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Illinois Joins Trend Making General Contractors Liable for Paying Subcontractors’ Workers By James Rohlfing Construction Law, August 2022 An overview of the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act as well as important exceptions within it.
Illinois Limits Conscience-Based Vaccine Objections, While Other States Allow Them By Jill Vorobiev & Amy Harwath Labor and Employment Law, January 2022 On November 8, 2021, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law an amendment to the Illinois Health Care Right of Conscience Act, which will prevent employees from relying on the Act to avoid employer COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Illinois Makes General Contractors Liable for Paying Subcontractors’ Workers – NOW WHAT? Real Estate Law, August 2022 The agenda for an upcoming live webcast, Illinois Makes General Contractors Liable for Paying Subcontractors’ Workers – NOW WHAT?
Illinois Notary Law Changes By Kevin J. Stine Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, November 2022 Summaries of the recent substantive changes to existing notary laws.
Illinois Notary Law Changes By Kevin J. Stine Local Government Law, August 2022 Summaries of the recent substantive changes to existing notary laws.
Illinois Notary Law Changes By Kevin J. Stine State and Local Taxation, July 2022 Summaries of the recent substantive changes to existing notary laws.
Illinois Notary Law Changes By Kevin J. Stine Real Estate Law, May 2022 Summaries of the recent substantive changes to existing notary laws.
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Illinois Notary Law Changes By Kevin J. Stine Trusts and Estates, April 2022 Summaries of the recent substantive changes to existing notary laws.
Illinois Notary Law Changes By Kevin J. Stine Real Estate Law, March 2022 Summaries of the recent substantive changes to existing notary laws.
Illinois Notary Law Changes By Kevin J. Stine Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, February 2022 Summaries of the recent substantive changes to existing notary laws.
Illinois Property Tax Code Amendments to the General Homestead Exemption and Homestead Exemptions for Seniors, Veterans, and People With Disabilities Have Been Enacted By Mia O. Hernandez Trusts and Estates, June 2022 An overview of Public Act 102-895, which Governor Pritzker signed into law on May 23, 2022.
Illinois Supreme Court Addresses Riparian Rights Along Non-Navigable Streams By John H. Henderson Mineral Law, December 2022 On June 16, 2022, the Illinois Supreme Court issued a decision in Holm v. Kodat to determine whether Illinois law granted a riparian owner on a non-navigable river or stream the right to use that waterway to cross the property of another riparian owner without that owner’s permission.
Illinois Supreme Court Appoints 3 Legal Tech Members to e-Business Policy Advisory Board By Chris Bonjean Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, May 2022 The Illinois Supreme Court recently reconstituted the Supreme Court e-Business Policy Advisory Board and appointed three members of the ISBA Legal Technology Committee effective immediately.
Illinois Supreme Court Decides General Contractors Cannot Assert Exclusive Remedy Doctrine By Jeffrey Kehl Construction Law, August 2022 In Munoz v. Bulley & Andrews, LLC, the Illinois Supreme Court held that the exclusive remedy provision of the Workers’ Compensation Act, which bars any direct action of an employee against their employer for negligence, does not apply to a general contractor who provided workers’ compensation insurance and benefits for a subcontractor and its employees, including the plaintiff.
Illinois Supreme Court Eliminates Another BIPA Defense By Joseph A. Strubbe, Brian W. Ledebuhr, & Zachary J. Watters Corporate Law Departments, February 2022 The Illinois Supreme Court rejects Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act pre-emption as a defense to Biometric Information Privacy Act actions by employees for statutory damages.
Illinois Supreme Court Implements New Rule Regarding Trial Exhibits By Hon. Geraldine D’Souza Criminal Justice, December 2022 The recently-approved Illinois Supreme Court Rule 455 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2023.
Illinois Supreme Court Invalidates Cook County Taxes on Firearms and Ammunition By Michael J. Smoron Local Government Law, February 2022 In Guns Save Life, Inc. v. Ali, the Illinois Supreme Court determined that Cook County’s ordinances imposing taxes on the retail purchase of firearms and ammunition, respectively, violated the uniformity clause of the Illinois Constitution.
Illinois Supreme Court Lifts Its Pause Order Regarding Judicial Redistricting By Edward Casmere Bench and Bar, January 2022 In a summer move that caught many off guard, Illinois legislators passed Public Act 102-0011, changing the boundaries of the Illinois appellate court districts for the first time in over 55 years.
Illinois Supreme Court M.R. 31228 Civil Practice and Procedure, August 2022 M.R. 31228 for the first time establishes Time Standards for Case Closure in the Illinois Trial Courts effective July 1, 2022
Illinois to Participate in Infrastructure Law to Address Orphaned Wells By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, March 2022 In November of 2021, President Biden signed into law a $1 trillion infrastructure bill that included the REGROW Act, which includes funds to plug and remediate orphan wells in various states.
Illinois Voters Approve Workers’ Rights Amendment By Ronald S. Langacker Human and Civil Rights, December 2022 On Nov. 8, Illinois voters approved the Illinois Constitution Amendment 1, which amends the state constitution to guarantee workers a broad right to collective bargaining.
The Impacts of Economic Realities on the Legal Profession By Roza Gossage & Abdulah Abrahim General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, November 2022 Economic downturns, advancements in technology, consumer sentiments, and modern day advertising initiatives require that firms become more elastic in a broader, more convoluted marketplace.
Impacts of Roe v. Wade Overturn By Tessa Richards & Erin Wilson Women and the Law, September 2022 A look at the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.
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Implementing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives in Hiring Without Running Afoul of Anti-Discrimination Laws By Jennifer G. Prozinski & Karel Mazanec Labor and Employment Law, September 2022 Best practice tips designed to help your organization navigate federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws.
Important Suspensions Update: SOS Eliminates Failure to Pay Suspensions By Ted Harvatin Traffic Laws and Courts, January 2022 As of June 7, 2021, the Secretary of State has eliminated failure to pay stops and suspensions.
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Impossible, Impractical, Frustrating, or Simply Unfortunate: Illinois Commercial Leases in the COVID Age By R. Kymn Harp Real Estate Law, April 2022 In March 2022, the appellate court issued its first opinion addressing efforts by a commercial tenant to escape liability under its lease by reason of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Improving Productivity and Profitability in an Insurance Defense Law Firm By John W. Olmstead Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, May 2022 Practical tips for insurance defense practitioners.
In Memoriam: Amber Bishop Real Estate Law, September 2022 It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the death of our colleague and friend, Amber Bishop.
In Memoriam: Amber Lynn Bishop By Michael G. Cortina Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, October 2022 In memory of Amber Lynn Bishop.
In re Marriage of Wendy W.: A Minor’s Right to Confidentiality of Their Mental Health Records By Shermin Ali-Andani Education Law, October 2022 The appellate court recently reviewed pertinent questions related to the access of a parent to a minor’s confidential mental health records in a recent post-dissolution of marriage case.