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Articles From 2016

From the Chair By Karen Dimond Government Lawyers, October 2016 A message from Committee Chair Karen Dimond.
From the Chair By Marylou Lowder Kent Government Lawyers, January 2016 A message from Committee Chair Marylou Lowder Kent.
From the Editor By James T. Nyeste Insurance Law, October 2016 An introduction to the issue from Managing Co-Editor Jim Nyeste.
From the editor By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2016 An introduction to the issue from Editor Tom Cavenagh.
From the Editor By James T. Nyeste Insurance Law, August 2016 An introduction to the issue from Managing Co-Editor Jim Nyeste.
From the Editor By James T. Nyeste Insurance Law, June 2016 An introduction to this issue from Managing Co-Editor James T. Nyeste.
From the editor By Kathryn E. Eisenhart Human and Civil Rights, June 2016 Editor Kathryn Eisenhart provides summaries of the recent cases of G.G v. Cloucester County School Bd. and Rozsavolgyi v. City of Aurora.
From the editor By Thomas D. Cavenagh Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2016 Editor Tom Cavenagh reflects on the changes in ADR that have taken place over the course of his work on 100 issues of this newsletter.
From the editor By Kathryn E. Eisenhart Human and Civil Rights, February 2016 A message from Editor Kathryn Eisenhart.
From the Editors By James T. Nyeste Insurance Law, May 2016 An introduction to the issue from Managing Co-Editor James T. Nyeste.
Future of agriculture? The USDA weighs in By Jeffrey A. Mollet Agricultural Law, August 2016 Knowing where “things may be headed” can at least form the basis for proper planning or a comparison for clients who are unsure if they are on pace with the industry.
Galvin v. Illinois Republican Party highlights the Seventh Circuit’s mistreatment of satire in copyright law By Matt Grothouse Intellectual Property, July 2016 Fair use defenses expand somewhat for political uses of intellectual property. Analysis of Galvin v Illinois Republican Party (ND IL 2015) suggests the courts should clarify the status of satire and other non-referential uses in copyright law.
Germaneness is being ignored in recent association forcible cases By Mark R. Rosenbaum Real Estate Law, June 2016 Under recent caselaw, issues of lien rights appear to possibly now be a proper subject for claims and defenses in forcible court. I believe this is a mistake and that increased application of the concept of germaneness is necessary to correct the situation.
Getting schooled on sex and gender By Steven J. Macias Human and Civil Rights, February 2016 Transgender rights in the school setting are gaining prominence thanks to the Department of Education [“DOE”], Office of Civil Rights’ forward-looking interpretation of Title IX. 20 U.S.C. § 1681.
Ghosts of the past: Legal relics lurking in the civil justice system By Amelia S. Buragas & Laura Castagna Tort Law, November 2016 The law is constantly changing to reflect our evolving notions of justice and fairness. However, sometimes artifacts of the past continue to find themselves firmly rooted in our civil justice system despite the fact that they reflect a bygone era or legal theories that have been abandoned. Here are some examples.
Giving power to your Powers of Attorney By Alan R. Press Trusts and Estates, February 2016 The author has compiled a list of items to consider when drafting a power of attorney.
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Good news Women and the Law, October 2016 Two recent news items concerning our members.
“Good to go” (and return!) Part 1: Unraveling the rules By Mark E. Sullivan Family Law, January 2016 A look at military parents who have sole or primary custody, and how military absences can affect their custody orders and their military family care plans.
“Good to Go” (and return!) Part 2: The sailor and the perfect storm By Mark E. Sullivan Family Law, April 2016 Some military custodians, it seems, do little planning for the eventual day when “military absence” removes them from caring for the minor child or children.
Good to go (and return!) Part 3: Planning and prevention By Mark E. Sullivan Family Law, May 2016 The third part in this series looks at custody for when the military member is absent.
Good-faith settlement—When to settle By Albert E. Durkin Tort Law, October 2016 A look at the factors all parties must take into consideration when deciding when and how to settle a workers’ compensation case involving a third-party defendant/employer.
Government organizations as clients By Paul Thompson Government Lawyers, December 2016 The Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct of 2010 address the role of in-house or contract counsel for clients that are not individuals, but are instead organizational entities.
Graduation is upon us By Howard W. Feldman Family Law, March 2016 Section 513 of the IMDMA governs the allocation of post high-school educational expenses. Here are some highlights of the changes that took effect on January 1st of this year.
Granite City High School: A democracy school with a proud tradition of service Law Related Education for the Public, August 2016 Granite City High School imparts a strong belief that civic engagement among its students prepares them to become productive and responsible citizens and it has a long-standing tradition of community service and civic engagement.
Great research tool— The ISBA Web site is new and improved! By Timothy E. Duggan General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, July 2016 A search of the articles in the Bar Journal and newsletters could be one of your most valuable starting search tools. It is free, easy and may save you from re-inventing the wheel.
The growth of law-related education By Lauren Evans DeJong Law Related Education for the Public, August 2016 Illinois now requires one full semester of civics for all students enrolling in high school on or after July 1, 2016.
The GST trust tax trap By Joseph R. Marconi & Brian C. Langs Trusts and Estates, December 2016 This article will attempt to assist lawyers in identifying scenarios where the GST tax may come into play so as to avoid or properly identify this menacing tax on generational wealth transfers.
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The GST trust tax trap By Joseph R. Marconi & Brian C. Langs Agricultural Law, October 2016 This article will attempt to assist lawyers in identifying scenarios where the GST tax may come into play so as to avoid or properly identify this menacing tax on generational wealth transfers.
The guardian’s role in maintaining and initiating dissolution proceedings By Sarah LeRose & Marisa Cipolla Trusts and Estates, March 2016 In 2015, the First District considered the issue of whether a non-guardian spouse has standing to participate at the best interests hearing to determine if dissolution of marriage is in the ward’s best interests.
Guidance for attorneys in dealing with cybersecurity risks By Lisa Jungman & Karen Tobin Business and Securities Law, June 2016 The advances in technology create numerous circumstances in which lawyers, through their own blunders, unwittingly reveal client confidences or violate attorney-client privilege.