Legislative Updates at a GlanceBy Kristine HoniotesCriminal Justice, September 2021A summary of notable changes to criminal justice legislation caused by the passing of house bills 3653 and 3443.
Lesson From the Tax Court: The Right Way To Do Conservation EasementsBy Prof. Bryan CampAgricultural Law, January 2021Kumar Rajagopalan and Susamma Kumar v. Commissioner shows how taxpayers can properly deduct the donation of a conservation easement if they have good planning, good representation, and good luck.
Letter From the ChairBy George L. SchoenbeckTrusts and Estates, July 2021A note from the chair, George L. Schoenbeck.
Letter From the Co-EditorBy Sandra L. SweeneyGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, December 2021A note from one of the co-editors.
Letter From the Ex-OfficioBy Khara ColemanRacial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, September 2021A note from the ex officio.
Liens Against Decedent’s Real EstateBy Leonard BergReal Estate Law, December 2021A look at whether a lien filed against a decedent's real estates provides the creditor any security.
Liens Against Decedent’s Real EstateBy Leonard BergTrusts and Estates, November 2021A look at whether a lien filed against a decedent's real estates provides the creditor any security.
Liens, Tenancies, and DeathBy Richard F. BalesTrusts and Estates, March 2021The interaction between liens, tenancy, and death has different effects on real estate, depending on the type of lien, tenancy, and ownership.
A Litigant’s Absolute Right to a Substitution of Judge: ‘Test the Waters’ Doctrine AbolishedBy Judge Brian McKillip, (ret.)Civil Practice and Procedure, July 2021In Palos Community Hospital v. Humana Insurance Company, the Illinois Supreme Court dealt a fatal blow to a doctrine that had clouded the issue of a litigant’s absolute right to a substitution of judge in a civil action.
Livestreaming Court CasesBy Kellen J. DykstraLaw Related Education for the Public, January 2021As a result of COVID-19, court proceedings are now being done online and many court proceedings are now being livestreamed to the public.
LLC Fiduciary Duties: The Significance of the Current AmendmentsBy Prof. Charles W. MurdockBusiness and Securities Law, December 2021The governor recently signed into law SB 1795, which has made several significant changes regarding the law of fiduciary duties in LLCs.
Locale: My Favorite AppBy Bryan SimsLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, March 2021A review of Locale, an Android-only app that allows users to create specifying conditions under which phones settings change.
Lost Trust AgreementBy John MavilleElder Law, June 2021A look at how to handle lost trust agreements.
Lost Trust AgreementBy John MavilleBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, April 2021A look at how to handle lost trust agreements.
Lost Trust AgreementBy John MavilleReal Estate Law, February 2021A look at how to handle lost trust agreements.
Lost Trust AgreementBy John MavilleTrusts and Estates, January 2021A look at how to handle lost trust agreements.
Luck of the IP AttorneyBy Peggy HerrmannIntellectual Property, May 2021For the edification of the ISBA IP Counsel, and St Patrick celebrations, council member Peggy Herrmann compiled a seven-factor quiz with answers.
Luxury Condominium Mechanics Lien Issues in IllinoisBy Paul PetersonReal Estate Law, March 2021It may be time for title insurers to change how the mechanics lien risk in insuring luxury condominium unit sales is underwritten.
Luxury Condominium Mechanics Lien Issues in IllinoisBy Paul PetersonConstruction Law, February 2021It may be time for title insurers to change how the mechanics lien risk in insuring luxury condominium unit sales is underwritten.
‘Made in China’By Ralph E. GuderianInternational and Immigration Law, May 2021An extensive discussion of the People's Republic of China.
‘Made in China’: Part 2By Ralph E. GuderianInternational and Immigration Law, November 2021The second installation of a three-part series doing a deep dive into the People's Republic of China.
‘Made in China’: Part 3By Ralph GuderianInternational and Immigration Law, December 2021The third and final installation of a three-part series doing a deep dive into the People's Republic of China.
