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Articles From 2017

Interpretation of recent amendments to FRCP 37(e) taking shape By Patricia Mathy Bench and Bar, November 2017 As with any amended Rule shortly after implementation, several open questions remain as to how the new Rule 37(e) will be interpreted and applied.
Intervening injuries and the chain of causation By Herbert Franks Workers’ Compensation Law, March 2017 The Third District Appellate Court recently issued an opinion limiting application of an employer’s intervening injury defense.
An interview with celebrity divorce attorney Randall Kessler By Marie K. Sarantakis Young Lawyers Division, February 2017 During Kessler’s latest visit to Chicago, he met with ISBA Young Lawyers Division member Marie Sarantakis for the following one-on-one interview.
Interview with Madam Chairman Joann Fratianni and Ron Rascia By Richard D. Hannigan Workers’ Compensation Law, September 2017 Newsletter editor Rich Hannigan interviews Joanne Fratianni and Ron Rascia.
An introduction to real property taxes in Illinois By Ciarra J. Schmidt State and Local Taxation, September 2017 When representing clients in real estate transactions, it is imperative to be familiar with assessment practices in the county in which the property is located, as well as the effect of exemptions.
IPad Pro – expensive but worth it if it meets your needs! Two versions to choose from By John T. Phipps Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, July 2017 A look at the pros and cons of the iPad Pro 12.9.
IRS inflation adjustments for 2017 By Jennifer Bunker Trusts and Estates, January 2017 The Internal Revenue Service has announced its annual inflation adjustments for tax year 2017.
Is a POA revoked by appointment of a guardian? By Sherwin D. Abrams Trusts and Estates, October 2017 Comparing the cases of <i>In Re Estate of Beetler</i> and <i>In re Estate of Doyle.</i>
Is hearsay a pleading objection? By Gary L. Schlesinger Civil Practice and Procedure, July 2017 The procedure of objecting to a statement of fact in a pleading on the grounds of inadmissible hearsay is neither appropriate nor sanctioned by Illinois law.
Is my bank client stuck paying for my fees to enforce a judgment? By Bradley W. Small Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, January 2017 Attorney fees and costs in obtaining a judgment are often included in the judgment, but what about the post-judgment costs and fees involved in enforcing the judgment?
Is the respondent entitled to a credit for the overpayment of $192,594 in death benefits before the hearing & what does it take to receive commutation of the award? By Mark Jeep Workers’ Compensation Law, June 2017 Marie Salisbury, Widow of Charles Salisbury, deceased v. Ill. Workers’ Compensation Comm’n., 2017 IL App (3d) 160138WC, addresses two issues: 1) the authority of the Commission to allow Respondent a credit against the ultimate award due to an overpayment of benefits to claimant and; 2) the standard required for granting a motion to commute an award for periodic payments to a lump sum payout.
Is there a ‘crisis’ of law schools in America? By Leonard F. Amari Young Lawyers Division, April 2017 Is a true crisis of law schools in America? And if so, to what degree and why?
Is there a ‘crisis’ of law schools in America? By Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, February 2017 This article asks whether there is a true crisis of law schools in America and, if so, to what degree and why.
ISBA Career Panel at Southern Illinois University By Cindy G. Buys International and Immigration Law, May 2017 Four members of the International and Immigration Law Section Council participated in a career panel discussion at the Southern Illinois University School of Law in April, 2017. 
ISBA takes on lawyer succession and transition planning By Corey J. Tallent & Evan W. Schanerberger General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, September 2017 The ISBA's Special Committee on Succession & Transition Planning is seeking materials, comments and feedback from ISBA members to help draft a Transition Lawyer rule. Please read this article, then send comments and materials to ISBASuccession@gmail.com
ISBA-sponsored navigating your legal career event By Sherry H. Joseph & Colleen E. Mulligan Young Lawyers Division, February 2017 This past fall, attorney, author and career coach Anne Marie Segal gave a presentation to a class full of law students at DePaul University College of Law.
Issues to consider when moving or opening a new law office By Amber Mikula Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, June 2017 Some issues to consider include compliance with municipal requirements, developing or updating your marketing information, informing your client of your new contact information, and registering the changes with the appropriate licensing bodies or government agencies.
It’s a modern world By Howard Feldman Family Law, December 2017 In Epstein v. Epstein,, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the United States District Court dismissal of telephone interceptions by finding that the wife’s interceptions of the husband’s email violated the Federal Wiretap and Electronic Surveillance Act.
The J51 non-commercial driver’s license By Jeffrey A. Mollet Agricultural Law, April 2017 A new driver’s license is available to the farmers of Illinois— the J51.
John Marshall Law School Professor Mark Wojcik helps open first law school in Bhutan International and Immigration Law, October 2017 The Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law is the first law school in the history of the Kingdom of Bhutan, a country of 750,000 people located between China and India.
A judge’s perspective on sentencing hearings By Hon. Robert J. Anderson Bench and Bar, April 2017 Some helpful insight when facing non-negotiated pleas and sentencing hearings after trials.
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Judicial profile: Sara Ellis By Kathryn Kelly Federal Civil Practice, December 2017 With three years on the bench and a docket of over 300 cases, Judge Ellis was interviewed for this newsletter in order to share her practices with the profession.
Judicial review of arbitral awards in Switzerland: Balancing procedural flexibility and compliance with fundamental procedural rights By Lukas Wyss International and Immigration Law, February 2017 Arbitration is widely acclaimed as an efficient way of resolving commercial disputes, in particular in international settings. Besides enhanced international enforcement, one of its key features is its flexibility, in particular its ability to adapt to the differing 
needs and expectations of parties from diverse legal backgrounds and cultures, neutrality, expertise of the decision-makers.
Julie Johnson – Selected for CBA, Alliance for Women, Alta May Hulett Award By Kelly Thames Bennett Diversity Leadership Council, June 2017 We were honored and excited to have our nominee, our committee’s Chair, recognized by the Chicago Bar Association’s Alliance for Women, Alta May Hulett Award.
Julie Johnson – Selected for CBA, Alliance for Women, Alta May Hulett Award By Kelly Thames Bennett Women and the Law, May 2017 We were honored and excited to have our nominee, our committee’s Chair, recognized by the Chicago Bar Association’s Alliance for Women, Alta May Hulett Award.
Jury instruction update: “Do you hear what I hear?” By Hon. Barbara Crowder Bench and Bar, September 2017 A discussion of the 2017 changes made thus far to Illinois Pattern Jury Instruction for Civil Cases since the revisions focus on language access.
Jury instruction update: “Do you hear what I hear?” By Hon. Barbara Crowder Government Lawyers, September 2017 A discussion of the 2017 changes made thus far to Illinois Pattern Jury Instruction for Civil Cases since the revisions focus on language access.
Jury instruction update: “Do you hear what I hear?” By Hon. Barbara Crowder Civil Practice and Procedure, August 2017 A discussion of the 2017 changes made thus far to Illinois Pattern Jury Instruction for Civil Cases since the revisions focus on language access.
Just in time for the holidays, the IRS issues employer mandate tax assessment guidance By Chad DeGroot Employee Benefits, December 2017 The IRS recently updated its FAQ guidance on employer shared responsibility payments under the Affordable Care Act.
Justice delayed is justice denied By Kathryn Eisenhart Human and Civil Rights, April 2017 Until very recently the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, like all Federal Courts of Appeal, had held that “sex” under Title VII did not include sexual orientation or sexual preference.