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Articles From 1999

Have you always wanted to be a published author? By Donald R. Parkinson Criminal Justice, July 1999 This is your chance. The Criminal Justice newsletter is always looking for articles or practical advice tips from our section members.
Have you always wanted to be a published writer? Young Lawyers Division, January 1999 Well, here's your chance. The YLD Council is accepting articles for publication in the YLD newsletter.
Health insurance: applications Insurance Law, June 1999 Health insurer had no duty to investigate truthfulness of answers to questions on applications.
Health insurance: exclusions Insurance Law, June 1999 Plaintiff, Kimberly Graham, was diagnosed with breast cancer in October of 1995. She underwent a modified radical mastectomy and sought preventive care to avoid recurrence of the cancer.
Health insurance: in general Insurance Law, December 1999 Cut N' Dried Salon, Belleride and Brewer filed a petition with the Illinois Department of Human Rights charging that, in 1991, National Group Life discriminated against them by denying the application of Brewer, an employee of Cut 'N Dried, for health insurance coverage.
Health insurance: in general Insurance Law, October 1999 Medical insurer's policy caps for care of AIDS or AIDS-related conditions did not violate Americans with Disabilities Act provision prohibiting discrimination in public accommodations.
Health insurance: misrepresentations Insurance Law, June 1999 Recent amendment to section 154 of Insurance Code eliminating requirement that application must be attached to policy in order for insurer to rely on a misrepresentation does not apply retroactively.
The hearing officers of the Child Protection Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County By Lawrence Grazian Child Law, December 1999 The Hearing Officer Program in Juvenile Court is a work in progress. Since its inception, the program has consistently evolved.
Helpful aides to the practitioner preparing estate and gift tax returns By Donald A. LoBue General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, March 1999 I recommend two publications and CCH's Performance Plus II to those general practitioners who do not prepare estate and gift tax returns on a regular basis.
High-low deals: In vogue or in trouble? By Jeffrey J. Kroll Tort Law, January 1999 Not long ago, settling a case was pretty simple. The parties would agree on a value and the case would settle.
Highlights of section council meetings Real Estate Law, March 1999 1. John O'Brien reported that the Illinois Real Estate Lawyers Association is working on a public relations campaign to preserve and protect the role of the lawyer in real estate transactions.
Hot topics—recent decisions By John H. Guill Workers’ Compensation Law, November 1999 In Segers v. Industrial Commission, 238 Ill.Dec. 347, filed 5/19/99, the fifth district Appellate Court reversed a Circuit Court Decision and found that a lump sum settlement contract entered into between the employer and the employee during the employee's lifetime which was then approved by the Industrial Commission did not bar the employee's spouse from pursuing death benefits pursuant to the Workers' Occupational Diseases Act (20 ILCS 310/A).
How to deal with reporters By Lee Beneze Elder Law, June 1999 Recently, I had the pleasure of listening to an enthusiastic and knowledgeable speaker at the Annual Symposium of the National Association of Legal Services Developers.
How to develop an acceptable affirmative action program By Jill P. O’Brien & Joanna G. DuPriest Labor and Employment Law, November 1999 Developing an Affirmative Action Program ("AAP") can be a very daunting task, especially if it is being done for the first time. Although the process of drafting an AAP is time-consuming and complex, this article sets forth some guidelines to help attorneys prepare an acceptable AAP and to help you identify which of your clients need an AAP in the first place
How to subpoena mental health records By Deanne Morgan Family Law, May 1999 Your client petitioned the court for dissolution of his marriage and for custody of their two minor children.
The hows and whys of Web site audits By Lynn E. Rzonca & Patricia M. DeSimone Intellectual Property, May 1999 By now your company's Web site is up and running. Monthly "hit" reports show that more and more "visitors" (read: potential clients) are accessing your site.
Illinois Annual Elder Rights Conference a success By Lee Beneze Elder Law, November 1999 The 13th Annual Elder Rights Conference, organized by the Illinois Department on Aging, was held in Chicago on July 28 and 29.
Illinois Appellate Court finds Illinois’ Equine Activity Liability Act not applicable to personal injury sustained during recreational riding Agricultural Law, November 1999 There are 43 states which have some form of Equine Activity legislation, and a number of additional states are currently considering Equine Activity legislation.
Illinois House Smart Growth Task Force Final Report Environmental Law, May 1999 In 1997, the American Farmland Trust,* a private non-profit organization, published a report on metropolitan regions at high risk for loss of prime farmland.
Illinois land trusts—troubled times By Paul A. Meints Real Estate Law, May 1999 Anyone who has used an Illinois land trust for gifting in the last 30 years or so should make a concerted effort to study all of the land trust documents before the donor-client dies.
Illinois law relating to tree encroachments By Richard F. Bales Real Estate Law, November 1999 Most real estate attorneys and title insurers, when discussing issues concerning encroachments as disclosed by a survey, think in terms of buildings, sheds, or fences.
Illinois lawyer employees: Ask not for whom the wrongful discharge bell tolls; it tolls for thee By Jeffrey D. Lester Corporate Law Departments, June 1999 As has been the case for a number of years in Illinois, in-house employee counsel of private businesses are fully subject to being "wrongfully discharged" from their employment, no matter what the reason for the discharge.
Illinois’ new child welfare law By James R. Covington, III Child Law, February 1999 In conjunction with or at any time after the filing of a 2-13 petition, the state's attorney, the guardian ad litem, or DCFS may file a motion requesting a finding that reasonable efforts to reunify a minor with his or her parent or parents are no longer required and should cease.
Illinois’ new child welfare law By James R. Covington Child Law, January 1999 Public Act 90-608, which became effective 6-30-98, makes significant changes to child welfare in Illinois, partially in response to the requirements of the federal government.
Illinois State Bar Association Task Force on Attorneys for Minor Children By Robert K. Downs & John T. Phillips Family Law, June 1999 In the past 10 years the general public and the legal community have become much more sensitive to the issue of children's involvement in the legal system in the areas of divorce, custody, visitation, support and paternity.
Illinois statutes create mediation programs but fail to define qualifications By Suzanne Schmitz & Peggy L. Reiman Alternative Dispute Resolution, November 1999 Numerous Illinois statutes refer to mediation, but seldom define mediation. Although not defined, the type of mediation described by the statute often conflicts with the contemporary understanding of mediation.
The Illinois Supreme Court grants additional municipality immunities; however, more questions are raised than answered By Scott B. Gibson Tort Law, May 1999 I previously reported that I am plaintiff's counsel in Henrich v. Libertyville High School, et al.
Illinois Supreme Court voids search after traffic stop detention By Matt Maloney General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, August 1999 On June 17, 1999, the Illinois Supreme Court issued its opinion in People v Brownlee, N.E.2d ,
An immigration due diligence checklist for mergers and acquisitions International and Immigration Law, December 1999 With the return of "merger mania" in the 1990s, human resources managers and corporate legal counsel are often called upon to evaluate the immigration consequences of mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate changes.
Important note to real estate practitioners By Edward J. Jarot, Jr. Real Estate Law, June 1999 Real estate attorneys should be aware that recent legislation which will have a potentially dramatic impact on the relationships and responsibilities among parties to Illinois land trusts is rapidly on its way to becoming Illinois law.