Effectively Transitioning Your Matter for AppealBy Julie A. JohnsonFamily Law, December 2024Family law litigators who routinely try cases or conduct full evidentiary hearings, whether pre- or post-decree, inevitably face the prospect of appealing decisions that did not favor your client. Most family law attorneys routinely practice in either the circuit courts or the appellate courts but rarely both. Employing the following strategies will save you time, your client money, and enable a smooth transition of your matter for an appeal handled by separate appellate counsel.
The Effects of Vicarious Trauma for Family Law AttorneysBy Hon. Jeanne M. ReynoldsFamily Law, November 2024First Responders are recognized as heroes! First Responders are also required to take care of themselves due to the immense challenges and stress dealt with on a daily basis. Lawyers and judges must do the same.
Effectuating the Illinois Mental Health Task Force Action PlanMental Health Law, September 2024The Illinois Supreme Court's Special Advisory Committee for Justice and Mental Health Planning reinforces the National Center for State Courts' mantra: Lead, Examine, Educate, Advocate through notable 2024 activities.
Elder Law and Special Needs Update Year–End 2024 and MoreBy Zisl Edelson, J.D., MBATrusts and Estates, December 2024A discussion regarding the most important 2024 updates for Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income of interest to estate planning practitioners.
Elder Law Case Summaries: April 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024Elder Law, September 2024Summaries of written decisions issued in cases of interest to the Elder Law practitioner between April 1, 2024, and May 30, 2024, follow (taken from the ISBA daily E-Clips).
Electronic Notarization Is HereBy Tiffany ThompsonReal Estate Law, March 2024Electronic notarization is now legal in Illinois so long as the notarization is performed by a properly commissioned Illinois electronic notary public.
Emerging Tools for Combating Deep FakesBy Beverly A. BernemanIntellectual Property, June 2024As the technology evolves, so does the law. The law may lag behind the technology, but anyone using, publishing, or distributing generative artificial intelligence of a celebrity should be cautious.
Emeritus Council of the Illinois Judges AssociationBy Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier, (ret.)Senior Lawyers, February 2024The Emeritus Council of the Illinois Judges Association is a new program designed to help judges who believe they have been subjected to unfair criticism or media coverage.
Employment Law: Important Changes for Employee HandbooksBy Alan M. KaplanBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, March 2024Lawyers representing businesses need to know the latest laws regarding the wording of policies in employee handbooks and policy directives issued by their clients.
End of Year Reflections for Young LawyersBy Caroline Mazurek CozziYoung Lawyers Division, December 2024As the end of the year draws near, young lawyers have an opportunity to pause, reflect, and create a plan for their careers. Amid the never-ending tasks and pressures of the workday, setting aside time for reflection can be a powerful tool for growth. The end of the year also offers a great opportunity to deepen connections within the legal community, including getting more involved in bar associations and engaging in networking opportunities.
EPA Officially Lists Key PFAS as ‘Hazardous Substances’ Under SuperfundBy Matthew A. WalkerEnvironmental and Natural Resources Law, May 2024On April 19, 2024, EPA issued its long-awaited final rule officially listing two key per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act.
Ethics for Business Lawyers CLE Coming in MayBy Jay SchleppenbachBusiness and Securities Law, February 2024Highlights to expect from the Business & Securities Law Section Council's upcoming CLE program on ethics for business lawyers.
European Congress Showcases Innovative Mental Health TreatmentsMental Health Law, March 2024A summary two mental health treatments that captured the attention of medical reporters following the 2023 European College of Neuropsychopharmacology Congress.
Evaluating Mid-Level Providers TodayBy Nicholas T. MotherwayTort Law, October 2024Plaintiffs’ counsel knows the general rule in medical malpractice cases: to even get started, you must have an expert in the same field as the defendant to prove a breach of the standard of care. The experts must also do the proverbial “stay in your lane” for breach and causation.
‘Every One of Us Can Make a Difference!’By Hon. Michael S. JordanHuman and Civil Rights, February 2024Individually and jointly, the many agencies play a major role in the lives and welfare of all.
Everything Old Is New Again: Litigating 2-1401 PetitionsBy Hon. Eugene G. DohertyCivil Practice and Procedure, October 2024If, after judgment, a party files a motion pursuant to Section 2-1401 of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, all bets are off. Pleadings start to fly with all the accuracy of a tee-shirt cannon at a ball game. How do we maintain our litigation discipline in the post-judgment setting?
Expectation Excellence: A Guide to Effective Performance StandardsBy Nicholas CorrellYoung Lawyers Division, November 2024As an attorney, you may also have a new role as a supervisor at some level. You have support staff that are a part of your team, and you may even have other attorneys that you supervise. On the other hand, maybe you do not directly oversee employees, but you have clients who have issues with managing employees. Managing employees and employee performance is known as “performance management.”
