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Articles From 2015

Great Springfield-area volunteer opportunity on October 9 By George L. Schoenbeck Young Lawyers Division, October 2015 Volunteer your time at "Computer Basics 2015: Is This Thing On?" You don't need any in-depth knowledge of any particular program, but you could help out a senior in need!
Greetings from the Chair By Alice Kush Health Care Law, March 2015 An update on the Section's activities from Chair Alice Kush.
Guard and Reserve pensions on the day of divorce: Part one By Mark E. Sullivan Family Law, May 2015 Answers to the most common questions regarding the pensions of National Guard and Reserve members.
Guard and Reserve pensions on the day of divorce: Part two By Mark E. Sullivan Family Law, June 2015 The second part of this look at the most common questions and answers regarding the pensions of National Guard and Reserve members.
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Gun trusts… By Darrell Dies Trusts and Estates, June 2015 With the recent adoption of the right-to-carry in Illinois under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act, an Illinois attorney might be confronted with a client that wants and/or believes there is a need for a gun trust.
Happenings By Audrey Paige Sauer Alternative Dispute Resolution, November 2015 ADR updates from around the country.
Happenings By Jonathon Kingzette Alternative Dispute Resolution, June 2015 Three Surviving MLK Children in Dispute over Bible and Nobel Prize
Happenings By Jonathon Kingzette Alternative Dispute Resolution, May 2015 Mediation updates from around the country.
Happenings By Jonathon Kingzette Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2015 Mediation updates from around the country.
Happenings By Jonathon Kingzette Alternative Dispute Resolution, February 2015 Mediation updates from around the country.
Healthcare privacy criss-crossing with cognitive computing By Alex Tarnow Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, September 2015 While the progress in health IT is fantastic, there are a plethora of privacy concerns.
HEEL! Municipalities now restricting reckless dog owners By Ledy Vankavage Animal Law, September 2015 If a dog is deemed dangerous or vicious under the state law and there is a subsequent incident, the owner can be guilty of a felony, thus city attorneys are encouraged to utilize the state provisions.
Helping a client deal with a dishonest employee By Jeffrey A. Mollet Agricultural Law, February 2015 Some tips for advising clients who need to investigate an employee's conduct.
Helping pro se litigants settle cases in federal court By Hon. James F. Holderman Federal Civil Practice, April 2015 Please consider volunteering for the Northern District's Settlement Assistance Program.
Helping young homeless mothers get a fresh start By Kristen Prinz Women and the Law, February 2015 On Saturday, February 7, a group of ISBA Women and the Law Committee members spent the morning helping New Moms, Inc. prepare apartments for young homeless mothers and their children.
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Henderson Square Condominium Association v. LAB Townhomes, LLC raises statute of limitations issues By Clifford J. Shapiro Construction Law, February 2015 A new Illinois ruling enforces cause of action accrual provisions and holds that express indemnity claims in a construction contract are subject to a 10-year statute of limitations.
Hidden money in military divorce cases By Mark E. Sullivan Family Law, April 2015 Questions and answers for those dealing in military divorces.
Highlighting animal heroes—The Bryan & Amanda Bickell Foundation By Anna E. Morrison-Ricordati & Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, September 2015 Learn more about this important organization and its work to raise awareness of and dispel the myths surrounding "pit bulls."
History of the formation of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 as Amended (ERISA) and some important ERISA and Internal Revenue Code issues By Bernard G. Peter Employee Benefits, January 2015 A review of how ERISA came to be, and answers to some frequently asked questions. 
The history of your private identity By David Chapin & Adam Nelson Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, May 2015 What is our identity? What exactly are we trying to protect?
Holt v. Hobbs: The compelling interest standard and religious dress and grooming exemptions By Priti Nemani Diversity Leadership Council, June 2015 In a political climate where the delicate interests of religion and government continue to collide both domestically and internationally, the Holt decision renews the promise of the First Amendment by demonstrating that all Americans, even prison inmates, are entitled to the right to freely exercise religious beliefs and by reminding our courts to review challenges to this essential American freedom with a particularly careful eye.
HOUSE BILLS & RESOLUTIONS – Criminal, Juvenile & Traffic from the 99th General Assembly By Steve Baker Criminal Justice, December 2015 Recent legislation of interest to criminal law practitioners.
HOUSE BILLS – Criminal, Juvenile & Traffic 98th General Assembly By Steve Baker Criminal Justice, June 2015 Recent House bills of interest to criminal law practitioners.
How and why you should join the Senior Lawyers Discussion Group By Don Mateer Senior Lawyers, June 2015 A step-by-step guide to signing up for the Senior Lawyers Discussion Group, where you can chat with and ask questions of more than 300 fellow senior lawyers.
How do you trust? By Amanda B. Puplava & Robert W. Kaufman Trusts and Estates, October 2015 When the Second District Appellate Court released its opinion in the Estate of Diane Mendelson v. Michael Mendelson, it was probably unaware that the decision would spark the highest level of volume on any issue to date on the ISBA's Trusts & Estates Section Discussion Group, with wide-ranging comments regarding the underlying premise for the decision, and whether or not it established new law in Illinois.
How inclusive is the exclusive remedy? By Anita M. DeCarlo Workers’ Compensation Law, September 2015 In Dominique Kay v. Centegra Health System, the Court found plaintiff did not have the right to pursue a negligence case based upon the exclusive remedy provision found in Section 5(a) of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act.
How independent civic groups’ reports apply CERD to Japan’s controversy over hate speech aimed at ethnic Koreans By Andrew Macas International and Immigration Law, March 2015 As a party to the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (“CERD”), Japan must submit periodic reports to The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
How my Internet phone made my life easier By Sarah Toney Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, September 2015 The author shares her experience with using VOIP in her office.
How old is too old? By Jason Patel Child Law, April 2015 A recent internal split between sister Divisions of the First District of the Illinois Appellate Court has spawned debate on the issues of when and why adults can be tried in juvenile court for crimes committed as minors.
How secure is your security interest? By Michael Weissman Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, June 2015 Two recent decisions—each dealing with the effectiveness of filings under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code—demonstrate both the certainty and uncertainty that can be generated by efforts to comply with the UCC.