Proposed Changes to the Statute of Repose for Estate PlannersBy Daniel ThiesYoung Lawyers Division, March 2020One of the challenges that young attorneys face when joining or taking over an established practice is the risk of outstanding professional malpractice liabilities.
Proposed Changes to the TODI ActBy Gary R. GehlbachTrusts and Estates, December 2020A look at proposed changes to the Illinois Residential Real Property Transfer on Death Instrument Act.
Proposed Changes to the TODI ActBy Gary R. GehlbachReal Estate Law, November 2020A look at proposed changes to the Illinois Residential Real Property Transfer on Death Instrument Act.
Protecting the House From Nursing Home ExpensesBy William S. WilsonReal Estate Law, September 2020The article explores several ways to protect the residence when the nursing home patient applies for nursing home Medicaid.
Protecting Trade Secrets While Sheltering in Place and Returning to NormalcyBy Charles MuddIntellectual Property, May 2020The advent of COVID-19 imposed a new paradigm on the operation of many businesses. Whether by government order or voluntary remote-only strategies implemented by their employers, many employees now work from home. The continued protection of trade secrets while operating businesses under these circumstances now becomes salient.
Protections for COVID-19 Whistleblowers in HealthcareBy Alan Kabat & Devin WrigleyLabor and Employment Law, May 2020Many employees in the healthcare field are raising concerns about their employers’ failure to adhere to national and local recommendations for preventing the spread of COVID-19. But what legal protections do these employees have against retaliation for speaking out?
‘Public’ Hearings: People v. Radford and COVID ConsiderationsBy Geraldine D’Souza & Linda WatsonCriminal Justice, December 2020In People v. Radford, the Illinois Supreme Court held that the trial court did not violate the defendant’s Sixth Amendment rights to a public trial when it partially closed the courtroom during the jury selection process.
The Public Policy Exception to Enforcing Collective Bargaining Agreements: City of Chicago v. Fraternal Order of Police and Section 8.4By Peter J. Orlowicz & Julia StublenLocal Government Law, December 2020In June, the Illinois Supreme Court held that Illinois law establishes a well-defined and dominant public policy concerning the procedures for retention and destruction of government records, and that an arbitration award forcing Chicago to comply with section 8.4 in contravention of the Local Records Act was void and unenforceable because the award violated that public policy.
The Public Policy Exception to Enforcing Collective Bargaining Agreements: City of Chicago v. Fraternal Order of Police and Section 8.4By Peter J. Orlowicz & Julia StublenGovernment Lawyers, November 2020In June, the Illinois Supreme Court held that Illinois law establishes a well-defined and dominant public policy concerning the procedures for retention and destruction of government records, and that an arbitration award forcing Chicago to comply with section 8.4 in contravention of the Local Records Act was void and unenforceable because the award violated that public policy.
A Quick Primer on Trade SecretsBy Bryce PersichettiYoung Lawyers Division, March 2020An overview of trade secrets to familiarize attorneys with this lesser-known area of intellectual property law.
The Realities of the Workers’ Compensation COVID-19 Rebuttable PresumptionBy Michael C. Milstein & Chase GruszkaConstruction Law, July 2020On June 5, 2020, in response to a repeal of an emergency rule adopted by the by the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, Governor Pritzker signed HB2455 into law, which makes it significantly easier for employees to obtain workers’ compensation benefits following exposure to COVID-19.
Recent and Proposed Changes in Illinois Mental Health LawsBy Mark HeyrmanMental Health Law, June 2020Summaries of the key changes to mental health statutes enacted by the Illinois legislature during the 2019 legislative session and those currently under consideration.
Recent Cases and Cases of InterestBy Thomas M. MoranTraffic Laws and Courts, November 2020Summaries of recent cases of interest to traffic law practitioners.
Recent Developments With Immigration Law and Practice 2019-2020By Scott D. PollockInternational and Immigration Law, January 2020Summaries of recent activity and changes in the field of immigration, from local agency office procedures to sweeping policy changes.
Recent Immigration Case DecisionsInternational and Immigration Law, September 2020Summaries of recent cases of interest to international and immigrattion law practitioners.