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Articles From 2019

Commissions or bonuses? It makes a difference By Michael R. Lied Business Advice and Financial Planning, March 2019 A summary of Daryl Sutula-Johnson v. Office Depot, Inc.
Commissions or bonuses? It makes a difference By Michael R. Lied Labor and Employment Law, February 2019 A summary of Daryl Sutula-Johnson v. Office Depot, Inc.
Communities Embracing Potential of Opportunity Zones By Jay Augustyn, Shelly A. Scinto, & James M. Snyder Local Government Law, December 2019 The Opportunity Zones incentive is a community investment tool established by Congress in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 to encourage long‑term private investments in low‑income urban and rural communities nationwide with the goal of developing those communities.
Comparison of Citations for Certain Provisions of the Illinois Trusts & Trustees Act and the Illinois Trust Code By Jane Ditelberg Trusts and Estates, December 2019 A chart comparing citations of the Illinois Trusts & Estates Act and Illinois Trust Code.
Completing commercial due diligence: Do not forget governmental requirements and zoning! By David B. Sosin Real Estate Law, January 2019 A roundup of some of the most commonly overlooked issues in commercial real estate transactions that all practicing lawyers should review.
Concert Security Detail Owes No Duty to Intoxicated Patrons and Drivers in Illinois By Andrea L. Kmak & Kimberly A. Davis Civil Practice and Procedure, December 2019 The appellate court issued a ruling in a September 2019 wrongful death and survival suit, finding that a concert venue and operator were not liable for the decedent’s death in a premises liability case.
Considerations for non-married parties purchasing residential real estate together By Erica Minchella Real Estate Law, March 2019 Unmarried couples pose specific problems for attorneys handling their real estate transactions.
Considerations for proper cyber insurance coverage By Ryan Stodden Legal Technology, Standing Committee on, April 2019 A look at the financial repercussions when there is a breach in a cyber security defense system.
Constitutionality of the DUI per se provisions of the compassionate use of medical cannabis law By Larry Davis Traffic Laws and Courts, March 2019 The Compassionate Use Act as now written provides for an exemption or immunity from prosecution for those who hold a valid cannabis user’s card even if they are in violation of the per se limits established following People v. Martin.
Constitutionality of the Per Se DUI Cannabis Statute in Light of the Legalization of Recreational Use By Larry A. Davis Traffic Laws and Courts, December 2019 An overview of how the new recreational cannabis laws affect the current DUI provisions governing per se cannabis violations under 625 ILCS 5/11-501(a)(7).
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Consular reviewability: It is time for the main event By Patrick M. Kinnally International and Immigration Law, March 2019 A U.S. citizen may not enjoy a cognizable legal liberty interest in his spouse’s application for an immigrant visa.
ConTextos provides creative outlet for pre-trial detainees By Ronald S. Langacker Human and Civil Rights, March 2019 One of the objectives of the human rights movement is to reinforce that every individual deserves protections, while concurrently finding a way to balance the individual’s needs against the needs of a criminal justice system that protects society at large.
A Conversation With Mari Christopherson, Executive Director of Illinois CASA By Missy Greathouse Child Law, August 2019 An interview with Mari Christopherson.
Conversation With the Chair By Susan M. Goldberg International and Immigration Law, December 2019 A Q-&-A style interview with this year’s International and Immigration Law Section Council chair, David W. Aubrey.
Cook County Board Passes Just Housing Ordinance By Adrian P. Zeno Real Estate Law, August 2019 The Cook County Board of Commissioners passed an amendment to the human relations code to assist the formerly incarcerated with equal access to housing.
Cook County Recorder of Deeds fee schedule changing Real Estate Law, May 2019 A new fee schedule takes effect on May 20.
Cook County Recorder of Deeds Rejects Transfer on Death Instruments Real Estate Law, October 2019 Recently, the Cook County Recorder of Deeds has been rejecting proffered Transfer on Death Instruments unless the document contains both the document number of the last duly recorded deed and the date of that recording.
Corporate Law Department Section’s Legal Minutes: Summer-Fall 2019 By Mark A. Spognardi Corporate Law Departments, November 2019 Summaries of recent legislation, cases, and other legal matters of interest to corporate law practitioners.
Corporate Migration to Switzerland By Florian S. Jörg International and Immigration Law, December 2019 An overview of the legal migration of a foreign corporation to Switzerland.
The Corpus Delicti Rule By J. Brick Van Der Snick & Andrew L. Morris Traffic Laws and Courts, August 2019 A summary of People v. Sanchez, in which the defendant appealed his conviction for one count of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Count Me In reception photos Diversity Leadership Council, June 2019 Photo highlights from the Count Me In reception hosted by the Diversity Leadership Council on Friday, Dec. 7, at the 2018 Joint Midyear Meeting. 
Court addresses retaliatory discharge under Wage Payment Act By Michael R. Lied Labor and Employment Law, May 2019 A summary of Karin Williams v. Keystone Peer Review Org., Inc., & Denise Rinell.
Court adopts successor liability theory under Illinois Human Rights Act By Michael R. Lied Labor and Employment Law, May 2019 A summary of People ex rel. Department of Human Rights v. Oakridge Nursing & Rehab Center.
Court Supervision May Be a Conviction (and a Horse With a Feathered Saddle May Be a Small Bird)! By Michael J. Maslanka General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, September 2019 It is important to be precise when advising clients that court supervision is a conviction for some purposes but not for others.
Court weighs in on constructive fraud in contractor lien dispute, summary judgment burdens – IL first district By James T. Rohlfing Construction Law, July 2019 The first district recently affirmed partial summary judgment for a restaurant tenant in a contractor’s mechanics lien claim in MEP Construction, LLC v. Truco MP, LLC.
Courts continue to rule on retirement plan mandatory arbitration provisions By Gregory K. Brown & Louis L. Joseph Employee Benefits, July 2019 In the past few years, some retirement plans have included terms and provisions that require participant breach of fiduciary claims to be resolved in arbitration, which has caused the courts to begin to consider participant motions to invalidate or limit the effect of these mandatory arbitration provisions.
Courts continue to rule on retirement plan mandatory arbitration provisions By Gregory K. Brown & Louis L. Joseph Corporate Law Departments, May 2019 In the past few years, some retirement plans have included terms and provisions that require participant breach of fiduciary claims to be resolved in arbitration, which has caused the courts to begin to consider participant motions to invalidate or limit the effect of these mandatory arbitration provisions.
Creating an ethical and professional practice via office support staff By Sarah Taylor Family Law, January 2019 One way to create and maintain an ethical and professional law firm is to properly train and supervise office support staff and create a positive working environment for them.
Creating gender equality: Takeaways By Sandra Crawford Women and the Law, April 2019 Key takeaways from a recent panel presentation on creating gender equality in the workplace.
Criminal law practitioners beware: That supposed ‘non-conviction’ of supervision may count as a conviction under the federal sentencing guidelines By James A. Shapiro Criminal Justice, July 2019 The United States Sentencing Guidelines and Illinois supervision statute are at odds about whether supervision counts as a conviction.