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Articles From Emily Holmes

Genie in the Bottle: Rule 137 Sanctions By Donald Hyun Kiolbassa & Emily Holmes Real Estate Law, November 2024 In the case of Palmquist v. Livingston, the appellate court helps us understand the ways Illinois Supreme Court Rule 137 (eff. Jan. 1, 2018) can get you in trouble.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf: A Look Into Preliminary Injunction Law in Illinois By Donald Hyun Kiolbassa & Emily Holmes Real Estate Law, October 2024 The preliminary injunction is an important arrow in the quiver of the powers of the judiciary. A preliminary injunction gives the judge the power to stop a party from an action while the parties are waiting on a final judgment.
Prometheus and the Gift of Fire: In re Syed By Donald Hyun Kiolbassa & Emily Holmes Real Estate Law, October 2024 The court in In re Syed was faced with the challenge of choosing between two good choices. The court should either respect a judgment of eviction or uphold Chapter 13 bankruptcy rules. 
Choose Your Coffin: The Silver Tsunami About to Hit Law By Donald Hyun Kiolbassa & Emily Holmes Real Estate Law, July 2024 How law firms can prepare to handle any skills gaps caused by the influx of retiring Baby Boomers.
Redlining, AI, and Economics: A Look Into the Illinois Community Reinvestment Act By Donald Hyun Kiolbassa & Emily Holmes Real Estate Law, June 2024 The Illinois Community Reinvestment Act attempts to solve the problem of providing available financing for owning appreciable property to historically discriminated groups.
The Odyssey by Homer and the Rescission of Contract: An Analysis of Zahdan v. Frontline Business Enterprise, Inc. By Donald Hyun Kiolbassa & Emily Holmes Real Estate Law, May 2024 In Zahdan v. Frontline Business Enterprise, Inc., the parties entered into a real estate contract for a gas station conditioned upon a second contract, which the defendant did not honor.
When a Tenant Files a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy During a Commercial Real Estate Transaction By Emily Holmes Real Estate Law, April 2021 When representing an owner-seller or landlord in a commercial real estate transaction, during due diligence and prior to concluding attorney review and inspection contingencies, confirm the financial status of your client’s tenants before moving forward with the real estate transaction.

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