of clients, building your network is a great way to promote growth in your business.
Guns Save Life, Inc. et al v. Zahra, Ali, Director of the Dep’t of Rev. of Cook County, et al.By David DornerState and Local Taxation, November 2021In the recent decision Guns Save Life, Inc. et al v. Zahra, Ali, Director of the Dep’t of Rev. of Cook County, et al., the Illinois Supreme Court considered whether a Cook County tax ordinance imposing county tax on the retail purchase of firearms and firearms ammunition violated the Illinois Constitution.
Happy New YearBy Judge Michael ChmielCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, January 2021A note from the editor, Judge Michael Chmiel.
Hello SummerBy Judge Michael ChmielCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, June 2021An introduction to the issue from the editor, Judge Michael Chmiel.
Here Comes Spring, FinallyBy Judge Michael ChmielCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, March 2021A note from the editor, Judge Michael Chmiel.
High Conflict Parenting PlansBy Angela EvansChild Law, January 2021A parenting plan is an important document that will inevitably be referred to during difficult times.
How and When to Say No to a Client or Potential ClientBy Christine HuntYoung Lawyers Division, September 2021Attorneys, especially new attorneys, can be afraid to say no to a client or a potential client, but it’s an essential skill to learn.
How Do You Reopen an Illinois Probate Estate?By Kevin WilliamsTrusts and Estates, February 2021An outline of how to reopen a probate estate in Illinois when there is a newly discovered asset.
How to Balance Work and Life as a Young AttorneyBy Nichol BroshousYoung Lawyers Division, November 2021Practical advice to help young attorneys find the perfect balance between meeting work goals and a rewarding personal life.
