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Articles From 2015

Editor’s note By Hon. Gregory Paul Vazquez Criminal Justice, December 2015 An introduction to the issue from Editor Greg Vazquez.
Editor’s note By Hon. Gregory Paul Vazquez Criminal Justice, November 2015 An introduction from Editor Gregory P. Vazquez.
Editor’s note By Eric L. Singer Construction Law, September 2015 An introduction to the issue from Editor Eric Singer.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, September 2015 An introduction to the issue from Editor John Nisivaco.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, August 2015 An introduction to the issue from Editor John Nisivaco.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, July 2015 An introduction to the issue from Editor John Nisivaco.
Editor’s note By Samuel H. Levine Construction Law, July 2015 An introduction to the issue from Editor Samuel Levine.
Editor’s note By Sandra Blake Diversity Leadership Council, June 2015 A message from Editor Sandra Blake.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, June 2015 An introduction to the issue from Editor John Nisivaco.
Editor’s note By Hon. Gregory Paul Vazquez Criminal Justice, June 2015 An introduction to the issue from Hon. Gregory Paul Vazquez.
Editor’s note By Sandra Blake Mental Health Law, April 2015 An introduction to the issue from Editor Sandra Blake.
Editor’s note By Eric L. Singer Construction Law, April 2015 An introduction to the issue from newsletter co-editor Eric Singer.
Editor’s note By Hon. Gregory Paul Vazquez Criminal Justice, April 2015 An introduction to the issue from Editor Greg Vazquez.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, April 2015 An introduction to the issue from Editor John Nisivaco.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, March 2015 An introduction to the issue from Editor John Nisivaco.
Editor’s note By Samuel H. Levine Construction Law, February 2015 An introduction to the issue from Editor Samuel Levine.
Editor’s notes By Richard D. Hannigan Workers’ Compensation Law, December 2015 News and updates from Editor Rich Hannigan.
Editor’s notes By Raymond T. Reott Environmental Law, September 2015 An introduction to the issue from Editor Ray Reott.
Editor’s notes By Richard D. Hannigan Workers’ Compensation Law, September 2015 News and updates from Editor Rich Hannigan.
Editor’s notes By Richard D. Hannigan Workers’ Compensation Law, June 2015 Editor Rich Hannigan offers the latest in IWCC news.
Editor’s notes By Richard D. Hannigan Workers’ Compensation Law, April 2015 News and updates of interest to workers' compensation law practitioners.
Editor’s notes By Richard D. Hannigan Workers’ Compensation Law, February 2015 News and updates of interest to workers' compensation law practitioners.
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Effective January 1, 2015, legislation authorizes out-of-state counsel to appear before state agencies as provided by Supreme Court Rule 707 By J.A. Sebastian Administrative Law, February 2015 Public Act 98-895, signed and approved by Governor Quinn on August 15, 2014, provides that out-of-state counsel attorneys licensed in another state, territory, or commonwealth of the United States, the District of Columbia, or a foreign country may appear before a hearing officer, administrative law judge, or other adjudicatory officer or body of a department of state government as provided in Illinois Supreme Court Rule 707.
Ehics corner: Estate planning attorneys should not ignore their own mortality By Michael J. Drabant Trusts and Estates, September 2015 Illinois Supreme Court Rule 756 now requires that in each lawyer’s annual registration, he or she must disclose whether there is a written succession plan in place for their firm.
Eight common employee benefit plan failures discovered during mergers and acquisitions By William H. Mayer Corporate Law Departments, February 2015 In addition to identifying areas of concern, this article will address potential liabilities associated with the failures and provide a summary of corrective measures that may be available to alleviate the potential liabilities.
Eight tips for law students taking the MPRE By Marie K. Sarantakis Young Lawyers Division, December 2015 A few tips to keep in mind when preparing to take the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination.
Eighth Circuit denies non-signatories standing to challenge arbitration agreement By John R. Schleppenbach Alternative Dispute Resolution, June 2015 A summary of the recent decision in Conners v. Gusano’s Chicago Style Pizzeria.
Emergency arbitrators By Hon. Ann Breen-Greco Alternative Dispute Resolution, November 2015 A summary of the June 5 symposium, "Emergency Arbitrators and Complex Arbitrations Under the 2012 ICC arbitration Rules."
Employees failing to use employer’s recordkeeping system lose overtime claims By Michael R. Lied Labor and Employment Law, February 2015 Three recent cases make clear employees have an obligation to record their work time accurately.
Employer bungles handling of discrimination charge By Michael R. Lied Labor and Employment Law, December 2015 A summary of Windsor Clothing Store v. Castro.