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A note from the co-editors By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, March 2012 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
A note from the co-editors By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, February 2012 An introduction to the issue from Co-editors Mary Ann Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
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A note from the co-editors By Mary Ann Connelly & Stanley R. Kaminski State and Local Taxation, January 2012 An introduction to the issue from co-editors MaryAnn Connelly and Stanley Kaminski.
Notes from the Editors By William Siebers & Peter Ashmore Elder Law, December 2012 An introduction to the issue from co-editors Bill Siebers and Peter Ashmore.
Notes from the Editors By William Siebers & Peter Ashmore Elder Law, September 2012 An introduction to the issue from Editors Bill Siebers and Peter Ashmore.
The Nursing Home Care Act: Recoverable attorney fees and loss of society damages By Stephen C. Buser Civil Practice and Procedure, July 2012 The First District Appellate Court recently decided the case of Watson v. South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC, which is important to lawyers suing and defending nursing homes. 
Nye and Associates v. Boado: The Hudson Doctrine bars attorney fee claim By Hon. Patrick J. Leston Family Law, July 2012 The recent opinion in Nye and Associates, Ltd., v. Boado defines claim splitting and explains what it has to do with divorce law.
Obama supports same-sex marriage in May 9th interview Diversity Leadership Council, June 2012 On May 9, 2012, ABC News’ Robin Roberts interviewed President Obama and during that interview he stated for the first time that he now supports same-sex marriage. Below is a small portion of that history-making interview and his thoughts on equal rights and related legal issues.
Objects under the rearview mirror may be more of a material obstruction than they appear By Rob Shumaker Criminal Justice, November 2012 Objects dangling from the rearview mirror may justify a traffic stop but only if they constitute a material obstruction. The author addresses the case law on this issue and offers practice tips to determine whether an object materially obstructs a driver’s view of the road.
Observations from the Chair By Hon. Ann B. Jorgensen Bench and Bar, September 2012 A message from the Chair, Judge Ann Jorgensen.
“Occupy Your Town” and the courts By Brady Waldrop Local Government Law, January 2012 What “occupiers” see as exercise of their rights of First Amendment Freedom of Speech, police and city officials see a public nightmare of health and safety issues as well as trying to keep the public areas open to the non-occupiers.
O’Connell v. Turner Construction, Inc. and Section 414 of the Restatement (Second) of Torts By Bridget Duignan Tort Law, February 2012 The demarcation between retained control and the lack thereof is not clear-cut and the Illinois Supreme Court has not revisited this issue since it first recognized Section 414 as a statement of Illinois law, over 45 years ago.
Of the Moment—Evaluating Mediation Programs: Tracking and reporting data By Terry Moritz & Heather Scheiwe Kulp Alternative Dispute Resolution, January 2012 The second installment in this new column that will address developing ADR issues and initiatives in Illinois and throughout the country.
On the road again: My (virtual) road to a (real) better life—Part 2 By Timothy J. Storm General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, July 2012 The second in this two-part series that looks at the costs and benefits of converting to a virtual law practice.
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Online resources available to section members By Jay H. Scholl Federal Civil Practice, March 2012 The Federal Civil Practice Section has launched several online resources for its members. Primary among those resources are the Section’s Web site and discussion list.  
Options for the client in trouble with real estate: Forbearance to bankruptcy and everything in between By Erica Crohn Minchella Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, July 2012 A competent real estate attorney evaluates each client’s circumstances in light of various interests and perspectives and offers sound advice. But with so many factors and circumstances, how do we ensure we firmly grasp the specific needs of each client?
Options for the client in trouble with real estate: Forbearance to bankruptcy and everything in between By Erica Crohn Minchella Real Estate Law, February 2012 A competent real estate attorney evaluates each client’s circumstances in light of various interests and perspectives and offers sound advice. But with so many factors and circumstances, how do we ensure we firmly grasp the specific needs of each client?  
Orders of protection at school By Sally K. Kolb Family Law, May 2012 A look at the changes made to Orders of Protection when Public Act 97-0294 went into effect on the first of this year.
An overview of the appointment process for Illinois Boards and Commissions By Tracy Douglas Administrative Law, October 2012 This article addresses the appointment process, laws relating to appointments and boards that may be of interest to Illinois lawyers.
Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! Supreme Court’s new term By Derrick Thompson, Jr. Human and Civil Rights, October 2012 By all accounts, the U.S. Supreme Court's 2012 term is expected to create major headlines with several high profile cases involving human rights, civil rights and civil liberties.
Pancake House’s flippant handling of complaints results in substantial jury verdict By Nancy E. Sasamoto Business Advice and Financial Planning, May 2012 A recent opinion handed down by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals serves as a good reminder to employers that having a policy against sexual harassment and training all new hires will not effectively protect the company if managers ignore or mishandle harassment complaints.
Parenthood in civil cases By Jeffrey A. Parness Civil Practice and Procedure, May 2012 Is it time to comprehensively examine all parentage statutes, or to recognize broader common law powers that would serve childrens’ best interests without interfering with the superior rights of parents?
PART III—Implementation by the Illinois Department of Health and Family Services of the Federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA) By Anthony B. Ferraro Elder Law, June 2012 The third and final installment in a series of three articles summarizing the implementation by the Illinois Department of Health and Family Services (Department) of the Federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA).
PART II—Implementation by the Illinois Department of Health and Family Services of the Federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DRA) By Anthony B. Ferraro Elder Law, February 2012 This is the second installment in a series of three articles summarizing the implementation by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services of the Federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. 
Partial use of depositions: Illinois Supreme Court Rule 212(c) By John M. Stalmack Civil Practice and Procedure, March 2012 In essence, Illinois Supreme Court Rule 212(c) is a codification of the common law rule of completeness as it applies to depositions
Patents, medication, and WHO controls them: A look inside a potential negotiator of the patented drug trade By Veena Tripathi International and Immigration Law, August 2012 Global health is plagued by the inefficiencies of developing countries to gain access to medications. The inability for these countries to access these medications can be often blamed on the lack of patent regulation. The author reports on the past and current state of global patents for necessary medications and suggests that the World Health Organization, a branch of the United Nations, can be the mediator in this relationship.  
Pay it forward By Meghan O’Brien Young Lawyers Division, February 2012 Pay it forward. Do something good for someone now, and in the future, when you need assistance, someone will help you.