Which Expired First: The Defendant or the Statute of Limitation? Plaintiffs Need to KnowBy Harry DubnickCivil Practice and Procedure, April 2024Jamie 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.
Why Is It Important for Young Lawyers and Law Students to Attend ISBA’s Midyear Meeting?By Genevieve E. Miller, Esq.Young Lawyers Division, November 2024Young lawyers and law students are without a doubt beyond busy, especially during the holiday season and the month of December. ISBA’s Midyear Meeting occurs annually in downtown Chicago, and it is truly such a wonderful and enjoyable networking opportunity you won’t want to miss! This year it is hosted at the JW Marriott in Chicago’s loop on December 12 and 13. Why should YOU make attending this annual affair a priority this holiday season?!? Please allow me to explain.
Why Networking Is Crucial for Law Students and New LawyersBy Taylor TylerYoung Lawyers Division, October 2024Effective networking provides valuable opportunities to establish meaningful connections and convert initial interactions into practical leads.
Winter 2024 Is HereBy Hon. Michael J. ChmielCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, December 2024A note from the editor.
The World Court Hears Another Genocide Case: South Africa v. IsraelBy Junaid “J” AfeefDiversity Leadership Council, June 2024On 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. IsraelBy Junaid “J” AfeefInternational and Immigration Law, February 2024On 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. IsraelBy Junaid “J” AfeefHuman and Civil Rights, February 2024On 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.
YLD Members Attend Summer & Fall ISBA EventsYoung Lawyers Division, October 2024YLD members have been busy attending the Association's events, including the Annual Meeting in St. Louis, the Solo & Small Firm Conference in Champaign, YLD's Fall Fest, & the Chicago Sky v. LA Sparks WNBA Game!
YLD Social Event at Penguin Foot PotteryYoung Lawyers Division, October 2024Join YLD for a social event on Sunday, November 17, at Chicago's Penguin Foot Pottery!
‘… and Nothing But the Truth.’By Nigel S. SmithCivil Practice and Procedure, April 2024A summary of a recently tried small claims case involving a dispute between a landlord and tenant.
