Making Juvenile Justice ‘Just’By Judge Ramon Ocasio, IIIRacial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, March 2021For members of the bar and the judiciary, current events have provided us with an opportunity to initiate and to contribute to a conversation about juvenile justice.
Making the Best Case for Your Client in a Case With DCFSBy January StramagliaChild Law, March 2021Some basic measures to take when assisting clients whose cases include Department of Children and Family Services Investigations.
The Manifest Weight Standard on Review: American Coal v. IWCCBy Jack LinnWorkers’ Compensation Law, March 2021A summary of American Coal v. IWCC, wherein the arbitrator denied benefits because the petitioner could not prove that he suffered from coal workers’ pneumoconiosis.
The Mass Exodus of Women From the WorkplaceBy Dina NinfoWomen and the Law, May 2021The staggering unemployment numbers that hit the U.S. economy during the pandemic was a common topic of conversation during 2020. What is often left out of that conversation is the mass exodus of women from the workplace.
The Meaning of the Word ‘Contiguous’By Michael J. RooneyReal Estate Law, October 2021The Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act and the annexation provisions of the Illinois Municipal Code provide two different meanings of the word "contiguous."
The Mechanics Lien ActBy Hon. John C. Griffin, (ret.)Civil Practice and Procedure, July 2021In CB Construction & Design LLC v. Atlas Brookview, LLC, the appellate court affirmed the trial court's dismissal of a mechanics lien count for failure to name a necessary party within 30 days of a section 34 demand to commence suit.
Meet the Section CouncilBy Kathryn E. EisenhartHuman and Civil Rights, March 2021A brief biography of ISBA Human Rights Section Council member, Kathryn E. Eisenhart.
Meet the Section CouncilInternational and Immigration Law, February 2021A spotlight on Gary Cooke, a member and past chair of the International & Immigration Law Section Council.
Member Spotlight: Chloé PedersenBy Erin M. WilsonWomen and the Law, March 2021A Q-&-A interview with Chloé Pedersen, a new member to the Standing Committee on Women & the Law.
Member Spotlight: Missy GreathouseBy Erin M. WilsonWomen and the Law, December 2021A Q-&-A with Missy Greathouse, a new member of the Standing Committee on Women & the Law.
Memories of Women as HumanBy Jewel N. KleinGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, December 2021Reflections on life as a woman.
Mental Health Court in the Age of ZoomBy Vincent CailMental Health Law, November 2021By now most courts in Illinois that handle mental health calls are required to function remotely via Zoom—however, virtual court hearings offer both benefits and pitfalls.
‘Mental-Mental’ Injuries Found Compensable Under a Manifest Weight StandardBy Mallory ZimetWorkers’ Compensation Law, January 2021In a recent Rule 23 decision, the appellate court found that the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission’s determination that the petitioner suffered a sudden, severe emotional shock traceable to a definite time, place, and cause that resulted in a psychological injury was not against the manifest weight of the evidence.
Message From the ChairBy Meaghan E. Vander SchaafInternational and Immigration Law, May 2021A note from the chair, Maeghan E. Vander Schaaf.
Mind the Gap: Maroney’s Rule 23 Caution on Causal ConnectionBy Robert FinleyWorkers’ Compensation Law, May 2021In Kevin Maroney v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, the appellate courtissued and order filed under Supreme Court Rule 23, which provides for precedent in limited circumstances under Rule 23(e)(1).
Mindgeek to Settle Copyright Claims by Martha’s Vineyard HomeownerBy Mark KernesIntellectual Property, September 2021Adult entertainment industry intellectual property disputes usually attempt to stanch video piracy. Rare is Bassett v. Jensen, claiming copyright infringement of background art in a rented Martha’s Vineyard house used to film videos. House owner Leah Bassett did not know renter Joshua Darling was videographer for the adult videos.
Mission StatementHuman and Civil Rights, March 2021The proposed changes to the name and mission statement for the ISBA Human Rights Law Section.
