FAIR Is the Four-Letter ‘F-Word’ in DivorceBy L. Steven RakowskiFamily Law, April 2024During a divorce, one way to ensure your client is happier with the outcome is to manage expectations and attitudes.
Fallout from the Elimination of the Chevron Doctrine BeginsBy Jeffrey A. MolletAgricultural Law, October 2024Until recently the “Chevron Doctrine” gave the agency adopting such regulations certain deference as to the interpretation of the statutory requirements, i.e., provided the statute does not speak to the issue, judicial deference was generally appropriate so long as the agency’s interpretation is not unreasonable.
False Bravado: How Estate Planning and Corporate Entities Can Be Undone by Municipal ViolationsBy Bob Floss, IIReal Estate Law, December 2024The articles examine the existence of a trust as a relationship or an entity, which will greatly affect the outcome of the trust. In the section titled “Proper Litigants,” we are given hypotheticals when a trust can sue or be sued as an entity or when the trustee of the trust would stand in place of the trust as the proper party.
Family Law Legislation 2024By Richard ZuckermanFamily Law, June 2024In 2024, the Family Law Section Council reviewed and tracked 64 bills, seven of which made it to the governor's desk for signature.
Family Law Meets Immigration LawBy Kathy JaraChild Law, June 2024In 1990 Congress created a new form of humanitarian relief for immigrant children, known as Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. Since its inception, the requirements have modified and expanded.
Family Matters: Expanding Horizons in the Illinois Human Rights ActBy Nicholas CorrellGovernment Lawyers, August 2024House Bill 2161 amends the Illinois Human Rights Act, making it a civil rights violation for any employer to engage in discrimination based on family responsibilities in employment.
Farm Animal Housing in 2024: Laws, Proposals and ChallengesFood Law, April 2024Updates on the current landscape of food law issues since the U.S. Supreme Court found in favor of California in 2023, allowing Proposal 12 to go into effect as written.
Farm to Fork FeastFood Law, September 2024Make plans to support the Alliance by attending the Farm to Fork Feast on October 12 at McDonald Farm in Naperville.
Featured CasesInsurance Law, November 2024Summaries of the Illinois Supreme Court case, Zurich American Ins. Co. v. Infrastructure Engineering, Inc., and the First District Illinois Appellate Court case, Stonegate Ins. Co. v. All City Towing, Inc.
Federal Jurisdiction and the Clean Water Act: Can We Expect Anything From Congress?By William J. AnayaCorporate Law Departments, January 2024With the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Sacket et ux. v. Environmental Protection Agency et al.,it seems that the definition of "waters of the United States" has been resolved—unless, of course, Congress decides to modify the Clean Water Act.
Federal Trade Commission: Non-Compete RuleBy Bernard G. PeterEmployee Benefits, October 2024On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission issued a Final Rule banning Non-Compete Clauses in employee agreements nationwide with an exception for “senior executives” who have a Non-Compete which is in place prior to the effective date of the Rule.
Federal Trade Commission: Non-Compete RuleBy Bernard G. PeterCorporate Law Departments, October 2024On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission issued a Final Rule banning Non-Compete Clauses in employee agreements nationwide with an exception for “senior executives” who have a Non-Compete which is in place prior to the effective date of the Rule.
The First-to-Breach Doctrine and Its ExceptionBy Howard W. FeldmanConstruction Law, April 2024In June 2023, the Illinois Supreme Court rendered a decision in PML Development, LLC v. The Village of Hawthorne Woods, which clarified the law when there are cross contractual defaults and continued performance.
Five Reasons Why You Should Support the Illinois Bar FoundationBy Laura CastagnaLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, July 2024Becoming and Illinois Bar Foundation Champion will help to ensure sustainable long-term funding for access to justice and Lawyers Care programs throughout the state.
Five Reasons Why You Should Support the Illinois Bar FoundationBy Laura CastagnaWomen and the Law, May 2024Becoming and Illinois Bar Foundation Champion will help to ensure sustainable long-term funding for access to justice and Lawyers Care programs throughout the state.
The Flinn ReportFood Law, July 2024The Flinn Report is a weekly summary of regulatory actions of state agencies published in the Illinois Register and action taken by the Illinois General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Administrative Rules.
The Flinn ReportFood Law, April 2024The Flinn Report is a weekly summary of regulatory actions of state agencies published in the Illinois Register and action taken by the Illinois General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Administrative Rules.
The Flinn ReportFood Law, February 2024The Flinn Report is a weekly summary of regulatory actions of state agencies published in the Illinois Register and action taken by the Illinois General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Administrative Rules.
The Flinn ReportFood Law, January 2024The Flinn Report is a weekly summary of regulatory actions of state agencies published in the Illinois Register and action taken by the Illinois General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Administrative Rules.
