Oil and Gas Advisory BoardBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, June 2024A summary of the discussion at the May 2024 Oil and Gas Advisory Board meeting.
On the Importance of ProfessionalismBy Edward CasmereBench and Bar, June 2024A note from the incoming chair on the importance of professionalism.
Opportune Gaps in Animal Law PracticeBy Timothy Midura, CPA, JD, LLMAnimal Law, November 2024There are about 1.3 million practicing lawyers in the United States, but probably only a few hundred who specifically represent animal interests. What if that gap could be diminished? How can we bring more lawyers into the active practice of animal law, whether as a full-time endeavor or by infusing animal interests into existing legal practice areas? Let’s consider various gaps of vision, motivation, comfort, competence, and confidence.
Order of Protection Against Transphobic Parent UpheldBy Peter SullivanFamily Law, April 2024In its recent opinion in In re A.A. v. Nita A., the appellate court addressed the issue of transphobia within the family and cleared a path for the issuance of orders of protection against a family member who harasses a transgender child for being transgender.
OSHA Final Rule Impacting Employee and Union Rights During InspectionsBy Charles Palmer & Corissa PennowCorporate Law Departments, October 2024On April 1, 2024, the Department of Labor published its final rule regarding worker walkaround representative designation during an Occupational Health and Safety Administration inspection.
OSHA Final Rule Impacting Employee and Union Rights During InspectionsBy Charles Palmer & Corissa PennowLabor and Employment Law, June 2024On April 1, 2024, the Department of Labor published its final rule regarding worker walkaround representative designation during an Occupational Health and Safety Administration inspection.
Over 600 Years of WisdomBy Laura A. Josephson-Bernat, J.D., MBAYoung Lawyers Division, November 2024Judges and lawyers share professional and personal advice that they wish they had learned earlier in their careers.
Over 600 Years of WisdomBy Laura A. Josephson-Bernat, J.D., MBABench and Bar, October 2024Judges and lawyers share professional and personal advice that they wish they had learned earlier in their careers.
Overlooked Attacks on the Admissibility of the PBT TestBy Terry WallaceTraffic Laws and Courts, August 2024The portable breath test is a preliminary breath test used by a police officer prior to the defendant being arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
An Overview of Illinois’ Law on Reproductive HealthBy Ashley D. DavisFamily Law, October 2024Illinois law provides robust protections for reproductive rights, ensuring that individuals have the right to make decisions about their reproductive health without undue interference from the state.
The Pandemic’s Indelible MarkBy Hon. Jasmine V. Hernandez, Mackenzie Ryndak, & Hon. E. Kenneth Wright, Jr.Bench and Bar, February 2024Judges and attorneys in the academic sector share how the pandemic has impacted their work.
The Pandemic’s Indelible MarkBy Hon. Jasmine V. Hernandez, Mackenzie Ryndak, & Hon. E. Kenneth Wright, Jr.Tort Law, January 2024Judges and attorneys in the academic sector share how the pandemic has impacted their work.
Parenting and Alcohol AddictionBy January StramagliaChild Law, June 2024In Hines v. Lozano, the court refines and affirms its ability to restrict parenting time based upon alcohol or drug addiction.
Parenting Coordinators and Rule 909By Anna Aguilar & Erin WilsonChild Law, June 2024As defined by Illinois Supreme Court Rule 909(b), a parenting coordinator is for coparents who are unable or unwilling to cooperate in making parenting decisions, communicate effectively with regards to issues involving their children, implement and comply with parenting agreements and orders, or shield their children from the impact of parental conflict.
Parenting Coordinators: Coordinating Parents Through the Day-to-Day LifeBy Erin M. WilsonFamily Law, October 2024What happens when issues arise after a final Allocation Judgment or Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage is entered? What happens when the parties are out of court and issues or different interpretations of the final orders arise? Who can the parents reach out to once the ink has dried on their final order?
Partial Lien Waiver DilemmaBy Mark B. GrzymalaConstruction Law, April 2024An overview of the issues that can arise when a contractor or subcontractor provides a partial lien waiver.
Pennsylvania Federal Court Refuses to Enjoin FTC’s Noncompete Rule, Creates Split in Federal CourtsBy Daniel Pasternak & Laura LawlessLabor and Employment Law, August 2024The U.S. Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule which, on its anticipated effective date of September 4, 2024, will invalidate nearly all preexisting noncompetition agreements and bar employers from entering into such restrictions with workers in the future.
PFAS Activity Reaches a Boil in April 2024By Eric BerryEnvironmental and Natural Resources Law, May 2024A summary of the three major April 2024 developments from the U.S. EPA regarding PFAS.
PFAS in the Headlines: June 2024By Eric BerryEnvironmental and Natural Resources Law, July 2024The PFAS scientific and legal landscape continues to change at a rapid pace, with new issues and developments affecting liability scenarios seemingly coming from all directions.
Plaque Presented to Outgoing ChairFood Law, July 2024The 2023-24 chair received a plaque in recognition of his service at the 2024 ISBA Annual Meeting.
Post-Election Privacy Priorities; What’s Next?By Kelly V. Carter, CIPPCorporate Law Departments, November 2024While Democrat and Republican legislators often spar over the economy, racial justice, immigration reform, climate change, law enforcement, international engagement, and a long list of other critical issues, this article explores some of the most impactful bipartisan bills federal legislators have worked together on to protect American’s human right to personal privacy.
Practice Pointer: The Issue of Waiver and Maintenance ModificationBy Kathleen KraftFamily Law, July 2024When dealing with modification of maintenance, the crucial and often overlooked consideration is how the parties’ assets and liabilities were allocated within their original settlement documents and the specific language and terms related to such.
Practice TipReal Estate Law, February 2024A property tax tip to share with your clients.
Pre-suit Information Preservation Duties in Multistate CasesBy Jeffrey A. ParnessCivil Practice and Procedure, December 2024Hard issues may still confront lawyers even when the future forum is known. The Illinois court may need to decide to apply non-Illinois law, including the law of another state or of the United States. Further, the choice of which government’s preservation duty law may vary depending on the form of the preservation duty.
