Genie in the Bottle: Rule 137 SanctionsBy Donald Hyun Kiolbassa & Emily HolmesReal Estate Law, November 2024In the case of Palmquist v. Livingston, the appellate court helps us understand the ways Illinois Supreme Court Rule 137 (eff. Jan. 1, 2018) can get you in trouble.
Getting Help: It’s OKGovernment Lawyers, August 2024Resources for lawyers who are struggling with substance abuse issues or mental health conditions.
Getting Help: It’s OKFederal Civil Practice, August 2024Resources for lawyers who are struggling with substance abuse issues or mental health conditions.
Getting the Most Out of Your ISBA MembershipBy Joe SouligneYoung Lawyers Division, February 2024An overview of ISBA benefits to ensure you are making the most of your membership.
Going Green: Cannabis Lounges and the Implications for Food RegulatorsBy Gloria LewisFood Law, March 2024As cannabis lounges become increasingly prevalent in Illinois, the convergence of restaurant, cannabis, and burgeoning lounge industries present a regulatory challenge. The current licensing and inspection processes may not adequately address the complexities of these hybridized business models. Consequently, there is a pressing need to either adapt existing regulatory frameworks or establish a new licensing schema to effectively govern these diverse industries. This article explores the regulatory implications and proposes strategies to ensure comprehensive oversight in this evolving landscape.
Governor J.B. Pritzker Signs Into Law the House Bill 5142By Olga BeznashchukWomen and the Law, December 2024On July 29, 2024, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law HB5142, also known as the Birth Equity Act. The Act amends the Illinois Insurance Code and Illinois Public Aid Code to expand coverage for pregnancy, postpartum, and newborn care. The Act also mandates comprehensive abortion coverage without extra costs and deductibles.
Guardianships vs. Adoptions of Minors in IllinoisBy Deanna HoytChild Law, June 2024While both guardianships and adoptions can give parties the right to the care, custody, and control of minor children, they have different legal standards and legal consequences.
Guilty Pleas Following People v. WellsBy Hon. Randy RosenbaumRural Practice, October 2024The Illinois Supreme Court considered whether a defendant is entitled to additional jail credit after a negotiated plea in People v. Wells.
Guilty Pleas Following People v. WellsBy Hon. Randy RosenbaumCriminal Justice, July 2024The Illinois Supreme Court considered whether a defendant is entitled to additional jail credit after a negotiated plea in People v. Wells.
The H-1B Visa and the Employment Based Green Card: Explaining the DifferenceBy Mohammad SyedInternational and Immigration Law, April 2024The H-1B non-immigrant visa and employment-based green card are two similar but distinct pathways for foreign nationals to enter and legally work in the United States.
HHS’s CARES Act Final Rule Better Aligns Part 2 Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Confidentiality Regulations With HIPAABy Jennifer S. Geetter, Daniel F. Gottlieb, Alya Sulaiman, Li Wang, Edward G. Zacharias, & Kyle E. HafkeyCorporate Law Departments, April 2024On February 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration jointly issued a final rule to amend the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records regulations under 42 C.F.R. Part 2.
HHS’s CARES Act Final Rule Better Aligns Part 2 Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Confidentiality Regulations With HIPAABy Jennifer S. Geetter, Daniel F. Gottlieb, Alya Sulaiman, Li Wang, Edward G. Zacharias, & Kyle E. HafkeyEmployee Benefits, April 2024On February 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration jointly issued a final rule to amend the Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records regulations under 42 C.F.R. Part 2.
Holding the ElevatorBy Judge Chloé G. PedersenWomen and the Law, May 2024As the legitimacy and relevance of the U.S. Supreme Court is readily questioned, it is important for us as members of the legal profession to make clear our unwavering support for the rule of law and make clear our duty to uphold the U.S. Constitution.
Hollywood Comes to Livingston CountyBy Judge Donald Bernardi, (ret.)Senior Lawyers, February 2024In 1983, Grandview USA was filmed in part at the courthouse in Pontiac, Illinois.
Hon. Azeema N. Akram Receives Diversity Leadership Award 2024By Emily N. MasalskiDiversity Leadership Council, June 2024The Illinois State Bar Association honored the Honorable Azeema N. Akram with the 2024 Diversity Leadership Award on May 16, 2024.
How Can ODR Help Courts in Illinois?By Judge Michael ChmielCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, June 2024With the assistance of ChatGPT, the author invesetigates the ways online dispute resolution can advance the cause of the rule of law and access to justice in Illinois.
How DCFS Appeals Can Give Law Students Valuable Litigation ExperienceBy Joe LehmanChild Law, June 2024The rules of the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services allow non-lawyers to appear before administrative law judges. Law students and firms that employ them should capitalize on this allowance to give law students valuable litigation experience.
How DCFS Appeals Can Give Law Students Valuable Litigation ExperienceBy Joe LehmanAdministrative Law, April 2024The rules of the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services allow non-lawyers to appear before administrative law judges. Law students and firms that employ them should capitalize on this allowance to give law students valuable litigation experience.
How DCFS Appeals Can Give Law Students Valuable Litigation ExperienceBy Joe LehmanFamily Law, March 2024The rules of the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services allow non-lawyers to appear before administrative law judges. Law students and firms that employ them should capitalize on this allowance to give law students valuable litigation experience.
How to Properly Issue Subpoenas for Mental Health Records and DepositionsBy Scott D. Hammer & Courtney L. WoodMental Health Law, April 2024When issuing subpoenas for mental health records and depositions of mental health professionals, attorneys must strictly follow the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act.
IDNR/OOGRM Announces Well Plugging ProgramBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, October 2024The Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Office of Oil and Gas Resource Management, has announced well plugging assistance through a Methane Emissions Reduction Program.
