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Articles From 2011

France—Year in review By Dany Khayat & Jose Caicedo International and Immigration Law, July 2011 A review of how the legal landscape in France has changed in the past year.
Freedom of Information Act—Recent & proposed changes By Stephan Roth & Jeannie Romas-Dunn Government Lawyers, June 2011 A look at some of the more significant changes made to FOIA in the last legislative cycle.
A fresh perspective on the judicial system By Hon. E. Kenneth Wright, Jr. & Kalisa Gary Young Lawyers Division, February 2011 Read 13-year-old Kalisa Gary's award-winning essay on the subject of "keeping an impartial balance of life, accepting all divisions of fairness."
Fritzche v. LaPlante: Authorization procedures for corporate notes and leases By Charles W. Murdock Business and Securities Law, March 2011 The case demonstrates the importance to corporate counsel of familiarity with the Business Corporation Act in general, and of a particular corporation’s by-laws and board and shareholder minutes in particular.
From the Chair By Mary L. Milano Government Lawyers, October 2011 An introduction from Committee Chair Mary Milano.
From the Chair… By Anthony E. Rothert Human and Civil Rights, October 2011 An introduction to the issue from Section Chair Anthony Rothert.
From the Chair… By Anthony E. Rothert Human and Civil Rights, August 2011 An introduction to the issue from Human Rights Section Chair Anthony Rothert.
From the editor By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2011 An introduction to the issue form Editor Tom Cavenagh.
From the Editor By Anthony J. DelGiorno Elder Law, June 2011 A farewell message from Editor Anthony DelGiorno.
From the Editor By Jason M. Barnhart Mineral Law, February 2011 An introduction to the issue from Editor Jason Barnhart.
From the editors By James T. Nyeste Insurance Law, October 2011 An introduction to the issue from Managing Co-Editor James Nyeste.
From the editors By James T. Nyeste Insurance Law, July 2011 An introduction to the issue from Managing Co-Editor Jim Nyeste.
From the editors By James T. Nyeste Insurance Law, May 2011 An introduction to the issue from Managing Co-Editor and Chair James T. Nyeste.
From the editors By James T. Nyeste Insurance Law, February 2011 An introduction to the issue from Managing Co-Editor James T. Nyeste.
From your editors By Heather McPherson & Charles LeFebvre Elder Law, December 2011 An introduction to the issue from Editors Heather McPherson and Chuck LeFebvre.
Further information on Section Council Chairs International and Immigration Law, July 2011 A nearly complete list of Section Chairs of The Globe since 1966.
The future of corporate structures: The Washington, D.C. approach By Frank M. Grenard Corporate Law Departments, November 2011 For better or for worse, what has started with the nation’s capital has the potential to reach the Illinois General Assembly’s eye and ear, particularly if it results in a significant attraction to companies to set up shop in a BOC-type jurisdiction.
Gender and the Judiciary—A view from the newest justice on the Illinois Supreme Court By Ellen Ogden Women and the Law, September 2011 An interview with Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis.
Gender and the Judiciary—A view from the newest justice on the Illinois Supreme Court By Ellen Ogden Bench and Bar, August 2011 An interview with Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Jane Theis.
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Germany—Year in review By Dr. Mark C. Hilgard, Dr. Jan Kraayvanger, & Till Feldmann International and Immigration Law, June 2011 A review of how the legal landscape in Germany has changed over the past year.
Getting to know our very own Young Lawyer of the Year: An interview with Emily Masalski By Mary F. Petruchius Women and the Law, September 2011 Get to know more about Emily Masalski, editor of this publication and the 2011 ISBA Young Lawyer of the Year for Cook County.
Getting your first legal job: The necessity of networking By Jessica C. Marshall Young Lawyers Division, October 2011 A first-hand account of how networking really works.
Getting your first legal job: The necessity of networking By Jessica C. Marshall Women and the Law, September 2011 A first-hand account of how networking really works.
Girl Scouts Project Law Track 2011 By Emily N. Masalski Women and the Law, April 2011 Female attorneys with the Chicago Bar Association Alliance for Women and several teen Girl Scouts have designed a series of dynamic sessions that will culminate in a mock trial in May 2011. Volunteers are still needed-- check out the article to find out how you can help.
“Give Me Shelter”—An overview of legal issues facing public and private animal shelters, Part II By Jane McBride Animal Law, April 2011 Part two in this overview of the risks and responsibilities involved in serving as a shelter legal advisor.
“Give Me Shelter”—An overview of legal issues facing public and private animal shelters, Part III By Jane McBride Animal Law, June 2011 The third part in this overview of the risks and responsibilities involved in serving as a shelter legal advisor.
Got spare time? Need a break from brief writing? Check out these legal blogs—and have fun browsing! By Sharon L. Eiseman Government Lawyers, March 2011 A listing of popular legal blogs.
Governor signs Freedom of Information Act and Open Meetings Act changes Government Lawyers, October 2011 A summary of the new Freedom of Information Act and Open Meetings Act amendments.
Grace behind the gates By Julie A. Neubauer Women and the Law, September 2011 Dwight Correctional Center may be beautiful, but for the women incarcerated there it's still a prison.
A grave concern By Robert S. Held Trusts and Estates, February 2011 A review of the recent case of Carlson v. Glueckert, which seems to provide that any relative of the decedent can dispute the funeral arrangements and a funeral home can assert that the dispute is a defense to liability.
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