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Articles From 2021

The Second District Civil Decision Digest for the Commercial Banking, Collections, & Bankruptcy Section By Andrew J. Mertzenich Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, February 2021 Case summaries of interest to members of the Commercial Banking, Collections, & Bankruptcy Section.
The Second District Civil Decision Digest for the Commercial Banking, Collections & Bankruptcy Section By Andrew J. Mertzenich Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, January 2021 Summaries of cases of interest to members of the Commercial Banking, Collections & Bankruptcy Section.
Selling Land Owned With No Survivorship: Bond in Lieu of Probate or Probate? By Ellen Beth Gill Elder Law, July 2021 Bond in lieu of probate can be a quick and easy method for transferring title to Illinois real estate from a deceased sole owner or a deceased tenant in common, but it is not always the best choice for your client.
Selling Land Owned With No Survivorship: Bond in Lieu of Probate or Probate? By Ellen Beth Gill Real Estate Law, July 2021 Bond in lieu of probate can be a quick and easy method for transferring title to Illinois real estate from a deceased sole owner or a deceased tenant in common, but it is not always the best choice for your client.
Selling Land Owned With No Survivorship: Bond in Lieu of Probate or Probate? By Ellen Beth Gill Trusts and Estates, June 2021 Bond in lieu of probate can be a quick and easy method for transferring title to Illinois real estate from a deceased sole owner or a deceased tenant in common, but it is not always the best choice for your client.
Setting the Level Family Table By Hon. James F. Radcliffe, (ret.) Alternative Dispute Resolution, March 2021 A look at the differences between mediating family law cases and civil law cases.
Settling Wrongful Death and Survival Claims In (and Out of) Probate Court By Steven A. Wade Trusts and Estates, January 2021 A look at how to handle wrongful death and survival claims.
A Seventh Amendment Right to Fair Use Determinations? By Justin Hughes Intellectual Property, March 2021 Is there a Seventh Amendment right to jury determinations of fair use for copyright claims? Consider the Statute of Anne and other pre-1791 copyright history.
Seventh Circuit Decides COVID-19 Business Interruption Insurance Cases By James Nyeste Insurance Law, December 2021 Summaries of four recent cases of interest to insurance law practitioners.
Sex, Gender, and Identity: Using Intentional Language to Foster a More Inclusive Legal Field By Ryan R. Lee Diversity Leadership Council, November 2021 All members of the legal profession should strive to make the field as inclusive and affirming as possible. A working knowledge of the importance of proper pronoun use and gender neutral language can become two invaluable tools in a practitioner’s briefcase.
Sharing the Wealth: Student-Athletes After NCAA v. Alston By Margo Lynn Hablutzel Intellectual Property, December 2021 For decades, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) had a simple rule: Student-athletes could not benefit financially from their skills on the playing field. Beginning with the “Sanity Code” in 1948 and continuing with some evolutions to 2021, the NCAA sought to limit the schools’ ability to offer financial incentives to preferred students. On June 21, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its unanimous decision in NCAA v. Alston, upholding injunctions based upon antitrust law which lifted limitations on certain payments by schools and conferences. 
Should Child Support Be Based on Parenting Time? By Robin Miller Family Law, June 2021 When the income shares child support statute went into effect in January 2019, it was the first statutory authority to calculate the dollar amount of child support based on the number of days of parenting time.
Should Statutory Rape Cases Be Treated the Same as Other Forms of Criminal Sexual Abuse Cases for Purposes of Parenting Time? By Stephanie Capps Family Law, August 2021 The appellate court recently confirmed a trial court decision holding that a father is prohibited from parental responsibilities and parenting time when he fathered the child through statutory rape unless the mother consents by filing an affirmative petition.
Sitting Down With Illinois Supreme Court Justice David Overstreet: Breaking the Ice and Advice to Young Lawyers in the Zoom Age By Susannah Price & Marc Pawlus Young Lawyers Division, January 2021 A Q-&-A interview with Justice David K. Overstreet, who was recently elected to the Illinois Supreme Court.
The Six-Figure Elephant in the (Court)room By Kaleigh Barrett Young Lawyers Division, December 2021 Although student loan debt has long been the elephant in the courtroom, it is starting to become a leading topic of discussion.
Sixth (Not Seventh) Circuit Interprets Covenants in Illinois Mineral Deed Mineral Law, September 2021 A summary and analysis of Alliance WOR Properties, LLC v. Illinois Methane, LLC.
Small Businesses: Time to Brush Up on Employment Law General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, September 2021 Two pointers on the recent changes to the Human Rights Act that now apply to all employers regardless of their size.
Social Security Considerations for Senior Lawyers By David Chroust Senior Lawyers, October 2021 Senior lawyers have several alternatives when deciding the best time to begin collecting the Social Security benefits they paid for during their working years.
Some Big Picture Thoughts About Technology and the Law By Todd Flaming Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, May 2021 Predictions for the future of law practice.
Sourcing of TPP: When Destination and Delivery Dovetail By Stanley R. Kaminski & Lauren A. Ferrante State and Local Taxation, March 2021 The sourcing of the sales of tangible personal property is a hot topic and one that surprises practitioners with its various twists and turns.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Predicate Orders in Domestic Relations By Maria E. Barreiro Child Law, January 2021 Tips for domestic reltaions practitioners who are retained on cases that require Special Immigration Juvenile Status findings.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Update: Age of Protection in Illinois Extended From 18 to 21 By Hillary Richardson International and Immigration Law, November 2021 Public Act 102-0259, signed into law on August 6, 2021, protects vulnerable youth ages 18-21 by allowing them to access Illinois courts in a way that complies with federal immigration law.
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Update: Age of Protection in Illinois Extended from 18 to 21 By Hillary Richardson Child Law, October 2021 Public Act 102-0259, signed into law on August 6, 2021, protects vulnerable youth ages 18-21 by allowing them to access Illinois courts in a way that complies with federal immigration law.
Spotlight on Trusts & Estates Section Council Member Judge Elizabeth M. Rochford By Mia O. Hernandez Trusts and Estates, August 2021 A spotlight on a member of the Trusts & Estates Section Council.
Spotlight on Trusts & Estates Section Council Member: Amina Saeed By Mia O. Hernandez Trusts and Estates, November 2021 A spotlight on one member of the Trusts & Estates Section Council.
Spotlight on Trusts & Estates Section Council Member: Robert Kaufman By Mia O. Hernandez Trusts and Estates, July 2021 A spotlight on a member of the Trusts & Estates Section Council.
Spotlight on Trusts & Estates Section Council Members: Cameron T. Lythberg and Jonathan D. Morton By Mia O. Hernandez Trusts and Estates, September 2021 A spotlight on two members of the Trusts & Estates Section Council.
Spotlight on Trusts & Estates Section Council Members: Janet L. Grove & Angelica Wawrzynek By Mia O. Hernandez Trusts and Estates, April 2021 A spotlight on two members of the Trusts & Estates Section Council.
Spotlight on Trusts & Estates Section Council Members: Joseph O’Keefe & Amina Saeed By Mia O. Hernandez Trusts and Estates, March 2021 A spotlight on two members of the Trusts & Estates Section Council.
Spotlight on Trusts & Estates Section Council Members: Nathan Beemster and Bryan J. Schrempf By Mia O. Hernandez Trusts and Estates, October 2021 A spotlight on two members of the Trusts & Estates Section Council.