Goodbye From the ChairBy Cindy G. BuysWomen and the Law, May 2021A note from the chair, Cindy G. Buys.
Chair’s Column: Bridging HistoryBy Cindy G. BuysWomen and the Law, March 2021As I write this chair’s column, we are in the final days of commemorating Black History Month and about to celebrate the start of Women’s History Month. What better way to bridge the two than to reflect on the achievements of a few of the inspiring black women lawyer-leaders in the state of Illinois. Although the history of black female attorneys dates back to Ida Platt who became the first black female licensed to practice law in Illinois in 1894, I am struck by how many of these “firsts” have come in my own lifetime, reminding me of the recency of many of these achievements.
Supreme Court Immigration Docket 2020-2021By Prof. Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, February 2021Summaries of major immigration law cases on the U.S. Supreme Court's docket for the 2020-21 term.
Greetings From the ChairBy Cindy G. BuysWomen and the Law, August 2020A note from the chair, Cindy G. Buys.
Perspectives From the Canadian ConsulateBy Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, February 2020On Friday, January 17, the International & Immigration Law Section Council met with the Canadian consul general, John Cruikshank, and his staff at the Canadian Consulate in Chicago.
Summary of Key Differences Between NAFTA and USMCABy Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, February 2020A summary of the main changes the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will bring once fully ratified.
Animal Science Products, Inc. v. Hebei Welcome Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and the Supreme Court’s doctrine of “respectful consideration”By Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, October 2018The U.S. Supreme Court has occasionally stated that U.S. courts should give “respectful consideration” to decisions of international tribunals and has suggested such consideration may be applicable to statements or decisions of foreign government entities interpreting their own law as well, however, it has never clearly defined what this means.
Slow change at the topBy Cindy G. BuysEmployee Benefits, June 2018Over the past decade, women have made strides in the legal profession. However, the numbers show that progress is slow.
Refugee resettlement 2017By Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, March 2018In September 2017, President Trump issued his most recent determination capping refugee admissions for FY 2018 at 45,000, an all-time low in the history of the U.S. refugee resettlement program.
Temporary protected status (TPS)By Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, March 2018Pursuant to INA 244, (8 U.S.C. 1254), the Secretary of Homeland Security may designate a foreign country for TPS due to conditions in the country that temporarily prevent the country’s nationals from returning safely, or in certain circumstances, where the country is unable to handle the return of its nationals adequately.
“Travel ban” litigation 2017By Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, March 2018A look at the various lawsuits filed against President Trump's Executive Orders limiting entry into the United States.
Slow change at the topBy Cindy G. BuysWomen and the Law, January 2018As of 2017, the legal profession is 64% male and 36% female, meaning that there are 5% more women practicing law today than in 2009. Women make up approximately 22% of the partners in private law firms, but only 18% of equity partners. Women also account for approximately one-third of the judiciary, ranging from 33-35% of federal judges and 29-35% of state court judges. These numbers show some improvement in some categories, but the upward movement is small.
ISBA Career Panel at Southern Illinois UniversityBy Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, May 2017Four members of the International and Immigration Law Section Council participated in a career panel discussion at the Southern Illinois University School of Law in April, 2017.
MemoBy Patrick M. Kinnally & Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, October 2016The International and Immigration Law Section Council has approved and urges the Illinois State Bar Association to support an amendment to 725 ILSC 5/113-8 relating to guilty pleas to improve compliance with judicial notification of the immigration consequences of guilty pleas.
Spotlight on Kelly Thames BennettBy Cindy G. BuysWomen and the Law, October 2016Learn more about this dynamic member of the Women & The Law Committee, who has followed an interesting and unusual path to law.
Legislative reportBy Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, June 2016The ISBA's International & Immigration law Section Council has reviewed pertinent legislation currently before the Illinois General Assembly.
Myths about the ERA debunkedBy Cindy G. BuysWomen and the Law, November 2015Common questions regarding the Equal Rights Amendment and a discussion of the recent efforts to restart the ratification process.
Illinois adopts new law to better implement consular notification and accessBy Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, October 2015Public Act 099-0190 clarifies who is responsible in the Illinois criminal justice system to provide consular notice to foreigners who are arrested or detained in Illinois, when such notice must be given, and what happens if notice is not given.
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