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Articles From 2017

Murff v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission: Appellate court examines post-decision benefits By Joseph Guyette Workers’ Compensation Law, June 2017 Specifically, the Appellate Court examined the scope of Section 19(h), and whether an increase in economic disability can justify modifying a final order made pursuant to an arbitration hearing.
My head and my work are in the clouds— With ScanSnap Cloud By Alan Pearlman Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, May 2017 Reviewer Alan Pearlman says, if you can only buy one new item for a law practice, you need ScanSnap Cloud.
The mystery behind electronically stored information discovery objections By Arsenio L. Mims Federal Civil Practice, April 2017 While the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure allow for the discovery of electronically stored information, the question practitioners are most commonly faced with is deciding what objections may be made during the discovery phase of litigation. And while the answers may seem straightforward, author Arsenio Mims shows they are anything but.
National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS): Is the program over? By Patrick M. Kinnally International and Immigration Law, March 2017 There is little doubt that our federal government has the duty to protect us from those who would do us harm. Although we welcome that, what is the price to our democracy?
Navigating mandatory arbitration in Cook County’s Law Division, Commercial Calendar Section By Nicole M. Anderson Labor and Employment Law, February 2017 In Cook County, a recent change in the Law Division now sends cases originally destined for trial within the Law Division to mandatory arbitration--but not the mandatory arbitration you’re used to.
Negligence is not enough for Illinois False Claims Act violation By Evan W. Schanerberger & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, January 2017 The State of Illinois ex rel. Schad, Diamond and Shedden, P.C. v. National Business Furniture, LLC is a good example of when mere negligence for failing to actively keep abreast of the tax law will not rise to the level of reckless disregard that violates the FCA.
Negligent hiring and supervision in Illinois By Michael R. Lied Labor and Employment Law, December 2017 A look at the recent cases of Susanna McNerney v. Muhtar Allamuradov, 303 TAXI, LLC, and Grand Transportation, Inc. and John Doe v. The Catholic Bishop of Chicago.
Networking tips for the new year By Margaret Manetti Women and the Law, February 2017 Make a goal of two-three new people each event and a minimum of one event a month. By putting in that time and effort, before you know it, you will have a fantastic new group of people in your life by the end of the year!
The new European General Data Protection Regulation By Adam Nelson Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, May 2017 This new regulation fundamentally changes the way organizations must manage the protected data of both European citizens as well as citizens of other countries whose data is collected while they are in the EU.
New I-9 form and employer handbook By Michael R. Lied Labor and Employment Law, August 2017 US Citizenship and Immigration Services released a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification on July 17, 2017.
New I-9 form and employer handbook By Michael R. Lied International and Immigration Law, August 2017 US Citizenship and Immigration Services released a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification on July 17, 2017.
New Illinois MCLE requirements By Emily R. Vivian Government Lawyers, September 2017 Based on a recommendation from the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, the Illinois Supreme Court has amended Supreme Court Rule 794(d) to require that, as part of their 6-hours of professional responsibility, lawyers must complete one hour in diversity and inclusion and one hour in mental health and substance abuse.
New income shares guidelines: Benefit or detriment to your client? By Stephanie Capps Family Law, July 2017 As of July 1, 2017, the income shares guidelines have taken effect replacing the percentage guidelines for child support in Illinois.
New IRS audit guidelines address missing participants and unpaid retirement benefits By Wesley Covert Employee Benefits, December 2017 On October 19, 2017, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released guidance for when a plan’s efforts to locate missing participants and beneficiaries should be challenged on audit.
New laws from the House By Steve Baker Criminal Justice, December 2017 Recent legislation of interest to criminal law practitioners.
New paid sick leave and minimum wage raises underway in Chicago and Cook County By Lori A. Goldstein Women and the Law, September 2017 As of July 1, employers with one or more employee must now provide paid sick leave (PSL) to most employees, including temporary and part-time employees.
The new rule for privilege in PTAB trials By Rick Neifeld Intellectual Property, November 2017 The Patent Trial and Appeal Board issued a new rule for Privilege for Patent Practitioners, effective December 12, 2017. Here’s the rule and a synthesis of PTO comments, and changes from the proposed rule.
New sick leave statute affects schools By Walter J. Zukowski & James S. Peters Education Law, May 2017 Public Act 99-0841, effective January 1, 2017, requires that Illinois employers, including public school districts, provide employees with expanded sick leave coverage.
New source for agricultural information By Jeffrey A. Mollet Agricultural Law, February 2017 Editor Jeff Mollet shares a new alternative to the now-defunct Farmpolicy.com Web site.
New statutes, new clients, new work By Kevin H. Saville Family Law, April 2017 As domestic relations counsel we have to assist past, present and potential clients as new statutory changes reflect the changing society for families of all types in Illinois.
The Ninth Circuit’s ruling in Rizo suggests employers can pay women less than men for the same job based on prior salary By Ava George Stewart & Kenya A. Jenkins-Wright Bench and Bar, June 2017 In April, the Ninth Circuit held in Rizo v. Yovino that prior salary could be used to justify differences in compensation as a “factor other than sex” if the use of prior salary is reasonable and supports a business policy without running afoul of the Equal Pay Act.
NLRB general counsel issues memo following certiorari grant By Ann Nenoff Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2017 As a result of the Court’s recent grant of certiorari, the general counsel for the National Labor Relations Board released a memorandum to the agency’s regional offices about how the pending Murphy Oil case could impact similar pending cases at the NLRB.
NLRB rulings impede employer investigations By Michael R. Lied Labor and Employment Law, April 2017 In Banner Health System, a majority of the NLRB Panel found that a Human Resources Consultant JoAnn Odell unlawfully requested employees who were involved in a workplace investigation not to discuss the matter with their coworkers while the investigation was ongoing.
No effort, no immunity under Snow and Ice Removal Act By Jason G. Schutte Civil Practice and Procedure, June 2017 The Illinois Supreme Court recently discussed the limitations of the Illinois Snow and Ice Removal Act in Murpy-Hylton v. Lieberman, et al.
No Pudd’nhead By Hon. Michael B. Hyman Bench and Bar, July 2017 The author imagines conversing with Mark Twain using his own words.
Non-compliance with city ordinance is a viable defense to a forcible entry and detainer action By Adrian Zeno Real Estate Law, October 2017 On March 31, 2017, the 1st District Illinois Appellate Court ruled on whether an owner’s non-compliance with Chicago's “Protecting Tenants in Foreclosure Rental Property Ordinance” is a viable defense to a forcible entry and detainer action.
Note from the Chair By George L. Schoebeck Young Lawyers Division, February 2017 Find out what the ISBA YLD has accomplished so far and what's still ahead for this year.
A note from the co-editors By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, August 2017 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
A note from the co-editors By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, June 2017 An introduction to the issue from Co-Editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stan Kaminski.
A note from the co-editors By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, May 2017 An introduction to this issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stan Kaminski.