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Articles From 2017

The bench, the bar and the lunch table By Evan Bruno Bench and Bar, September 2017 In Champaign County, where author Evan Bruno practices criminal law, Bunny’s Tavern in Urbana is every Wednesday’s lunch spot. Any lawyer or judge, regardless of practice area or experience, is welcome. Every legal community needs such a lunch table.
Best practices to impart to business owners By Mason Cole Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, September 2017 Choosing a partner to embark on the challenge of launching a business should be approached similarly to finding a life partner.
Beware of rustlers (and rustlers beware) By Herbert Franks Workers’ Compensation Law, November 2017 Rustlers employ various tactics to lure their quarry. Many will advertise that even if you are represented, they will evaluate your case and tell you its true value. Some advertise to other lawyers that they will pay 50% of the fee to any referring attorney. Others may also have bartenders and beauticians helping them to receive referrals of your cases.
The big two threats you need to be aware of today By Nerino J. Petro Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, May 2017 What you need to know to protect yourself from phishing and ransomware attacks.
Billing options By Amber Mikula Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, May 2017 As clients seek more opportunities to save money, attorneys must become more flexible with billing options, in order to meet the needs of the clients.
Birthing the baby: Making sure your baby grows up healthy By Letisha Luecking Orlet Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, February 2017 The author shares easy ways to grow your practice.
Blurbs on briefs By Hon. Richard P. Goldenhersh Bench and Bar, December 2017 After 29 years on the appellate court, Judge Richard Goldenhersh has accumulated some practical experience with briefs. He shares his observations here.
Blurred line between business and personal loans and the application of the Illinois Credit Agreements Act By Thomas E. Howard Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, July 2017 Lenders should police their residential real estate collateral now to ensure that their borrowers have not become landlords. The borrowers could have easily gotten a new home mortgage from another mortgage bank. Very specific steps must be taken to bring the formerly residential mortgage loan under the shield that the ICAA provides to commercial lenders.
Board members should talk more! Open Meetings Act violation for failure to provide a sufficient public recital of the key facts of an agenda item before voting By John M. O’Driscoll Local Government Law, February 2017 What does 'public recital' mean in light of Allen v. The Clark County Park District Board of Commissioners?
Boilerplate objections in discovery—Tread lightly By Stanley N. Wasser Federal Civil Practice, December 2017 Are you addicted to responding to discovery requests with boilerplate objections? Well your cure might be a read of Judge Mark W. Bennett’s March 13, 2017 Memorandum Opinion in Liguria Foods, Inc. v. Griffith Labs., Inc.
The bond that’s not: How to convey real estate in an unprobated estate By Frank Pellegrini Trusts and Estates, December 2017 Is the “bond-in-lieu-of-probate” right for your clients?
Book review of The Anxious Lawyer By Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum Law Related Education for the Public, February 2017 Reviewer Ed Schoenbaum highly recommends this book, written by two attorneys who have first-hand knowledge of the problems facing us and the fantastic possible rewards of mindfulness practice.
Book review of The Anxious Lawyer By Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum Senior Lawyers, February 2017 Reviewer Ed Schoenbaum highly recommends this book, written by two attorneys who have first-hand knowledge of the problems facing us and the fantastic possible rewards of mindfulness practice.
Book review: Getting Started as a Real Estate Attorney, by Joseph R. Fortunato By Leonard F. Amari Young Lawyers Division, June 2017 This 130-page volume contains “everything-one-could-possibly-want-to-know” about practicing in the real estate transaction field, written by a recognized authority.
Book review: Getting Started as a Real Estate Attorney, by Joseph R. Fortunato By Leonard F. Amari Senior Lawyers, June 2017 This 130-page volume contains “everything-one-could-possibly-want-to-know” about practicing in the real estate transaction field, written by a recognized authority.
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Book review: Inside The Kingdom (my life in Saudi Arabia) By Gary T. Rafool Senior Lawyers, October 2017 This book, published in 2004, gives an up-close look into everyday life in Saudi Arabia, particularly for women.
Book review: Lights Out By Gary T. Rafool Senior Lawyers, February 2017 A review of Ted Koppel's 2015 book.
Book review: Red Sparrow by Jason Matthews By Gary T. Rafool Senior Lawyers, June 2017 Author Jason Matthews was a CIA field operative for 33 years before retiring, and he appears to be using much of his CIA experiences as material for this book.
Bored, stuck, want to do something new? By Evan W. Schanerberger State and Local Taxation, September 2017 The ISBA's State & Local Taxation Section and the ISBA's Young Lawyers Division have partnered to create the first ever “ISBA State & Local Taxation New Member Happy Hour” event at the Godfrey Hotel IO Roof Deck on September 21st, 2017 at 6pm.
Bored, stuck, want to do something new? By Evan W. Schanerberger Young Lawyers Division, August 2017 The ISBA's State & Local Taxation Section and the ISBA's Young Lawyers Division have partnered to create the first ever “ISBA State & Local Taxation New Member Happy Hour” event at the Godfrey Hotel IO Roof Deck on September 21st, 2017 at 6pm.
Boring but useful tools: Prerequisites to filing for foreclosure under federal mortgage programs By Eric Sirota Bench and Bar, July 2017 The tools with which Bankers Life v. Denton provides to foreclosure defense attorneys extend beyond defending against the foreclosure of FHA loans
Boring but useful tools: Prerequisites to filing for foreclosure under federal mortgage programs By Eric Sirota Administrative Law, June 2017 The tools with which Bankers Life v. Denton provides to foreclosure defense attorneys extend beyond defending against the foreclosure of FHA loans
Bothered by unsolicited calls on your mobile phone? By Don Mateer Employee Benefits, September 2017 Download Hiya and identify whether an incoming call is legitimate or spam!
Bothered by unsolicited calls on your mobile phone? By Don Mateer Senior Lawyers, June 2017 Download Hiya and identify whether an incoming call is legitimate or spam!
Brief summary of precedential patent case law for October 2017 (13 Sept-11 Oct) By Rick Neifeld Intellectual Property, November 2017 Relevant points of law briefly summarized from patent cases between September 13 and October 11, 2017.
Bringing the insurance carrier into the case By Martin J. Haxel Workers’ Compensation Law, March 2017 An obscure provision of the Workers’ Compensation Act allows a claimant to bring the insurance carrier into the case and have an award entered against it and the employer.
Broadening our horizons By Hon. Michael B. Hyman Bench and Bar, April 2017 While the legal systems of other countries may differ, the way people react to the legal system and lawyers is often similar to our own. By considering how our peers from around the world have dealt with some common issues we may learn something about ourselves.
Busted: The myth of the digital native By Samantha Swartz Bench and Bar, August 2017 Judge Walker's second summer extern, Samantha Swartz, says while it's assumed that millennials are naturally gifted when it comes to technology, it's better to say that they're ready and willing to adapt to tech challenges.
A call for caution when limiting the public’s access to criminal courtrooms By Evan Bruno Bench and Bar, February 2017 This article examines the delicate—and often blurry—line between a judge’s permissible exclusion of persons from the courtroom and the unconstitutional denial of the defendant’s right to a public trial.
A call for downstate bail reform By Evan Bruno Human and Civil Rights, December 2017 Human Rights Section Chair Evan Bruno argues that "If Cook County can survive with a $100 cap on all 'bail bond costs,' surely other Illinois counties can as well."