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Articles From 2016

Drug-testing after workplace injuries: Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act likely not a workaround to new OSHA rule By Philip Jeffrey Pence Labor and Employment Law, December 2016 As of August 10, 2016, employers may no longer use blanket or automatic drug-testing policies after workplace injuries occur if the policy can be seen as an adverse action against the employee reporting the injury.
Dude, where’s my license? Welcome changes in Illinois DUI law By Paul Meyer Traffic Laws and Courts, December 2016 A look at laws enacted last year that reflect a shifting attitude toward rewarding rehabilitated drivers and away from increasing and progressive incarceration for what is unimpaired, albeit illegal, driving.
Duty to bargain insertion of “do not hire” memos in employee files rejected by Supreme Court By Everett Nicholas Education Law, April 2016 A summary of Board of Education of the City of Chicago v. Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board.
E-mail etiquette at work By Kathy Xiahou Young Lawyers Division, February 2016 Some helpful tips for those who communicate electronically.
E-mail scams and lawyer trust accounts Real Estate Law, December 2016 Internet fraud schemes are increasingly targeting lawyers and law firms and the banks where lawyers have their client trust accounts.
E-mail service: Ready or not, it has arrived By Mark C. Palmer Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, November 2016 In accordance with Supreme Court Rule 131(d)(1), attorneys filing or serving documents in any cause must include an email address on the document.
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Editor’s Column: IPad Pro – expensive but worth it if it meets your needs! Two versions to choose from By John T. Phipps General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, July 2016 A look at the pros and cons of the iPad Pro 12.9.
Editor’s comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, November 2016 An introduction to the issue from Editor Lew Matuszewich.
Editor’s comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, October 2016 An introduction to the issue from Editor Lew Matuszewich.
Editor’s comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, September 2016 An introduction to the issue from Editor Lew Matuszewich.
Editor’s comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, June 2016 An introduction to the issue from Editor Lew Matuszewich.
Editor’s comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, April 2016 An introduction to the issue from Editor Lew Matuszewich.
Editor’s comments By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, February 2016 An introduction to the issue from Editor Lew Matuszewich.
Editor’s corner By Melissa Anne Maye Animal Law, May 2016 An introduction to the issue from Editor Melissa Anne Maye.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, December 2016 An introduction to this issue from Editor John Nisivaco.
Editor’s note By Matt Kirsh Family Law, December 2016 An introduction to the issue from Editor Matt Kirsh.
Editor’s note By John T. Phipps General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, December 2016 A message from Newsletter Editor John Phipps.
Editor’s note By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, December 2016 News and updates from Editor Craig Hedin.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, November 2016 An introduction to the issue from Editor John Nisivaco.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, October 2016 An introduction to the issue from Editor John Nisivaco.
Editor’s note By Craig R. Hedin Mineral Law, September 2016 An introduction to the issue from Editor Craig Hedin.
Editor’s note By Samuel H. Levine Construction Law, September 2016 An introduction to the issue from Editor Samuel Levine.
Editor’s note By Sandra Blake Diversity Leadership Council, June 2016 A message from Editor Sandra Blake.
Editor’s note By Eric L. Singer Construction Law, June 2016 An introduction to the issue from Editor Eric Singer.
Editor’s note By Khara Coleman Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, May 2016 An introduction to the articles in this issue from Editor Khara Coleman.
Editor’s note By John L. Nisivaco Tort Law, April 2016 An introduction to the issue from Editor John Nisivaco.
Editor’s note By Samuel H. Levine Construction Law, March 2016 An introduction to the issue from Editor Samuel Levine.
Editor’s note By Eric L. Singer Construction Law, February 2016 An introduction to the issue from Editor Eric Singer.
Editor’s note By Samuel H. Levine Construction Law, January 2016 A message from Editor Samuel Levine.
Editor’s note: Malpractice alert By Richard D. Hannigan Workers’ Compensation Law, April 2016 The parties to a motion to reinstate would be best served if they make a record and offer a good reason as to why the claim should be reinstated.