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Articles From 2023

Intellectual Improbabilities™ By Daniel Kegan Intellectual Property, December 2023 An eclectic gathering of recent intellectual property developments.
Intellectual Improbabilities™ By Daniel Kegan Intellectual Property, September 2023 An eclectic gathering of recent intellectual property developments.
Intellectual Improbabilities™ By Daniel Kegan Intellectual Property, June 2023 An eclectic gathering of recent intellectual property developments.
International and Immigration Law Section Council CLE Preview of Three Upcoming Webcasts By Angela Peters International and Immigration Law, November 2023 Summaries of three upcoming continued legal education webcasts of interest to International and Immigration Law Section members.
International and Immigration Law Section Council CLE Programs By Angela Peters International and Immigration Law, May 2023 Summaries of recent and upcoming CLE programs offered by the International and Immigration Law Section Council.
International Investment in U.S. Real Estate: Legal Issues By William A. Price Business Advice and Financial Planning, November 2023 A brief summary of legal issues developers and owners of U.S. real estate projects should consider when seeking non-U.S. investors for their projects.
An Interview With Clever Carnivore By Elaine Vorberg Food Law, September 2023 A Q-&-A with two employees of Clever Carnivor, a Chicago based start-up innovating around problems in industrial farming with cultivated meat production on a mission to make Illinois the hub of this promising industry.
Interview With Justice Rita B. Garman: Blazing a Trail for Women in Law By Jennifer Bunker Skerston Diversity Leadership Council, June 2023 The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism recently shared a 20-minute video on its website as part of its “Profiles in Professionalism Series” honoring Justice Rita B. Garman (ret.).
An Interview With Magistrate Judges Jensen and Schneider of the Western Division By John Holevas Federal Civil Practice, August 2023 An interview with two magistrate judges, Lisa A. Jensen and Margaret J. Schneider.
Introduction to LLCs for Estate Planners and Probate Lawyers By Sherwin D. Abrams Trusts and Estates, December 2023 An introduction to limited liability companies for lawyers who plan or administer estates.
The Investiture of Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford By Daniel E. O’Brien Bench and Bar, February 2023 Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford was sworn into the Illinois Supreme Court in December 2022.
The Investiture of Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford By Daniel E. O’Brien Tort Law, January 2023 Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford was sworn into the Illinois Supreme Court in December 2022.
Is a Tenant Farmer Really a ‘Tenant’? By Jeffrey A. Mollet Agricultural Law, January 2023 An analysis of an area of law once thought to be clear cut—farm tenancy.
ISBA Allerton Conference 2023—Technology and the Courts: Transforming the Delivery of Justice By Harry Dubnick & Ronald Menna Civil Practice and Procedure, April 2023 Takeaways from the 2023 Allerton Conference.
ISBA Food Law Section On-Demand CLE Food Law, June 2023 Summaries of on-demand CLE of interest to food law practitioners.
ISBA Local Government Law Section Council Case Summaries for June 9, 2023, Meeting By James Ferolo, Phil Lenzini, Matt Dione, Brian Flynn, Chris Jump, Lisle Stalter, Todd Flemming, & Josh Herman Local Government Law, October 2023 Summaries of recent cases of interest to local government practitioners.
ISBA Local Government Section Council Case Summaries From the March 29, 2023, Meeting By James Ferolo, Phil Lenzini, Matt Dione, Brian Flynn, Chris Jump, Lisle Stalter, Todd Flemming, & Josh Josh Local Government Law, May 2023 Summaries of recent cases of interest to local government practitioners.
ISBA Midyear Meeting and New Year Plans By Brittany J. Shaw Law Related Education for the Public, January 2023 A note from the editor.
It Takes 12 to Tango By Trent Cameron Young Lawyers Division, January 2023 An argument for why voir dire is the most important part of a trial. 
It’s a Sign of the Times By Sandra M. Blake Diversity Leadership Council, June 2023 A look at some of the diversity and inclusion advancements in our society.
It’s a Small World After All By Michael J. Rooney Senior Lawyers, October 2023 Reflections from a member of the Senior Lawyers Section Council's recent vacation.
It’s All in the Details: Proving Accident and Causation in a Repetitive Trauma Case By Gregory S. Keltner Workers’ Compensation Law, July 2023 In a recent Rule 23 decision, the appellate court considered the issues of accident, causation, and the manifest weight standard of review in the context of a repetitive trauma claim.
It’s Called a Taking: It Requires Just Compensation By Michael J. Rooney Real Estate Law, January 2023 A critical look at HB 5844, which was introduced in the Illinois House in November 2022.
Jack Daniels v. Bad Spaniels: Trademarks Are Not Abstract and Free Speech Doesn’t Mean You Can Say Anything You Want By David C. Brezina Intellectual Property, September 2023 The U.S. Supreme Court was presented with a parody dog toy emulating the Jack Daniels whiskey trademarks and packaging.  When presented with the question of whether the First Amendment defense always applied to parody use, the Court decided the case should be narrow: Where the accused use is use in commerce as a trademark—indicating the source of the goods—traditional trademark law applies and it is unnecessary to address application of a rule for artistic use.  
Johnson & Johnson Kicked From Bankruptcy: Plaintiffs May Finally Get Their Day in Court By Judith Conway Tort Law, February 2023 A summary of LTL Management's Chapter 11 case, which was thrown out by the third circuit last month.
Johnson & Johnson Kicked From Bankruptcy: Plaintiffs May Finally Get Their Day in Court By Judith Conway Young Lawyers Division, February 2023 A summary of LTL Management's Chapter 11 case, which was thrown out by the third circuit last month.
Judicial Code … Judicial Elections … What You Need to Know for 2024 By Ann Jorgensen Bench and Bar, December 2023 A new Illinois Code of Judicial Conduct was approved by the Illinois Supreme Court in July 2022 and became effective on January 1, 2023. 
Judicial Spotlight: The Honorable Amee Elizabeth Alonso By Deborah F. Martin & Claire Rice Child Law, May 2023 A spotlight on the Hon. Amee Elizabeth Alonso.
Justices of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals as Law Professors By Michael J. Rooney Real Estate Law, August 2023 Practice tips derived from Guerrero v. Howard Bank.
Kane County Public Defender’s Office Commemorates Gideon v. Wainwright Anniversary Bench and Bar, April 2023 The Kane County Public Defender’s Office commemorated the 60th anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright with a luncheon and a celebration of the work done by public defenders.