Collateral Estoppel, Consolidation of Cases, and the Importance of Explaining Changes on an MRIBy Alexis FerracutiWorkers’ Compensation Law, November 2022Collateral estoppel is a principle most of us have not considered in our normal workers’ compensation practice since law school, but recently an appellate court decision answered the question of collateral estoppel in a consolidated workers’ compensation claim.
The Condominium Act Does Not Specifically Authorize all Authority for an HOA BoardBy Kadijah HallReal Estate Law, April 2022A group of displeased condominium unit owners brought suit against their homeowners association board seeking declaratory and other relief against the association and its board of managers, claiming that the board's activities surrounding the investigation and negotiations of a proposed bulk sale of the condominium units violated sections 15 and 19 of the Condominium Property Act.
Condominium Board and Bulk SalesBy Sherwin D. AbramsReal Estate Law, March 2022A summary and analysis of Glazer v. Private Residences at Ontario Place Condo. Ass'n, which involved a proposed bulk sale of all residential and parking units in a condominium in Chicago.
Confusing Duty and Breach of Duty in Motion PracticeBy Dennis M. LynchTort Law, October 2022Motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment often confuse and conflate the issue of duty and breach of duty in an attempt to rob a factual question—breach of duty—from the jury by dressing it as a legal question—duty.
Congress Passes Legislation Restricting Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Harassment ClaimsBy Jay SchleppenbachAlternative Dispute Resolution, March 2022Concerns that certain types of claims are ill suited for arbitration have led to the passage of federal legislation that actually amends the Federal Arbitration Act to give employees who are parties to arbitration agreements with their employers the option of bringing their claims of sexual assault or sexual harassment in arbitration or court.
Content Restrictions in Arab Press and Publications LawsBy Howard L. StovallInternational and Immigration Law, February 2022An overview of local press and publication laws—many of which have recently been supplemented by other laws addressing electronic media and websites—in the Middle East.
A Conversation With the ChairBy Matthew ChimientiYoung Lawyers Division, May 2022A conversation with Judy Conway, the outgoing chair of the Young Lawyers Division.
Cook County Probate Court NewsBy Colleen L. SahlasTrusts and Estates, October 2022Updates from the Cook County Probate Court.
Cook County UpdateTrusts and Estates, April 2022An update on when it is necessary to notify the State's Attorney's Office for Cook County probate matters.
COP27: Mitigating Climate Change and Navigating the Legal Risk of GreenwashingBy Jan Henning Buschfeld, Rachel Duffy, Simon Duncombe, Jennifer King, Felix Roscam Abbing, Elvira Sihvola, Rachel Stephens, Lukas Pfister, & Stefanie FayFood Law, November 2022Businesses are under increasing pressure to disclose the actions they are taking to be more sustainable, however, there are associated regulatory and legal risks where a business might give a false impression or be accused of providing misleading information.
Copyright Damages and the Statute of LimitationsBy Beverly A. BernemanIntellectual Property, December 2022The Copyright Act limitations to file suit for infringement is three years. Some plaintiffs aren’t quickly aware of the infringement, so some districts apply a “discovery rule” to extend the permitted filing time. Whether a plaintiff is entitled to damages for the gap between the initial infringement date and the complaint filing is neither clear nor consistent.
