A look at the rights of nursing home residents and their families during COVID-19.
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COVID-19 Articles
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By Daniel C. KatzmanYoung Lawyers Division, March 2021
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By Olivia BasuYoung Lawyers Division, March 2021
Tips for new attorneys learning to navigate their first years of practice during a pandemic.
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By Mari ChristophersonChild Law, March 2021
A look at how the Illinois court appointed special advocate network has grown and adapted during COVID-19.
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Health Care Law,
March
2021
A summary of the Government Accountability Office's report on efforts to rapidly develop COVID-19 vaccines.
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By Dr. Alexandra TsangWomen and the Law, March 2021
Strategies to manage your well-being during COVID-19.
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Illinois Bar Journal Illinois Law Update,
March
2021
The Department of Public Health (IDPH) adopted amendments to the Control of Communicable Diseases Code, setting new standards for the control of cases and contacts for coronavirus diseases like COVID-19, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), and Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).
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By Ed FinkelIllinois Bar Journal Article, March 2021
The challenges of starting and running a firm during a pandemic.
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By Dr. Alexandra TsangMental Health Law, February 2021
Strategies to manage your well-being during COVID-19.
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By Marissa SpencerGovernment Lawyers, February 2021
Tips for working parents to better balance work and assisting children with remote learning.
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Illinois Bar Journal Illinois Law Update,
February
2021
The Department of Employment Security (IDES) adopted amendments to the Unemployment Insurance Act in response to the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Aimed at expediting the benefits disqualification process, these amendments authorize educational institutions to provide the IDES with a list of employees who do not qualify for unemployment insurance benefits.
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Illinois Bar Journal Illinois Law Update,
February
2021
On Nov. 13, 2020, the Second District of the Illinois Appellate Court dissolved a trial court’s temporary restraining order blocking the enforcement of an executive order by Gov. Pritzker restricting indoor dining in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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By Deanna ShahnamiIllinois Bar Journal Article, February 2021
Illinois COVID-19 restrictions and First Amendment rights.
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By Lesley GoolBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, January 2021
A brief historical background of executive orders, an examination of the governor’s authority to issue such orders, and a look at the recent lawsuits challenging Governor Pritzker’s COVID-19 orders.
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By David FishBusiness Advice and Financial Planning, January 2021
A look at the types of employment cases that we will continue to see on the rise as a result of COVID-19.
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By Rory T. WeilerElder Law, January 2021
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.
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By Amy SilbersteinChild Law, January 2021
An overview of some new and unexpected co-parenting challenges as a result of COVID-19 and advice on how to handle them.
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By Rory T. WeilerChild Law, January 2021
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.
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By Judge Heinz RudolfBench and Bar, January 2021
Judge Heinz Rudolf reflects on his judgeship as we approach the one-year mark of administering justice in new ways as a result of COVID-19.
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By Karen A. VanderMeerYoung Lawyers Division, January 2021
The evolution from in-person court appearances to virtual court via Zoom has been a period of transition for practitioners, self-represented parties, and the court system.
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By Joe SouligneYoung Lawyers Division, January 2021
As many lawyers and clients struggle to advance litigation matters due to crowded dockets and court delays exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, one potential tool that should be considered by those practicing in federal courts is a trial on the papers.