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Hospital value-based purchasing—CMS should take steps to ensure lower quality hospitals do not qualify for bonuses Health Care Law, September 2017 As the health care system moves away from the traditional fee-for-service payment model, new payment schemes have emerged. One such Medicare payment method involves Hospital Value-based Purchasing (HVBP). This issue of the Health Care Lawyer includes a summary of a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) study of HVBP.
Hot topics in family law! By Hon. Jeanne M. Reynolds & Hon. Rodney Equi Family Law, June 2017 What family law issues are on the horizon?
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HOUSE BILLS—Criminal, Juvenile & Traffic By Steve Baker Criminal Justice, April 2017 Recent legislation affecting criminal law practitioners.
Housing Justice v. Housing Injustice CLE program summary By Sharon Eiseman Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, June 2017 Following is the ‘syllabus’ that the CLE Planning Committee of REM developed for the CLE Program Series on Housing Justice v. Housing Injustice.
How civil lawsuits in Cook County proceed to resolution: Mediate—Don’t litigate! By Hon. Charles R. Winkler Bench and Bar, December 2017 Help spread the word about how mediation can help clients settle their cases.
How civil lawsuits in Cook County proceed to resolution: Mediate—Don’t litigate! By Hon. Charles R. Winkler, (Ret.) Alternative Dispute Resolution, November 2017 Help spread the word about how mediation can help clients settle their cases.
How temporary partial disability came to be and its application since 2011 By Joshua A. Humbrecht Workers’ Compensation Law, November 2017 TPD marks an effort to balance the financial well-being of the injured worker and the employer’s ability to receive some gainful services of physically limited workers for the money extended in temporary benefits.
How the “Millennial lawyer” can advance their career By Stephanie Garces Young Lawyers Division, December 2017 A look at the ways the millennial lawyer can take their career to the next level.
How to draft a contempt order By Hon. Leonard Murray Civil Practice and Procedure, January 2017 A discussion of the legal requirements of a contempt order.
How to ethically and profitably refer personal injury clients By Dan Breen Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, May 2017 A look at a few best practices to ensure that you are protected and stand to make money on your personal injury referrals.
How to make a great first impression By Jenna DiJohn Young Lawyers Division, October 2017 A first impression can make or break whether you land that dream job, reel in that new client’s business, or win the jury trial you have been preparing for-- here's what you need to know.
How to overcome your fears and land your dream career By Corri Fetman Women and the Law, September 2017 A few of the most common fears that people have regarding a potential job or career change, along with the reasons why you should really not fear them at all.
How to prepare for your first deposition By Jennifer Haase Young Lawyers Division, June 2017 With the right preparation, even your first deposition can go smoothly.
How young lawyers can make the most of ISBA membership By Kate Conway Young Lawyers Division, December 2017 Here are the top five ways to get the most out of your ISBA membership as a young attorney.
Human Rights Act Civil Penalties Increase By Michael J. Maslanka Human and Civil Rights, March 2017 Changes to the Human Rights Act became effective January 1, 2017.
I moved my time & billing and practice management to the cloud By Bryan M. Sims Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, November 2017 Author Bryan Sims shares his experiences using Rocket Matter.
The ideal standing order: What should be included? By Deane B. Brown Bench and Bar, June 2017 A list of rules and procedures that should be included in a standing order in every Illinois trial courtroom.
IL Department of Insurance issues rule on auto insurance rescission By James T. Nyeste Insurance Law, September 2017 Although the rules are not as tough as what we first proposed to the Department, they will have a material impact on the ability of substandard auto insurers to rescind policies.
Illinois appellate court affirms judgment for hostaged load victim By William D. Brejcha Energy, Utilities, Telecommunications, and Transportation, April 2017 Bullet Express, Inc. v. New Way Logistics, Inc. promises to be a useful precedent on which victims in future hostage load situations will be able to rely upon in pursuit of any wrongdoing entity(ies) if forced to pursue litigation.
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Illinois Appellate Court reverses summary judgment to carrier on a broker back solicitation claim where broker’s customer had first solicited carrier By William D. Brejcha Energy, Utilities, Telecommunications, and Transportation, December 2017 A discussion of Quality Transportation Services, Inc. v. Mark Thompson Trucking, Inc.
Illinois child welfare successes By Joanna Wells Child Law, March 2017 An uplifting real-life success story serves as a reminder of the good that can come from helping kids in need.
The Illinois coal industry: Where it’s been, where it is, and where it’s (maybe) going By John H. Henderson Mineral Law, December 2017 For the next 30 years or so, the Illinois Basin is expected to maintain its current level of production and become a bigger fish in a shrinking pond. With the recoverable tons it has, the coal industry in Illinois should be a prominent national factor for years to come.
Illinois Commission on Human Rights to be consolidated into the Illinois Department of Human Rights By Mark E. Wojcik Human and Civil Rights, April 2017 Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner issued three Executive Orders on March 31, 2017 to consolidate various state government agencies.
Illinois nursing homes reviewed; Survey said… By Michael J. Maslanka Senior Lawyers, October 2017 Rosewood Care Center of Swansea v. Price, decided August 22, 2017, provides guidance for when clients come to you with complaints regarding nursing homes.
Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program Act By Bernard G. Peter Business Advice and Financial Planning, October 2017 An overview of this Act, which requires most employers in Illinois to offer a retirement program or provide employees a payroll deposit retirement savings arrangement provided for by the Act as of July 1, 2017.
Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program Act By Bernard G. Peter Employee Benefits, September 2017 An overview of this Act, which requires most employers in Illinois to offer a retirement program or provide employees a payroll deposit retirement savings arrangement provided for by the Act as of July 1, 2017.
Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program Act By Bernard G. Peter Corporate Law Departments, August 2017 An overview of this Act, which requires most employers in Illinois to offer a retirement program or provide employees a payroll deposit retirement savings arrangement provided for by the Act as of July 1, 2017.
Illinois slides backward on unclaimed property law By Stanley R. Kaminski & Maureen L. McCluskey State and Local Taxation, December 2017 A look at the significant changes to the Illinois Unclaimed Property law that will become effective in 2018.
Illinois Supreme Court confirms Peterson conviction By Mark K. Wykoff Criminal Justice, December 2017 The Supreme Court considered whether under separation of powers principles, the common-law doctrine of forfeiture by wrongdoing governed the admission of the hearsay statements.
Illinois Supreme Court finds PAC’s “incorrect reading” of OMA “clear error” and other recent Open Meetings Act cases By Roland R. Cross Education Law, May 2017 In late 2016, the Illinois Supreme Court, the Illinois Appellate Court and the PAC of the Illinois Attorney General’s office issued important decisions clarifying the requirements and exceptions for public bodies to operate under the Open Meetings Act.