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Articles From 2011

In the November issue… By Darrell Dies & Jacob Frost Trusts and Estates, November 2011 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Darrell Dies and Jacob Frost.
In the October issue… By Darrell Dies & Jacob Frost Trusts and Estates, October 2011 An introduction to the issue from Co-Editors Darrell Dies and Jacob Frost.
In the September issue… By Darrell Dies & Jacob Frost Trusts and Estates, September 2011 An introduction to the issue from Editors Darrell Dies and Jacob Frost.
In-house compensation—Still okay? By Jim McGrath Corporate Law Departments, August 2011 A look at what corporate lawyers earn.
In-sites Government Lawyers, October 2011 Resources for practitioners interested in government transparency and efficiency.
In-sites Government Lawyers, June 2011 Some resources for those interested in e-discovery.
Incentives to being woman-owned By Angela Evans Women and the Law, November 2011 Being a woman in business does not have to be a disadvantage, especially if you capitalize on the advantages—some of which are outlined here.
Income is more than a paycheck when determining child support By Roza Gossage Family Law, March 2011 The concept of income is generally interpreted broadly by the Illinois courts.
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Income tax recent cases and rulings By Philip D. Speicher Federal Taxation, April 2011 A summary of recently decided cases relating to income tax.
Information of Note Civil Practice and Procedure, August 2011 ISBA updates of interest to members of the Civil Practice & Procedure Section.
Insurance provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act By Mark D. DeBofsky Insurance Law, May 2011 There are two primary initiatives in Title V of the Act: the establishment of the Federal Insurance Office within the Treasury Department and the streamlining of regulation by the states so as to give primacy to the regulation by the home state of nonadmitted insurers, surplus lines insurers, and reinsurers in many situations.
Intellectual Improbabilities™ By Daniel Kegan Intellectual Property, June 2011 News updates affecting intellectual property attorneys.
Intellectual Improbabilities™ By Daniel Kegan Intellectual Property, April 2011 News updates affecting intellectual property attorneys.
Interesting stats from Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Office of Mines and Minerals, Division of Oil and Gas Web site By Jason M. Barnhart Mineral Law, February 2011 Check out how Illinois' oil production is faring.
Interfaith issues in divorce mediation By Whitney Rhew Alternative Dispute Resolution, March 2011 The case of Reyes v. Shapiro calls into question the court system’s ability to prohibit a parent from instilling values and beliefs into his or her child.
International issues are everywhere International and Immigration Law, October 2011 Recent international law-related questions posted to the ISBA's General Transactional listserv. 
Internet evidence: How to authenticate evidence from the Internet under the new Illinois Rules of Evidence By George S. Bellas & A. Patrick Andes Bench and Bar, May 2011 A look at the relative simplicity of authenticating Internet evidence and the novel applications under the rules to this point.
Internet evidence: How to authenticate evidence from the Internet under the new Illinois Rules of Evidence By George S. Bellas & A. Patrick Andes Civil Practice and Procedure, January 2011 The new Illinois Rules of Evidence, which went into effect January 1, 2011, closely follow the federal rules both substantively and procedurally in the area of authentication of evidence and, specifically, Internet evidence.
Internet gambling under the GATS and International Law By Kitsuron Sangsuvan International and Immigration Law, April 2011 Even though the U.S. may apply the Federal Anti-Internet gambling regulations to its nationals operating online gambling in other countries on the grounds of the nationality principle, the country cannot enforce the regulations on the U.S. nationals in other countries.
Internet scams & client trust accounts By Juliet Boyd Civil Practice and Procedure, September 2011 In this global financial marketplace, it is not unusual for commercial lawyers to never meet their international clients in person. This has resulted in fertile ground for fraud.
Interview of Sonni C. Williams, 2010 ISBA award recipient Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, February 2011 Ms. Williams received the The Board of Governors Award in recognition for her exemplary service to the profession and the ISBA.
Interview with Arbitrator Peter O’Malley Workers’ Compensation Law, June 2011 An interview between attorney Catherine Mafee Levine and Arbitrator Peter O’Malley.
An interview with the other Holmes By Hon. Michael B. Hyman Bench and Bar, October 2011 An imagined conversation between the author and Sherlock Holmes.
Intrusion upon seclusion: A new tort? By John B. Kincaid Civil Practice and Procedure, June 2011 Notwithstanding the lack of endorsement or approval from the Illinois Supreme Court, there is sufficient Appellate Court approval for intrusion upon seclusion in Illinois.
Inventory searches: Before you may search you must have the right to seize By Hon. John McAdams Traffic Laws and Courts, May 2011 The threshold question in any inventory search is the validity of the original seizure of the vehicle. If the original impound was invalid, even if pursuant to a written or oral standardized police policy, the subsequent inventory search is unconstitutional.
Involuntary merger of 8(e) specific loss into 8(d)1 wage differential award By Brad E. Bleakney Workers’ Compensation Law, November 2011 Even where there is competent medical evidence presented of a full duty return to work accompanied by a medical opinion stating that the condition of ill being was in fact permanent and causally related to the first date of accident, it may not be enough to sustain a separate award for specific loss under 8(e) where there is a finding of subsequent, intervening accidents to the same part of the body that subsequently resulted in a wage a reduction.
An inward look By Hon. E. Kenneth Wright, Jr. Bench and Bar, March 2011 A reminder that judges should always strive to be patient and dignified.
IRS collection issues By William M. Gasa Federal Taxation, September 2011 A summary of the report to given to Congress addressing issues associated with IRS collection.
IRS guidance on carryover basis for 2010 decedents By Ryan A. Walsh Federal Taxation, December 2011 Form 8939, the basis allocation form required to be filed by executors opting out of the estate tax, is now due January 17, 2012.
The IRS: The taxman cometh By Stanley I. Foodman Federal Taxation, February 2011 In its latest budget proposal, the IRS requested funding to perform audits on 13,000 random tax returns—an effort to close the $300 billion-plus tax gap.