Unemployment Insurance FraudBy Kevin Lovellette & Will GombergGovernment Lawyers, May 2021With unemployment insurance fraud on the rise, it is important to know how to quickly take action to address the situation.
Uniform Easement Relocation Act Approved & Published, May Be Introduced to Illinois Legislature in 2022By George D. Maurides & Ted M. NiemannReal Estate Law, December 2021The Uniform Easement Relocation Act was recently approved and published by the Uniform Law Commission, a Chicago-based non-profit organization that drafts model state laws on topics where uniformity between the states is perceived to be beneficial.
Upcoming EventsAlternative Dispute Resolution, October 2021Upcoming events of interest.
Upcoming EventsAlternative Dispute Resolution, August 2021Upcoming events of interest.
Update on Vaccine Requirements and Roll Out of the Path Out of Pandemic PlanBy Brittany Barrientos, Amy Conway, Susan Warshaw Ebner, Eric Whytsell, Zach Buchheit, & Allison KruseLabor and Employment Law, October 2021Considerations for employers as they continue to navigate COVID-19 safety in the workplace.
Updates & ResourcesElder Law, September 2021Updates and resources on various topics of interest to elder law practitioners.
Updates & ResourcesElder Law, August 2021Updates and resources on various topics of interest to elder law practitioners.
Updates & ResourcesElder Law, July 2021Updates and resources on various topics of interest to elder law practitioners.
Updates & ResourcesElder Law, June 2021Updates and resources on various topics of interest to elder law practitioners.
Updates & ResourcesElder Law, May 2021Updates and resources on various topics of interest to elder law practitioners.
Updates & ResourcesElder Law, April 2021Updates and resources on various topics of interest to elder law practitioners.
Updates & ResourcesElder Law, March 2021Updates and resources on various topics of interest to elder law practitioners.
Updates & ResourcesElder Law, January 2021Updates and resources on various topics of interest to elder law practitioners.
U.S. Supreme Court Denies Certiorari on Illinois Oil & Gas CaseBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, June 2021The U.S. Supreme Court recently denied a writ of certiorari in a case in which the validity of a regulatory takings claim by reason of the Hydraulic Fracturing Regulatory Act was at issue.
USEPA Releases Proposed Methane RuleBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, December 2021On November 2, 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its proposed methane rule for the oil and gas industry.
Vietnam: Evidence on Ownership & Damage in Copyright & Related Rights LitigationBy Yen Vu & Trung TranInternational and Immigration Law, December 2021For many years, questions have been asked on the role of the court in IP disputes in Vietnam. Although setting up an IP court is still a long-term plan, an increasing number of copyright and related rights lawsuits have initiated in Vietnam. Vietnam (Economic) Courts have gradually gained more experience in handling IP disputes, with their resolution of complicated cases that may be beyond the capacity of administrative authorities. Two recent notable court rulings on the proof of ownership and damages are discussed.
Vietnam: Evidence on Ownership & Damage in Copyright & Related Rights LitigationBy Yen Vu & Trung TranIntellectual Property, September 2021For many years, questions have been asked on the role of the court in IP disputes in Vietnam. Although setting up an IP court is still a long-term plan, an increasing number of copyright and related rights lawsuits have initiated in Vietnam. Vietnam (Economic) Courts have gradually gained more experience in handling IP disputes, with their resolution of complicated cases that may be beyond the capacity of administrative authorities. Two recent notable court rulings on the proof of ownership and damages are discussed.
The View From the Dais/Bench/Desk/TableBy Gerald Napleton & Dennis O’BrienWorkers’ Compensation Law, September 2021Arbitrators and judges often face similar problems, though the methods of resolution are not always the same.
Virtual CourtBy Karen A. VanderMeerYoung Lawyers Division, January 2021The evolution from in-person court appearances to virtual court via Zoom has been a period of transition for practitioners, self-represented parties, and the court system.
A Virtual Pro Bono Opportunity to Help Those in NeedBy Michael G. BergmannTort Law, April 2021Illinois Free Legal Answers is a virtual legal clinic where low-income Illinoisans can submit a question online to ask a pro bono lawyer for help with a civil legal issue.
A Virtual Pro Bono Opportunity to Help Those in NeedBy Michael G. BergmannChild Law, January 2021Illinois Free Legal Answers is a virtual legal clinic where low-income Illinoisans can submit a question online to ask a pro bono lawyer for help with a civil legal issue.
