In re Marriage of Wheatley v. WheatleyBy Roger M. ScrivnerCivil Practice and Procedure, June 1999There is an old saying among trial judges. After the heat of battle cools and the smoke clears, the appellate court shoots the survivors. Such is the case with this decision.
In re the marriage of GrunstenBy Jacqueline J. TorshenFamily Law, October 1999After over 21 years of marriage, Barbara Grunsten filed a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage against Richard Grunsten, citing irreconcilable differences.
In the Appellate Court of Illinois Fifth DistrictMineral Law, November 1999Plaintiff, J. Glenn Dunn, appeals from the trial court's order granting the motion of defendants Terry Patton and Patty Patton to dismiss his complaint. On appeal, plaintiff contends that the court's granting of the motion to dismiss was error.
In-house counsel whistleblowers may lose Title VII protectionsBy Michael Todd ScottCorporate Law Departments, August 1999In earlier editions of The Corporate Lawyer, we printed the ISBA amicus brief and the supreme court opinion in Jacobson v. Knepper & Moga, P.C.
Income tax treatment of state and federal grantsBy Don JohnsonFederal Taxation, November 1999Various state and federal agencies make grants of funds to both public and private corporations for economic development, improvement of public facilities and related purposes.
Income tax treatment of state and federal grantsBy Don JohnsonCorporate Law Departments, October 1999Various state and federal agencies make grants of funds to both public and private corporations for economic development, improvement of public facilities and related purposes.
Income tax treatment of state and federal grantsBy Don JohnsonCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, October 1999Various state and federal agencies make grants of funds to both public and private corporations for economic development, improvement of public facilities and related purposes
Individual held personally liable for corporation’s failing to comply with statutory formalitiesBy Loren R. Stone & A. Jay GoldsteinCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, October 1999In a recent decision, the Illinois Appellate Court has held that a corporation's failure to comply with filing requirements of the Business Corporation Act regarding the adoption and use of assumed names, will subject an individual to personal liability for breach of contract.
Individual held personally liable for corporation’s failing to comply with statutory formalitiesBy Loren R. Stone & A. Jay GoldsteinBusiness and Securities Law, May 1999In a recent decision, the Illinois Appellate Court has held that a corporation's failure to comply with filing requirements of the Business Corporation Act regarding the adoption and use of assumed names, will subject an individual to personal liability for breach of contract.
Individual income tax updateBy James S. ZmudaFederal Taxation, September 1999Several requirements must be satisfied for divorce related payments to be treated as alimony, taxable to the payee and deductible by the payor.
Individual income tax updateBy Carlos A. SaavedraFederal Taxation, June 1999Most individual taxpayers that are homeowners can itemize deductions due to the deductions for real estate taxes and home mortgage interest.
Individual income tax updatesBy Carlos A. SaavedraFederal Taxation, February 1999For quite a number of years, the IRS' standard mileage rate for automobile business use generally increased slightly from one year to the next.
Individual income tax updates: IRS issues new guidance for innocent spouse reliefBy Thomas F. ArendsFederal Taxation, April 1999The Internal Revenue Service has issued new interim guidance for taxpayers seeking equitable relief under the innocent spouse provisions enacted under new Internal Revenue Code section 6015 of the IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 ('98 Act).
Industrial Commission newsBy Robert M. HarrisWorkers’ Compensation Law, November 1999If any members of the bar are not already aware, I would like to take this opportunity to discuss an area of great concern and importance to the bar as well as to a wide range of other interested parties: the Illinois Industrial Commission's active engagement in enforcing section 4(d) of the Act.
Inexpensive time and billing softwareBy Adrienne W. AlbrechtLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, November 1999We recently upgraded our entire computer system. In exchange for our old, tired Lantastic network, we opted for a new, fast Windows Nt system running their Backoffice Small Business Server.
Info from the councilBy Michael A. FlemingFamily Law, February 1999Since the first newsletter, the council has met twice: in November, and again in December at the ISBA Midyear Meeting.
InsideAdministrative Law, September 1999Inside, immediately following Terry Shafer's article (which begins on this page) concerning the Commonwealth Edison property tax case, you will find a report on an unusual dispute between two federal agencies, the EEOC and the Department of Veteran Affairs.
InsideAdministrative Law, May 1999Four judicial decisions of considerable importance are highlighted in this issue. Section council member, Julie Ann Sebastian, describes three Illinois Appellate Court opinions.
Insolvency: in generalInsurance Law, January 1999Common law retaining lien may not be asserted in proceeding to liquidate insolvent insurer.
Insurance coverage issues for the Y2K computer crisisBy Roger L. RutherfordBusiness and Securities Law, October 1999As the new millennium draws near, the Year 2000 (Y2K) computer problem may disrupt communication, manufacturing, transportation, security systems, electronic data processing operations and many of the other daily activities that we take for granted.
Integrity, honor, dutyBy Thomas W. BurkartYoung Lawyers Division, January 1999A free and civilized society depends for its survival on the peaceful, nonbarbaric resolution of disputes before impartial, unbiased tribunals.
Intellectual improbabilitiesBy Daniel KeganIntellectual Property, November 1999DOJ antitrust guidelines for competitor collaboration. The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission October 1, 1999 released and sought comment on proposed guidelines for lawful and illegal collaboration among competitors.
Intellectual improbabilities™By Daniel KeganIntellectual Property, May 1999Popular patents. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued a record 151,024 patents in 1998, up 33% from 113,720 in 1997. For the sixth year in a row, IBM was the leading patentee, with 2,657 issued patents, up 54% from 1997.
Inter-American Court of Human Rights press releaseInternational and Immigration Law, October 1999Four new contentious cases were submitted before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. These cases are the Haniff Hilaire case against the State of Trinidad of Tobago, the Aguilera-LaRosa et al.
Internet resources related to ADRBy Dean M. FriedersAlternative Dispute Resolution, November 1999Includes full text of several arbitration statutes and acts, selected articles from trade journals, and educational resources.
IntroductionChild Law, September 1999In May 1997, following the suggestion of past President Ralph Gabric, the Illinois State Bar Association joined with Loyola University School of Law to present a symposium designed to address the needs of children in the juvenile justice system.
IntroductionEnvironmental Law, May 1999Planning for future growth is very much in evidence in this pre-millenium year.
Introduction from the chairBy Kimberly MattheiCorporate Law Departments, August 1999Welcome to the first issue of the Corporate Law Departments (CLD) newsletter for the 1999-2000 Bar year.
An introduction to administrative law in a civil law systemBy Alexander P. WhiteAdministrative Law, August 1999Civil law is the dominant legal system in most of Europe, all of Central and South America, parts of Asia and Africa, and even some areas of the common law world (e.g., Louisiana, Quebec, and Puerto Rico).
Introduction to this special issueBusiness and Securities Law, October 1999This special Y2K issue is directed to the business lawyer, but contains articles that can be mailed to business clients