Civics Education Continues During Year Two of the PandemicBy Judge Michael ChmielLaw Related Education for the Public, December 2021An overview of the Law Related Education Committee's efforts to expand opportunities to educate the public about civics.
Claimant’s Burden of Proof in Premise Fall ClaimsBy Herb FranksWorkers’ Compensation Law, May 2021In Vaughan v. IWCC, the appellate court affirmed the denial of a worker’s claim for benefits resulting from a fall in the employer’s parking lot, finding that the claimant failed to satisfy her burden of proving that the injury arose out of employment.
A Client-Centered Approach to Client Intakes and Initial InterviewsBy Samantha A. BoborYoung Lawyers Division, October 2021Although every client intake will be different because every client is different, using a client-centered approach can help make a good first impression.
Climate Change Litigation: Court Dismisses New York City CaseBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, June 2021A summary and analysis of City of New York v. Chevron Corporation, ConocoPhillips, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Royal Dutch Shell, PLC, and BP P.L.C.
Co-Editors’ NoteBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, December 2021An introduction to the issue from the co-editors.
Co-Editors’ NoteBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, November 2021An introduction to the issue from the co-editors.
Co-Editors’ NoteBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, October 2021An introduction to the issue from the co-editors.
Co-Editors’ NoteBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, September 2021An introduction to the issue from the co-editors, Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley R. Kaminski.
Co-Editors’ NoteBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley KaminskiState and Local Taxation, August 2021An introduction to the issue from the editors.
Co-Editors’ NoteBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, July 2021An introduction to the issue from the editors.
Co-Editors’ NoteBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, June 2021An introduction to the issue from the co-editors, Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley R. Kaminski.
Co-Editors’ NoteBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, May 2021An introduction to the issue from the co-editors, Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley R. Kaminski.
Co-Editors’ NoteBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, April 2021An introduction to the issue from the co-editors, Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley R. Kaminski.
Co-Editors’ NoteBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, March 2021An introduction to the issue from the co-editors, Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley R. Kaminski.
Co-Editors’ NoteBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, February 2021An introduction to the issue from the co-editors, Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley R. Kaminski.
Co-Editors’ NoteBy Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. KaminskiState and Local Taxation, January 2021An introduction to the issue from the co-editors, Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley R. Kaminski.
Co-Parenting During COVID-19By Amy SilbersteinChild Law, January 2021An overview of some new and unexpected co-parenting challenges as a result of COVID-19 and advice on how to handle them.
Collaborative Law UpdateBy Brigitte BellAlternative Dispute Resolution, August 2021The Domestic Relations Division in Cook County recently adopted a collaborative calendar.
Comments on ImmigrationBy John RottierInternational and Immigration Law, December 2021Excerpts from John Rottier’s blog were he frequently comments on immigration related issues.
The Confidentiality of Mental Health Records: When Are They Secret?By Patrick M. KinnallyCivil Practice and Procedure, May 2021When the focus of court mandates are mental health records, the bar for disclosure of such records and communications requires pause, perspicacity, and patience.
Consumer Fraud in a Dispute Between Two Businesses: Is It a Thing?By Adam B. WhitemanCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, May 2021One business can sue another for consumer fraud if the allegation involves conduct where one business publishes false statements about another business to consumers.
