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Articles From 2023

Can I Terminate My Ex’s Parental Rights? By Kathleen M. Kraft Family Law, May 2023 Most family lawyers have been asked by clients how they can terminate the other parent’s parental rights. The answer, of course, is only through adoption or a juvenile court proceeding.
Can Punitive Damages Become Compensatory Damages? By Robert Handley Civil Practice and Procedure, July 2023 A summary and analysis of Midwest Sanitary Service, Inc., et al. v. Sandberg Phoenix & Von Gontard, P.C., et al.
Can ‘To Do’ Change Your Life (Or at Least Your Workday)? By Kim Hilton Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, February 2023 A look at how Office 365 To Do can help you manage your workload.
Can You Hear Me? Communication Tips—Hearing Impaired Clients By Lisa Knauf Trusts and Estates, July 2023 Tips to improve communication with clients that are hearing impaired.
Can You Hear Me? Communication Tips—Hearing Impaired Clients By Lisa Knauf Elder Law, July 2023 Tips to improve communication with clients that are hearing impaired.
Can You Hear Me? Communication Tips—Hearing Impaired Clients By Lisa Knauf Diversity Leadership Council, June 2023 Tips to improve communication with clients that are hearing impaired.
Can You Hear Me? Communication Tips—Hearing Impaired Clients By Lisa Knauf Women and the Law, February 2023 Tips to improve communication with clients that are hearing impaired.
Carbon Sequestration in Illinois By Andrew White Environmental and Natural Resources Law, January 2023 An overview of the carbon sequestration issues facing Illinois landowners.
Carbon Sequestration in Illinois By Andrew White Energy, Utilities, Telecommunications, and Transportation, January 2023 An overview of the carbon sequestration issues facing Illinois landowners.
Case Briefs Alternative Dispute Resolution, November 2023 Summaries of recent cases of interest to alternative dispute resolution practitioners.
Case Briefs Alternative Dispute Resolution, August 2023 Summaries of recent cases of interest to alternative dispute resolution practitioners.
Case Briefs Alternative Dispute Resolution, March 2023 Summaries of recent cases of interest to alternative dispute resolution practitioners.
Case Briefs Alternative Dispute Resolution, January 2023 Summaries of recent cases of interest to alternative dispute resolution practitioners.
The Case for Voluntary Binding Arbitration in Family Law Cases By Shana L. Vitek & James M. Quigley Alternative Dispute Resolution, August 2023 The recent adoption of Illinois Supreme Court Rule 909 regarding the use of parenting coordinators highlights the many benefits of choosing alternative dispute resolution in domestic relations matters.
Case Names and Holdings Insurance Law, May 2023 A list of the cases in this issue, arranged alphabetically, and their holdings.
Case Names and Holdings Insurance Law, March 2023 A list of the cases in this issue, arranged alphabetically, and their holdings.
Case Note: Quad Graphics, Inc. v. N.C. Department of Revenue (Slip Opinion, 2022-NCSC-133 (N.C. Dec. 16, 2022)) By Brian Fliflet State and Local Taxation, January 2023 North Carolina Supreme Court declares Dilworth formalism dead.
Case Note: U.S. Supreme Court Limits the Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies Under the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act in Actions for Damages Brought Under Other Laws By Phil Milsk Education Law, October 2023 A summary of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Perez v. Sturgis Public Schools.
Case Summaries By Michael L. English Trusts and Estates, December 2023 Summaries of recent cases of interest to trusts and estates law practitioners.
Case Summaries Insurance Law, March 2023 Summaries of the cases in this issue.
Case Summaries: When Corroborating Evidence Is Sufficient That a Decision Was Timely Mailed By Thomas Grippando Administrative Law, September 2023 Summaries of six recent cases of interest to administrative law practitioners.
Case Summary By Amelia Buragas Real Estate Law, October 2023 A summary and analysis of MB Financial Bank, N.A. v. Brophy.
Case Summary: Baro v. Lake County Federation of Teachers Local 504, IFT/AFL-CIO et al. By Christopher J. Jump & Alexander J.S. Pullen Local Government Law, May 2023 A summary and analysis of Baro v. Lake County Federation of Teachers Local 504, IFT-AFT/AFL-CIO in which the appellate court affirmed that the Janus protections do not protect union members.
Case Summary: Channon v. Westward Management, Inc. By Erica Crohn Minchella Real Estate Law, January 2023 Channon v. Westward Management, Inc. denies a private right of action for condominium unit owners to sue association management companies for charging excessive fees for the production of documents under 22.1 of the Condominium Act.
Caselaw Update By Michael L. English Trusts and Estates, April 2023 Summaries of recent cases of interest to trusts and estates law practitioners.
Cash Deals: How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count the Ways By Colleen L. Sahlas Real Estate Law, March 2023 Eight reasons a cash deal beats financing for buyers and sellers in a residential real estate transaction. 
Catharine Waugh McCulloch: Lawyer, Suffragist, and Activist By Eun K. Yoon Diversity Leadership Council, June 2023 A short biographical profile of Catharine Waugh McCulloch.
Celebrating Women’s History Month By Juan R. Thomas Diversity Leadership Council, June 2023 A look at the economic disparities that still exist for women in the U.S. and around the world.
Celebrating Women’s History Month By Juan R. Thomas Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, April 2023 A look at the economic disparities that still exist for women in the U.S. and around the world.
Celebrity Death Match: 750 ILCS 5/512(b) vs. 750 ILCS 5/511(b) By Jessica Patchik Family Law, August 2023 A summary of a real-life modification to a parenting plan and child support.