2020 Articles

AlphaTrust Soup By Michael J. Maslanka March 2020 A look at the trusts that can be discussed with clients.

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Chair’s Column By Carl R. Draper September 2020 A note from the chair, Carl R. Draper.

Chair’s Column: Solo and Small Firms Matter By Carl R. Draper July 2020 A note from the chair on the importance of small law firms.

Challenging the Constitutionality of Ordering College Expenses By Ashley D. Davis April 2020 In Yakich v. Aulds, the Illinois Supreme Court was faced with the claim that section 513 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act violated the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution.

Excluded Medical Billing Expert Provides Roadmap for Attacking Opinions Based on Big Data By Jason G. Schutte December 2020 There is an ever-growing industry of experts offering to provide services in personal injury and casualty litigation based on evaluation of property damages and medical charges taken from analysis programs and/or statistical data.

Habitual Residence Under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction By Ashanti Madlock Henderson April 2020 In Monasky v. Taglieri, the U.S. Supreme Court answered two questions. First, what is the standard for determining a child’s “habitual residence” under the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. Second, what is the standard of review for these determinations?

The Illinois Bar Foundation Needs Your Help By Rory T. Weiler December 2020 The Illinois Bar Foundation, which assists fellow lawyers who have fallen upon hard times, has acted quickly to address the economic crisis that has resulted from COVID-19.

Nominations for the Matthew Maloney Tradtion of Excellence Award December 2020 The General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Section Council annually names an Illinois lawyer, who is a solo or small firm practitioner, the recipient of the Matthew Maloney Tradition of Excellence Award.

Overview of the Cannabis Regulation & Taxation Act By Starr M. Rayford March 2020 A look at the ins and outs of the Cannabis Regulation & Taxation Act.

Supporting the Illinois Bar Foundation Gala to Aid Access to Justice and Colleagues By Jennifer A. Haase September 2020 The Illinois Bar Foundation will be hosting its annual gala in a new virtual format this year.

Supporting the Illinois Bar Foundation’s Lincoln Legacy Society By Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum, (ret.) December 2020 The Lincoln Legacy Society is the Planned Giving Program of the Illinois Bar Foundation, supporting the Foundation’s mission to administer access to justice programs throughout Illinois and offer financial aid to attorneys and their families during times of crisis.

A Virtual Pro Bono Opportunity to Help Those in Need By Michael G. Bergmann September 2020 Illinois Free Legal Answers is a virtual legal clinic where low-income Illinoisans can submit a question online to ask a pro bono lawyer for help with a civil legal issue.

Workplace Transparency Act: Not as Clear as You Wish By Carl R. Draper July 2020 In 2019, the Workplace Transparency Act was signed into law as Public Act 101-0221. This comprehensive bill makes some fundamental changes to the balance of employment rights that now affect many small businesses.