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IDNR Adopts Amendments to Regulation By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, December 2021 Amendments to the spacing requirements for oil wells were recently adopted by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and went into effect on October 2021.
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IDNR Proposes Amendment to Spacing Regulations By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, September 2021 The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has started the process to amend its rules regarding spacing requirement for oil wells.
Illinois 2020 Oil Production Mineral Law, March 2021 Charts of Illinois oil production in 2020 from the Illinois Petroleum Resources Board.
Illinois AAML Announces African American Law School Scholarship By James Quigley Family Law, May 2021 The Illinois chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers recently implemented a scholarship for African American law students in the state of Illinois.
Illinois Appellate Court Affirms ‘Glaring Bad Faith’ Standard Applies in FCA Lawsuit By Lauren Ferrante State and Local Taxation, May 2021 A summary and analysis of State of Illilnois ex rel. Thulis v. City of Chicago, which looked at whether the city violated the Illinois False Claims Act by knowingly failing to comply with the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act due to its failure to report or turn over more than 22,000 uncased checks to the state.
Illinois Appellate Court Affirms Transgender Individuals Are Protected Under the IHRA By Ronald S. Langacker Human and Civil Rights, November 2021 The appellate court recently found that Hobby Lobby discriminated against employee Meggan Sommerville on the basis of her gender identity by denying access to the women’s restroom throughout her employment in Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. v. Sommerville.
Illinois Association of Court Appointed Special Advocates Update By Mari Christopherson Child Law, March 2021 A look at how the Illinois court appointed special advocate network has grown and adapted during COVID-19.
The Illinois Bar Foundation Needs Your Help By Rory T. Weiler Elder Law, January 2021 The Illinois Bar Foundation, which assists fellow lawyers who have fallen upon hard times, has acted quickly to address the economic crisis that has resulted from COVID-19.
The Illinois Bar Foundation Needs Your Help By Rory T. Weiler Child Law, January 2021 The Illinois Bar Foundation, which assists fellow lawyers who have fallen upon hard times, has acted quickly to address the economic crisis that has resulted from COVID-19.
The Illinois Bar Foundation Needs Your Help By Rory T. Weiler Workers’ Compensation Law, January 2021 The Illinois Bar Foundation, which assists fellow lawyers who have fallen upon hard times, has acted quickly to address the economic crisis that has resulted from COVID-19.
Illinois Bill Limits Employers’ Use of Criminal Conviction Records, Mandates New Equal Pay Registration Certificate and Employee Composition Data Annual Report By Dan Canales & Jennifer Long Labor and Employment Law, March 2021 On January 13, 2021, the Illinois General Assembly passed Senate Bill 1480, which includes key amendments with new requirements for Illinois employers under the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, and the Illinois Business Corporation Act.
Illinois Courts Remain Inflexible When It Comes to Employment Risks By Scott R. Hall Workers’ Compensation Law, January 2021 In Flex-N-Gate Logistics v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, et al., the petitioner truck driver, alleged that he injured his cervical spine, right arm, and left knee while walking up a set of stairs at his employer’s premises.
Illinois Criminal Justice Reform Bill By Ronald S. Langacker Human and Civil Rights, March 2021 In January, the Illinois Legislature passed a sweeping criminal justice package that resulted in dramatic changes in police discipline, standards of conduct, and more.
Illinois Department of Revenue Tax Practitioners Meeting - November 6, 2020: Income Tax Rulemaking State and Local Taxation, January 2021 A look at new tax regulations finalized in 2020.
Illinois Department of Revenue Tax Practitioners Meeting – November 6, 2020: Legislative Recap State and Local Taxation, January 2021 A look at the tax legislation that went into effect on Jan. 1.
Illinois DOL Issues COVID-19 Vaccine Compensation/Leave Guidance By Christy E. Phanthavong Labor and Employment Law, April 2021 With an express purpose of encouraging employees and their families to get the COVID-19 vaccine, the Illinois Department of Labor recently issued guidance for employers regarding compensation and paid leave in connection with absences for vaccine appointments.
Illinois’ Electronic Wills and Remote Witnesses Act Is a Game Changer By Michael Brennan Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, November 2021 Wills, powers or attorney, and other important estate documents can now be validly signed and witnessed remotely through audio video communications.
Illinois Expands Mandatory Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program to Smaller Employers By Chad DeGroot Employee Benefits, December 2021 Governor Pritzker recently signed into law an expansion to Illinois’ Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program that soon will require compliance with the Program by employers with five or more employees.
Illinois Extends Employment Protections to Applicants and Employees With Prior Criminal Convictions By Michael D. Gifford Labor and Employment Law, April 2021 Recent Illinois Human Rights Act amendments create new protections for job applicants with prior criminal convictions.
Illinois Federal Courts Split on Covid-19 Business Interruption Insurance Cases By Daniel Thies & Ryan Burroughs Federal Civil Practice, June 2021 For over a year now, federal courts have grappled with the legal fallout of the pandemic. One area with significant action is claims for business interruption insurance due to COVID-19.
Illinois General Assembly Considers Electric Vehicles and Charging Station Infrastructure By Christine Zeman Energy, Utilities, Telecommunications, and Transportation, June 2021 An overview of big energy issues in Illinois.
Illinois Governor Signs Restrictive Covenant Bill Into Law By Steven J. Pearlman, Edward Young, & Dakota D. Treece Labor and Employment Law, September 2021 On August 13, 2021, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law an amendment to the Illinois Freedom to Work Act, which imposes restrictions on the use of non-competition and non-solicitation restrictive covenants for Illinois employees.
Illinois Implements Substantial New Employer Obligations By Michelle T. Olson Corporate Law Departments, May 2021 Recent changes to Illinois law limit the use of conviction records in employment and require employers to report pay and diversity data to the state.
Illinois Income Tax Filing and Payment Extension State and Local Taxation, April 2021 An informational bulletin from the Illinois Department of Revenue.
Illinois Insurance Guaranty Fund—Who, What, When, Why, and How? By Matthew J. Rokusek Workers’ Compensation Law, September 2021 An overview of the Illinois Insurance Guaranty Fund.
Illinois Issues One of the Lowest Health Advisory Guidance Levels in the Nation By Matt Walker & Jessica Rosell Environmental and Natural Resources Law, March 2021 On January 28, 2021, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency took a significant step forward to address a class of emerging contaminants in drinking water when it released non-enforceable Health Advisory Levels for four different per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Illinois Makes Significant Changes to Tax Code By Adam P. Beckerink, Laura Grace Mezher, & Colleen M. Redden State and Local Taxation, August 2021 Among the bills Governor Pritzker signed into law on June 17 was S.B. 2017, the state budge bill, which contains several provisions intended to raise revenue.
The Illinois Mental Health Task Force Virtual Summit Session 2—Mental Health Diversions From the Justice System through Leadership, Collaboration, Building Momentum, and Moving Forward With Lessons Learned From the Pandemic By Eun K. Yoon Mental Health Law, February 2021 A summary of the second session from the Illinois Mental Health Task Force Virtual Summit, which focused on creative responses to help the most vulnerable populations during the pandemic.
The Illinois Mental Health Task Force Virtual Summit Session 3—Learning From the Voices of Lived Experience: Informing Change By Juanita Archuleta Mental Health Law, February 2021 A summary of the third session from the Illinois Mental Health Task Force Virtual Summit, which focused on a holistic approach to treatment and featured the lived experiences of two people in crisis, their involvement with criminal law, and their efforts to get help.
The Illinois Mental Health Task Force Virtual Summit Session 4—How Mental Illness and Trauma Affect Quality of Life By Cheryl R. Jansen Mental Health Law, February 2021 A summary of the fourth session from the Illinois Mental Health Task Force Virtual Summit, which focused on how mental illness and trauma affect quality of life.