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Articles From 2009

Immigration Consultation Corner- With multiple grounds of inadmissibility, some cannot be cured—A brief look at false claims to U.S. citizenship, fraud and other immigration violations By Scott D. Pollock International and Immigration Law, July 2009 Even attorneys that do not regularly practice immigration law are often surprised to learn of the drastic immigration consequences of fraudulent conduct or the use of false documents to obtain admission to the U.S. from abroad.
Immigration consultation corner: Denial of an R-1 Visa petition for a minister of religion—To challenge or not to challenge? By Scott D. Pollock International and Immigration Law, June 2009 The author shares an immigration case that presented a tricky procedural dilemma.
Immigration in the context of human rights: A focus on bi-national same sex couples By Natalie Vera Human and Civil Rights, May 2009 In today’s society, where there exists a rapidly evolving notion and composition of the family, our immigration laws are antiquated and incapable of securing and protecting the wide variety of family structures that exist in the United States.
Immigration relief available to domestic abuse victims By Julie Gerber-Sollinger Family Law, May 2009 A look at three main areas of immigration relief available to families plagued by abuse, neglect, and domestic violence—the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Visa, the U Visa, and protection under the Violence Against Women Act.
Impact fees and non-home rule municipalities: Oil and water can mix By Richard G. Flood & Ruth A. Schlossberg Local Government Law, June 2009 Despite the publicity it has received and the concerns it has generated, Raintree Homes, Inc. v. the Village of Long Grove is not new law. Impact fee ordinances which are properly drafted and which employ reasonable assumptions are enforceable.
The Importance of reviewing your Directors’ & Officers’ liability insurance policy By Lola Miranda Hale Corporate Law Departments, October 2009 This article highlights practical issues companies should consider in connection with their D & O policies and provisions relating to indemnification.
In brief By John H. Brechin Local Government Law, December 2009 On July 24, 2009, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued its decision in the case of Casna v. City of Loves Park.
In Memoriam By J.A. Sebastian Administrative Law, October 2009 We’d like to honor a former ISBA Ad Law Section Council member, Judge Alfred Gene Burton Jr., 56, who died on Aug. 2, 2009.
In re Parentage of G.E.M.: Pro se perils under the Parentage Act By Peter R. Olson General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, October 2009 Who is the legal father, the man who voluntarily acknowledged paternity or the biological father? A look at In re Parentage of G.E.M.
In re Sophia G.L.: A review of the UCCJEA in the State of Illinois By Michelle L. Blackburn General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, January 2009 What is the status of the UCCJEA in the State of Illinois? According the Illinois Supreme Court, the UCCJEA is alive and well. The Illinois Supreme Court recently ruled on the case In re Sophia G.L., No. 104603, and in doing so overturned the decision of the 4th District Appellate Court, reversing the ruling of the Greene County Circuit Court.  
In-Sites By Kevin Lovellette Government Lawyers, December 2009 From time to time, the Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Jury Instructions makes changes to the Illinois Pattern Jury Instructions for both civil and criminal cases, or the Committee may amend or update the Comments section on certain instructions.
In-Sites Government Lawyers, April 2009 A variety of useful links, from tax changes to gardening to Illinois history to waterparks.
Incentives for industrial building owners or future owners By Mary Nicolau State and Local Taxation, August 2009 An overview of the Class 6B incentive offered by the Cook County Assessor’s Office. 
Individual income tax update: Legislation, cases and rulings By Thomas F. Arends & Philip D. Speicher Federal Taxation, July 2009 The following outline is a summary of recent tax legislation and select cases and rulings presented by the Federal Taxation Section Council at its annual Law Ed Program, the 2009 Federal Tax Conference. The materials focus on income tax issues for individuals and sole proprietors. Also included is a summary of the newly enacted American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.  
Indoor air inhalation update By Raymond T. Reott Environmental Law, February 2009 The Illinois EPA has submitted a proposal to the Illinois Pollution Control Board to add an indoor inhalation pathway to the Illinois cleanup objectives.
Inside the too-speculative continuum By Alan E. Stumpf Agricultural Law, May 2009 A taxpayer advocating valuation of built in capital gains inside of the too-speculative continuum needs to start his advocacy with an understanding of what a willing buyer and a willing seller will take into account.
Insurers & the Troubled Asset Relief Program Insurance Law, March 2009 On October 3, 2008, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (“EESA”) established the Troubled Asset Relief Program (“TARP”) in an effort to restore liquidity and stability to the U.S. financial system.
Intellectual improbabilities By Daniel Kegan Intellectual Property, September 2009 Recent updates in Intellectual Property law.
Intellectual Improbabilities By Daniel Kegan Intellectual Property, May 2009 Updates in Intellectual Property law.
International & Immigration Law Section Council’s legislative action By Rebecca L. Van Court International and Immigration Law, July 2009 A summary of the proposals the section council has reviewed, the position adopted by the council and the current status of the bill.
International arbitration news By Kate Oscarson Alternative Dispute Resolution, November 2009 Recently, Hong Kong has started to be in the spotlight for international arbitration in the Asia Pacific region.
International arbitration news By Kate Oscarson & Sidra Hamidi Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2009 The first in a series of columns considering topics in international arbitration.
International arbitration procedures By Colin McGowan Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2009 A look arbitration procedures around the world.
International arbitration procedures—A look at the use of arbitration internationally: Arbitration procedures in the United Kingdom By Colin McGowan Alternative Dispute Resolution, November 2009 In 1996, after a lengthy effort, the United Kingdom introduced Arbitration Act 1996.
International HR economic downturn toolkit: What you need to know to project-manage cross-border restructurings, pay-cuts, and reductions-in-force By Donald C. Dowling, Jr. Corporate Law Departments, June 2009 When a U.S.-headquartered employer suffers economic difficulties and needs to cut back its human resources costs, the first strategies that will likely come to mind are U.S.-style retrenchments like restructurings, pay-cuts, and reductions-in-force. This “toolkit” addresses how American-based multinationals can project-manage a cross-border human resources retrenchment across operations outside the U.S. 
Interview with Arbitrator Jennifer Teague, January 8, 2009 By Robert C. Nelson Workers’ Compensation Law, March 2009 Get to know more about Arbitrator Jennifer Teague.
Interview with Arbitrator Joann Fratianni By Richard D. Hannigan Workers’ Compensation Law, September 2009 Get to know more about Arbitrator Joann Fratianni.
Interview with Arbitrator Ruth White, May 12, 2009 By Robert C. Nelson Workers’ Compensation Law, June 2009 Get to know more about Arbitrator Ruth White.
Interview with Chairman Amy Masters By Richard D. Hannigan Workers’ Compensation Law, March 2009 Get to know about Amy Masters, chairperson of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission.
Interview with former YLD Chair Gregg Garofalo By Marron Mahoney Young Lawyers Division, August 2009 Get to know more about Gregg Garofalo, who chaired the YLD in the 2007-2008 bar year.