Human trafficking in the United StatesBy Steffanie L. Adams & Kathryn E. EisenhartHuman and Civil Rights, March 2014An in-depth look at this pervasive problem.
Human trafficking interviewRacial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, March 2014The transcript of a radio interview with the Director of the Salvation Army Promise Program.
Human trafficking of childrenBy Dixie Lee PetersonDiversity Leadership Council, June 2014Recognizing the serious problem caused by the human trafficking of children, the Illinois General Assembly amended the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act to include human trafficking as abuse.
Illinois agency standing to appeal court review decisionsBy Carl R. DraperAdministrative Law, December 2014While our courts operate almost exclusively with disputes between separate interested parties, administrative agencies frequently cross boundaries between being an enforcement arm of the law as opposed to a quasi-judicial branch of government.
Illinois appellate court holds arbitration agreement unconscionableBy John R. SchleppenbachAlternative Dispute Resolution, July 2014It is notable that the Illinois Appellate Court in Potiyevskiy v. TM Transportation, Incorporated recently affirmed a trial court’s denial of a motion to compel arbitration based on the unconscionability of the arbitration clause.
Illinois court finds default judgment proper only after notice and repeated failure to complyBy Hon. Russell W. Hartigan & Griffen ThorneCivil Practice and Procedure, May 2014On February 11, 2014, the Illinois Appellate Court decided Locasto v. City of Chicago, reversing a trial court’s grant of default judgment against the defendant, which consistently failed to meet discovery deadlines.
Illinois Eavesdropping Statute declared unconstitutional on First Amendment groundsBy Matthew A. KirshFamily Law, May 2014In the wake of the People v. Clark case, the Illinois Legislature will have to amend the Eavesdropping Statute. All practitioners of family law should keep an eye out for the amended statute and be familiar with its contents.
Illinois enacts changes in obtaining search warrants electronicallyBy David ClarkLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, December 2014The revised statute provides for obtaining a search warrant by oral testimony, and omits the limitations of telephone, fax, or other means to exchange sworn testimony supporting a search warrant, when circumstances make it reasonable to dispense with a sworn affidavit.
Illinois Insurance Claims Fraud Prevention Act: What whistleblowers and providers should knowBy R. Scott OswaldHealth Care Law, September 2014Readers are likely familiar with the federal Medicare and Medicaid Anti-Kickback Statute as well as with the False Claims Act. However, they may be less familiar with the Illinois Claims Fraud Prevention Act which includes provisions similar to those found in the federal laws, but applicable to private insurers. This article provides a primer on the Illinois Act with illustrative cases.
Illinois international business calendarInternational and Immigration Law, December 2014Upcoming events of interest to international and immigration law practitioners.
Illinois’ modern family: House Bill 1243By Emily A. HansenWomen and the Law, December 2014An examination of the key differences and highlights of this proposed legislation.
Illinois Pregnancy Accommodation ActBy Jennifer B. WagnerWomen and the Law, August 2014An overview of this important legislation, which currently awaits the Governor's signature.
Illinois should repeal its racial classification statutesBy Evan BrunoHuman and Civil Rights, October 2014The author calls on Illinoisans of all shades and colors to urge their state representatives to repeal the Uniform Racial Classification Act and the State Employment Records Act.