Two Wrongs Do Not Make a Right: Illinois Adopts the ‘Partial Breach’ DoctrineBy Ronald D. Menna, Jr.Rural Practice, October 2024Illinois follows the “first-to-breach" rule, which holds a material breach of a contract provision by one party may be grounds for releasing the other party from its contractual obligations.
Two Wrongs Do Not Make a Right: Illinois Adopts the ‘Partial Breach’ DoctrineBy Ronald D. Menna, Jr.Civil Practice and Procedure, June 2024Illinois follows the “first-to-breach" rule, which holds a material breach of a contract provision by one party may be grounds for releasing the other party from its contractual obligations.
Understanding Food Law in Mexico: A Guide for U.S. StakeholdersBy Julio J. CopoFood Law, October 2024This article provides an overview of Mexico’s food law framework, key regulatory bodies, significant legislation, and opportunities, offering a brief but comprehensive guide to anyone involved in the food industry, looking to enter the Mexican market.
Understanding the Illinois Freelance Worker Protection ActBy Cathy A. PilkingtonLaw Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, March 2024Illinois is the first state to enact a worker protection law for income earned by independent contractors. The Freelance Worker Protection Act addresses long-standing pay issues for gig workers and independent contractors.
Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery ActBy Martin L. GlinkTort Law, June 2024The Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act facilitates issuing subpoenas in Illinois for out-of-state depositions, inspections, and discovery.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights Turns 75By Junaid “J” AfeefDiversity Leadership Council, June 2024An overview of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and how it may shape human rights in the United States and worldwide in the coming years.
Upcoming CLE Deadline and Attorney WellbeingBy Nichol BensonYoung Lawyers Division, May 2024Attorneys with last names beginning with A through Mmust complete their 30-hour Continuing Legal Education requirement for the current reporting period.
Upcoming CLEsReal Estate Law, December 2024Mark your calendars for upcoming live CLE events of interest to real estate practitioners.
Upcoming EventsAlternative Dispute Resolution, September 2024Mark your calendars for an upcoming video replay of a Master Series CLE event presented by the ISBA.
Update on Artificial Intelligence in the Illinois CourtsBy Hon. Michael J. ChmielLaw Related Education for the Public, December 2024To some extent, the fury involved with Artificial Intelligence has slowed, but be advised AI continues to evolve and impact the fray of legal practice in Illinois and beyond.
Update on Artificial Intelligence in the Illinois CourtsBy Hon. Michael J. ChmielCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, October 2024To some extent, the fury involved with Artificial Intelligence has slowed, but be advised AI continues to evolve and impact the fray of legal practice in Illinois and beyond.
Update on Dissipation of AssetsBy Lisa M. NyuliFamily Law, October 2024A look at dissipation of assets of interest to family law practitioners.
Updates & ResourcesElder Law, October 2024Updates and resources on various topics of interest to Elder Law practitioners.
Updates & ResourcesElder Law, September 2024Updates and resources on various topics of interest to Elder Law practitioners.
Updates & ResourcesElder Law, July 2024Updates and resources on various topics of interest to elder law practitioners.
Updates & ResourcesElder Law, May 2024Updates and resources on various topics of interest to elder law practitioners.
Updates & ResourcesElder Law, March 2024Updates and resources on various topics of interest to elder law practitioners.
Updates & ResourcesElder Law, February 2024Updates and resources on various topics of interest to elder law practitioners.
Updates & ResourcesElder Law, January 2024Updates and resources on various topics of interest to elder law practitioners.
U.S. Domestic Hemp Production ProgramFood Law, December 2024You must have a license to grow hemp in the United States. If your state or tribe has a USDA-approved hemp plan or is in the process of developing a hemp plan, you will apply to and be licensed under its hemp program. If your state or tribe does not have a pending or approved hemp plan, you may apply for a USDA hemp production license.
U.S. EPA Releases Second Annual Progress Report on PFAS Strategic RoadmapBy Andrea Quade & Michael MurphyEnvironmental and Natural Resources Law, April 2024On December 14, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its Second Annual Progress Report summarizing updates on the Agency’s actions and goals to address per and polyfluoroalkyl substances
USEPA Finalizes New Methane RegulationsBy Craig R. HedinMineral Law, June 2024The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published its methane regulations in the Federal Register on March 8.
