Islamophobia at the ISBA CaféBy Junaid “J” AfeefDiversity Leadership Council, June 2024The DEI efforts at ISBA are commendable and need to continue to be supported. In addition to the work being done, the Code of Conduct adopted three years ago must be more robustly enforced.
Italian Legislation on Food LawBy Claudio SantarelliFood Law, September 2024The fundamental principles of the legislation include transparency, risk analysis, risk prevention, consumer protection, and the free movement of safe products within the internal market of the Union and with third countries.
Jordan Chiles Olympics Controversy Highlights Arbitral IssuesBy Jay R. SchleppenbachAlternative Dispute Resolution, November 2024On August 10, 2024, United States Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles made headlines when the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) overturned her bronze-medal finish in the gymnastics floor exercise finals of the Paris Olympics and instead held that bronze should be awarded to a Romanian gymnast. Chiles has appealed the CAS’s decision to the Swiss Supreme Court. Whatever the merits of that appeal may be, the controversy has brought arbitration issues into the limelight in an interesting way.
Judge Troemper Receives Award for Outstanding Service and LeadershipBench and Bar, June 2024Incoming Bench & Bar Section Council chair, Edward Casmere, presented outgoing chair, Judge April Troemper, with a certificate of appreciation for her outstanding service and leadership at the 2024 ISBA Annual Meeting in St. Louis.
Judicial Notice and Expert TestimonyBy Alan DownenCriminal Justice, July 2024In People v. Heineman, the Illinois Supreme Court held that administrative regulations have the force and effect of law, not fact, meaning that when a circuit court takes judicial notice of an Illinois administrative rule it accepts that rule’s existence but not its truth.
Justice Is in the DoingBy Justice Michael B. HymanBench and Bar, December 2024A discouraged lawyer receives a visit from a special ghost of presidents past.
Justice Sandra Day O’Connor (1935-2023)By Judge Jeanne M. ReynoldsDiversity Leadership Council, June 2024A look at the life and legacy of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.
Justice Sandra Day O’Connor (1935-2023)By Judge Jeanne M. ReynoldsWomen and the Law, March 2024A look at the life and legacy of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.
Labeling on SnacksBy Lynne OsfeldFood Law, May 2024There is a growing movement to put labels on the front of the food packaging and to use color coding to emphasize high quantities of things like sugar and salt.
‘Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury, We Rise for You’By Judge Heinz RudolfYoung Lawyers Division, February 2024A look at the major role played by our citizenry who sit as jurors listening to the evidence presented at trial.
Learning Professional GrowthBy Olivia BasuYoung Lawyers Division, February 2024Tips for young attorneys struggling with burnout in the first few years of practice.
Legislation Affecting MineralsBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, March 2024Summaries of legislation of interest to mineral law practitioners.
Legislation Update – Spring SessionBy Alan J. JedlickaEnergy, Utilities, Telecommunications, and Transportation, April 2024A summary of legislative proposals that may impact the energy, utilities, telecommunications, and transportation sectors if signed into law.
Legislative UpdateBy Paul PetersonReal Estate Law, November 2024A summary of legislative updates relevant to real estate law practitioners.
Legislative UpdateBy H. Vincent Draa & Angela PetersInternational and Immigration Law, October 2024Illinois proposed legislation summaries of interest to international and immigration practitioners.
Legislative Update: New Education LawsBy Phil MilskEducation Law, November 2024Summaries of bills passed in both houses of the General Assembly during the Spring 2024 session relevant to education law practitioners.
