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Articles From 2017

A call to account By Cary A. Lind Trusts and Estates, November 2017 An accounting is supposed to summarize the financial aspects of an estate. It should show everything that comes in, everything that goes out, and the balance remaining.
Can a defendant be compelled to submit to a Rule 215 physical or mental examination? By Albert E. Durkin Mental Health Law, February 2017 Are there circumstances where a plaintiff can request that the Court compel the defendant to submit to a physical or mental examination by a physician designated by the plaintiff? The case of Jane Doe v. Norman Weinzweig answers that question.
Can a defendant be compelled to submit to a Rule 215 physical or mental examination? By Albert E. Durkin Bench and Bar, January 2017 Are there circumstances where a plaintiff can request that the Court compel the defendant to submit to a physical or mental examination by a physician designated by the plaintiff?
Can CMS dictate to their attorney what defenses it must raise in the context of defending WC cases? By Richard D. Hannigan Workers’ Compensation Law, September 2017 CMS argued that the Atty. Gen.’s refusal to raise the employer/employee defendants constituted a conflict of interest such that special counsel should be appointed. However, the Constitution of the State of Illinois gives the Atty. Gen. the authority to decide what arguments, strategies and litigation tactics to employee in defending claims.
Can justice be served online? By Jayne R. Reardon Bench and Bar, April 2017 The author shares her recent experience with online dispute resolution, and ponders the effects of this growing form of conflict resolution on the legal system and even our understanding of fairness and democracy.
Can taxes change one’s behavior? An editorial opinion By Hon. Julie-April Montgomery, (Ret). State and Local Taxation, October 2017 Taxes are a vehicle for change for both the taxpayer and the government, but author Julie-April Montgomery argues that the changes are neither what government really anticipates or desires.
Can you find it? By Donald E. Weihl Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, February 2017 This article will show you how to create your own data system using a Microsoft Word program.
Case analysis and comments By Robert M. Harris Workers’ Compensation Law, September 2017 When do the facts draw an inference that an accident aggravated a pre-existing degenerative condition? A look at Nanette Schroeder v. The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (Swift Transportation).
Case briefs By Jacob Walls & Breanna Hornbostel Alternative Dispute Resolution, December 2017 Recent cases of interest to ADR practitioners.
Case briefs By Breanna Hornbostel Alternative Dispute Resolution, November 2017 Recent cases of interest to ADR practitioners.
Case briefs By Upasna Barath, Ann Nenoff, & Hubert Zanczak Alternative Dispute Resolution, June 2017 Recent cases of interest to ADR practitioners.
Case briefs By Upasna Barath, Ann Nenoff, & Hubert Zanczak Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2017 Recent cases of interest to ADR practitioners.
Case briefs Alternative Dispute Resolution, January 2017 Recent decisions of interest to ADR practitioners.
The case for agreed outpatient in Illinois By Matthew R. Davison Mental Health Law, September 2017 The number of Illinois agreed outpatient orders are few and far between, but this is changing.
Case law update By Raymond Prather Trusts and Estates, July 2017 Recent cases of interest.
Case law update By Raymond W. Prather Trusts and Estates, April 2017 These cases were discussed by the ISBA's Trusts & Estates Section Council at its December and February meetings.
Case management systems By Gina Arquilla DeBoni Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, May 2017 Author Gina Arquilla DeBoni shares her firm's experience using the Trial Works case management program.
Case names and holdings Insurance Law, November 2017 A list of the cases in this issue, arranged alphabetically.
Case names and holdings Insurance Law, September 2017 A list of the cases in this issue, arranged alphabetically.
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Case names and holdings Insurance Law, June 2017 A list of the cases in this issue, arranged alphabetically.
Case names and holdings Insurance Law, May 2017 A list of the cases in this issue, arranged alphabetically.
Case names and holdings Insurance Law, January 2017 A list of the cases in this issue, arranged alphabetically.
Case summaries Insurance Law, November 2017 Summaries of the cases in this issue.
Case summaries By Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum, (Ret). Administrative Law, September 2017 Recent cases of interest to administrative law practitioners.
Case summaries Insurance Law, September 2017 Summaries of the cases in this issue.
Case summaries By Joan Smuda State and Local Taxation, July 2017 Recent cases of interest.
Case summaries By Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum, (Ret.) Administrative Law, June 2017 Recent cases of interest to administrative law practitioners.
Case summaries Insurance Law, June 2017 Summaries of the cases in this issue.
Case summaries By Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum, (Ret). Administrative Law, May 2017 Recent cases of interest to administrative law practitioners.
Case summaries Insurance Law, May 2017 Summaries of the cases in this issue.