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Articles From 2021

MORE Act Impact on Immigration Issues By Thomas Howard & Ivette Cuenod International and Immigration Law, February 2021 A look at the potential repercussions of the MORE Act on immigration matters.
More Musings of an Old Country Lawyer By John H. Maville Senior Lawyers, May 2021 A note from the chair, John H. Maville.
2 comments (Most recent May 25, 2021)
Mortgage Has Priority Over a Late UCC Fixture Filing By Michael Weissman Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, January 2021 Although the UCC has made a wide swath of commercial law uniform from state to state, real estate law remains far less uniform—and that lack of uniformity is reflected in cases involving fixtures.
Motions to Disqualify – Don’t Panic, But Don’t Ignore Them By Chad S. Beckett General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, December 2021 Steps to follow when confronted with a motion to disqualify.
Movie Review: ‘A Man Called Ove’ By Gary T. Rafool Senior Lawyers, January 2021 A summary and review of "A Man Called ove," a 2016 Swedish film.
Moving Up in the ISBA: Women in Leadership Roles (Recap) By Bianca B. Brown Young Lawyers Division, October 2021 An overview of the September webinar Moving Up in the ISBA.
Municipalities Need to Fix Their Sewers By Raymond T. Reott Environmental and Natural Resources Law, December 2021 All across Americas, cities are facing issues caused by wear and tear on their infrastructure. Sewer systems are particularly vulnerable to deterioration over time.
Musings of an Old Country Lawyer By John H. Maville Senior Lawyers, January 2021 A note from the chair, John H. Maville.
1 comment (Most recent January 23, 2021)
My Memories of Richard Thies By Leonard A. Amari Senior Lawyers, May 2021 Leonard Amari, past chair of the Senior Lawyers Section Council, reflects on Richard Thies.
2 comments (Most recent May 24, 2021)
My Memories of Richard Thies By Eugenia Hunter Senior Lawyers, May 2021 Eugenia Hunter, immediate past chair of the Senior Lawyers Section Council, reflects on Richard Thies.
Name Change for Minors: When Is It Allowed? By Kathleen M. Kraft Family Law, February 2021 A look at the two statutory bases upon which a minor's name may be changed.
2 comments (Most recent February 26, 2021)
Nationwide Permit 12: Vacatur, Modification, and Challenges By Lisa A. Decker Environmental and Natural Resources Law, March 2021 A look at the ongoing legislation and rulemaking surrounding oil and gase pipeline permitting under Nationwide 12.
Navigating the International Waters of a Commercial Dispute: Tips for Selecting Arbitrators in an International Arbitration By Kristen E. Hudson & Micaela L. Glass International and Immigration Law, December 2021 The second installment in a series of articles exploring international arbitration policy and procedure.
Navigating the International Waters of a Commercial Dispute: Tips for Selecting Arbitrators in an International Arbitration By Kristen E. Hudson & Micaela L. Glass Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2021 The second installment in a series of articles exploring international arbitration policy and procedure.
Navigating the International Waters of a Commercial Dispute: What Law Will Apply to a Commercial Dispute in Arbitration? By Kristen E. Hudson & Micaela L. Glass International and Immigration Law, November 2021 This is the first installment in a series of articles exploring international arbitration policy and procedure.
Navigating the International Waters of a Commercial Dispute: What Law Will Apply to a Commercial Dispute in Arbitration? By Kristen E. Hudson & Micaela L. Glass Alternative Dispute Resolution, August 2021 This is the first installment in a series of articles exploring international arbitration policy and procedure.
New and Not-So-New January Holidays By Sandra Sweeney Law Related Education for the Public, January 2021 A list of January holidays you may consider celebrating in 2021.
New Beginnings By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, September 2021 An introduction to the issue from the editor.
New Employer Health Insurance Disclosure Requirement Under the Illinois Consumer Coverage Disclosure Act By Chad DeGroot Employee Benefits, December 2021 On August 27, 2021, Governor Pritzker signed the Consumer Coverage Disclosure Act, which became effective immediately.
New Fannie Mae Condominium Requirements By Paul Peterson Real Estate Law, November 2021 Effective January 1, 2022 for all loans secured by units in condominiums and co-op projects with five or more attached units, regardless of the type of project review or review waiver, Fannie Mae has made new requirements of appraisers and lenders.
New Law Expands Prohibitions on Restrictive Covenant Agreements With Illinois Employees By Jonathan D. Lotsoff, Stephanie L. Sweitzer, & Patrick R. Duffey Corporate Law Departments, September 2021 Governor Pritzker signed new legislation on August 13 amending the Illinois Freedom to Work Act, which codifies certain existing common law principles and imposes new requirements that will greatly impact the enforceability of noncompetition and nonsolicitation agreements. 
New Laws of Interest By Michael J. Maslanka Real Estate Law, October 2021 Summaries of recently enacted laws of interest to real estate practitioners.
New Legislation Amends Health Insurance Provisions in 750 ILCS 5/505.2 By Margare A. Bennett & Nancy Chausow Shafer Family Law, September 2021 On July 9, 2021, Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill 258, now Public Act 87, into law, amending provisions in 750 ILCS 5/505.2 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act.
New Methods in Interviewing/Representing Nonverbal Children: Best Practices By Jacalyn Birnbaum Family Law, May 2021 Best practices for representing nonverbal children.
The New Normal By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, February 2021 An introduction to the issue from the editor, Judge Michael Chmiel.
The ‘New Normal’ for the Central District of Illinois During the Pandemic By Alisha L. Sheehan Young Lawyers Division, January 2021 In the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois, daily operations look quite different because of COVID-19.
New NYSE Rules Ease Shareholder Approval Requirements, but May Expand Audit Committee Role By Maurice Blanco, Michael Davis, Joseph A. Hall, Michael Kaplan, James C. Lin, Emily Roberts, Richard D. Truesdell, Jr., & Elizabeth S. Weinstein Corporate Law Departments, May 2021 On April 2, the Securities & Exchange Commission approved New York Stock Exchange rule changes that will relax current requirements to obtain shareholder approval prior to certain equity issuances.
A New Rule of Evidence: The Effect of Immigration Status in Illinois Civil Proceedings By Patrick M. Kinnally Diversity Leadership Council, November 2021 The Illinois General Assembly has enacted 735 ILCS 5/18-2901, a new rule under which evidence related to a person’s immigration status is not admissible in any civil proceeding with certain exceptions.
New Statutory Provisions Require Sealing of Residential Eviction Cases By Michael Zink General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, September 2021 In May 2021 the Illinois General Assembly enacted several purportedly temporary amendments to the Eviction Act. The new provisions, docketed as 735 ILCS 5/9-121.5 and 735 ILCS 5/9-122, set forth the conditions under which eviction cases shall be sealed for a specific time period defined in the amendment.
Newsletter Articles Needed Real Estate Law, March 2021 A call for articles for the Real Property newsletter.