A look at how video meetings can provide a safer, more efficient, and less costly way to resolve conflicts.
ISBA Development Site
This website is for ISBA staff use only. All visitors should return to the main ISBA website.
COVID-19 Articles
-
By Hon. Michael S. JordanLabor and Employment Law, September 2020
-
By Jen RubinLabor and Employment Law, September 2020
Although it may seem natural to want to implement a mandatory vaccination program as soon as a COVID-19 vaccine is widely available to ensure employee health and safety, employers considering doing so should proceed with caution.
-
Illinois Bar Journal Illinois Law Update,
September
2020
Public Act 101-0642 amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to include emergency provisions for the 2020 General Election in November.
-
Illinois Bar Journal Illinois Law Update,
September
2020
Public Act 101-0649 amends the Health Care Affordability Act. The Act adds to the powers and duties of the Illinois Health Information Exchange Office.
-
By Richard HirschtrittIllinois Bar Journal Article, September 2020
Exploring the unique postdeath tax-planning opportunities for Illinois taxpayers who have died within six months prior to the COVID-19 outbreak.
-
Illinois Bar Journal Article,
September
2020
Testing the limits and technicalities of force majeure.
-
Illinois Bar Journal Article,
September
2020
The technology for recording estate-planning document signings has been inexpensive and readily accessible for decades.
-
By Patti Gregory-ChangLocal Government Law, August 2020
A look at how COVID-19 is worsening the issues blind Illinoisans encounter.
-
By Rachael ToftFamily Law, August 2020
A look at how COVID-19 has affected parenting issues for separated parents.
-
By Michael J. DrabantElder Law, August 2020
As a result of COVID-19, there have been additional strains put on the Medicaid application and appeal processes in Illinois, which presents unique challenges for attorneys practicing in this area.
-
By Jodie DistlerElder Law, August 2020
A look at the risks involved in using video conferencing technology.
-
By Matthew A. KirshElder Law, August 2020
A look at what we have learned about the practice of law during COVID-19.
-
By Robert P. OsgoodGovernment Lawyers, August 2020
In the wake of COVID-19, government practitioners should be mindful of the recent executive orders and legislation and potential criminal penalties for violations of the OMA due to misuse or technical difficulties with remote meeting technologies.
-
By Patti Gregory-ChangGovernment Lawyers, August 2020
A look at how COVID-19 is worsening the issues blind Illinoisans encounter.
-
By Frank PellegriniReal Estate Law, August 2020
A look at some of the fraud schemes on the rise during the tumult of the COVID-19 pandemic.
-
By Timothy MoranState and Local Taxation, August 2020
A summary of the changes to the procedures set forth in Administrative Order 2020-4.
-
Illinois Bar Journal Illinois Law Update,
August
2020
The Illinois General Assembly adopted an amendment to the Property Tax Code, adding to several sections of the Code and creating a new one.
-
Illinois Bar Journal Illinois Law Update,
August
2020
In a new provision of the Illinois Public Aid Code, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services is directed to develop a process for distributing pandemic-related “stability payments” to healthcare entities providing care to Medical Assistance Program recipients.
-
Illinois Bar Journal Illinois Law Update,
August
2020
The General Assembly amended the State Finance Act to create the State Coronavirus Urgent Remediation Emergency (State CURE) Fund as a federal trust fund within the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer.
-
Illinois Bar Journal Illinois Law Update,
August
2020
The General Assembly passed an amendment directing the Illinois Department of Insurance to appoint a task force on business interruption insurance policies.