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Tackling Common Issues in a Residential Real Estate Transaction By Stephanie Garces Donat Young Lawyers Division, April 2021 A look at the importance of the attorney's role in any real estate transaction, practical tips to prepare for closing, and how to handle common issues you will encounter when a client is selling or purchasing residential property.
Tails of Woe! Judicial Humor—Yes or No? By Laura L. Lundsgaard Real Estate Law, October 2021 A summary of Gaetjens v. City of Loves Park and analysis of when judicial humor is appropriate.
Tax Increment Financing in Illinois: A Primer By Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, January 2021 Over the last 50 years, tax increment financing has become a tool to aid development and eliminate blight in Illinois.
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Taxpayer Phone and Email Contact Information State and Local Taxation, January 2021 A contact list for the Illinois Department of Revenue.
Teamwork Essential to the Practice of Collaborative Process By Sandra Crawford Alternative Dispute Resolution, March 2021 The International Academy of Collaborative Professionals promulgates standards and ethics for professionals practicing collaborative law.
Temporary Guardians Are Not Always Temporary By Robert S. Held Trusts and Estates, October 2021 Recently, guardianships and the probate courts that impose them have come under greater scrutiny.
Ten Years Since ‘The New Jim Crow’—Book Review and Reflections By Khara Coleman Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, March 2021 A summary and review of Michelle Alexander's 2010 book, 'The New Jim Crow.'
Tenth Circuit Provides Guidance on Determining Personal Jurisdiction to Enforce International Arbitration Awards By John R. Schleppenbach Alternative Dispute Resolution, January 2021 In Compania de Inversiones Mercantiles, S.A. v. Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua S.A.B. de C.V., the tenth circuit's decision provides welcomed guidance on establishing personal jurisdiction to enforce an international arbitration award.
Testing the Waters By Michael Strauss Family Law, August 2021 A summary and analysis of Palos Community Hospital v. Humana Insurance Company, Inc.
Thank You to Our Authors By Jennifer Bunker Skerston Trusts and Estates, July 2021 A thank you to the authors who contributed articles to the Trusts & Estates newsletter during the 2020-21 bar year.
Thinking About Retiring? Better Know About ‘Tail’ Coverage By Loren Golden & Leonard F. Amari Agricultural Law, November 2021 If you are thinking about retirement and want peace of mind, it is important to pay attention to tail coverage to protect your family and estate.
Thinking About Retiring? Better Know About ‘Tail’ Coverage By Loren Golden & Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, May 2021 If you are thinking about retirement and want peace of mind, it is important to pay attention to tail coverage to protect your family and estate.
Third Circuit Holds Triangular Setoff Provisions Unenforceable in Bankruptcy By Daniel M. Pereira Corporate Law Departments, April 2021 Contracting parties should take note of a recent precedential opinion by the third circuit holding that contractual triangular setoff provisions are simply unenforceable in bankruptcy.
Third Stimulus Check Issues and Family Law Matters: What Practitioners Should Know By Jessica C. Marshall Family Law, April 2021 Congress recently enacted the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which provides thousands of dollars in stimulus funds to many families.
This Article ‘Relates to’ the U.S. Supreme Court’s Recent Decision Regarding Specific Jurisdiction By Bryce Persichetti Young Lawyers Division, April 2021 Last month, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in a products liability case, Ford Motor Co. v. Montana Eighth Judicial District, that may impact specific personal jurisdiction in other types of cases.
Three Illinois Property Tax Homestead Exemptions Automatically Renewed By Colleen L. Sahlas Real Estate Law, January 2021 In an effort to relieve vulnerable homeowners of financial burdens due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Bill SB0685, which was approved during the spring 2020 legislative session.
Three Illinois Property Tax Homestead Exemptions Automatically Renewed By Colleen L. Sahlas Trusts and Estates, January 2021 In an effort to relieve vulnerable homeowners of financial burdens due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Bill SB0685, which was approved during the spring 2020 legislative session.
Three-Legged Stool of Mental Health Treatment By Joseph T. Monahan Mental Health Law, November 2021 An overview of a three-pronged model to help clients and their loved ones get the services they need when mental health issues are present.
Tips for Mastering Virtual Deposition-Taking By Kathryn L. Conway Tort Law, May 2021 Five practical tips for taking depositions virtually.
Title VII Prohibits Employment Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity By Lindsay A. Hatzis Diversity Leadership Council, November 2021 On June 15, 2020, in a 6-3 opinion, the United States Supreme Court put an end to controversy by holding that Title VII prohibits discrimination in the workplace based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
To Have a Will or Not to Have a Will: What Are the Implications? By Abby Sgro Young Lawyers Division, March 2021 The probate process is similar whether you have a will or not. However, without a will, you have no say over who inherits your assets and property. 
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Tort Claim for Increased Risk of Harm By Raymond T. Reott Environmental and Natural Resources Law, December 2021 In the recent case of Berry v. City of Chicago, the Illinois Supreme Court reaffirmed earlier decisions holding that increased risk of harm is not by itself sufficient for a negligence claim.
Trademark Searching and Freedom to Operate Advice – Balancing Legal and Commercial Risk By Blake Knowles International and Immigration Law, January 2021 Trademark clearance searching is essential for any business looking to launch a new brand. Failure to conduct a proper clearance search can lead to adoption of a brand that infringes pre-existing rights of another trader in an identical or very similar trademark. Unfortunately, trade mark clearance searching has become increasingly complicated. This means that any professional providing trademark clearance advice needs to be able to balance commercial and legal factors in order to provide commercially practical and pragmatic advice.
Transfer on Death Instruments: Pitfalls and Pending Legislation By Michael J. Fleck Elder Law, June 2021 While transfer on death instruments provide ease of transferring residential real property, they have shortcomings that practitioners should be aware of in determining whether use of a transfer on death instrument is the best fit for a client.
Transfer on Death Instruments: Pitfalls and Pending Legislation By Michael J. Fleck Real Estate Law, May 2021 While transfer on death instruments provide ease of transferring residential real property, they have shortcomings that practitioners should be aware of in determining whether use of a transfer on death instrument is the best fit for a client.
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Transfer on Death Instruments: Pitfalls and Pending Legislation By Michael J. Fleck Trusts and Estates, April 2021 While transfer on death instruments provide ease of transferring residential real property, they have shortcomings that practitioners should be aware of in determining whether use of a transfer on death instrument is the best fit for a client.
Treatment of Disability Benefits By Kathleen M. Kraft Family Law, November 2021 A look at whether disability benefits that represent a replacement of income should be characterized as a marital asset.
Tribute to the Captain By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, April 2021 A tribute to Kenneth F. Ritz, 1935-2020.
UCC Filing Sinks Unsecured Creditor’s Unjust Enrichment Claim Against Bank By Michael Weissman Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, February 2021 In GlobalTranz Enterprises, Inc. v. PNC Bank, N.A., the court applied California law and dismissed a lawsuit brought by GlobalTranz Enterprises, Inc. against PNC based on unjust enrichment.
Understanding the Fifth Amendment: Privilege in a Federal Civil Case By Stanley N. Wasser Federal Civil Practice, June 2021 The privilege against self-incrimination takes on heightened importance where your client is facing simultaneous civil and criminal liability due to ongoing parallel civil and criminal proceedings.