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Reflections on the War in Ukraine Part II: Can International Law Hold Russia and Its Leaders Accountable? By Cindy Buys & Thomas Beley International and Immigration Law, May 2023 A summary of the legal proceedings that seek individual criminal accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court and other tribunals.
Reflections on the War in Ukraine Part II: Can International Law Hold Russia and Its Leaders Accountable? By Cindy Buys & Thomas Beley Human and Civil Rights, May 2023 A summary of the legal proceedings that seek individual criminal accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court and other tribunals.
A Refresher on Standing in Environmental Litigation By Lisle A. Stalter Environmental and Natural Resources Law, March 2023 A refresher on standing and summaries of recent caselaw.
(Re)Gain Control of Your Personal Finances By Kassandra R. Morfin Young Lawyers Division, September 2023 With federal student loan interest resuming in September 2023 and loan payments resuming in October 2023, it’s the perfect time to regain control of your personal finances.
Remarks From the Chair By Bhavani Raveendran Human and Civil Rights, May 2023 A note from the chair.
Remembering Steve Baker (1952 – 2022) Criminal Justice, May 2023 A tribute to Stephen W. Baker, a former member of the Criminal Justice Section Council.
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Repair Service Providers and the Labor and Storage Lien (Small Amount) Act By Dominic G. Erbacci Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, February 2023 The Illinois Labor and Storage Lien Act gives a business the right to sell an item at a public or private sale and keep the proceeds.
Report to President Shawn Kasserman – 9/27/23 Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, December 2023 A report drafted by an ad hoc ISBA committee on artificial intelligence providing an overview of artificial intelligence in the practice of law and recommendations for the Association.
Residential Real Property Disclosure Act Amended By Philip Vacco Trusts and Estates, November 2023 A summary of the recent Illinois Residential Real Property Disclosure Act amendments.
Residential Real Property Disclosure Act Amended By Philip Vacco Real Estate Law, September 2023 A summary of the recent Illinois Residential Real Property Disclosure Act amendments.
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Resolution on Ukraine Diversity Leadership Council, June 2023 The International and Immigration Law Section Council drafted and adopted a Resolution on violations of international law in Ukraine, which was adopted by the ISBA General Assembly in December 2022.
Resolution on Ukraine International and Immigration Law, January 2023 The International and Immigration Law Section Council drafted and adopted a Resolution on violations of international law in Ukraine, which was adopted by the ISBA General Assembly in December 2022.
Resources for Administrative Rule Researchers By Jenifer Johnson, Nicholas Correll, Peter Ladwein, Phil Lenzini, & Jim Webb Elder Law, July 2023 Although it is a frequently overlooked step, reviewing administrative rules is critical in any research project concerning state agency action.
Resources for Administrative Rule Researchers By Jenifer Johnson, Nicholas Correll, Peter Ladwein, Phil Lenzini, & Jim Webb Government Lawyers, June 2023 Although it is a frequently overlooked step, reviewing administrative rules is critical in any research project concerning state agency action.
Restaurant Responses to Food Allergies By Nabilah Nathani, Jessica Guarino, & A. Bryan Endres Food Law, January 2023 The onus of knowing what potential allergens are in a dish at a restaurant should not be on the consumer.
Retirement? By Roza Gossage Senior Lawyers, June 2023 A humorous potential idea for retirement.
Review of ‘Arbitration – The Art and Science of Persuasion’ By John Howard International and Immigration Law, March 2023 Dr. Don Vinson and Klaus Reichert’s new book, Arbitration – The Art and Science of Persuasion, examines the psychological strategies and techniques for developing and delivering the most persuasive presentations to international arbitrators.
A Review of Camelot Banquet Rooms, Inc. v. United States Small Business Administration, Which Upheld the Use of Content Based Discrimination in Certain Federal Funding By Jake Leahy State and Local Taxation, February 2023 In Camelot Banquet Rooms, Inc. v. United States Small Business Administration, Camelot Banquet Rooms and other businesses filed suit against the Small Business Administration for its denial of funding to said businesses under the second round of funding under the Paycheck Protection Program.
The Rise and Fall of the Robot Lawyer: The Beginning of AI Regulation in Legal Practice By George Bellas & Caroline Mazurek Cozzi Civil Practice and Procedure, February 2023 Only time will tell how AI will affect the legal profession, but it is evident that significant changes are underway.
Royalty Payments Treated as Dischargeable Debt in Bankruptcy By Beverly A. Berneman Intellectual Property, June 2023 In a bankruptcy reorganization case, an obligation to pay royalties for the use of intellectual property is usually covered by a license. However, royalties paid after the sale of intellectual property require a different analysis. In Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC v. Mallinckrodt PLC, the U.S. District Court determined that royalties were a pre-petition debt that was dischargeable in bankruptcy. 
The Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today (SAFE-T) Act Passes Constitutional Muster By Mark Kevin Wykoff, Sr. Criminal Justice, August 2023 The Illinois Supreme Court recently considered the constitutionality of Public Acts 101-652 and 102-1104, which dramatically changed the statutory framework for pretrial release of criminal defendants in Illinois.
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Salient Points From Reverse Mortgage Funding, LLC v. Catchins, et al., 2023 IL App (1st) 221197 By Michael J. Maslanka Real Estate Law, June 2023 A brief summary and analysis of Reverse Mortgage Funding, LLC v. Catchins, et al.
Save the Date! Food Law, March 2023 Save the date for the Bock Agricultural Law & Policy Fall Symposium in September.
Save the Date: Saturday November 18, 2023 – National Adoption Day By Hon. Martin J. Mengarelli Child Law, May 2023 The goal of National Adoption Day, which is celebrated the Saturday before Thanksgiving, is to bring attention to the children in foster care waiting to be adopted.
Say What? NLRB Rules Employees May Tape Record Others in Violation of State Law By Elizabeth Torphy-Donzella Labor and Employment Law, July 2023 A summary of the National Labor Relations Board's ruling against Starbucks, clarifying whether employees can be disciplined for recording conversations with management officials.
The Seasoned Attorney: What Happens When You Throw in the Towel? Part 1 By Jewel Klein Administrative Law, April 2023 A look at the resources available to general practitioners if a client comes to them with an issue outside of their area of expertise.
The Seattle Pilots: One Year Wonders of the Big Leagues and Bankruptcy By Frank Venis General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, October 2023 A look at the dramatic run of the Seattle Pilots from creation to relocation.
Second District Appellate Court Holds That Bankruptcy Does Not Extend the Redemption Period to Pay Delinquent Taxes Under the Revenue Code By James V. Noonan Real Estate Law, March 2023 A summary and analysis of In re County Treasurer & Ex Officio County Collector of Lake County.
The SEC’s Fast-Approaching Cybersecurity Overhaul for Public Companies and Regulated Entities By Brian E. Finch, David Oliwenstein, & Sarah M. Madigan Corporate Law Departments, February 2023 As the SEC staff picks up the pace of cyber investigations, Chair Gensler continues the push to beef up the Enforcement Division’s already meaty toolkit.
‘The Sellers Must Have Known!’: A Material Defects Lawsuit Ends in Buyer Being Ordered to Pay Sellers’ Attorneys’ Fees—A Case Summary and Cautionary Tale for Buyers By Stephen Sotelo Real Estate Law, December 2023 In Hahn v. McElroy, a home buyer’s lawsuit alleging that the sellers failed to disclose mold resulted in an order affirmed by the appellate court that the buyer pay the sellers’ attorneys’ fees of more than $27,000.