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Articles From 2017

Why do powerful serial harassers get away with it for so long? By Richard T. Seymour Corporate Law Departments, December 2017 This article discusses the standards developed under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which forbids harassment based on sex, race, and other protected characteristics, and also forbids retaliation against those who oppose unlawful actions or participate in the Title VII enforcement process.
Why do powerful serial harassers get away with it for so long? By Richard T. Seymour Labor and Employment Law, December 2017 This article discusses the standards developed under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which forbids harassment based on sex, race, and other protected characteristics, and also forbids retaliation against those who oppose unlawful actions or participate in the Title VII enforcement process.
Why does maintenance terminate upon remarriage? By Matthew A. Kirsh Family Law, November 2017 The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act is 40 years old. The world has changed. Societal norms have changed. Perhaps, in light of all this change, it is time to examine whether a change to the maintenance termination law is also appropriate.
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Why use the U.S. Commercial Service By Lewis F. Matuszewich International and Immigration Law, November 2017 The United States Commercial Service offers a wide range of resources for you and for your clients who are interested in international trade.
Will the Northern District of Illinois’ Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot program end copyright trolling in the District? By Jonathan LA Phillips Intellectual Property, September 2017 The Northern District of Illinois ordered a Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot Program (MIDP) beginning 1 June 2017. Before 1 June 2017, the earliest discovery available to copyright-troll defendants were Rule 26(a) disclosures; the MIDP expands parties’ responsibilities at the outset of the case. Before MIDP, plaintiffs were only required to provide information that it might use to support its claims. Now, MIDP parties must provide mandatory disclosures of information “regardless of whether they intend to use the information in presenting their claims or defenses” and “whether favorable or unfavorable.” Some copyright infringement defendants have paid settlements rather than undertaking the cost of proving their innocence. The new MIDP rules level the playing field of questionable complaints, especially against bulk copyright complaints lacking core plaintiff evidence.
The winner of the Gertz Award Human and Civil Rights, September 2017 This year's winner of the ISBA Human Rights Section Gertz Award is the John Marshall Law School’s International Human Rights Clinic (IHRC).
A winter’s tale—Snow liability and construction law By Nathan B. Hinch Construction Law, April 2017 The decision in Murphy-Hylton v. Lieberman Management Services, Inc. is important in clarifying what had been a split issue among Illinois appellate courts – to what extent does the Snow and Ice Removal Act (the “Act”) provide immunity when the claim arises from a snow or ice-related issue, but NOT from the alleged negligent removal of naturally accumulating snow or ice.
The woman behind the robe: Judge Mary Catherine Marubio By Emily A. Hansen Women and the Law, February 2017 Judge Marubio provides diversity to Cook County’s judiciary not only because she is female, but also because she is a member of the LGBTQ community.
Women in Leadership in the American Bar Association’s Judicial Division By Hon. Ann Breen-Greco Women and the Law, September 2017 For the first time in the history of the ABA’s Judicial Division, there will be four women in leadership!
Words and phrases index of cases Insurance Law, November 2017 A list of the cases in this issue, organized by subject.
Words and phrases index of cases Insurance Law, September 2017 A list of the cases in this issue, organized by subject.
Words and phrases index of cases Insurance Law, June 2017 A list of the cases in this issue, organized by subject.
Words and phrases index of cases Insurance Law, May 2017 A list of the cases in this issue, organized by subject.
Words and phrases index of cases Insurance Law, January 2017 A list of the cases in this issue, organized by subject.
Working with the difficult client By Stephanie E. Greenberg Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, February 2017 Follow these rules to save yourself a headache later on.
Yarbrough v. Northwestern Memorial Hospital: Expansion of apparent agency principles or a new application of existing law? By Sara M. Davis Civil Practice and Procedure, January 2017 Can a hospital be held vicariously liable under the doctrine of apparent agency set forth in Gilbert v. Seymour Mun. Hosp. and its progeny for the acts of the employees of an unrelated, independent clinic that is not a party to the present litigation?
You can help an elder this summer! By Susan L. DeCostanza & Karen Munoz Elder Law, May 2017 You may not have realized that you can visit an elder in your community and log pro bono hours at the same time, but you can.
Your tenant just exercised its option to purchase – where did your cash flow go until closing? By Timothy J. Hammersmith Real Estate Law, March 2017 If you own commercial real estate and your tenant has an option to purchase the leasehold premises as part of the lease, overlooking a few important details in drafting the option provisions can be costly.