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Articles From 2016

Legal comedy: 101 By Jenny R. Jeltes Women and the Law, October 2016 Standup is terrifying. But so is being a lawyer. If I’ve already done one, why not try the other?
Legal competence requires tech competence By Bryan M. Sims Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, May 2016 Revised ethics opinions around the country require attorneys to be competent with relevant technology. But what does that mean, exactly?
Legal issues with technology By Edward Wasilewski Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, November 2016 A look at how the courts and legal community attempt to adapt to technological developments.
Legal issues with technology By Edward Wasilewski Young Lawyers Division, October 2016 Find Out More: Fascinated by the intersection of law and technology? The ISBA's Standing Committee on Legal Technology may be just the ticket. Go to https://www.isba.org/sections/legaltechnology to learn more about the Committee and their work.
Legal technology resources for your practice By Kimberley Crum Klein Women and the Law, December 2016 A list of apps for both iPhone and iPad that can help you with productivity in your legal practice.
Legal volunteering—How and why you should lend a hand By Kathryn Conway Young Lawyers Division, October 2016 Especially for young lawyers and law students, the ability to provide volunteer legal services is an opportunity to not only create a positive impact on your community but also to gain valuable experience working with real-life clients.
Legislation and rulemaking State and Local Taxation, November 2016 New laws and rules of note.
Legislation of note By J.A. Sebastian Administrative Law, March 2016 Legislators have proposed many bills of interest to those lawyers who practice administrative law during the 99th General Assembly.
Legislative highlights for 2015 By Larry A. Davis Traffic Laws and Courts, June 2016 The 2015 99th Illinois General Assembly was one of the most productive and successful in recent memory for legislative initiatives supported by the ISBA.
Legislative report By Cindy G. Buys International and Immigration Law, June 2016 The ISBA's International & Immigration law Section Council has reviewed pertinent legislation currently before the Illinois General Assembly.
Legislative summary of the 99th General Assembly Government Lawyers, October 2016 A summary of Public Acts 99-496 through 99-699 which may be of interest to the government bar.
Legislative summary of the 99th General Assembly Government Lawyers, January 2016 The following is a summary of Public Acts 99-101 through 99-200, which may be of interest to the government bar.
Legislative update By Justin Karubas Trusts and Estates, June 2016 A non-exhaustive list of bills that passed both houses that impact the trusts and estates practice.
Lenders and contaminated property By Eugene P. Schmittgens, Jr. Business Advice and Financial Planning, May 2016 Establishing proper safeguards and with a property with a viable end-use, contaminated properties can be profitable for all parties.
Let’s talk about talking – Communication between the sexes By Hubert Zanczak Alternative Dispute Resolution, October 2016 Men and women utilize language for different purposes... how does this shape the outcome of mediation, where communication is so important?
Letter from the Chair By Joseph T. Monahan Mental Health Law, December 2016 A message from Mental Health Law Section Chair Joe Monahan.
Letter from the Chair By Joseph T. Monahan Mental Health Law, October 2016 A message from Mental Health Law Section Chair Joe Monahan.
Letter from the Chair By Nancy Franks-Straus Federal Taxation, June 2016 A message from Chair Nancy Franks-Straus.
Letter from the Chair By Cory White Diversity Leadership Council, June 2016 Diversity Leadership Council Chair Cory White shares what progress the group has made in the past year.
Letter from the Chair By Barbara Goeben Mental Health Law, March 2016 A  message from Section Chair Barbara Goeben.
Letter from the editor By Paul Fagyal Federal Taxation, November 2016 An introduction to the issue from Editor Paul Fagyal.
Letter from the Editor By Marie K. Sarantakis Young Lawyers Division, October 2016 An introduction and call for articles from YLD Newsletter Editor Marie Sarantakis.
Letter from the editor By James Creech Federal Taxation, September 2016 A message from Editor James Creech.
Letter from the editor By James Creech Federal Taxation, April 2016 A message from Editor James Creech.
Letting go of guilt By Kristen Prinz Women and the Law, December 2016 There never seems to be enough time to be the best lawyer, leader, mother and wife.
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LGBT families continue to face obstacles By Carol Jones Family Law, February 2016 Obergefell v. Hodges, the revisions to the IMDMA, and the Parentage Act of 2015 expanded rights for the LGBT community and their families. However, these families still face obstacles that maintain their unequal treatment under the law.   
License grant—A licensee’s perspective By Mark Weis Corporate Law Departments, March 2016 One of the most important areas of any intellectual property (IP) agreement is the license grant provision.
Life events Women and the Law, August 2016 This month, we have three items to share involving members of the Women and the Law Committee.
Limitations on the rights of fringe benefit funds to collect in a lien foreclosure action By Charles B. Lewis & Adam L. Gill Construction Law, September 2016 A recent decision by the Circuit Court of Cook County, The Chicago District Council of Carpenters, et al., v. Ten East Delaware, LLC, et al clarifies a Fringe Benefits Funds’ standing to record and foreclose upon a mechanics lien against property for work performed by union members.
Limiting percentage of rental units in condominium association may help retain property values By Michael Zink General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, May 2016 Rental restrictions have become common practice among condominium associations great and small.