2023 Articles

Bike Culture in Amsterdam and the Netherlands (and Denmark) By Steve Hoffman July 2023 A look at how some European communities became bicycle-centric cultures.

Clients in the Crossfire: What Happens When a Law Firm Closes Due to a Member Becoming a Judge? By Judge Chad S. Beckett October 2023 Becoming a judge presents similar problems to those raised when a lawyer takes a job at another firm, leaves the practice of law altogether, or is suddenly deceased.

The Ethical and Practical Realities of Maintaining Authorized Contacts for Clients By Matthew Benson November 2023 There are practical benefits to attorneys and law firms to ineract with a client's designated authorized contact.

Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act Issues By William A. Price November 2023 An overview of issues that can arise from the Biometric Information Privacy Act and tips for limiting risk.

Matt Maloney—A Passion for the Law By John T. Phipps May 2023 Remembering former General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Section Council chair and member, Matt Maloney.

Mediation Regarding the Piano By Roza Gossage October 2023 An artificial intelligence-generated article outlining the steps for mediation based on an a real-life problem.

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Postjudgment—Appellate Traps and Checklists By Carl R. Draper May 2023 It is important for attorneys involved in civil litigation to know and properly evaluate the options for review and remedies for correcting an adverse decision.

Power of Attorney Act Modified to Allow Action for Denial of Visitation By William A. Price November 2023 Governor Pritzker signed SB 55 into law as Public Act 103-055, amending the Illinois Power of Attorney Act.

The Seattle Pilots: One Year Wonders of the Big Leagues and Bankruptcy By Frank Venis October 2023 A look at the dramatic run of the Seattle Pilots from creation to relocation.

What Can Chat GPT Do for Me? (As Written by Chat GPT) By Elisabeth Ritter July 2023 Law firms must balance the benefits of the technology against the potential risks and challenges to ensure that they are using it effectively and ethically.