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Teen Lifeguard Entitled to Award Despite Lack of Knowledge of Pool Rule Leading to His Injury: City of Mascoutah v. IWCC By Avery TenEyck & Margie Komes Putzler Workers’ Compensation Law, December 2024 City of Mascoutah v. IWCC discusses the personal comfort doctrine, whether a violation of a safety rule takes a claimant out of the scope of employment, and whether the employer acquiesced to the violation of the safety rules. 
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.
Things Once Old, May Be New Again, and Then Some By William J. Anaya Environmental and Natural Resources Law, December 2024 A look at President-Elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the United States Environmental Protection Agency: Lee Zeldin. 
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.
Towards Harmonized Front-of-Pack Labelling: Empowering Consumer Health Choices By Chiara Moscatello Food Law, August 2024 Front-of-pack labels and nutrition logos can improve the population's knowledge of the foods they purchase and consume, safeguard health and reduce the risk of developing pathologies, and promote correct and careful nutrition.
Traditional Equitable Principles Guide NLRB Section 10(j) Preliminary Injunctions By Jacqueline Longfellow & Nicholas Ruble Federal Civil Practice, August 2024 The U.S. Supreme Court rejects special injunction rules for NLRB cases, applying traditional equitable framework.
Traditional Equitable Principles Guide NLRB Section 10(j) Preliminary Injunctions By Jacqueline Longfellow & Nicholas Ruble Labor and Employment Law, August 2024 The U.S. Supreme Court rejects special injunction rules for NLRB cases, applying traditional equitable framework.
Transforming the Midwest Into an Internationally Recognized Leader in Innovation and Business Growth By Lynne Ostfeld Food Law, March 2024 Global Midwest Alliance is a business-led, region-wide, not-for-profit education organization dedicated to transforming the Midwest into an internationally recognized leader in innovation and business growth.
Trial Court Can Enter a Nunc Pro Tunc Order More than 30 Days After Final Judgment Is Entered to Correct a Mistake or Clerical Error if Proper Notice of the Motion Is Given to All Parties By Kevin J. Stine Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, May 2024 In SMS Financial Recovery Services, LLC v. Rodriguez, the court of appeals determined that a trial court can enter a nunc pro tunc order more than 30 days after final judgment is entered to correct a mistake or clerical error as long as proper notice of the motion is given to all parties.
A Tribute to Bill Price Administrative Law, April 2024 The Administrative Law Section Council pays tribute to former member and longtime newsletter editor, William "Bill" Price.
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Tribute to Herb Franks From the Senior Lawyers Section Council By Richard Goldenhersh Senior Lawyers, February 2024 A tribute to a former member of the Senior Lawyers Section Council, Herb Franks.
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Troubling Conditions in Juvenile Detention Centers By Elizabeth Clarke Child Law, January 2024 In December 2023, the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice published reports from its annual juvenile detention center inspections, finding that only three of the centers were found in compliance with minimum standards.
Truck Driver Who Suffers Ankle Injury Entitled to Wage Differential Award Rather than PPD Benefits: Walsh v. IWCC By Brad L. Badgley Workers’ Compensation Law, April 2024 A discussion of the factors considered during a dispute about a petitioner’s capability to return to work in Walsh v. IWCC
Tweaking the Pretrial Fairness Act: Amendments to Supreme Court Rules for Appealing Pretrial Release or Detention Decisions By Professor Paul Cain Criminal Justice, September 2024 A look at how the Pretial Fairness Act's appeal process works after the Illinois Supreme Court amended rules and adopted recommendations.
Twelve Tips for New Probate Attorneys By Mary E. Vanek Trusts and Estates, October 2024 Tips on key issues that attorneys new to probate practice struggle with in court.