Mental Health – The Key to the KingdomBy Robert E. Wells, Jr.Mental Health Law, May 2024Mental health plays a large role in our everyday lives and, although often underfunded, various federal and state programs are intended promote increased awareness of and access to mental health services.
Message From the ChairBy Colleen L. SahlasTrusts and Estates, July 2024A note from the chair.
Mineral Tenancy in Common LitigationBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, March 2024The appellate court recently held that a mineral tenant in common does not have a legal right to take oil and gas from a common property without the permission of the co-tenants who may file a civil action to seek damages to redress the injuries to their respective interests.
Municipal Case SummariesBy James Ferolo, Phil Lenzini, Matt Dione, Brian Flynn, Chris Jump, Lisle Stalter, Todd Flemming, & Josh HermanLocal Government Law, April 2024Summaries of recent cases of interest to local government practitioners.
Municipal Pension Fund Attorney Entitled to a PensionBy Nemura PencylaEmployee Benefits, May 2024The appellate court recently reversed the Retirement Board of the Municipal Employees' Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago's decision to deny an application for a widow's annuity in Heiss v. Retirement Board of the Municipal Employees' Annuity & Benefit Fund.
The NAR Settlement: Will Buyers Really Be Forced to Pay Their Agent?By Philip J. VaccoReal Estate Law, June 2024The recent settlement reached with the National Association of Realtors over alleged antitrust practices has some individuals heralding the end of high sales commissions, but a closer examination reveals that the death of the seller-based commission model may be a bit exaggerated.
Navigating a New (and Confusing) Law for Access to Mental Health RecordsBy Matthew R. DavisonMental Health Law, April 2024Of all the new laws that went into effect on January 1, 2024, the one to cause confusion and concern regarding access to records of mental health recipients is the amended Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act.
Navigating the Sale of a Marital Residence During the Pendency of a CaseBy Rebecca Berlin-MelzerFamily Law, February 2024Understanding the various legal options for handling marital property in divorce under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act will help lawyers give clients quality, comprehensive advice.
New Changes to the Illinois Radon Gas Awareness ActBy Nicky SonntagEnvironmental and Natural Resources Law, February 2024The Illinois Radon Act will be substantially revised effective as of January 1, 2024, imposing additional obligations on landlords and providing additional rights to tenants.
The New Harmony (Harmony Way) Bridge Restoration Project Saving the Historic BridgeBy Ellen Schanzle-HaskinsEnergy, Utilities, Telecommunications, and Transportation, May 2024In 2019, Illinois and Indiana both passed legislation creating the State of Illinois New Harmony River Bridge Authority and the Indiana New Harmony and Wabash River Bridge Authority to restore the Harmony Way Bridge, which had closed in 2012 due to a lack of funding.
New Law Supports Recovery for Youth Trafficking SurvivorsBy Tayler MatthewsHuman and Civil Rights, May 2024A new law, Public Act 103-0191, follows federal sentencing reform efforts to amend the unfair sentencing practices that impact criminalized youth trafficking survivors.
New Law Supports Recovery for Youth Trafficking SurvivorsBy Tayler MatthewsChild Law, January 2024A new law, Public Act 103-0191, follows federal sentencing reform efforts to amend the unfair sentencing practices that impact criminalized youth trafficking survivors.
New Year’s ResolutionsBy Christine HuntEnergy, Utilities, Telecommunications, and Transportation, February 2024Ten professional resolutions for the new year.
New Year’s ResolutionsBy Christine HuntYoung Lawyers Division, January 2024Ten professional resolutions for the new year.
New York Governor Vetoes Bill Banning Non-Compete AgreementsBy Jonathan A. WexlerCorporate Law Departments, February 2024New York’s Governor Hochul vetoed Senate Bill S3100A, which would have prohibited all non-competition agreements in the state. If passed, New York would have joined a growing number of states to pass laws barring such agreements.
NLRB and OSHA Announce Partnership Over Worker Safety ProtectionsBy Heather L. MacDougall, Kaiser H. Chowdhry, David R. Broderdorf, John F. Ring, Michael K. Taylor, & Megan L. LipskyLabor and Employment Law, February 2024The National Labor Relations Board and Occupational Safety and Health Administration executed a memorandum of understanding regarding a partnership designed to strengthen their efforts to protect workers who either speak out about health and safety working conditions or engage in potential protected activity that triggers anti-discrimination and/or whistleblower protection under both federal labor law and health and safety laws.
Notes From the ChairBy Ethel SpyratosInternational and Immigration Law, April 2024Highlights of some of the International and Immigration Law Section Council's work during the 2023-24 bar year.
