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Articles From 2016

Proposed Section 2704 regulations: Insights straight from the source By George L. Schoenbeck Trusts and Estates, December 2016 On October 29, 2016, Catherine Hughes, Estate and Gift Tax Attorney Advisor in the Office of Tax Policy of the U.S. Department of Treasury, spoke at the Notre Dame Tax and Estate Planning Institute in South Bend, Indiana. Here are the top four takeaways from her discussion.
Proposed Section 2704 regulations: Insights straight from the source By George L. Schoenbeck Agricultural Law, November 2016 On October 29, 2016, Catherine Hughes, Estate and Gift Tax Attorney Advisor in the Office of Tax Policy of the U.S. Department of Treasury, spoke at the Notre Dame Tax and Estate Planning Institute in South Bend, Indiana. Here are the top four takeaways from her discussion.
The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015: Some tax-planning stability for farmers? By Jeffrey A. Mollet Agricultural Law, January 2016 A review of what the new Act addresses.
Protecting your clients’ healthcare licenses after a medical malpractice case: Your failure to watch out for their licenses could cost you yours By Michael V. Favia Health Care Law, September 2016 When a health care professional faces a malpractice suit there can be a variety of collateral consequences. This includes the possibility of licensure investigation and potential sanctions. In this issue of the Health Care Lawyer, an article by Health Care Section Council member Michael Favia, "Protecting Your Clients’ Healthcare Licenses After a Medical Malpractice Case: Your Failure to Watch Out for Their Licenses Could Cost You Yours" offers helpful guidance for attorneys facing such a situation.
Protective trusts without compressed tax brackets for trust management By Curt W. Ferguson Trusts and Estates, July 2016 Has your estate planning business suffered since the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 and the increase in the Illinois estate tax exemption to $4,000,000? Do you find that most people just don’t think there is much of anything they can gain from your counsel?
Public comment on administrative rules By Lindsay Bentivegna Administrative Law, November 2016 The administrative review process is one that not only invites the public to comment, but expects them to do so. However, not all public comment is created equal. This article will provide tips for providing effective public comment.
The Public Duty Rule ends in Illinois By Ann Pieper Local Government Law, March 2016 Even though the elimination of the “public duty rule” is a concern for local governments, the statutory protections already in place mitigate that concern considerably.
Quick summaries of five recent copyright cases By Margo Lynn Hablutzel Intellectual Property, July 2016 Summaries of recent cases of interest to IP practitioners.
Race, ethnicity affect kids’ access To mental health care, study finds By Shefali Luthra Mental Health Law, October 2016 Getting treatment for a mental health condition remains difficult — and it’s worse for children, especially those who identify as black or Hispanic.
Read any good books lately? By Hon. Michael B. Hyman Bench and Bar, November 2016 Author and Bench & Bar Chair Michael Hyman asked members of this Section to choose one book with a legal bent that they would recommend every lawyer read. Here are the responses.
Read ‘em and weep… in cards. Don’t read ‘em and weep… in law By Michael J. Maslanka Real Estate Law, September 2016 It is well-settled law in our state that a competent adult is charged with knowing and accepting the document he voluntarily signs and that his ignorance of what it says does not avoid its legal effect.
Real estate and construction law seminars explore construction industry issues Real Estate Law, March 2016 Save the date for these exciting upcoming programs!
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, December 2016 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, November 2016 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, October 2016 Recent changes to Illinois' judiciary.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, September 2016 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, July 2016 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, June 2016 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, May 2016 Recent changes in Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, April 2016 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, February 2016 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent appointments and retirements Bench and Bar, January 2016 Recent changes to Illinois' Judiciary.
Recent cases International and Immigration Law, October 2016 Summaries of recent cases of interest to international & immigration law practitioners.
Recent cases By Michael L. Weissman Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, March 2016 Recent cases of interest.
Recent cases By Michael Weissman Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, February 2016 Recent decisions of interest.
Recent cases International and Immigration Law, February 2016 Recent cases of interest to international & immigration law practitioners.
Recent cases and cases of interest By Thomas M. Moran Traffic Laws and Courts, June 2016 Cases of interest to practitioners.
Recent cases concerning contempt By Gary L. Schlesinger Civil Practice and Procedure, December 2016 A look at the recent case of Knoll v. Coyne.
Recent Chicago litigation By Stanley R. Kaminski & Elinor Murárová State and Local Taxation, July 2016 Two recent cases of interest to practitioners.
Recent decisions in real estate tax cases By Timothy E. Moran & Ciarra J. Schmidt State and Local Taxation, December 2016 Recent cases of interest to practitioners.