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Appellate Court Holds Section 8(e)17 Deductions to Be Based Upon Percentage Loss of Use of the Member Rather Than the Number of Weeks in the Prior Award By Matthew J. Rokusek Workers’ Compensation Law, December 2023 Village of Niles v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Comm’n brings clarity to the Commission’s statutory obligation to calculate deductions for prior settlements/awards pursuant to section 8(e)17 of the Workers’ Compensation Act.
Appellate Update By Andreas Liewald Mental Health Law, October 2023 A summary and analysis MacKenna v. Pantano.
Appellate Update By Andreas Liewald Mental Health Law, March 2023 A summary and analysis of In re John F.
Appropriate Discomfort About ‘Comfort Women’ By Sharon L. Eiseman Diversity Leadership Council, June 2023 Reflections from a KAN-WIN event in August 2022 that educated the public about the forced servitude of "comfort women" during World War II.
Appropriate Discomfort About ‘Comfort Women’ By Sharon L. Eiseman Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, April 2023 Reflections from a KAN-WIN event in August 2022 that educated the public about the forced servitude of "comfort women" during World War II.
April 2023 Illinois Supreme Court MCLE Rule Amendments Real Estate Law, June 2023 Recently amended Illinois Supreme Court rules have changed the MCLE compliance process.
April Is Child Abuse Prevention Month By Hon. Robert J. Anderson, (ret.) Child Law, April 2023 An introduction to the issue from the editor.
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Arbitration and Mediation in Construction Law Cases By Hon. Lisa R. Curcio, (ret.) Construction Law, March 2023 Construction law disputes are good candidates for alternate dispute resolution
ARDC Intermediary Program By Hon. James M. Radcliffe, (ret.) Intellectual Property, September 2023 An overview of the ARDC's Intermediary Program.
ARDC Intermediary Program By Hon. James M. Radcliffe, (ret.) Alternative Dispute Resolution, January 2023 An overview of the ARDC's Intermediary Program.
Artificial Intelligence Update By Judge E. Kenneth Wright, Jr, Judge Michael Chmiel, & Edward Casmere Bench and Bar, December 2023 An introduction to the various artificial advancements impacting the legal industry and steps governments and private sector groups have taken to protect against the concerns such technology raises.
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Ashly McCants Receives ISBA Young Lawyer of the Year Award (Cook County) By Emily N. Masalski Women and the Law, December 2023 Ashly McCants recently received the ISBA Young Lawyer of the Year Award (Cook County) at the ISBA Member Appreciation and Recognition Reception held at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown on September 14, 2023.
Asking the Wrong Court May Bar Relief: Fourth District Identifies ‘the Court’ Intended to Grant Relief Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 9(d)(2) By Hannah R. Lamore & Adam Umek Civil Practice and Procedure, August 2023 As a stark reminder to read the Illinois Supreme Court Rules, the Fourth District Appellate Court recently affirmed the order of the Sangamon County Circuit Court dismissing defendants finding plaintiff requested relief under Rule 9(d)(2) for an untimely filing from the wrong court.
Asking the Wrong Court May Bar Relief: Fourth District Identifies ‘the Court’ Intended to Grant Relief Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 9(d)(2) By Hannah R. Lamore & Adam Umek Young Lawyers Division, August 2023 As a stark reminder to read the Illinois Supreme Court Rules, the Fourth District Appellate Court recently affirmed the order of the Sangamon County Circuit Court dismissing defendants finding plaintiff requested relief under Rule 9(d)(2) for an untimely filing from the wrong court.
At the Intersection of Agriculture and Environmental Law: What Is New in the Old World By Lynne Ostfeld Environmental and Natural Resources Law, April 2023 An overview of solutions proposed by other countries to combat environmental problems.
Attorney General Raoul Files Lawsuit Against Multiple Manufacturers Over Contamination by Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Environmental and Natural Resources Law, March 2023 A press release issued by the Office of the Illinois Attorney General.
Attorney-Client Privilege Under FOIA: A Further Look at Public Access Opinion 22-001 By Lisle A. Stalter Local Government Law, May 2023 Attorney-client communications are exempt from the requirement to provide documents under the Freedom of Information Act. But, in light of the presumptions of openness, not all communications between public bodies and their attorneys are protected by attorney-client privilege.
Automatic Substitution of Judge Wrongfully Denied By Donald J. Ramsell Criminal Justice, February 2023 In People v. Brusaw, the appellate court considered what happens when a defendant files a motion for substitution of judge and the motion is never acted upon.
Bank Failures and Construction Issues: What Every Construction Contractor Needs to Understand About FDIC Receivership By Craig Penrose Real Estate Law, May 2023 What every construction contractor needs to know about the authority of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in the bank failure process and a look at the potential effects of the Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank failures on the construction process.
Bank Failures and Construction Issues: What Every Construction Contractor Needs to Understand About FDIC Receivership By Craig Penrose Construction Law, May 2023 What every construction contractor needs to know about the authority of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in the bank failure process and a look at the potential effects of the Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank failures on the construction process.
Bankruptcy + Divorce By Stephanie L. Tang Family Law, May 2023 It is important for practitioners to understand what types of matters are exempt from the automatic stay under the Bankruptcy Code.
The Basics of the No Surprises Act By David A. Bryant Insurance Law, May 2023 The No Surprises Act is a federal law passed in December 2020 that aims to protect patients from surprise medical bills, which can be expensive and cause financial hardship for patients.
Be a Pro Bono Volunteer: It’s the Right Thing to Do By Eugenia C. Hunter & Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, February 2023 Senior lawyers, with their many years of experience, are in the perfect position to help meet the need for pro bono legal services.
Be Prepared: It’s Here and More Is Coming… By Hon. Julie-April Montgomery, (ret.) & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, October 2023 Be prepared for the possible explosion of new work opportunities in tax that are coming for members of the legal profession.
Becoming an Environmental Attorney By Christine Zeman Law Related Education for the Public, May 2023 Advice for anyone considering a career in environmental law.
Becoming the First Black Woman Judge in DuPage County: The Honorable Judge Chantelle Porter By Kenya Jenkins-Wright Bench and Bar, June 2023 A spotlight on Judge Chantelle Porter, the first black woman to become a judge in DuPage County.
Becoming the First Black Woman Judge in DuPage County: The Honorable Judge Chantelle Porter By Kenya Jenkins-Wright Diversity Leadership Council, June 2023 A spotlight on Judge Chantelle Porter, the first black woman to become a judge in DuPage County.
Becoming the First Black Woman Judge in DuPage County: The Honorable Judge Chantelle Porter By Kenya Jenkins-Wright Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, April 2023 A spotlight on Judge Chantelle Porter, the first black woman to become a judge in DuPage County.
Beneficial Leadership Opportunities in the ISBA, Local Bar Associations, and Other Organizations By Thomas M. Connelly Young Lawyers Division, January 2023 The beginning of a new year marks a great time for new and young lawyers to get involved in the ISBA and other organizations.
The Best of Both Worlds By Jason R. Blumenthal Young Lawyers Division, January 2023 A look at less traditional career paths for JD holders.