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Articles From 2019

Filing Deadlines and Subject Matter Jurisdiction—How 19(f)(1) Plays It’s Role By Matteo Rago Workers’ Compensation Law, October 2019 A summary of Briana Conway v. Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, which highlights the importance of a practitioner to adhere to a timely filing and strict compliance of the Workers’ Compensation Act.
Filing under seal in federal court: A suggestion for reform By Daniel R. Thies Federal Civil Practice, June 2019 In Illinois, motions to seal must be filed before or simultaneously with the main filing to which it relates.
Final Order in Mortgage Foreclosure Action Bars All Claims Against the Mortgagee, Even a Claim for Fraud Upon the Court By James V. Noonan Real Estate Law, September 2019 A summary of Taylor v. Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC, in which the plaintiffs brought an action against a lender who foreclosed a mortgage on their home in a prior proceeding.
Final Regulations Ease Hardship Distribution Requirements By William H. Mayer Employee Benefits, October 2019 On September 23, 2019, the Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service released final regulations regarding hardship distributions that integrate a large number of changes to the existing rules.
Financial exploitation of the elderly: An overview By Eugenia C. Hunter Senior Lawyers, May 2019 Financial exploitation of the elderly falls into two general categories: fraud by strangers and exploitation by family and caregivers.
First circuit declines to order arbitration due to lack of evidence blind plaintiffs were aware of arbitration clause By John R. Schleppenbach Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2019 The first circuit’s decision in National Federation of the Blind v. The Container Store, Inc. serves as a caution that arbitration clauses should be made conspicuous to ensure their enforceability.
First Judicial Circuit Pro Bono Family Mediation Program By Missy Greathouse Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2019 Dispute Resolution Institute, Inc. has provided pro bono family mediation services to the first judicial circuit for the last nine years and is the only pro bono mediation organization available to the courts and families in southern Illinois.
Five things to know about remittitur and additur By Amelia Buragas & Laura Castagna Tort Law, January 2019 A five-point primer on the application of remittitur and additur.
Flinn Report summary – January 4, 2019 through March 15, 2019 By Joseph P. O’Keefe Trusts and Estates, April 2019 A summary of regulatory decisions of Illinois agencies reported in the Flinn Report that are related to trust and estate practices.
Flinn Report Summary – March 22, 2019 through May 31, 2019 By Joseph P. O’Keefe Trusts and Estates, October 2019 A summary of regulatory decisions of Illinois agencies reported in the Flinn Report that are related to trust and estate practices.
Flinn Report Summary – November 2, 2018 through December 28, 2018 By Joseph P. O’Keefe Trusts and Estates, February 2019 A summary of regulatory decisions of Illinois agencies reported in the Flinn Report that are related to trust and estate practices.
FOIA and OMA update: Recent proposed legislation, PAC opinions, and court decisions By Michael T. Jurusik Local Government Law, February 2019 Updates on the Freedom of Information Act and Open Meetings Act.
FOIA Corner: Two of the Illinois Supreme Court’s recent decisions concerning the Illinois Freedom of Information Act By Barbara Goeben Government Lawyers, April 2019 Within the past year, the Illinois Supreme Court issued two holdings concerning the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, granting split decisions: one for non-disclosure and one for disclosure.
FOIA: ‘Deliberative Process Exception’ Claimed by Cook County Assessor on Property Assessment Data By Patrick Driscoll, Jr. Government Lawyers, August 2019 An summary of Chicago Tribune Company v. Cook County Assessor’s Office.
For ADA protection, obesity must have physiological basis By Michael R. Lied Labor and Employment Law, July 2019 Many Americans are overweight or even obese. When does this create a condition protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act?
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Foreword By Matthew Kaplan Child Law, February 2019 Matthew Kaplan remembers Mark Simmons, former vice chair and Child Law Section Council member, who passed away in December.
Fred Lane’s Trial Techniques Institute: A judgment-free jury By Hannah R. Lamore Young Lawyers Division, June 2019 Reflections on Fred Lane’s Trial Techniques Institute.
From the Chair By Eugenia C. Hunter Senior Lawyers, December 2019 A note from the chair, Eugenia C. Hunter.
From the Chair By Eugenia C. Hunter Senior Lawyers, September 2019 A note from the chair, Eugenia C. Hunter.
From the chair By Pat Leston Senior Lawyers, May 2019 A note from the chair of the Senior Lawyers Section Council, Pat Leston.
From the chair By Hon. Patrick J. Leston Senior Lawyers, January 2019 A note from the chair, Hon. Patrick J. Leston.
From the chair By Nancy G. Easum Law Related Education for the Public, January 2019 A note from the chair, Nancy G. Easum.
From the chair and editor By Sandy Blake Mental Health Law, July 2019 A note from the chair and editor, Sandy Blake.
From the chair and editor By Sandra Blake Mental Health Law, June 2019 A note from the chair and editor, Sandy Blake.
From the Editor By David M. Kroeger Insurance Law, December 2019 An introduction to the issue by the editor, David M. Kroeger.
From the editor By James T. Nyeste Insurance Law, May 2019 An introduction to the issue by James T. Nyeste, co-editor and member of the Insurance Law Section Council.
From the editor By Jim Nyeste Insurance Law, February 2019 An introduction to the issue by Jim Nyeste, co-editor and member of the Insurance Law Section Council.
From the president: Diversity matters By James F. McCluskey Diversity Leadership Council, June 2019 Every member can contribute to the Illinois State Bar Association's diversity mission.
A Fun and Sometimes Challenging App By Don Mateer Senior Lawyers, September 2019 Insight into an engaging, free, and unique word puzzle game.
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Further Clarification on the Law of the Case Doctrine: Jeffrey Grote v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission By Erin Sievers Workers’ Compensation Law, September 2019 A summary of Jeffrey Grote v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.