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Articles From 2022

Mark Your Calendars … Elder Law, January 2022 Upcoming events of interest.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022: A Different Perspective on the ‘Legacy’ of MLK Jr. From Civil Rights Attorney Vernon Jordan By Sharon L. Eiseman Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, May 2022 While it is important to honor Martin Luther King Jr. for his accomplishments and celebrate his storied career as a civil rights activist, we must continue to work to keep his dream alive.
Material Defects By Michael J. Rooney Trusts and Estates, August 2022 Revisions to the Residential Real Property Disclosure Act.
Matthew Maloney Tradition of Excellence By Sandra Lin Sweeney General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, November 2022 Nominations are now being accepted for the Matthew Maloney Tradition of Excellence Award.
McDonald’s v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Comm’n: Appellate Court Upholds Penalties Against Respondent for Disputing a Triable Issue of Fact By Timothy J. O’Gorman Workers’ Compensation Law, August 2022 In McDonald’s v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Comm’n, the appellate court affirmed the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission's finding in favor of the petitioner on issues of accident, notice, causation, reasonableness and necessity of medical bills, and the award of penalties against the respondent.
Medical Malpractice Period of Limitations: Tolling in Cases of Disability By Mark Benfield & Stephen Lane Tort Law, October 2022 The period of limitations for medical malpractice cases is set forth in 735 ILCS 5/13-212, which generally provides a two-year statute of limitations and four-year statute of repose.
Medicare Considerations for Senior Lawyers By David Chroust Senior Lawyers, April 2022 An overview of the ways senior lawyers might cover their health care-related costs as they retire.
Meet the Chair Mental Health Law, August 2022 A spotlight on the 2022-23 chair of ISBA's Mental Health Law Section Council, Jennifer L. Hansen.
Meet the New Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court By Hon. Alfred M. Swanson, (ret.) Bench and Bar, October 2022 When Justice Mary Jane Theis becomes the chief justice of the Illinois Supreme Court, she has three main goals in mind.
Meet Your Editor: Journey Through the Legal Profession Thus Far By Brittany Shaw Law Related Education for the Public, September 2022 A note from the editor.
Member Spotlight: Christina Malecki By Jessica Durkin Women and the Law, February 2022 A spotlight on Christina Malecki, a new member to ISBA's Standing Committee on Women & the Law.
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Member Spotlight: Lauren Pierucci By Laura Castagna Women and the Law, February 2022 A spotlight on Lauren Pierucci, a new member to ISBA's Standing Committee on Women & the Law.
Mental Health Care: Access Challenges for Covered Consumers and Relevant Federal Efforts Health Care Law, June 2022 A recent Government Accountability Office study examines issues surrounding access to mental health services for insured individuals.
Mental Health Task Force Continues Its Work By Nancy Hablutzel Mental Health Law, April 2022 A brief overview of the Mental Health Task Force's work.
A Message From The Chair By Billie Constant Law Related Education for the Public, July 2022 A note from the chair.
The Micro-Elephant in the Courthouse By Trent Cameron Young Lawyers Division, April 2022 Advice for dealing with micro-aggressions.
Minimizing Risk of Wire Fraud to Benefit Your Clients and Firm By Siobhan Murray General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, November 2022 Practical tips to minimize the risk of wire transfer fraud.
Mirror Image Therapy Shows Promise Relating to Phantom Limb Pain By Sharon L. Genalen Mental Health Law, August 2022 Mirror image therapy has gained more attention in recent years.
Motion to Resentence by the People: What It Is, the Impact, and How It Affects Criminal Sentences in Illinois By Brendan Bukalski Criminal Justice, April 2022 On Jan. 1, 2022, 725 ILCS 5/123, entitled "Motion to Resentence by the People," went into effect, vesting courts with the authority and state's attorneys with the ability to modify a sentence, regardless of when that sentence was imposed.
Moving Your Law Office? Check This List First By Dana M. Considine Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, May 2022 A helpful checklist for relocating your law office.
The Myth of Work-Life Balance By Rebecca Hausman Young Lawyers Division, February 2022 Work-life balance should be thought of as more of a cycle than an accomplishment.
Navigating Special Immigrant Juvenile Status in Illinois State Courts By Judge Debra B. Walker & Andrea Fischer Family Law, June 2022 During the past two years the issue of special immigrant juvenile status has become more and more prevalent in Illinois domestic relations cases, requiring collaboration between federal and state courts.
Navigating the International Waters of a Commercial Dispute: Gathering Evidence in an International Arbitration By Kristen E. Hudson & Micaela L. Glass International and Immigration Law, February 2022 The third installment in a series of articles exploring international arbitration policy and procedure.
Navigating the International Waters of a Commercial Dispute: Gathering Evidence in an International Arbitration By Kristen E. Hudson & Micaela L. Glass Alternative Dispute Resolution, January 2022 The third installment in a series of articles exploring international arbitration policy and procedure.
Navigating the International Waters of a Commercial Dispute: The Importance of the Arbitral Seat in International Arbitration By Kristen E. Hudson & Andrew S. Becker Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2022 The fourth article in a series of articles examining various aspects of international commercial arbitration
NBCSL Resolution on Breed Bias By Ledy VanKavage Animal Law, April 2022 In December, the National Black Caucus of State Legislators ratified Children, Youth and Family Services Resolution CYF-22-23 denouncing breed specific legislation because such laws are discriminatory in nature.
The Need for Uniformity By Stephen B. Cohen Alternative Dispute Resolution, July 2022 A look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the practice of law.
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Negligent Security Claims Against a Landlord, Property Manager, and/or Security Company By Brion W. Doherty Tort Law, September 2022 Third-party criminal attacks are generally not something for which an owner, operator, or security company will be liable, however, this general rule has limitations that require examination when investigating such cases.
The New Affordable Housing Incentive Program and Its Benefits By Lauren Elliott & Melissa Whitley State and Local Taxation, June 2022 The new affordable housing incentive program is established by state law under 35 ILCS 200/15-178.
New Education Public Acts By Phil Milsk Education Law, October 2022 Summaries of bills that were recently signed into law by Governor Pritzker.