Articles From 2024

Artificial Intelligence and ADR By Judge Ann Breen-Greco Alternative Dispute Resolution, February 2024 A brief overview of how artificial intelligence can assist in mediations.
Artificial Intelligence Impacts All Areas of the Law, Including Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy By Judge Michael Chmiel Construction Law, October 2024 A look at how artificial intelligence will impact the areas of commercial banking, collections, and bankruptcy law.
Artificial Intelligence Impacts All Areas of the Law, Including Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, May 2024 A look at how artificial intelligence will impact the areas of commercial banking, collections, and bankruptcy law.
Artificial Intelligence: Key Legal Issues for Businesses By Daliah Saper & Jay Schleppenbach Business Advice and Financial Planning, May 2024 Several key legal areas that businesses will want to keep an eye on as artificial intelligence technology evolves.
Artificial Intelligence: Key Legal Issues for Businesses By Daliah Saper & Jay Schleppenbach Business and Securities Law, May 2024 Several key legal areas that businesses will want to keep an eye on as artificial intelligence technology evolves.
As We Move Through 2024, Welcome to a New Year of the Association By Judge Michael Chmiel Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, June 2024 An introduction to the issue from one of the co-editors.
Association Intellectual Property Law By Daniel Kegan Intellectual Property, June 2024 An overview of some of the legal issues that may impact associations.
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An Author’s Guide to Publication in the Trusts and Estates Section Newsletter By Jennifer Bunker Skerston & Mia O. Hernandez Trusts and Estates, September 2024 A message from the ISBA Trusts & Estates Section Council Newsletter Co-Editors on writing for an upcoming issue.
Automatic Substitution of Judges: A Closer Look By Judge Arnold F. Blockman, (ret.) Family Law, July 2024 An analysis of the common practice of taking a substitution as of right to the assigned family law judge in a given case.
Background of Food Laws in India By Vinay Vaish Food Law, June 2024 One of India's biggest industries is the food industry, which makes it crucial for the country to have a strong emphasis on safety and standards to safeguard public health.
Ban on Employment Non-Competes Fails in New York, But Federal Threat Looms By Troy Sphar & Jay Schleppenbach Corporate Law Departments, March 2024 Although non-competes have narrowly survived in New York, at least for now, their continued viability for business is likely to continue to be under fire.
Ban on Employment Non-Competes Fails in New York, But Federal Threat Looms By Troy Sphar & Jay Schleppenbach Business Advice and Financial Planning, March 2024 Although non-competes have narrowly survived in New York, at least for now, their continued viability for business is likely to continue to be under fire.
Ban on Employment Non-Competes Fails in New York, But Federal Threat Looms By Troy Sphar & Jay Schleppenbach Business and Securities Law, February 2024 Although non-competes have narrowly survived in New York, at least for now, their continued viability for business is likely to continue to be under fire.
Bank Class Action Developments: Latest Wave Targets Fees for Returned Third-Party Checks By Gregory D. Omer Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, June 2024 Three large Wall Street banks have all been sued recently over charging the same type of fees to customers for depositing checks that are later returned.
Bankruptcy Sale or Termination of Copyrights. Which One Rules? By Beverly A. Berneman & Victoria R. Lieberman Corporate Law Departments, June 2024 A battle between a record company and the members and heirs of a famous rap group is brewing in the Southern District of Florida. The primary issue is whether an author’s ability to terminate a transfer of rights under the Copyright Act is negated by a bankruptcy court order permitting a sale of the author’s works.
Bankruptcy Sale or Termination of Copyrights. Which One Rules? By Beverly A. Berneman & Victoria R. Lieberman Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, June 2024 A battle between a record company and the members and heirs of a famous rap group is brewing in the Southern District of Florida. The primary issue is whether an author’s ability to terminate a transfer of rights under the Copyright Act is negated by a bankruptcy court order permitting a sale of the author’s works.
Bankruptcy Sale or Termination of Copyrights. Which One Rules? By Beverly A. Berneman & Victoria R. Lieberman Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, May 2024 A battle between a record company and the members and heirs of a famous rap group is brewing in the Southern District of Florida. The primary issue is whether an author’s ability to terminate a transfer of rights under the Copyright Act is negated by a bankruptcy court order permitting a sale of the author’s works.
Bankruptcy Sale or Termination of Copyrights. Which One Rules? By Beverly A. Berneman & Victoria R. Lieberman Intellectual Property, March 2024 A battle between a record company and the members and heirs of a famous rap group is brewing in the Southern District of Florida. The primary issue is whether an author’s ability to terminate a transfer of rights under the Copyright Act is negated by a bankruptcy court order permitting a sale of the author’s works.
Be Careful What You Ask For: The Perils of Overstating the Amount Due on a Mechanic’s Lien By Kendall E. Woods Construction Law, May 2024 Although a powerful tool to help contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers, mechanic's liens are nevertheless fraught with peril for the unwary if they are not perfected.
Become an Illinois Bar Foundation Champion By Jessica R. Durkin Tort Law, December 2024 At least twice a year at ISBA Annual and Midyear Meetings, we are pitched by colleagues and the Illinois Bar Foundation to become a “Champion.” But what is a Champion really, and what’s in it for us?
Become an Illinois Bar Foundation Champion By Jessica R. Durkin Bench and Bar, December 2024 At least twice a year at ISBA Annual and Midyear Meetings, we are pitched by colleagues and the Illinois Bar Foundation to become a “Champion.” But what is a Champion really, and what’s in it for us?
Become an Illinois Bar Foundation Champion By Jessica R. Durkin Real Estate Law, December 2024 At least twice a year at ISBA Annual and Midyear Meetings, we are pitched by colleagues and the Illinois Bar Foundation to become a “Champion.” But what is a Champion really, and what’s in it for us?
Become an Illinois Bar Foundation Champion By Jessica R. Durkin Law Related Education for the Public, December 2024 At least twice a year at ISBA Annual and Midyear Meetings, we are pitched by colleagues and the Illinois Bar Foundation to become a “Champion.” But what is a Champion really, and what’s in it for us?
Become an Illinois Bar Foundation Champion By Jessica R. Durkin Intellectual Property, December 2024 At least twice a year at ISBA Annual and Midyear Meetings, we are pitched by colleagues and the Illinois Bar Foundation to become a “Champion.” But what is a Champion really, and what’s in it for us?
Become an Illinois Bar Foundation Champion By Jessica R. Durkin Civil Practice and Procedure, December 2024 At least twice a year at ISBA Annual and Midyear Meetings, we are pitched by colleagues and the Illinois Bar Foundation to become a “Champion.” But what is a Champion really, and what’s in it for us?
Become an Illinois Bar Foundation Champion By Jessica R. Durkin Women and the Law, December 2024 At least twice a year at ISBA Annual and Midyear Meetings, we are pitched by colleagues and the Illinois Bar Foundation to become a “Champion.” But what is a Champion really, and what’s in it for us?
Become an Illinois Bar Foundation Champion By Jessica R. Durkin Family Law, December 2024 At least twice a year at ISBA Annual and Midyear Meetings, we are pitched by colleagues and the Illinois Bar Foundation to become a “Champion.” But what is a Champion really, and what’s in it for us?
Become an Illinois Bar Foundation Champion By Jessica R. Durkin Mineral Law, December 2024 At least twice a year at ISBA Annual and Midyear Meetings, we are pitched by colleagues and the Illinois Bar Foundation to become a “Champion.” But what is a Champion really, and what’s in it for us?
Become an Illinois Bar Foundation Champion By Jessica R. Durkin Environmental and Natural Resources Law, December 2024 At least twice a year at ISBA Annual and Midyear Meetings, we are pitched by colleagues and the Illinois Bar Foundation to become a “Champion.” But what is a Champion really, and what’s in it for us?
Become an Illinois Bar Foundation Champion By Jessica R. Durkin Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, December 2024 At least twice a year at ISBA Annual and Midyear Meetings, we are pitched by colleagues and the Illinois Bar Foundation to become a “Champion.” But what is a Champion really, and what’s in it for us?