Section Newsletters

Articles From 2008

Financial markets in crisis: Section-by-section analysis of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 By Michael Boop Corporate Law Departments, November 2008 Following is a section-by-section analysis of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (the “Act”) as passed by the Senate, by a vote of 74-25, on October 2, 2008, including commentary from experts in Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP’s Financial Markets Crisis Group.
Finding a way out: A brief examination of the Trademark Fair Use Principle in China By Pengcheng Gao International and Immigration Law, March 2008 The fair use principle started in copyright law, but has long been incorporated into trademark law as well.
Fines in Building Code cases—Mandatory By Patti Gregory-Chang Administrative Law, May 2008 This article explores two lines of cases dealing with the imposition of fines in municipal code enforcement cases. It argues that the more compelling line requires courts and administrative bodies to rule within the mandates of ordinances which specify minimum and maximum fine ranges.
The First District examines standards for reviewing Section 2-615 motions in legal malpractice cases and clarifies the solvency rule By Kimberly A. Davis Civil Practice and Procedure, April 2008 In July 2007, the First District Appellate Court addressed the sufficiency of a legal malpractice complaint in Visvardis v. Ferleger.
Five top financial tips for young attorneys By Randall Edgar General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, September 2008 Although any young professional should appreciate sound financial advice, I have written this article to be primarily directed to young attorneys who will face slightly different problems than young business professionals or individuals in other professions.
Forced annexation—Are roads included in the calculation of acreage? By John H. Brechin Local Government Law, September 2008 The sole issue of Bowers v. City of Rockford was whether the 60-acre statutory limitation in Section 7-1-13 of the Illinois Municipal Code includes interior highways.
Freedom for the thought we hate: A Biography of the First Amendment by Anthony Lewis By Kathryn E. Eisenhart Human and Civil Rights, June 2008 It won’t take long to read this book. But I finished the book with a sense of the sweep and changes of freedom of expression and freedom of the press that is often lacking in the tomes often published about the topic.
The Freedom of Information Act and employment contracts: A case review of Stern v. Wheaton-Warrenville Community Unit School District 200 By Lisle A. Stalter Government Lawyers, December 2008 It seems that just a couple of years ago there were only a handful of cases discussing the Freedom of Information Act and its exemptions.
From State ALJ to Federal District Court Judge: Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer’s professional progression By J.A. Sebastian Administrative Law, March 2008 On February 4, 2008, the Administrative Law Judges Committee of the Chicago Bar Association presented the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer as the guest speaker at its monthly lunch meeting.
From the Chair By Patricia A. Zimmer Insurance Law, December 2008 Greetings to all! I apologize that The Policy has been MIA recently, but we have had some shake-up in the editorial staff.
From the Chair By Gina M. Arquilla Young Lawyers Division, December 2008 Our council met on October 11, 2008 in Chicago, where much business was discussed.
From the Chair By Kenneth Dobbs Human and Civil Rights, November 2008 Obscenity, child murderers, assassins, fascists, defamation, disabled people, constitutional democracy, human rights and law school classrooms were Elmer Gertz’s milieu.
From the Chair By Trent L. Bush Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, October 2008 The Chains That Bind You? Does technology set you free from the office, or does it bind you to it? For me, the answer is yes.
From the Chair By Gina M. Arquilla Young Lawyers Division, October 2008 A message from YLD Chair Gina Arquilla.
From the Chair By Kenneth Dobbs Human and Civil Rights, September 2008 Under the leadership of Steve Helle, our relatively small section council stands as an example of what committed and hardworking Illinois lawyers achieve when given an opportunity.
From the Chair By Gina M. Arquilla Young Lawyers Division, August 2008 The last few months have been busy and productive for the members of the ISBA Young Lawyers Division Council.
From the Chair By Trent L. Bush Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, August 2008 Welcome! It is my pleasure to serve as the Chair of this year’s Committee on Legal Technology (COLT).
From the Chair By David B. Yavitz Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, July 2008 This is my last From the Chair column since my year as Chair of the Committee on Legal Technology will end with the June 2008 Annual Meeting of the ISBA.
From the Chair By Gary R. Gehlbach Real Estate Law, July 2008 Perversely relishing the stress and frustration that every day (indeed, every hour or every few minutes) seems to bring, I secretly confess that I love the practice of law.
From the Chair By Gina M. Arquilla Young Lawyers Division, June 2008 2008-2009 promises to be a busy and productive year for the members of the ISBA Young Lawyers Division Council.
From the Chair By Steven Helle Human and Civil Rights, June 2008 It’s been a good run, but it is time for this chair to fade away and welcome the next generation of leadership for the Human Rights Section Council.
From the Chair By Steven Helle Human and Civil Rights, April 2008 A message from Section Chair Steven Helle.
From the Chair By David B. Yavitz Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, April 2008 A message from Section Chair David B. Yavitz.
From the Chair By Robert Handley Insurance Law, March 2008 A message from Section Chair Robert Handley.
From the Chair By David B. Yavitz Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, February 2008 Reporting from Las Vegas and San Francisco. Hello everyone, this is Geek Week.
From the Chair By Steven Helle Human and Civil Rights, January 2008 A colleague told me recently of how she had been doing research into the Federal Communications Commission and expected her job to be easy because the FCC had always issued numerous reports on the industry and communications policy.
From the Chair… By Brian D. Schwartz Education Law, February 2008 Thank you for your membership in the Education Law Section Council.
From the editor By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, December 2008 Our main article this edition is a compilation of recent legislation that may be of interest to members of the Section.
From the editor By James K. Weston, Sr. Mineral Law, September 2008 Our main article this edition revolves around an opinion from the Illinois Appellate Court, Second District, in the case of McHenry county Defenders, Inc., et. al., v. The City of Harvard, et. al., No. 2-07-0386 Filed July 2, 2008.
From the editor By James K. Weston Mineral Law, June 2008 As always, it seems, we continue to need articles or ideas for articles for publication in this newsletter.