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Articles From 2024

Limits on Land Acquisition By Micah Brown International and Immigration Law, April 2024 Since January 2024, most states have proposed at least one piece of legislation to prohibit or restrict foreign investments and landholdings in land, particularly private agricultural land, located within the boundaries of their states to some degree.
‘Living in Sin’ Is About to Get a Lot Riskier By Meighan A. Harmon Family Law, May 2024 House Bill 4404, introduced in January 2024, creates the Uniform Cohabitants’ Economic Remedies Act.
Local Food Infrastructure Grant Program Food Law, April 2024 Information about the Local Food Infrastructure Grant Program.
The Logistics of Handling Powers of Attorney Under the Recent Amendments to the Act – Reasonable and Unreasonable Cause to Refuse By Michael J. Fleck Trusts and Estates, December 2024 Senate Bill 3421 was enacted as Public Act 103-0994 on August 9, 2024, to be effective January 1, 2025. The Public Act makes certain changes to the Illinois Power of Attorney Act, specifically under Section 2-8. This article will focus on the practical logistics of handling powers of attorney due to these recent amendments, to minimize the chance that powers of attorney are rejected by a third party.
Look Closer at That Healthcare Lien for Unpaid Bills When a Client Has Health Insurance By Nicholas T. Motherway Tort Law, April 2024 The Health Care Services Lien Act  has settlement procedures for providers so that a plaintiff will receive some compensation in a settlement if the medical bills are higher than the settlement amount.
The Loss of Chevron Could Also Be a Major Loss for Animals By Marlena Williams Animal Law, July 2024 A new U.S. Supreme Court ruling effectively guts the regulatory power of federal agencies.
Making a Difference for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence By Paloma Holloman Diversity Leadership Council, June 2024 Ascend Justice is an advocacy organization that empowers individuals and families impacted by gender-based violence or the child welfare system.
Making a Difference for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence By Paloma Holloman Human and Civil Rights, May 2024 Ascend Justice is an advocacy organization that empowers individuals and families impacted by gender-based violence or the child welfare system.
Making a Difference for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence By Paloma Holloman Women and the Law, March 2024 Ascend Justice is an advocacy organization that empowers individuals and families impacted by gender-based violence or the child welfare system.
Making Nightlife Accessible By Alicia Bridges Diversity Leadership Council, June 2024 Despite their obligations as public accommodations under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, many bars and nightlife options continue to exclude many individuals with disabilities.
Making the Most of Your ABA Annual or Midyear Meeting By Kenneth Matuszewski Young Lawyers Division, August 2024 In addition to its many other benefits, ISBA offers YLD members the opportunity to serve as delegates to the American Bar Association's Annual and Midyear meetings.
Marching Forward: How NIH’s Proposed Framework Could Reshape the Bayh-Dole Act’s Use of March-in Rights By Anthony J. Wenn, Frank Brefo, & Sarah Dunkley Intellectual Property, June 2024 In December 2023, the National Institute of Standards and Technology released a draft framework that includes price as a factor for encorcing "march-in" rights under the Bayh-Dole Act. If implemented, this framework marks a significant policy shift, making it clear that the government can effectively recapture the exclusive rights of technology derived from federally funded research if the price of a product is deemed too high.
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Masters v. IWCC: Appellate Court Affirms IWCC Taking Away Award on Credibility Grounds Despite No Evidence Offered by Respondent By Chris Williams Workers’ Compensation Law, April 2024 A petitioner’s credibility may have an impact on a trial and appellate outcome. 
Medicare and Medicaid: Additional Actions Needed to Enhance Program Integrity and Save Billions Health Care Law, June 2024 A summary of an April 2024 Government Accountability Office report looking at the steps already taken and steps still needed to combat fraud and abuse in relation to the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Meet Food Law Section Member Michael Gotkin By Angela Peters Food Law, March 2024 A spotlight on Michael Gotkin, a member of the Food Law Section.
Meet Lynne R. Ostfeld By Angela Peters Food Law, February 2024 A member spotlight on Lynne Ostfeld.
Meet On Food Law Food Law, April 2024 On Food Law is a food and policy blog that serves as a forum for food law scholars, policymakers, media, the food industry, and the interested public to engage with and discuss research in and ideas about food law and policy.
Meet Our Chair, Robert Anderson By Angela Peters Food Law, January 2024 A member spotlight on the Food Law Section Council chair, Robert Anderson.
Meet the American Council on Science and Health Food Law, January 2024 Highlights of the educational information available from the American Council on Science Health.
Meet Your Incoming Chair, Jessica Patchik By Sally Kolb Family Law, June 2024 A note of welcome to the incoming chair from one of the co-editors.
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Member Spotlight: Angela Peters, ISBA Animal Law Section Council Member By Alicia Hill Ruiz Animal Law, April 2024 A spotlight on Angela Peters, a member of ISBA's Animal Law Section Council.
Member Spotlight: Casey Parker Animal Law, July 2024 A spotlight on a member of the ISBA Animal Law Section Council.
Member Spotlight: Elise ‘Ledy’ VanKavage, ISBA Animal Law Section Council Member By Lisa Velez Animal Law, April 2024 A spotlight on Ledy VanKavage, a member of ISBA's Animal Law Section Council.