10 Tech Tips Every Lawyer Should KnowBy Christine HuntMarch 2020An outline of ten tips, tricks, and products to help lawyers practice more efficiently.
Career Services Offices and the Young PractitionerBy Matthew V. ChimientiJanuary 2020Law school career services offices are an often-overlooked resource for young lawyers hoping to change jobs, transition into a different area of practice, or hang their own shingle.
Case Study: In re Marriage of Solecki—Examining its Ruling and Potential ConsequencesBy Stephanie L. TangSeptember 2020In re Marriage of Solecki joins a handful of cases in opening the doors for future modification claims and potential invalidation of child support provisions contained in marital settlement agreements and judgments for dissolution of marriage that a court finds does not comport with section 505 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act.
Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Forms Racial Justice CoalitionBy Azar Alexander, Chastidy Burns, & Kenny MatuszewskiSeptember 2020A look at the Racial Justice Coalition formed by the Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section in response to the devastating loss of so many lives at the hands of law enforcement.
Depositions in the Time of COVID-19By Judy ConwayApril 2020One of the many changes lawyers and law firms are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic is the continuation of discovery using virtual depositions.
FICO DROPUF: An Acronym for Deposing DoctorsBy Bruno R. MarassoJanuary 2020An outline of the important topics to explore when deposing a doctor, which can often present interesting power dynamics.
Five Tax Concepts Family Law Attorneys Should KnowBy Kimberly S. Krieg & Stephanie L. TangJune 2020An analysis of the five tax concepts that all attorneys, in particular family law attorneys, should familiarize themselves with when negotiating cases.
How to Gain the Quarantine 15By Genevieve NiemannSeptember 2020A compilation of local businesses to support during COVID-19.
Proposed Changes to the Statute of Repose for Estate PlannersBy Daniel ThiesMarch 2020One of the challenges that young attorneys face when joining or taking over an established practice is the risk of outstanding professional malpractice liabilities.
A Quick Primer on Trade SecretsBy Bryce PersichettiMarch 2020An overview of trade secrets to familiarize attorneys with this lesser-known area of intellectual property law.
Small Employers Beware: Changes to the Illinois Human Rights ActBy Samantha BoborFebruary 2020Effective January 1, 2020, under the Illinois Human Rights Act, the definition of "employer" expands from any Illinois employer with at least 15 employees to those with one or more employees.
So You Got a Railroad Worker Case?By Susannah PriceApril 2020The distinction between a workers’ compensation case and a Federal Employer's Liability Act case highlight why it is so important to research and ask questions from your supervisors or consult with other practitioners when you get a new case and you are unfamiliar with the area of law.