Articles From 2024

Cook County Hospital: A Lesson in the History and Diversity of Chicago By Hon. Geraldine D’Souza Diversity Leadership Council, June 2024 The Cook County Hospital Building was brought back to life as a hotel and includes an on-site museum that serves as a history lesson on medical care for the county's poor and disenfranchised.
Cook County Hospital: A Lesson in the History and Diversity of Chicago By Hon. Geraldine D’Souza Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, April 2024 The Cook County Hospital Building was brought back to life as a hotel and includes an on-site museum that serves as a history lesson on medical care for the county's poor and disenfranchised.
Corporate Tax in United Arab Emirates By Avichal Prasad, Navandeep Matta, & H. Vincent Draa International and Immigration Law, April 2024 In October 2022, the United Arab Emirates president issued Federal Decree-Law No. 47—groundbreaking legislation that established the legal framework for the introduction and implementation of a federal corporate tax.
Corporate Transparency Act 2021 By Matthew L. McArthy Mineral Law, March 2024 Effective January 1, all non-exempt entities are required to file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report with the U.S. Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.
The Corporate Transparency Act: A New Era of Business Accountability By Nikhil A. Mehta Business Advice and Financial Planning, June 2024 The Corporate Transparency Act, which aims to enhance transparency among business entities by combating illicit financial activities and bolstering efforts by the federal government to prevent money laundering and other financial crimes, went into effect on January 1.
The Corporate Transparency Act: A New Era of Business Accountability By Nikhil A. Mehta Intellectual Property, March 2024 The Corporate Transparency Act, which aims to enhance transparency among business entities by combating illicit financial activities and bolstering efforts by the federal government to prevent money laundering and other financial crimes, went into effect on January 1.
The Corporate Transparency Act: A New Era of Business Accountability By Nikhil A. Mehta Business and Securities Law, January 2024 The Corporate Transparency Act, which aims to enhance transparency among business entities by combating illicit financial activities and bolstering efforts by the federal government to prevent money laundering and other financial crimes, went into effect on January 1.
Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair By Madonna T. Lechner Law Related Education for the Public, March 2024 On May 27, 2023, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law the CROWN Act, which prohibits discrimination against students on the basis of hair texture or hairstyle historically associated with race.
Criminal Justice Section Council Contributions By Julia Kaye Wykoff Criminal Justice, July 2024 A summary of the impact the Criminal Justice Section Council has made to the Illinois State Bar Association and statewide criminal law community over the past few years.
Cybersecurity and Law Firms By Charles Y. Davis & Taylor Ingram Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, January 2024 This article explores the key cybersecurity challenges facing law firms and provides best practices to mitigate these risks effectively.
The Death of the Best Evidence Rule By Ronald D. Menna, Jr. Civil Practice and Procedure, May 2024 In People v. Smith, the Illinois Supreme Court held that the Illinois Rules of Evidence codified and abrogated the common law best evidence rule.
Disclosure of Document Preservation Efforts – What’s Required? By Tim O’Shea Federal Civil Practice, June 2024 The recent federal court decision in Doe LS 340 v. Uber Technologies, Inc. sheds light on what may be required for disclosure of document preservation efforts.
DIY Law Practice Management: Leveraging Power Automate to Make Your Law Firm More Efficient By Kimberly Hilton Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, April 2024 Power Automate can be a powerful tool to automate mundane procedures, freeing up time for you and your staff.
Does Hope Exist Today for Entrants From Central and South America Seeking Asylum in the United States? By Ralph E. Guderian Diversity Leadership Council, June 2024 An overview of some of the various claims for asylum or withholding of removal that have come to the forefront over the past few years and a conditional guess at their success today.
Does Veganism Kill More Animals? The Argument, Decoded By Jessica Scott-Reid Food Law, May 2024 One popular defense of a meat-heavy diet is the “crop death” argument, but does the evidence actually stack up?
The DOL Issues Its Final Independent Contractor Rule By Ellen M. Hemminger & Peter Walrod Employee Benefits, March 2024 The Department of Labor sets new multi-factor test for determining whether worker is employee or independent contractor under Fair Labor Standards Act. 
The DOL Issues Its Final Independent Contractor Rule By Ellen M. Hemminger & Peter Walrod Corporate Law Departments, February 2024 The Department of Labor sets new multi-factor test for determining whether worker is employee or independent contractor under Fair Labor Standards Act. 
Don’t Be a ‘Wimpy’ Lawyer By Rory T. Weiler Family Law, April 2024 Advice on how to collect fees from uncooperative clients.
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Don’t Plan to Win, Plan to Avoid Litigation By Daniel Kegan Intellectual Property, March 2024 When contract negotiations seem stuck, it can be helpful to temporarily ignore the differing preferred provisions and reflect on the negotiation process and what might be causing the conflict.
Due Process Requirements in Pensionable Salary Matters By Nemura Pencyla Employee Benefits, April 2024 In a recent unpublished Rule 23 order, the appellate court analyzed the due process required for pension decisions.
Editor’s Note By Samuel H. Levine Construction Law, May 2024 An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Editor’s Note By Sandra M. Blake Mental Health Law, May 2024 A note from the editor about Mental Health Awareness Month.
Editor’s Note By William J. Anaya Environmental and Natural Resources Law, May 2024 An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Editor’s Note By Samuel H. Levine Construction Law, April 2024 An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Editor’s Note By John H. Maville Senior Lawyers, February 2024 The Senior Lawyers Section Council's editor shares a collection of "day brighteners" from Herb Franks.
Editor’s Note: Food Law Around the World By Angela Peters Food Law, June 2024 An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Editor’s Notes By Tim O’Gorman Workers’ Compensation Law, April 2024 An introduction to the issue from one of the co-editors.
Editor’s Remarks By Cindy G. Buys International and Immigration Law, February 2024 An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Editor’s Remarks By Cindy G. Buys Human and Civil Rights, February 2024 An introduction to the issue from the editor.
Elder Law Case Summaries: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024 Elder Law, May 2024 Summaries of written decisions issued in cases of interest to elder law practitioners