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Articles From 2023

Editor’s Note By Kenneth F. Werts Workers’ Compensation Law, July 2023 An introduction to the issue from one of the editors.
Editor’s Note By Sanda M. Blake Diversity Leadership Council, June 2023 An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Editor’s Note By Sandra Blake Mental Health Law, May 2023 A note from the editor.
Editor’s Note By Samuel H. Levine Construction Law, May 2023 An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Editor’s Note By Samuel H. Levine Construction Law, March 2023 An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Editor’s Note: Be an Illinois Bar Foundation Champion By William J. Anaya Environmental and Natural Resources Law, January 2023 A note from the editor.
Editor’s Note: Tribute to Lew Matuszewich By Cindy G. Buys International and Immigration Law, September 2023 A thank you to the former longtime editor of The Globe.
Editor’s Notes By Tim O’Gorman Workers’ Compensation Law, March 2023 An introduction to the issue from the editor.
EEOC Issues Draft Regulations on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – Key Takeaways for Employers By Angela Vogel, Meg A. Burnham, & Arielle Spinner Labor and Employment Law, September 2023 The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission recently unveiled draft regulations and guidance on the new federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
EEOC Promulgates Rules Related to Newly Enacted Pregnant Workers Fairness Act By Rachel Bossard & Elizabeth Pall Corporate Law Departments, September 2023 The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which went into effect on June 27, 2023, requires covered employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” to an employee’s known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the accommodation will cause the employer an undue hardship.
Effect of Judgment Lien on Death of Joint Tenant By Emily R. Vivian Intellectual Property, September 2023 The appellate court recently held that because a joint tenant’s interest in property terminates upon his death, a judgment lienholder cannot foreclose the judgment lien against such property after the joint tenant’s death.
Elder Law Case Summaries: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023 By John Folz Trusts and Estates, July 2023 Summaries of recent caselaw of interest to elder law practitioners.
Elder Law Case Summaries: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023 By John Folz Elder Law, June 2023 Summaries of recent caselaw of interest to elder law practitioners.
Elder Law Case Summaries: July 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022 Elder Law, January 2023 Summaries of written decisions of interest to elder law practitioners issued between July 1, 2022 and September 30, 2022.
Elder Law Case Summaries: July 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023 Elder Law, October 2023 Summaries of recent decision of interest to elder law practitioners.
Elder Law Case Summaries: October 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022 Elder Law, January 2023 Summaries of written decisions of interest to elder law practitioners issued between October 1, 2022 and November 30, 2022.
Elgin Mental Health Center Celebrates 150 Years of Recovery By Sandra Blake Mental Health Law, March 2023 In June 2022, mental health providers, recipients, and dignitaries gathered to celebrate 150 years of recovery at the Elgin Mental Health Center.
Emeritus Council of the Illinois Judges Association By Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier, (ret.) Bench and Bar, December 2023 The Emeritus Council of the Illinois Judges Association is a new program designed to help judges who believe they have been subjected to unfair criticism or media coverage.
Employco USA v. Workers’ Compensation Comm’n Calculating Wage Rates Where the Petitioner Only Worked a Few Days By Joseph K. Guyette Workers’ Compensation Law, July 2023 Employco USA, Inc. v. Illinois Workers' Compensation Comm’n addresses the proper method for calculating average weekly wages for an employee who worked for a relatively short period of time.
Environmental Justice Update: Five End-of-Year Lessons from EPA’s 2022 Efforts By J. Michael Showalter & David M. Loring Environmental and Natural Resources Law, January 2023 Environmental justice, formerly viewed as a theoretical goal, has become a unifying federal driver touching permitting, rulemaking, civil rights investigations, and policy setting across all sectors of environmental law, including those at the state and local governments.
EPA and Army Finalize Rule Establishing Definition of WOTUS and Restoring Fundamental Water Protections Environmental and Natural Resources Law, January 2023 A press release issued by the Environmental Protection Agency.
The Escrow Dilemma: Handling Earnest Money and Escrow Holdbacks By Bob Floss, II Real Estate Law, February 2023 With the recent and sudden decline in real estate brokerages holding earnest money, it is not uncommon for realtors to ask an attorney to hold earnest money.
An Essential Primer on Forum Non Conveniens: Milton v. The Boeing Co. By Harry Dubnick Civil Practice and Procedure, April 2023 The appellate court recently furnished a useful refresher on the issue of forum non conveniens in Milton v. The Boeing Co.
Estate Planning and Probate in France By Lynne R. Ostfeld International and Immigration Law, May 2023 An overview of estate planning and probate in France.
Estate Planning and Probate in France By Lynne R. Ostfeld Trusts and Estates, March 2023 An overview of estate planning and probate in France.
Estate Planning and Probate in Québec/Canada By Nathalène Chapuis Trusts and Estates, March 2023 A look a the similarities and differences in estate planning between Illinois and Québec.
Estate Planning and Probate in Québec/Canada By Nathalène Chapuis International and Immigration Law, March 2023 A look a the similarities and differences in estate planning between Illinois and Québec.
The Ethical and Practical Realities of Maintaining Authorized Contacts for Clients By Matthew Benson General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, November 2023 There are practical benefits to attorneys and law firms to ineract with a client's designated authorized contact.
The Ethics of Representing Children By Lisa M. Nyuli Family Law, January 2023 How attorneys represent children's interests under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act can impact families for years to come.
Evaluating Emerging Contaminants Like PFAS as a Non-Scope Consideration By Kate Hendrickson Environmental and Natural Resources Law, April 2023 The American Society for Testing and Materials International El 527-21 "Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process" became effective on February 13, 2023, after a multi-year collaboration process and addressing significant public comments.