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Do your legal research… Very well! By Michael J. Maslanka Real Estate Law, January 2016 Some thoughts on spelling, hyphens and terminology when conducting legal research.
Mortgagors and mortgagees in the pleading game By Michael J. Maslanka Real Estate Law, December 2015 Must a loan modification agreement must be attached to and pled in a foreclosure complaint?
Pick your title: “Just Don’t Do It!” … “Ethical Common Sense” … “Everyone is Tempted” By Michael J. Maslanka Real Estate Law, December 2015 It could easily happen that a transaction must close or is ready to close and a particular signature or notarization is missing. You need that signature and/or notarization. What do you do?
Pick your title: “Just Don’t Do It!” … “Ethical Common Sense” … “Everyone is Tempted” By Michael J. Maslanka Business Advice and Financial Planning, December 2015 It could easily happen that a transaction must close or is ready to close and a particular signature or notarization is missing. You need that signature and/or notarization. What do you do?
Big Brother is watching… your house! By Michael J. Maslanka Real Estate Law, November 2015 Homeowners better not ignore municipality or other local governmental notices regarding code violations, as Big Brother almost always wins.
What does “cf.” mean again? By Michael J. Maslanka Real Estate Law, November 2015 The 2nd District Appellate Court answered this question in its opinion filed on March 21, 2012 in the case of In Re Marriage of Romano.
In the Illinois mortgagee world, two strikes and you’re out! By Michael J. Maslanka Real Estate Law, October 2015 A look at the recent case of United Central Bank v. KMWC 845, LLC.
In the Illinois mortgagee world, two strikes and you’re out! By Michael J. Maslanka Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, October 2015 A look at the recent case of United Central Bank v. KMWC 845, LLC.
When the Pope speaks By Michael J. Maslanka Human and Civil Rights, October 2015 Have an opinion on the Pope's comment regarding the action or inaction of Kim Davis, County Clerk of Rowan County, Kentucky? Let us know in the comments section of this article!
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Case review: Castillo v. Dep’t of Human Rights By Michael J. Maslanka Human and Civil Rights, September 2015 The case of Castillo v. Department of Human Rights, et al., deals with illegal discrimination in the rental of an apartment under the Illinois Human Rights Act.
A no-no by statute and caselaw By Michael J. Maslanka Real Estate Law, September 2015 In the case of Curielli v. Quinn, et al., decided by the First District Appellate Court on August 4, 2015, the Court held that an attorney cannot act as an attorney and a real estate broker at the same time for the same client, in the same transaction.
7th Circuit speaks on ethics By Michael J. Maslanka Real Estate Law, August 2015 Takeaways from Peterson v. Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP of interest to transactions attorneys.
Case review: Castillo v. Department of Human Rights, et al. By Michael J. Maslanka Real Estate Law, July 2015 The case of Castillo v. Department of Human Rights, et al., deals with illegal discrimination in the rental of an apartment under the Illinois Human Rights Act.
A decision, finally, after nineteen years: Case review By Michael J. Maslanka Human and Civil Rights, January 2015 Although the order in this case was filed under Supreme Court Rule 23, it has a very interesting history and some good tips for employers. Unfortunately, it is also a sad commentary on the delay of justice in some cases.
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From the Chair By Michael J. Maslanka Human and Civil Rights, June 2014 A message from Section Chair Michael Maslanka.
From the Chair By Michael J. Maslanka Human and Civil Rights, March 2014 A message from Human Rights Section Chair Mike Maslanka.
From the Chair By Michael J. Maslanka Human and Civil Rights, December 2013 A message from Section Chair Mike Maslanka.
From the Chair By Michael J. Maslanka Human and Civil Rights, October 2013 A message from Section Chair Michael Maslanka.

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