Section Newsletters

Articles From 2013

From the Chair By Jean A. Kenol Young Lawyers Division, December 2013 A message from YLD Chair Jean Kenol.
From the Chair By Aaron W. Brooks Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, November 2013 A message from Chair Aaron Brooks.
From the Chair By Michael J. Maslanka Human and Civil Rights, October 2013 A message from Section Chair Michael Maslanka.
From the Chair By Jean A. Kenol Young Lawyers Division, October 2013 A message from YLD Chair Jean A. Kenol.
From the Chair By Eileen M. Geary Government Lawyers, September 2013 A message from Committee Chair Eileen Geary.
From the Chair By Aaron W. Brooks Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, September 2013 Welcome to the first CoLT Newsletter of the 2013-2014 ISBA year. This is my second opportunity to serve in a bar association leadership role, having previously chaired the Intellectual Property Section Council. I learned a lot from that experience, and even more from watching and working with the others who have chaired these committees and sections. Mainly though, what I have come to believe is that my core job as Chair is to be the temporary custodian of an important mission.
From the Chair By Jean A. Kenol Young Lawyers Division, August 2013 A message from YLD Chair Jean Kenol. 
From the Chair By Meghan O’Brien Young Lawyers Division, June 2013 The final column from out-going Chair Meghan O'Brien.
From the Chair By Don Mateer Senior Lawyers, June 2013 A message from Section Chair Don Mateer.
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From the Chair By Susan M. Brazas General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, April 2013 A message from Section Chair Susan Brazas.
From the Chair By Thomas A. Bruno Human and Civil Rights, March 2013 A message from Section Chair Tom Bruno.
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From the Chair By Meghan O’Brien Young Lawyers Division, February 2013 A message from YLD Chair Meghan O'Brien.
From the editor By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2013 A message from Editor Tom Cavenagh.
From the editors By James T. Nyeste Insurance Law, December 2013 An introduction to the issue from Editor Jim Nyeste.
From the editors By James T. Nyeste Insurance Law, October 2013 An introduction to the issue from Managing Co-Editor James Nyeste.
From the editors By James T. Nyeste Insurance Law, June 2013 An introduction to the issue from Managing Co-Editor Jim Nyeste.
From the editors By James T. Nyeste Insurance Law, March 2013 An introduction to the issue from Managing Co-Editor Jim Nyeste.
From the editors By James T. Nyeste Insurance Law, January 2013 An introduction to the issue from Managing Co-Editor James T. Nyeste.
FTC unveils updated guidance for online advertisers By Kristin Petersen May 2013 Some clarity and direction for advertisers and marketers in light of the current rapid rate of technological change and corresponding transformation in the way marketers reach out to consumers.
FTC v. Actavis, Inc.: Pay-for-delay settlements subject to rule of reason By Kate O’Súilleabháin June 2013 On June 17, in FTC v. Actavis, Inc., the U.S. Supreme Court determined that “pay-for-delay” settlements (also known as “reverse-payment settlements”) between drug manufacturers are subject to rule of reason antitrust scrutiny for purposes of determining whether they violate federal antitrust laws.
Getting to know Alice Henrikson: Brand new WATL Committee member By Mary F. Petruchius Women and the Law, October 2013 An interview with one of the Committee's newest members.
Getting to know the Trusts & Estates Section Council members By Jennifer Bunker Trusts and Estates, December 2013 Find out more about Section Council members David Berek, Sean Brady, Jennifer Bunker and Deborah Cole.
Getting to know the Trusts & Estates Section Council members By Jennifer Bunker Trusts and Estates, November 2013 Find out more about Section Council members Charles G. Brown and Susan T. Bart.
Getting to know the Trusts & Estates Section Council members By Jennifer Bunker Trusts and Estates, October 2013 Learn about three of the Section Council's members.
Girls’ empowerment groups: Shaping the next generation of female leaders By Mary F. Petruchius Child Law, August 2013 Girls who are empowered with the information taught in groups such as the ones listed in this article are equipped with tools and information to make positive choices and educated decisions regarding their lives.
Girls’ empowerment groups: Shaping the next generation of female leaders By Mary F. Petruchius Women and the Law, June 2013 Girls who are empowered with the information taught in groups such as the ones list in this article are equipped with tools and information to make positive choices and educated decisions regarding their lives.
Giving is good By Kristen Prinz Women and the Law, October 2013 The author shares her experiences with 'givers,' and how surrounding herself with them has  generated career success.
Good advice on being a lawyer—From someone else By Brion Doherty Young Lawyers Division, December 2013 The author passes along advice he's received from other people over the years.
Governmental involvement necessary for statement to be considered testimonial hearsay By Mark Kevin Wykoff, Sr. Criminal Justice, April 2013 The Illinois Appellate Court, in People v. Richter, held that governmental involvement is required for a statement to be considered testimonial hearsay. Given that defendant’s statements were not made to government officials, and that there was no governmental involvement in the creation of the statements, the statements did not constitute testimonial hearsay. Thus, the hearsay evidence was admissible at his trial.
Governor Quinn signs anti-tethering law By Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, August 2013 In July of 2013, Governor Quinn signed new legislation amending the Humane Care for Animals Act by adding section 3.035 Tethering (510 ILCS 70/3.035).