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Articles From 2017

From the Editor By James T. Nyeste Insurance Law, May 2017 An introduction to the issue from Managing Co-Editor Jim Nyeste.
From the Editor By James T. Nyeste Insurance Law, January 2017 An introduction to this issue from Managing Co-Editor James Nyeste.
The future is here By Timothy E. Moran State and Local Taxation, September 2017 An introduction from Section Chair Timothy Moran.
“Get a job, honey”—Imputing income to maintenance recipients By Marilyn Longwell & Anne Mueller Family Law, December 2017 Imputation of income in cases of voluntary unemployment or underemployment by able-bodied maintenance recipients is becoming a common tool in both child support and maintenance cases to attempt to achieve equity between the payor and payee.
Getting to know the Trusts & Estates Council members By Colleen L. Sahlas Trusts and Estates, December 2017 Learn more about Council members Sarah M. LeRose and James Lestikow
Getting to know the Trusts & Estates Council members By Colleen L. Sahlas Trusts and Estates, November 2017 Learn more about Section Council member Tiffanie B. Powell.
Getting to know the Trusts & Estates Council members By Colleen L. Sahlas Trusts and Estates, October 2017 Learn more about Trusts & Estates Section Council members Michael R. Lucas and Michael L. English.
Getting to know the Trusts & Estates Council members By Colleen L. Sahlas Trusts and Estates, September 2017 Learn more about members Steven Novak and Zisl Edelson.
Getting to know the Trusts & Estates council members By Colleen L. Sahlas Trusts and Estates, August 2017 Learn more about members Kathryn Van Eeuwen and Kerry R. Peck.
Good news Women and the Law, December 2017 A highlight of our members' recent personal and professional accomplishments. 
Good news Women and the Law, September 2017 The Women and the Law Committee congratulates members Margaret Manetti and Kristen Prinz on being named to Crain’s Business Most Influential Women Lawyers in Chicago
Good news Women and the Law, February 2017 Julie A. Johnson (formerly Neubauer), was elected as a Member of Aronberg Goldghen effective January 1, 2017.
Guiding clients through the battle: Answering questions that keep divorcing couples up at night By Heather Locus Family Law, February 2017 By considering your client's foremost concerns, you'll be more compassionate and you may be able to better help them navigate their new reality.
Guillermo, Brantley, and appellate court conflicts: What’s a lawyer to do? By Hon. Joel Berg Traffic Laws and Courts, May 2017 Guillermo and Brantley raise important issues, but how much and to whom do they apply? Both appear to create a conflict in the Appellate Court. Yet the nature and extent of those conflicts are unclear. And both sides—prosecution and defense—have arguments, but it’s unclear who wins.
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Hannibal’s Niece: A book review By Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, October 2017 For any lover of fictional mysteries, history or interest in Italiana, Hannibal’s Niece: A Tale of Love, Murder and Deceit in Ancient Rome is a must-read.
Happenings By Breanna Hornbostel Alternative Dispute Resolution, December 2017 Recent ADR updates from around the country.
Happenings By Upasna Barath Alternative Dispute Resolution, June 2017 Recent ADR updates from around the country.
Happenings By Upasna Barath Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2017 Events and updates from around the country.
Happenings By Upasna Barath Alternative Dispute Resolution, January 2017 Events and updates from around the country.
Has the Seventh Circuit finally (albeit indirectly) found that district courts should instruct juries that the preponderance of the evidence standard applies to claims under Section 1983 seeking punitive damages? Probably. By Iain D. Johnston Federal Civil Practice, December 2017 Although the Seventh Circuit has still not specifically held that the preponderance of the evidence standard applies to punitive damages for claims brought under Section 1983, Ramirez v. T&H Lemon, Inc. strongly signals that district courts should use this standard when instructing juries.
Hazardous waste developments in the retail context By Patrick Paul Environmental Law, August 2017 In addition to the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ’s Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements Rule, EPA is also exploring new rules for managing hazardous waste pharmaceuticals, retail products like aerosol cans and consumer electronics, and protocols for reverse distribution of hazardous wastes from retail facilities.
Health care quality: HHS should set priorities and comprehensively plan its efforts to better align health quality measures Employee Benefits, March 2017 In addition to discussing recent health law court decisions, this issue of the Health Care Lawyer includes the summary of a recent Government Accountability Office report HHS Should Set Priorities and Comprehensively Plan Its Efforts to Better Align Health Quality Measures which looks at the problems caused to providers by the use of multiple, differing quality measures.
Heirships By Cary A. Lind Trusts and Estates, July 2017 Everyone has heirs, even if they are distant, unknown, or cannot be located.
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Helsinn v. Teva: The America Invents Act on “sale” By Michael J. Weil & Andrew C. Warnecke Intellectual Property, November 2017 In 2017, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“CAFC”) rendered an impactful decision regarding what constitutes the sale of an invention under the America Invents Act (“AIA”). The decision, Helsinn Healthcare S.A. v. Teva Pharm. USA, Inc., 855 F.3d 1356 (Fed. Cir. 2017), is already shaping subsequent patent law decisions in the district courts and altering the U.S. Patent Office’s (“PTO”) evaluation of AIA patents.
Herding cats (The Illinois Feral Cat Task Force) By Ledy VanKavage Animal Law, April 2017 The recently created Feral Cat Task Force Resolution was charged with making recommendations for changes that would result in the effective management of feral and community cats, preserve wildlife, improve cat welfare, maintain property rights, and enhance public health.
Here we go again: Timeliness of post-foreclosure sale assessment payments left unresolved in Andersonville South Condominium Assoc. v Federal Nat’l Mortg. Assoc. By Barbara Starke Tishuk Real Estate Law, December 2017 The best course of action for purchasers of foreclosed condominium units to take is to pay any post-foreclosure assessments no later than the first day of the first month following the confirmation of the foreclosure sale.
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Highlights from the 8th Annual Animal Law Conference By Anna Morrison-Ricordati Animal Law, April 2017 Did you miss last month's Conference in Chicago? Here's what happened...
Highlights from the Cook County Board of Review 2017 assessment meeting By Nicholas P. Jordan State and Local Taxation, August 2017 The 2017 Board of Review Presentation to the property tax attorneys was held August 26, at the State of Illinois Building. The presentation included several changes to the process, introductions of new systems and suggestions on how to better serve your clients at the Board.
Hively v. Ivy Tech Community College: A noble decision that is legally incorrect By Kathryn E. Eisenhart Human and Civil Rights, June 2017 The dissenting judges used three methods of analysis to challenge the majority's opinion. Using their argument, author Kathryn Eisenhart believes the court arrived at an incorrect conclusion as a matter of law.
Hively v. Ivy Tech: Seventh Circuit holds that sexual orientation discrimination is a form of sex discrimination prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 By Robert Heuer Human and Civil Rights, June 2017 This decision makes the Seventh Circuit the highest court in the nation to hold that sexual orientation discrimination is a form of sex discrimination under Title VII.