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Articles From 2021

Decentralized Autonomous Organizations: Understanding the Businesses Being Built on Blockchains By Jonathan Nessler Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, September 2021 An overview of decentralized autonomous organizations, which are businesses built on blockchains.
Defense Attorney’s Closing Argument Went Too Far, Case Reversed & Remanded: Michael Konewko v. Advocate Health & Hospitals Corp. By Robert Handley Civil Practice and Procedure, February 2021 A summary and analysis of Michael Konewko v. Advocate Health & Hospitals Corp.
Defense Must Prove Blood Draw Was Carried Out by State Actors By David B. Franks Traffic Laws and Courts, May 2021 A summary and analysis of People v. Mueller.
Delaware Supreme Court Holds Corporate Wrongdoing Need Not Be Actionable to Justify Stockholder Books & Records Inspection By Samuel Neschis Business and Securities Law, March 2021 The Delaware Supreme Court recently addressed the issue of whether a stockholder seeking inspection of a corporation’s books and records pursuant to section 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law for the purpose of investigating mismanagement or wrongdoing by the corporation or its fiduciaries must demonstrate that the alleged mismanagement or wrongdoing is actionable in order to establish a proper purpose for the inspection.
Department of Justice Previews Potential Changes to Corporate Enforcement Policies By John R. Schleppenbach Business and Securities Law, December 2021 In an October 2021 speech, the Department of Justice provided more clarity on the Biden administration's approach to corporate enforcement.
Department of Labor Retirement Plan Cybersecurity Guidance By Bernard G. Peter Corporate Law Departments, June 2021 A summary of the cybersecurity tips issued by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration.
Diana Angell v. Santefort Family Holdings, LLC: The Silkworm and the Spider; Remembering Lessons From Aesops Fables By Prof. Charles W. Murdock & Maximilian J. Ohle Business and Securities Law, December 2021 A summary and analysis of Angell v. Santefort Family Holdings, a unique piercing the veil case.
Did the Current Financial Crisis Put Your Firm at a Higher Risk for Fraud? By Shawn McNalis Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, April 2021 Practical advice to prevent fraud from happening at your law firm.
Did You Know? Real Estate Law, April 2021 Utah is the first state to allow law firms with non-lawyer owners and non-traditional legal service providers to operate.
Discovery Depositions: Preparation & Execution By Thomas M. Connelly Young Lawyers Division, October 2021 It is crucial that lawyers are properly prepared for depositions so that they can execute their line of questioning and develop their case in a favorable manner.
The Disparate Impact of COVID-19 on Working Women By Kristen Prinz & Sara Oishi Women and the Law, May 2021 How working women have been impacted by COVID-19.
Distinguishing Yourself in a Crowded Legal Marketplace By Stephanie Tang Young Lawyers Division, December 2021 Three tips to help young associates network and find their niche within the legal field.
Diversity Leadership Award Diversity Leadership Council, November 2021 The Diversity Leadership Award recognizes long-standing, continuing, and exceptional commitment by an individual or an organization to the critical importance of diversity within the Illinois legal community, its judiciary, and within the Illinois State Bar Association.
Divided Illinois Supreme Court Holds That Fiduciaries Are Not Liable for Usurpation of a Corporate Opportunity Where the Opportunity Taken Was Not Exclusive By Samuel Neschis Business and Securities Law, October 2021 In Indeck Energy Services, Inc. v. DePodesta, the Illinois Supreme Court addressed the question of whether a fiduciary can be liable for usurpation of a corporate opportunity where the fiduciary’s personal taking of the opportunity did not prevent the corporation from being able to take advantage of the opportunity as well.
Do Good! Feel Good! Become an ISBA Pro Bono Partner! By Anna Krolikowskia Insurance Law, October 2021 The ISBA’s Pro Bono Partner initiative offers our members the opportunity to meet the ever-growing need for pro bono service.
Do Good! Feel Good! Become an ISBA Pro Bono Partner! By Anna Krolikowskia Criminal Justice, October 2021 The ISBA’s Pro Bono Partner initiative offers our members the opportunity to meet the ever-growing need for pro bono service.
Do Good! Feel Good! Become an ISBA Pro Bono Partner! By Anna Krolikowskia Senior Lawyers, October 2021 The ISBA’s Pro Bono Partner initiative offers our members the opportunity to meet the ever-growing need for pro bono service.
Do Good! Feel Good! Become an ISBA Pro Bono Partner! By Anna Krolikowskia Young Lawyers Division, October 2021 The ISBA’s Pro Bono Partner initiative offers our members the opportunity to meet the ever-growing need for pro bono service.
Do Not Try This Yourself By Nigel S. Smith Civil Practice and Procedure, September 2021 A look at why laypeople should hire attorneys to handle their more complex legal issues.
Do Your Clients Know the Benefits of Leaving the Farm in Trust? By Curt Ferguson Elder Law, May 2021 A look at how to limit the risks future generations may encounter when farms are kept in families.
Do Your Clients Know the Benefits of Leaving the Farm in Trust? By Curt Ferguson Trusts and Estates, May 2021 A look at how to limit the risks future generations may encounter when farms are kept in families.
Do Your Clients Know the Benefits of Leaving the Farm in Trust? By Curt Ferguson Agricultural Law, March 2021 A look at how to limit the risks future generations may encounter when farms are kept in families.
Does a Bank’s Perfected Security Interest in Crops Prevail Over a Landlord’s Agricultural Lien? By Michael Weissman Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, March 2021 A summary and analysis of Bank of Kremlin v. Ara, L.P.
Does Section 21 of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act Exempt the Proceeds of a Workers’ Compensation Settlement? By Deborah Benzing Workers’ Compensation Law, May 2021 The Illinois Supreme Court recently held that under section 21 of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act, the proceeds of a workers’ compensation settlement are still exempt from the claims of medical-care providers who treated the illness or injury associated with that settlement.
Does State Commit a Discovery Violation When Evidence Does Not Exist? By Anisa Jordan & Victoria Buchholz Traffic Laws and Courts, May 2021 People v. Althoff discusses whether a discovery violation occurs when the state fails to produce evidence requested by the defendant that normally would exist in the context of a DUI investigation but, for whatever reason, does not exist.
DOL Will Consider Telemedicine an ‘In-Person’ Visit By Garrett David Kennedy Labor and Employment Law, March 2021 On December 29, 2020, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division issued Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2020-8 addressing the use of telemedicine in establishing a serious health condition under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Don’t Be a Cat and Other Zoom Tips By Matt Loar Trusts and Estates, June 2021 Tips to present your best professional self on Zoom.
Don’t Be a Cat and Other Zoom Tips By Matt Loar Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, March 2021 Tips to present your best professional self on Zoom.
Don’t Lien on Me: Reprioritization of Mechanics Liens By Samuel H. Levine Real Estate Law, June 2021 Mechanics lien statutes are a delicate balance among the rights of owners, contractors, secondary subcontractors, and lenders.
DOT Final Rule on Service Animals By William Goren Animal Law, November 2021 On December 10, 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation published its final rule to amend the Department’s Air Carrier Access Act regulation on traveling by air with service animals.