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Public disclosure of public employee disciplinary records under Gekas v. Williamson and the 2009 amendments to the Freedom of Information Act By Michael D. Bersani Local Government Law, October 2010 A discussion of the reasoning and holding in the recent Gekas v. Williamson decision, as well as whether any portion of Gekas will survive the 2009 amendments to the Freedom of Information Act.
Public nuisance, private nuisance and trespass—Issues for siting a new Livestock operation By Jeffrey A. Mollet Agricultural Law, February 2010 The apparent decline of the livestock industry in Illinois seems to be the result of numerous factors.
Punitive damages award proper in retaliation, defamation, and intentional infliction of emotion distress lawsuit Labor and Employment Law, January 2010 With regard to the defendants’ arguments that testimony adduced violated their First Amendment rights and the Noerr Pennington doctrine, which provides certain defenses to antitrust claims. 
Putative Father Registry—A primer By Christina Schneider & Don C. Hammer Child Law, March 2010 The Putative Father Registry (“PFR”) was established by the Illinois Legislature as part of broad changes that were made to the Illinois Adoption Act in 1994.
Quarries, lakes and riparian rights: The 2nd District applies the “artificial-becomes-natural” rule By Richard F. Bales Agricultural Law, August 2010 The Second District recently decided the case of Bohne v. LaSalle National Bank, which questioned whether the adjoining landowners of a water-filled, former limestone quarry had the right to the reasonable use of its surface waters.
Quarries, lakes and riparian rights: The 2nd District applies the “artificial-becomes-natural” rule By Richard F. Bales Real Estate Law, May 2010 The Second District has just decided the case of Bohne v. LaSalle National Bank, which questioned whether the adjoining landowners of a water-filled, former limestone quarry had the right to the reasonable use of its surface waters.
A question of health By Jay S. Goldenberg Trusts and Estates, November 2010 Suggested language to add to a statutory form so that medical information can be released to a designated person other than the primary Health Care Agent.
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Question: How is the legal profession responding to the challenges of the recession? Answer: Alternative billing practices By Patrick T. Driscoll, Jr. & Patricia M. Fallon Government Lawyers, April 2010 A look at how the current economy is affecting billing practices.
Question: How is the legal profession responding to the challenges of the recession? Answer: Alternative billing practices By Patrick T. Driscoll, Jr. & Patricia M. Fallon Federal Civil Practice, March 2010 A look at how the current economy is affecting billing practices.
A quick guide on how to deal with a Medicare lien By Angelica W. Wawrzynek Young Lawyers Division, December 2010 Step-by-step instructions for successfully dealing with Medicare.
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The “real” living will* By Roza Gossage Elder Law, June 2010 A few light-hearted final words.
Recent amendment to Supreme Court Rule 304(b) and its impact on family law cases By Hon. Edward R. Jordan & Mary Jane Theis Bench and Bar, August 2010 Two judges share their perspectives on the recently amended child custody rules.
Recent amendment to Supreme Court Rule 304(b) and its impact on family law cases By Hon. Edward R. Jordan & Hon. Mary Jane Theis Family Law, May 2010 Two judicial perspectives of how the recently adopted Supreme Court Rule 922 will affect custody cases.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, December 2010 Changes in the Judiciary.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, November 2010 Recent changes to the Judiciary.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, August 2010 Recent changes to the Judiciary.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, June 2010 Changes in the Judiciary.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, May 2010 Changes in the Judiciary.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, April 2010 Changes in the Judiciary.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, February 2010 Changes in the Judiciary.
Recent cases and cases of interest By Thomas M. Moran Traffic Laws and Courts, March 2010 Summaries of recent traffic law cases.
Recent decision addresses subject-matter jurisdiction in forcible entry and detainer actions By Michael Zink General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, December 2010 A review of the recent decision of Figueroa v. Deacon.
Recent decisions in real estate tax cases By Timothy E. Moran State and Local Taxation, September 2010 Recently decided cases affecting real estate tax practitioners.
Recent laws that impact state & local tax By William Seitz State and Local Taxation, December 2010 A list of legislation passed by the 96th General Assembly.
Recent Supreme Court decisions in employment law: New Process Steel, LP v. NLRB & City of Ontario v. Quon By Ryan Wangler & Eric Wudtke Bench and Bar, December 2010 In New Process Steel, the Court examined the validity of decisions rendered by a two- rather than a three-person National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) panel. In Quon, the Court evaluated the extent of a government employee’s Fourth Amendment rights regarding searches by his government employer.
Recognition for women through ISBA annual awards By Sandra Crawford Women and the Law, September 2010 A description of each award offered by the ISBA.
Recommended reading for all women lawyers Women and the Law, September 2010 Check out this book, recommended by Catalyst reader Susan L. Schoenberger.
Recommended reading list By Emily N. Masalski Women and the Law, October 2010 Books recommended by members of the Standing Committee on Women and the Law.
Record low interest rates mean good times for estate planning By Gregg M. Simon Trusts and Estates, December 2010 The current economic environment presents significant opportunities for leveraging tax savings and transferring wealth to descendants on a tax-advantaged basis.
Recovering the value of “free” caretaking by an adult’s parents By Dennis M. Lynch Tort Law, March 2010 A tortfeasor cannot seek to shirk responsibility for caretaking services because the caretaking was provided by the adult’s parents, and not by some third party.