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Support for Proposed ABA Resolution Recognizing the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution By Professor Cindy G. Buys Human and Civil Rights, May 2024 The American Bar Association is expected to consider adoption of a resolution recognizing the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Supreme Court Clarifies That Courts Must Stay Rather than Dismiss Cases Referred to Arbitration By Stephen I. Lane Alternative Dispute Resolution, September 2024 In Smith v. Spizzirri, a court cannot deny a party's request for a stay pending arbitration and dismiss the case. Section 3 of the FAA compels the court to issue a stay.
The Supreme Court Ends Practice of Dismissing, Rather Than Staying, Lawsuits Compelled to Arbitration By Luis A. Perez, Ildefonso P. Mas, & Nikolas L. Volosin Federal Civil Practice, June 2024 On May 16, 2024, the Supreme Court unanimously decided in Smith v. Spizziri that the Federal Arbitration Act divests federal district courts of any discretion to dismiss arbitrable claims that are compelled to arbitration.
Supreme Court Holds SOX Whistleblowers Need Not Show Retaliatory Intent By Jay Schleppenbach Business and Securities Law, May 2024 Until the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Murray v. UBS Securities, LLC, it was not entirely clear what a Sarbanes-Oxley Act whistleblower had to show in terms of intent to establish a claim.
Supreme Court Rules That Judges—Not Arbitrators—Must Resolve Disputes Where Various Agreements May Govern a Particular Dispute and Those Agreements Conflict on the Forum for Deciding Arbitrability By Alejandro E. Moreno & Tori D. Kutzner Federal Civil Practice, June 2024 In Coinbase, Inc. v. Suski, the U.S. Supreme Court once again delved into the frequently litigated arena of arbitration agreements. 
Tag You’re @It: Creative Service With #SocialMedia By Jamine Morton Rogers & Blake Kolesa Young Lawyers Division, February 2024 Rules permitting alternative service through social media platforms provide a new angle for attorneys hoping to serve the most evasive defendants.
Take Your Firm From Surviving to Thriving By Jeff Schoenberger Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, March 2024 Simple steps to take your law firm from surviving to thriving.
A Tale of Two Licenses By Michael G. Cortina Senior Lawyers, October 2024 “No person shall be eligible to be a Judge or Associate Judge unless he is a United States citizen, a licensed attorney-at-law of [Illinois], and a resident of the unit which selects him.” 
A Tale of Two Licenses By Michael G. Cortina Bench and Bar, September 2024 “No person shall be eligible to be a Judge or Associate Judge unless he is a United States citizen, a licensed attorney-at-law of [Illinois], and a resident of the unit which selects him.” 
The Tax Code and Bankruptcy Code Collide: Navigating the Maze of IRS Income Tax Dischargeability in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy By Robert V. Schaller Federal Taxation, March 2024 In the ever-evolving landscape of bankruptcy law, the dischargeability of IRS back taxes via Chapter 7 bankruptcy remains a beacon of hope for many grappling with financial burdens.
Tax Legislation Remains Stalled in Senate By Philip Speicher Federal Taxation, June 2024 The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 is a $78 billion bipartisan tax bill that would extend or increase certain tax benefits for families and businesses, but its future appears uncertain after stalling in the Senate.
Taxable IRAs and Credit Shelter Trusts Under the SECURE Act By Curt W. Ferguson Employee Benefits, June 2024 Trusts can be designed to give the second and third beneficiary types broad control over their inheritance even while they benefit from the tax and catastrophe protections.
Taxable IRAs and Credit Shelter Trusts Under the SECURE Act By Curt W. Ferguson Trusts and Estates, May 2024 Trusts can be designed to give the second and third beneficiary types broad control over their inheritance even while they benefit from the tax and catastrophe protections.
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Thank You to Our Authors By Jennifer Bunker Skerston Trusts and Estates, September 2024 A thank you to the authors who contributed to the 2023-24 bar year issues of the Trusts & Estates newsletter.
THCa Avoids Regulations Imposed on Illinois Cannabis License Holders By Thomas Howard Cannabis Law, May 2024 THCa hemp presents a unique legal concept that America—it is legal under federal law unless it is lit on fire.
Thinking About Making a Career Move? Here’s How to Pick the Right Next Step By Justin Ian Sia Young Lawyers Division, May 2024 Career advice for young lawyers yearning for a new role.
Time Is Limited By Nicholas Correll Young Lawyers Division, February 2024 A call to extend the time limit on Freedom of Information Act requests.
Tips and Tricks By Nerino J. Petro, Jr. Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, August 2024 Shortcuts, tips, and tricks that everyone should know about.
Tips and Tricks By Nerino J. Petro, Jr. Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, April 2024 Shortcuts, tips, and tricks that everyone should know about to make your computing life easier and more productive.
Tips and Tricks By Nerino J. Petro, Jr. Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, February 2024 The first article in an ongoing series of tips and tricks to make your computing life easier and more productive.
Tips For Demand Drafting By Michael J. Zywica Insurance Law, October 2024 Tips to help you save money while also producing a demand that will not only leave the adjuster or opposing attorney thanking you for distilling voluminous information but also serve your client’s best interests.
A Titanic Real Property Tax Appeal Struggle Plays Out Before the Illinois Supreme Court By Thomas A. Jaconetty State and Local Taxation, August 2024 A summary and analysis of Shawnee Community Unit School District No. 84, et al. v. Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board, which ranks among the most significant decisions in Illinois real property taxation history.
Title IX: Over 50 Years Old and Lookin’ Good—But What Have You Accomplished, What Remains, and Where Will You Lead Us Next? By Sharon L. Eiseman Human and Civil Rights, May 2024 The history of Title IX and a look at its future.
Title IX: Over 50 Years Old and Lookin’ Good—But What Have You Accomplished, What Remains, and Where Will You Lead Us Next? By Sharon L. Eiseman Law Related Education for the Public, March 2024 The history of Title IX and a look at its future.
TL;DR: A Shorthand Guide to Service by Electronic Means Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 102(f) By Joe Souligne Elder Law, March 2024 A checklist of the steps needed to pursue electronic service in Illinois courts.
TL;DR: A Shorthand Guide to Service by Electronic Means Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 102(f) By Joe Souligne Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, February 2024 A checklist of the steps needed to pursue electronic service in Illinois courts.
To Whom Is a Duty Owed? Intended and Permitted Users Only, Please By Tony Fioretti Local Government Law, April 2024 In order to hold local governments liable for dangerous conditions on their property, an injured person has to be both an intended and permitted user of the premises. But who are intended and permitted users? Three recent Illinois opinions provide important guideposts for the analysis.
Top 10 Issues a Landlord Should Consider Before Leasing to a Cannabis Tenant By Nicky Sonntag Real Estate Law, June 2024 The top 10 issues that a landlord should consider before leasing to a cannabis tenant.
Top 10 Issues a Landlord Should Consider Before Leasing to a Cannabis Tenant By Nicky Sonntag Cannabis Law, May 2024 The top 10 issues that a landlord should consider before leasing to a cannabis tenant.
Top 10 Things Guardians and Their Attorneys Should Know About Mental Health Law By Mark B. Epstein Mental Health Law, March 2024 Summaries of the top 10 things attorneys ought to know about mental health law.