Articles From 2024

What’s New in the World of Arbitration: Hot Topics and Big Changes By Kristen E. Hudson Alternative Dispute Resolution, September 2024 An arbitration primer and key best practices.
Which Expired First: The Defendant or the Statute of Limitation? Plaintiffs Need to Know By Harry Dubnick Civil Practice and Procedure, April 2024 Jamie Lichter v. Kimberly Porter Carroll, Special Administrator for the Estate of Donald Christopher, Dec’d presents a question of the application of the statute of limitation to a defendant whose passing between the date the claim arose and the date of the filing of the lawsuit is unknown to the plaintiff.
Words and Phrases Index of Cases Insurance Law, May 2024 A list of the cases in this issue organized by subject.
The World Court Hears Another Genocide Case: South Africa v. Israel By Junaid “J” Afeef Diversity Leadership Council, June 2024 On December 29, 2023, the Republic of South Africa filed its “Application Instituting Proceeding" with the International Court of Justice against the State of Israel, alleging that Israel's assault on the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip constitutes a breach of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
The World Court Hears Another Genocide Case: South Africa v. Israel By Junaid “J” Afeef International and Immigration Law, February 2024 On December 29, 2023, the Republic of South Africa filed its “Application Instituting Proceeding" with the International Court of Justice against the State of Israel, alleging that Israel's assault on the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip constitutes a breach of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
The World Court Hears Another Genocide Case: South Africa v. Israel By Junaid “J” Afeef Human and Civil Rights, February 2024 On December 29, 2023, the Republic of South Africa filed its “Application Instituting Proceeding" with the International Court of Justice against the State of Israel, alleging that Israel's assault on the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip constitutes a breach of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
Writing Tips for Young Lawyers (and Old Dogs Who Need New Tricks) By Hon. Kenton J. Skarin Trusts and Estates, October 2024 Writing tips from Judge Kenton Skarin.
You Can Still Attend the 11th Annual Minority Bar CLE Conference! By Khara Coleman Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, April 2024 The Eleventh Annual Minority Bar CLE Conference was held at the ISBA Chicago Regional Office on Nov. 2-3, 2023.
You Can’t Get Blood From a Turnip: Public Act 103-0379 and Eliminating Court Fines, Fees, and Assessments for Juveniles By Bridget Schott Child Law, January 2024 An overview of Public Act 103-0379, which pivots Illinois away from trying to collect fees from court-involved juveniles.
‘… and Nothing But the Truth.’ By Nigel S. Smith Civil Practice and Procedure, April 2024 A summary of a recently tried small claims case involving a dispute between a landlord and tenant.