Top 5 SEO Tips for Small Law FirmsBy Tom HowardLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, December 2023Five search engine optimization tips for small firms looking to generate more leads online.
Top Five Things to Know About Family LawBy Nichol BroshousYoung Lawyers Division, April 2023Five important aspects of practicing family law for young lawyers to keep in mind.
Trade Secret: An Overview for Illinois Business and In-House AttorneysBy Ahad SyedBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, May 2023Illinois business attorneys and in-house counsel should review the recently enacted Protecting American Intellectual Property Act, which seeks to protect trade secrets from theft that detrimentally harms U.S. security and economic or financial stability.
Trade Secret: An Overview for Illinois Business and In-House AttorneysBy Ahad SyedBusiness and Securities Law, May 2023Illinois business attorneys and in-house counsel should review the recently enacted Protecting American Intellectual Property Act, which seeks to protect trade secrets from theft that detrimentally harms U.S. security and economic or financial stability.
Trespass: Understanding the Basics and Requirements for NoticeBy Garrett ThalgottAgricultural Law, January 2023Illinois adopted a law that makes it significantly easier for landowners to notify the public that entrance onto private property is forbidden. Unfortunately, there are many landowners that are still unaware of it and those that have heard of it often don’t know how to take advantage of it.
Tribute to Patrick DriscollBy Moira Dunn, Kathryn Kelly, Mary Milano, & Karen DimondGovernment Lawyers, June 2023The Standing Committee on Government Lawyers pays tribute to former committee member, colleague, and friend, Patrick Driscoll, who passed away in 2019.
Truck Crashes on the RiseBy Pamela Sakowicz MenakerTort Law, February 2023An overview of a November 2022 Center for Justice & Democracy study, which examines the concerns of the trucking industry.
Two Cheers for OrdersBy Sherwin D. AbramsBusiness and Securities Law, May 2023Inevitably, the appellate court will issue poor decisions. At least let them be non-precedential orders.
U. S. Supreme Court Issues Ruling on the Clean Water Act as to WetlandsBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, June 2023On May 25, 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision as to the jurisdiction of the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency on the Clean Water Act insofar as it pertains to the regulation of wetlands in Sackett v. EPA.
Ukraine Adopts New Copyright LawBy Oleh KarpenkoIntellectual Property, June 2023A new law on copyright and related rights entered into force in Ukraine on January 1, 2023. This is the first major copyright legislation change in Ukraine since 1993, introducing numerous important changes. Most of the novelties are intended to harmonize local legislation with that of the EU. The new law meets modern requirements and international standards and is, in some provisions, even ahead of the current practice in Ukraine. Important details summarized.
Understanding Source of Income DiscriminationBy Tex PasleyYoung Lawyers Division, May 2023The Illinois Human Rights Act was recently amended to prohibit “source of income” discrimination in housing.
Understanding the OtherBy Marilyn LongwellFamily Law, September 2023Summaries of thought provoking books of interest to family law practitioners.
United States v. HansenBy Angela Peters & Cindy BuysInternational and Immigration Law, July 2023A summary and analysis of United States v. Hansen.
United States v. TexasBy Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, July 2023A summary and analysis of U.S. v. Texas.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights Turns 75By Junaid “J” AfeefHuman and Civil Rights, October 2023An overview of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and how it may shape human rights in the United States and worldwide in the coming years.
Upcoming EventsAlternative Dispute Resolution, August 2023Upcoming events of interest to alternative dispute resolution practitioners.
Upcoming EventsAlternative Dispute Resolution, March 2023Upcoming events of interest.
Upcoming EventsAlternative Dispute Resolution, January 2023Upcoming events of interest to ADR practitioners.
Upcoming ISBA ReceptionYoung Lawyers Division, August 2023ISBA's Member Appreciation & Recognition Reception will be held on September 14, 2023.
Upcoming ISBA YLD Book ClubYoung Lawyers Division, August 2023Join us for a chat with Hon. James M. Varga on September 13, 2023.
Update on the ISBA’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives Regarding Disability and Disabled PeopleBy Patti ChangIntellectual Property, June 2023The Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) strives to increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in many ways and is making DEIA a top priority going forward. This article provides an update on the ISBA’s DEIA initiatives with respect to disability and disabled people. The ISBA also believe that ePorts around DEIA are helpful to all.
